Palo Alto landmark celebrates 100 years of movies

The Stanford Theatre hits a triple-digit milestone with a weeklong silent film festival and special guests. Events kick off June 9 with a screening of the very first film shown at theater 100 years ago to the day, with the granddaughter of that film’s star on hand to discuss his work.

What’s up this weekend: Charito, Mads Tolling and more

This weekend, vocalist Charito performs at Meyhouse Palo Alto; Mads Tolling and the Mads Men give a fresh spin to ’60s jazz with Tony Lindsay; Kepler’s Books hosts a discussion on design and architecture; and Bay Choral Guild closes out its season with a mix of sacred and secular songs.

Five downtown galleries revive Palo Alto’s First Friday Art Walk

The monthly event’s first outing will be June 6, with galleries in the downtown area offering extended hours for visitors to check out their current shows.

Con Azucar Café, known for its supersized conchas and specialty Mexican coffee drinks, expands to downtown Redwood City

Drink a cappuccino stamped with the image of your face or dip a giant concha into an enormous cup of coffee at this new cafe in downtown Redwood City.

This 35-year-old family-owned Korean supermarket is opening a Korean bakery in Daly City

Just a 10-minute drive from the buzzy Korean food complex Jagalchi is a smaller, family-owned Korean supermarket named Kukje. Now, the family behind Kukje is embarking on a new journey – opening a bakery just across the street from their supermarket.

Longtime friends open a creamery, bakery and cafe in Los Gatos featuring innovative ice cream flavors and Persian desserts

Marcel Khorsand is taking his dreams and turning them into reality – literally. The Los Gatos native recently debuted his dessert shop and cafe Petals Creamery in Los Gatos featuring all original creations, including many that he dreamt about.

“Silhouette 25,” works by mixed-media artist Katinka Hartmetz through July 20 at The Main Gallery

Barry Eisler, author of the thriller “The System,” June 6 at Kepler’s Books

Climate advocate, educator, and the “A” of the multiplatinum band AJR, Adam Met, discusses his playbook for activism, “AMPLIFY” June 9 at Kepler’s Books

Local author Hana Lee discusses her newest novel “Flight of the Fallen,” a queer Mad Max-inspired fantasy June 10 at Books Inc. Mountain View

Summer art hikes June 11-Aug. 17 at Djerassi Resident Artists Program

Vocalist Kenny Washington with Michael O’Neill Trio June 14 at Meyhouse Palo Alto

TechFest family event June 21 at Computer History Museum

“Finding Ubuntu” documentary screening to mark World Refugee Day June 21 at Rinconada Library

ACGA Clay & Glass Festival July 12-13 at the Palo Alto Art Center

’70s dirt rock cover band Chevy Metal July 12 at The Guild Theatre

Edén Muñoz Sept. 19 at San Jose Civic Auditorium

Pop singer-songwriter Conan Gray Oct. 3 at Shoreline Amphitheatre

Roseanne Cash performs country, blues and Americana with recording partner John Leventhal Oct. 5 at Stanford Live (on sale June 6)

Louisiana soul singer-songwriter Marc Broussard Oct. 14 at The Guild Theatre (on sale June 6)


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