Peninsula-raised writer releases debut novel, ‘Firewalkers’
Author Tyler Hanley takes readers on quest with four siblings in a post-apocalyptic world as they try to evade a nefarious scientist with mysterious ties to their father. “Firewalkers” was published in August.

What’s up this week: Brandi Carlile, brave bunnies, Beethoven sonatas, a legendary guitarist and more
This week, multiple Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile is at Frost, an innovative jazz trio takes inspiration from modern art, courageous cottontails are the focus of an author event for families and more.
Mountain View’s Cinemark Century 16 theater won’t close for good after all
The Cinemark Century 16 theater on Shoreline Boulevard in Mountain View is slated to close next week but plans are already underway for it to reopen ahead of the December holidays.
Here’s when these 10 highly anticipated cafes and bakeries plan to open along the Peninsula
If you’re craving a sweet treat or an afternoon pick-me-up, there’s an abundance of new cafes and bakeries coming soon to the Peninsula. Cult-favorite bakeries such as Pineapple King and Arsicault are expanding south to the Peninsula, and matcha spots including Bonbon Matcha and Maruwu Seicha are continuing to broaden their Silicon Valley footprint.

Review: Palo Alto Players stage hilarious musical ‘Guide’ to cutting the family line
A newly minted heir seeks shortcuts to snagging his new relatives’ fortune in “A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder.”
From Oahu to Mountain View: Ry’s Poke Shack opens at Ava’s Downtown Market
An Oahu-based poke business is making waves in downtown Mountain View. Just a few weeks old and still in its soft-opening phase, Ry’s Poke Shack is already drawing long lines for its Tsunami Nachos, Poke By Da Bowl and Poke By Da Pound.


“Live the moment light,” a group show exploring the influence of artist and former nun Corita Kent Sept. 19-Dec. 13 at the Palo Alto Art Center
“Nat King Cole Reimagined” with Grammy-winning pianist Bill Cunliffe and the Acid Cole Trio Sept. 18-19 at Meyhouse Palo Alto (early show sold out)
Author Melissa Koch shares her nonfiction picture book, “Stone by Stone: A Rock’s Journey Through Time” Sept. 20 at Linden Tree Books
“American Sketches: Tales of a Continent” with pianists Dr. Gabriela Calderón and Astrid Morales Torres Sept. 18 at Community School of Music and Arts
The Ol’Man Brothers Band playing the music of the Allman Brothers Sept. 25 at Club Fox
“Something Rotten!” a musical that mashes up Shakespeare and Broadway, Oct. 2-17 at Woodside Musical Theatre
Cancer researcher and patient Dr. Bryant Lin discusses his book, “Diagnosis to Dialog: A Doctor’s Real-Time Battle with Cancer,” Nov. 11 at Kepler’s Books
Bob Marley: How Reggae Changed the World, featuring singer-songwriter Duane Forrest Nov. 11-14 at Stanford Live
Rock and indie-folk with Lissie, Nov. 12 at The Guild Theatre
“The Road I Call Home,” documenting the stories of 32 people who are homeless, with portraits by photographer Randy Bacon Nov. 19-Jan. 24 at Los Altos History Museum
The Airborne Toxic Event 20-Year Anniversary Tour June 18-19 (rescheduled from September 2026) at The Guild Theatre

Revolving sushi, Michelin-recommended noodles and more: Here’s what’s coming to Westfield Valley Fair
From long lines at Ramen Nagi and Din Tai Fung to massive food halls such as Eataly and Asia Live, Westfield Valley Fair has cemented itself as more than a shopping center: It’s a foodie destination. The Santa Clara mall is bringing back Foodie Week this year from Sept. 19-27.
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