While many hit the road for the long Labor Day weekend, those of us staying local have a laundry list of happenings to choose from.
Besides the return of Labor Day weekend mainstays like the Kings Mountain Art Fair, the Millbrae Art & Wine Festival and the Belmont Greek Festival, Silicon Valley Shakespeare wraps up performances of “Emma” and “Richard III” this weekend, businesses are hosting pop-up markets and The Guild Theatre will feature 16 comedians as part of the first round of the SF Comedy Competition.
This weekend also marks the soft opening of By The Teashore, a new breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea spot in downtown Half Moon Bay that can be found in a pink-and-blue Victorian house. If tea and scones, sandwiches and vintage vibes sound like an ideal way to spend an afternoon, check out Adrienne Mitchel’s feature before scheduling that out of office auto reply.
Have a dynamite weekend! 🧨
Julia Brown
Six Fifty Editor
editor@thesixfifty.com
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This new afternoon tea spot will soon open in a downtown Half Moon Bay Victorian house
Step inside a pink-and-blue 1903 Victorian house for an experience meant to make you feel special – regardless of how you’re dressed or how much you can afford to spend.
Congrats to Linda K. of San Carlos, who was the first reader to correctly identify where last week’s photo was taken (it’s “Streaming” by Ceevah Sobel on E. Bayshore Road in Palo Alto!).
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Silicon Valley PRIDE: Aug. 30-31 Silicon Valley PRIDE celebrates its 50th anniversary with a 5K, parade and festival in San Jose.
OceanCiders Anniversary: Aug. 30 The outdoor cider bar by the sea celebrates its second anniversary with all-day music, cider and bites from Alebrijes Oaxacan Kitchen.
Belmont Greek Festival: Aug. 30-31 Enjoy Greek food and beverages, live music, dancing and craft boutiques at the 53rd annual festival over Labor Day weekend.
Springline Pickleball Club: Through Aug. 31 Springline in Menlo Park is hosting a pop-up pickleball club for the month of August that’s open to the public.
Everclear: Sept. 5 Alt-rock band Everclear makes a tour stop at The Guild Theatre in Menlo Park.
Pub in the Park: Sept. 6 This year’s final Pub in the Park event features music by bluegrass band Savannah Blu along with lawn games, local brews and food trucks.
America’s Presidents: All Too Human: Sept. 6 Author Gerald Henig offers little-known and interesting stories about U.S. presidents.
Vultures: Nature’s Unsung Heroes: Sept. 6 Celebrate International Vulture Awareness Day at La Honda Creek Preserve with a leisurely walk and naturalist program about the important role vultures play in the ecosystem.
Plan Ahead:
Wendelin Van Draanen: Sept. 12 Author Wendelin Van Draanen comes to Fireside Books to discuss and sign her new YA thriller.
Sarah and Isabel: Two Sisters and their ‘Dream Houses’: Sept. 17 Hear Winchester Mystery House historian Janan Boehme talk about Sarah Winchester, her sister Isabel and how they left their architectural mark on 19th century California.
Science Friday Live: Sept. 18 KQED’s “Science Friday” radio show comes to Redwood City for a live event featuring science demonstrations, audience Q&A and interactive moments.
Sci-Fi Trivia Night: Sept. 18 Test your knowledge of sci-fi and fantasy at the Mountain View Library’s trivia extravaganza, where the top teams win prizes (bonus points for coming in costume).
Kepler’s 70th Birthday Block Party: Sept. 20 Celebrate 70 years of the beloved local bookshop and literary hot spot with live music, food vendors, activities for kids, a raffle and, of course, cake.
Around The World Night: Sept. 26 Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company wraps up its Summer Nights series with an evening of international street food, global music and a marketplace of artisan goods.
Belmont Water Dog Run: Sept. 27 The annual Belmont event raises money for the community and includes a 10K, a 5K, a 1-mile kids’ run, a virtual walk/run and the Fido Mile (for pups and their people).
Pacific Coast Fog Fest: Sept. 27-28 Pacifica’s Palmetto Avenue is home to this festival of art, music, kids’ activities, food, contests (including a photography competition), a parade and more – now in its 38th year.
Day of the Horse: Oct. 11-12 Woodside’s beloved celebration of all things equine includes a progressive trail ride (Oct. 11) and a horse fair for families (Oct. 12). This year’s theme is “Safari – Into the Wild.”
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