Downtown Redwood City takes center stage in this week’s edition.
Sound Union is a private club where members can jam, rehearse and socialize with one another. There are studio spaces and instruments available for members to use, and the club also hosts public performances.
“We don’t care if it’s the first time someone has picked up an instrument or it’s the 5,000th time. If you are here and want to play, you’re a musician. It’s helped us create an environment where people feel comfortable doing that,” Sound Union co-founder John Avilla said.
Karla Kane spoke to John and co-founder Tom Zazueta about how the Redwood City club was founded and its mission for musicians and music lovers.
Karla also has the sweet story behind two neighbors who started a bakery pop-up and are now opening a brick and mortar in downtown Redwood City. Jenna Johnson and Brian Clarke are co-founders of The Baker Next Door, which sells handmade bread and pastries – think focaccia, morning buns and croissants – at weekly pop-ups in front of the building where their bakery and cafe is expected to open in late summer. They’re also next-door neighbors: Jenna’s family moved to Redwood City and became friends with Brian’s family. Read Karla’s story to learn more about their vision for the forthcoming shop and how you can try their baked goods in the meantime.
See you on Broadway,
Julia Brown
Six Fifty Editor
editor@thesixfifty.com
A place to play: Sound Union in Redwood City is a private club and a public concert venue
John Avilla and Tom Zazueta founded Sound Union, a private club where members can socialize, jam, rehearse and more. The club also includes performance space for public concerts.
Meet The Baker Next Door: Neighbors bring handmade bread and pastries to downtown Redwood City
Since last September, The Baker Next Door has been selling fresh, handmade bread and pastries at Friday pop-ups in downtown Redwood City. And by late summer it should have a permanent bakery and cafe at 851 Main St., where construction is currently in full swing (the pop-up events are held in front of the building.)
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From Farouk to Fusion: May 24 Egyptian ensemble Music in-Takht performs a concert of instrumental Egyptian music from the time of King Farouk to modern-day sounds.
Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band: May 24 The beloved Beatles drummer (and longtime solo artist and band leader in his own right) gets by with a little help from his friends when he and his All Starr band rock the Mountain Winery.
Expressions: Multicultural Artists Showcase: May 24-Sept. 15 Los Altos History Museum is home to an exhibition celebrating the cultural diversity of artists in the community.
Rail Fair at Ardenwood Farm: May 25-27 All aboard! Ardenwood Historic Farm hosts a celebration of all things rail, including locomotives ranging from models to a full-size steam train, live music and more.
Avril Lavigne: May 28 Catch the Canadian pop-punk musician Avril Lavigne when she brings her greatest hits tour to Shoreline Amphitheatre, with special guests All Time Low and Royal & the Serpent.
Joan Baez: May 31 Renowned musician and local (and international) legend Joan Baez shares from her autobiographical poetry collection “When You See My Mother, Ask Her to Dance” in a discussion with Angie Coiro.
Dragtopia: May 31 Filoli hosts a glam and campy evening featuring drag performers, a DJ, an art show and a “Dynasty” look-alike contest, followed by an after-party.
PV Palooza: June 1 Portola Valley’s third annual all-day music festival on multiple stages also includes art exhibits and activities for kids.
Half Moon Bay Wine & Jazz Festival: June 1 Taste a selection from California wineries while listening to live jazz in downtown Half Moon Bay.
Redwood Symphony: June 1 Redwood Symphony’s “Catch It Tonight!” concert features a program of American classics, including a selection from “West Side Story.”
San Mateo County Fair: June 1-9 Time to get your annual funnel cake fix as the county fair returns (and celebrates its 90th birthday).
Plan Ahead
‘Being Alive: A Sondheim Celebration’: June 5-30 TheatreWorks Silicon Valley presents a world-premiere revue tribute to the work of the late musical theater great Stephen Sondheim.
Music on the Square: June 7 Downtown Redwood City’s summer music series is back, including a concert by San Francisco reggae group Native Elements.
Wags & Wine Brunch: June 8 The Ameswell Hotel hosts a get-together for people and their pups on the second Saturday of each month.
Family Night Hike: June 8 Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District leads a guided night hike for families.
Alfred Hitchcock Festival: Through June 9 Stanford Theatre is paying tribute to the master of suspense, filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock.
National Learn to Row Day: June 15 Always wanted to try your hand (er, arms) at rowing? Bair Island Aquatic Center will offer a free day of learning rowing basics, including time on the water with a coach, in honor of National Learn to Row Day.
Solstice Family Fun Ride: June 21 Celebrate the summer solstice with a family-friendly evening bike ride on Stevens Creek Trail.
Craft caffeine: The inspiration behind Voyager Coffee’s unusual brews
These are not your average cups of Joe.
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