‘Heathens’ chronicles five people challenging their fundamentalist upbringings

Peninsula filmmakers’ documentary will have its world premiere this month at the United Nations Association Film Festival. The festival, which highlights films about human rights, opens Oct. 15 in Palo Alto.

What’s up this week: Local author Marley-Rose Teter, Afro-Latin jazz, a spirited symphony opener and more

This week, local author Marley-Rose Teter shares her debut YA novel and slack-key masters bring Hawaii to the Peninsula. Plus, a Nashville singer-songwriter at The Guild, Bruno Mars at Levi’s Stadium and more.

Count on him: Illusionist brings magic to TheatreWorks’ ‘Dracula’

Subtle illusions play up the supernatural spookiness of the vampire tale, which runs through Nov. 1.

Why a Foster City resident started his own line of decaf teas 

Chris Horng’s company de-tea offers decaffeinated teas in green and black varieties, with more options brewing.

First look: Japanese supermarket Hashi Market to open first West Coast location in Cupertino

From unique snacks such as banana-flavored corn dogs to Japanese staples including soy sauce and miso paste, Silicon Valley’s newest Japanese supermarket has no shortage of tasty and functional finds.

Fast-casual Burmese restaurant TleafGreen is coming to Mountain View

From Mingalaba in Burlingame to Burma Taste in Sunnyvale, the Peninsula has quite a selection of Burmese food – but notably, all are sit-down restaurants. That’s where Mountain View newcomer TleafGreen is hoping to fill the void.

“Placeless,” Kronos Quartet with singers Mahsa and Marjan Vahdat Oct. 11 at Stanford Live

Bagwell & Troy: Backroads and Crossroads Oct. 9 at Community School of Music and Arts 

“Travel Memories,” an exhibition of watercolors by Jan Grady, through Nov. 1, meet the artist Oct. 15 and 21, and Nov. 1 at Viewpoints Gallery

“Imagine All the Wishes” Make-a-Wish Foundation benefit concert with Drew Harrison and Tommy Cosentino playing the music of John Lennon Oct. 11 at Club Fox

Local author and psychologist Kelly McGonigal discusses her book “Joy Is a Risk Worth Taking” Oct. 21 at Kepler’s Books

Local author Bruce Overby discusses his recently published novel, “Tristan 4 America,” Oct. 22 at Rinconada Library

Bay Area cover band Past Curfew‘s annual Playlist benefit concert for Boys & Girls Clubs Oct. 23 at The Guild Theatre

“Almost, Maine,” a play featuring nine vignettes about love and life in a rural Maine community, Nov. 6-22 at Foothill Theatre Arts

Acrobatics, clowning and other traditional circus acts with Zoppé Italian Family Circus, Nov. 6-29 at Redwood City Library main parking lot

“New Moon, New Books: Poetry and Prose,” with five authors reading from their books, Nov. 9 at Fireside Books

Kepler’s Books annual benefit with author Abraham Verghese, Nov. 16 at Kepler’s Books

October tips for your Peninsula garden: Cover crops, persimmons, shallots — and coffee

Should you put coffee grounds in your garden? When are persimmons ready to pick? Master Gardeners answer those questions and offer timely tips on winter soil care, planting garlic and shallots, and harvesting pomegranates.


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