Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra brings the funk — and the Brahms
The youth orchestra’s holiday concert on Dec. 7 includes jazz, soul and video game tunes, with special guest Grammy Award-winning jazz violinist Mads Tolling.

What’s up this weekend: Holiday Lego show, edible art and more
This weekend, visit Lego wonderlands, sample the artful contents of an edible Zen garden, join a longtime local band for a very musical fundraiser and more.
Review: Los Altos Stage Company puts the spirit in ‘A Christmas Carol’
Dickens’ holiday classic gets a spooky supernatural edge in this adaptation.
How food influencers fit into Silicon Valley’s restaurant industry
The restaurant industry is changing the way it’s marketing itself, and foodies are capitalizing on this shift. Gain a few thousand followers and unlock access to a world of comped meals and even monetary compensation – all for posting videos.

Pacifica residents highlight local brews at new Coastside taproom
When Kris Romo and Alex Englund moved to Pacifica in 2020, they noticed there wasn’t a place to enjoy a beer and have a conversation. So they made their own.
Books by Bay Area authors to add to your winter wish list
Another year, another list of phenomenal Bay Area authors doing what they do best: blessing us with some great books!


“A Few of Our Favorite Things,” holiday group show through Dec. 24 at Gallery 9
Live Christmas caroling with Schola Cantorum, works by 40 local artists Dec. 4 at QD Gallery, Stanford Shopping Center
Palo Alto School of Chamber Music Holiday Concert Dec. 6 at the Rinconada Library
The Art of Swing with jazz pianist Larry Fuller Dec. 13 at Meyhouse Palo Alto
Handbell group Bay Bells performs a Nutcracker Jingles Concert Dec. 21 at Valley Presbyterian Church
“The Da Vinci Code” Jan 16-Feb. 1 at Palo Alto Players
Author Lily King shares her new book, ‘Heart, the Lover” Jan. 27 at Kepler’s Books
Mardi Gras celebration with Cyril Neville Feb. 16 at The Guild Theatre (on sale Dec. 5)
Redwood Symphony performs Brahms’ Fifth Symphony, Gabriela Ortiz and Albtero Ginastera, with harpist Anna Maria Mendieta Feb. 21 at Cañada College Theater
Folk singer-songwriter Patty Griffin Feb. 22 at The Guild Theatre (on sale Dec. 5)
Bay Choral Guild presents BCG & Friends featuring contemporary choral works by Jake Runestad, Reena Esmail and Joan Szymko March 7-8 in Palo Alto and Campbell
Singer-songwriter Donavon Frankenreiter April 1 at The Guild Theatre (on sale Dec. 5)
Evanescence with Spiritbox and Nova Twins July 20 at Shoreline Amphitheatre (on sale Dec. 5)
Mötley Crüe 20th anniversary of Carnival of Sins Sept. 24 at Shoreline Amphitheatre
Holiday tree delivery, festive garden tours — your Peninsula December home & garden guide
Whether you’re looking to enjoy holiday light displays, shop for holly and Christmas trees, hone your interior design skills or explore the Santa Cruz Mountains in winter, you’ll find plenty of opportunities. Check out our December home & garden events calendar.
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