We’re somehow nearing the home stretch of 2024 despite the weather giving off more summer vibes than fall. Maybe some people save their end-of-year self-retrospection for Dec. 31, but I find myself looking back – and ahead – with three months to go in the year.
We strive to cover stories that shine a light on what makes this region unique – its subcultures, oddities, special events and hidden gems. Non-residents may just see the region for its Silicon Valley moniker, but that’s only a piece of the Peninsula puzzle.
There will inevitably be Halloween and holiday-themed features in the mix over the next several weeks, but what else would you like to see in The Six Fifty in 2024 and beyond? Is there something or someone you’ve always wanted to learn more about? Maybe a subject you wish we’d cover more (or that you want to cover yourself as a freelance writer, photographer or illustrator)? I always welcome your feedback and recommendations.
Missing sunsets after 7,
Julia Brown
Six Fifty Editor
editor@thesixfifty.com
Stanford Live to get a dose of comedian Roy Wood Jr.’s ‘charismatic crankiness’
Comic and former ‘Daily Show’ correspondent Roy Wood Jr. comes to Stanford Live for a stand-up show on Oct. 3. His new show on CNN debuted earlier this month.
Curated cuisine: New Peninsula food hall concepts span the globe
Two new food halls are opening along the Peninsula on Sept. 30. The Hangar serves a mishmash of cuisines in a massive aviation-focused, modern industrial building in South San Francisco, while Kurated Kitchens offers a variety of Asian concepts – including some from former Peninsula eateries – in a Sunnyvale cafe decked out in pastel colors and floral murals.
Tony Award-winning director Danya Taymor looks back on growing up in Palo Alto
Director Danya Taymor has taken lessons from her youth on Palo Alto stages to Broadway, where she won the 2024 Tony Award for Best Direction of a Musical for “The Outsiders.” The show garnered four Tonys in total, including Best Musical.
Congrats to Hilary G., who was the first reader to correctly identify where last week’s photo was taken (it’s Mercado & Taqueria de Amigos in Pescadero!).
The first person to reply to this email with the correct place where the below photo was taken will win a prize from The Six Fifty and a shoutout in our next newsletter!
Bird Walk at Pond SF2: Sept. 28 Celebrate National Public Lands Day while learning about resident bird species, migratory birds and the South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project on a guided walk.
Jamie Drake: Sept. 28 Indie-folk and pop musician Jamie Drake performs as part of the Los Altos History Museum’s Concerts in the Courtyard program, with an opening set by local band The Song Gardeners.
Party Like an Animal: Sept. 28 Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company hosts a fundraiser for Pets in Need, featuring a VIP “yappy hour,” food and drinks, music, dancing and a live auction.
Roots and Watts: Sept. 28 The HEAL Project Farm is the location for this free, family-friendly event aimed at teaching elementary and middle school-aged children and their families about sustainable food and energy systems.
Pacific Coast Fog Fest: Sept. 28-29 A parade, live music, food and drinks, arts and crafts and more are on the agenda for Pacifica’s annual community festival.
The Great Glass Pumpkin Patch: Sept. 28-29 Want a glass gourd? This annual celebration and sale of handcrafted glass art has you covered.
Shoreline Lake’s Gear Sale: Sept. 28-29 Find deals on gently used kayaks, windsurfing gear, paddleboards, kitchen equipment and more.
Bay Day: Oct. 5 Check out a native plant nursery, take a guided bird walk and tour the upcoming horizontal levee project at this Save The Bay-hosted day at the Palo Alto Baylands.
Family Nature Day: Oct. 5 Peninsula Open Space Trust, Friends of Huddart & Wunderlich Parks and San Mateo County Parks host a day of hikes for all ages plus nature activities and crafts.
Bowl The Planet: Oct. 5 Glow-in-the-dark bowling, unlimited pizza, raffle prizes and a silent auction are on the agenda for this fundraising event, with proceeds going toward scholarships for environmental education.
Haley Heynderickx: Oct. 6 Indie singer-songwriter Haley Heynderickx comes to The Guild Theatre for a performance co-presented by Hardly Strictly Bluegrass.
Plan Ahead
Upscale Pub Crawl: Oct. 9 Stroll downtown Redwood City, score discounts on drinks and snacks at local establishments and learn about Banned Books Week at this annual pub crawl from the Redwood City Library Foundation.
San Francisco Water Lantern Festival: Oct. 11 See thousands of lanterns lighting up the lagoon alongside food trucks, music and more.
San Carlos Art & Wine Faire: Oct. 12-13 Food, entertainment and of course art and wine are in the spotlight at downtown San Carlos’ annual festival.
Randy Rainbow: Oct. 14 Comedian Randy Rainbow discusses his new essay collection, “Low-Hanging Fruit: Sparkling Whines, Champagne Problems, and Pressing Issues from My Gay Agenda.”
Full Moon Market: Oct. 17 Little Green hosts its first-ever night market, featuring tarot reading, spooky stained glass and more.
Remi Wolf: Oct. 18 Palo Alto’s own pop singer-songwriter Remi Wolf comes to Frost Amphitheater as part of her Big Ideas tour.
Beatles vs. Stones: Oct. 18 The Beatles and Rolling Stones tribute bands Abbey Road and Satisfaction – The International Rolling Stones Show take the stage in a “mash-up duel.”
Flyway Trail Opening: Oct. 19 Celebrate the opening of the Flyway Trail at the Ravenswood portion of the Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge with guided walks, games, hands-on demonstrations, educational info, food and more.
Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival: Oct. 19-20 Nowhere does pumpkins quite like Half Moon Bay. Celebrate the “great and almighty gourd” at this beloved annual festival.
The Mother Hips: Oct. 26 Beloved rock band The Mother Hips has a new album – “California Current” – and an upcoming performance at The Guild.
The most beautiful Bay Area trail you’ve never heard of is protected, pristine and open to the public
The Fifield-Cahill Ridge Trail shows you hidden sides of the Crystal Springs Reservoir on docent-led hikes (and best of all — it’s expanding!).
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