If you’re lucky enough to have tickets to Wednesday’s highly anticipated U.S. vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina World Cup match at Levi’s Stadium, here’s a pro tip for transit: It’s free to park your bike (or scooter, skateboard or rollerblades) right outside the venue.
Nonprofit Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition has been running its bike valet program at sporting events, concerts and other festivities for 20 years. But this year marks the first time a bike valet has been offered at the World Cup, and SVBC’s program at Levi’s Stadium is one of only three among the 16 World Cup venues. And at the first match, the coalition broke a record for its bike valet.
Take a hydration break and read Amelia Wu’s story on SVBC’s chain of volunteers that has helped bring a bike valet to World Cup fans for the first time.
Julia Brown
Six Fifty Editor
editor@thesixfifty.com
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One way to beat World Cup traffic in Silicon Valley? A free valet for bikes and scooters
Getting in and out of Levi’s Stadium has been a challenge for some as part of the World Cup experience. A growing number of fans have decided the answer is to skip traditional commuting methods and turn to Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition’s free bike valet, a service that has been running for sports fans and concertgoers alike since 2006.
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Congrats to Olma O”Neill, who was the first reader to correctly identify where last week’s photo was taken (it’s Mazra restaurant in San Bruno!).
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Ocean Film and Speaker Night: June 27 Local sustainability nonprofit Peninsula Precious Plastics hosts an evening of short film screenings, speakers and a raffle.
KFJC Record Swap: June 28 Find vinyl records, CDs, cassette tapes, posters, merch and more at the KFJC record swap at Foothill College.
Song Menu: June 28 This food-inspired arts retreat in Belmont, hosted by cook and storyteller VC Tang of Stir Fry Stories, will include tai chi, an East Asian breakfast and Thai lunch, music and solo journaling and creative time.
Apricot STEM Fair: June 28 The Los Altos History Museum hosts a day of apricot-themed and nature-inspired STEM activities, including DNA extractions from fruit and a talk by Robin Chapman, author of “California Apricots: The Lost Orchards of Silicon Valley.”
The Corner Laughers: July 3 Local indie-pop band The Corner Laughers performs original songs at the July edition of Woodside’s free art and culture series, held on the first Friday of the month.
BraveMaker Film Fest: July 8-12 BraveMaker’s annual festival of independent films returns for five days of screenings, Q&As and more.
Literature & Lore Hike: July 9 Docents discuss how nature has inspired lore and literature throughout history on a guided hike at Skyline Ridge Preserve.
Plan Ahead:
Music@Menlo: July 17-Aug. 8 Boasting more than 60 in-person and online events, Music@Menlo’s annual chamber music festival includes mainstage concerts, artist-curated recitals, talks and master classes.
Four Shillings Short: July 18 The longtime Celtic, folk and world music duo Four Shillings Short kicks off its final U.S. tour in Palo Alto.
Book Bedazzling: July 21 Feeling like your books need a bit of extra sparkle? Something Made craft club hosts an evening of bedazzling books at Books Inc. Palo Alto. Bring a book or purchase one there at a discount.
Walking Tour of the Purissima Old Town Site: July 25 Take a docent-led tour of what was once the site of the Purissima Old Town settlement, hosted by Coastside Land Trust.
A Walk With Wine 2026: July 30 Stroll the streets of downtown Burlingame while sampling wines and listening to live music, with around 30 local merchants participating.
Stanford Jazz Festival: Through July 31 The 2026 edition of the summer jazz fest includes performances by the Branford Marsalis Quartet, Billy Childs, Luciana Souza, Anat Cohen, Stefon Harris, Yilian Cañizares and more.
Island Vibes: July 31 Island-inspired live music and tropical flavors are on the menu for the July Summer Nights event at Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company, along with craft beer, food trucks and local vendors.
San Mateo County Parks Foundation Photo Contest: Through Aug. 10 Enter photos that show off the beauty of San Mateo County Parks for a chance to win prizes and have your photography featured in the foundation’s publications.
The Spirit of ’76: Through Nov. 8 The Los Altos History Museum’s exhibition reflects on America’s 250th anniversary, with an emphasis on civic engagement.
Whether with smart vending machines, food trucks or canned coffee, Brisbane’s Little Green Cyclo won’t let a pandemic stop them from sharing Vietnamese cuisine
Monica Wong and Quynh Nguyen have been purveyors of carefully sourced casual Vietnamese food since 2010.
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