Valentine’s Day is two weeks away. Did it sneak up on you? Good thing we’ve got you covered. Whether you’re looking for a dinner reservation on the Peninsula, a fun Galentine’s Day outing or an unconventional way to spend the holiday, check out our guide to local festivities below.
Flowers are synonymous with Valentine’s Day, but blooms in the wintry wild don’t get as much attention as their spring flower counterparts. Magali Gauthier’s story and photos about flowers you can spot on the Peninsula right now will have you thinking twice about that. Read her feature to find out what’s blooming and how to find it.
And if you’re in love with the cheese pull of pizza you’ll want to read Adrienne Mitchel’s story this week – an extensive roundup of various pizza types that the Peninsula has to offer and the pizzerias that serve them. From Neapolitan to Sicilian, Chicago deep-dish to Detroit-style pizza (and more!), we’ve come a long way from the personal pan pizza days of yore.
“When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that’s amore…”
Julia Brown
Six Fifty Editor
editor@thesixfifty.com
From dinner and dancing to creative classes, here’s how to celebrate Valentine’s Day on the Peninsula
Chocolates and roses may be hallmarks of Valentine’s Day, but when it comes down to it the holiday is all about love. Whether you’re celebrating with a significant other or a galentine, there’s a wide variety of local happenings both conventional and unique.
Spring isn’t the only time to see local blooms. Here’s all you need to know about flowers and berries growing on the Peninsula this winter
Deep pink warrior’s plume, red Toyon berries and white coast silktassels are among the many flowers and berries that bloom on the Peninsula each winter.
The ultimate Peninsula pizza guide: Where to find authentic Neapolitan pies, Sicilian square slices and Indian-fusion pizzas
From traditional Neapolitan pies to pizzas made from gluten-free cauliflower crust, these restaurants are offering flavors far more complex than plain cheese.
Congrats to Daisy C., who was the first reader to correctly identify where last week’s photo was taken (it’s the San Mateo County History Museum in Redwood City!).
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!
We Are a Family: Generations of Music by African American Composers: Feb. 1-2 The annual concert by the African American Concert Initiative explores the multigenerational scope of musical traditions.
Redwood City Lunar New Year Celebration: Feb. 1 Find musicians, dancers, free admission to the San Mateo County History Museum and more at this annual celebration.
Are We Alone in the Universe?: Feb. 4 Planetary scientist Pascal Lee of the SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) Institute will discuss the hunt for signs of other advanced civilizations in the universe.
Geoff Sobelle: FOOD: Feb. 5-8 Theater artist Geoff Sobelle hosts an absurdist dinner party.
The Coffis Brothers: Feb. 7 The California roots and rock band, led by siblings who grew up in the Santa Cruz Mountains, comes to Club Fox.
YANovCon 2025: Feb. 8 Meet notable novelists at workshops, panels and book signings at this celebration of YA literature. This year’s theme is “Coming of Age in a Digital World.”
Winter’s Tavern Benefit Concert: Feb. 8 The Pacifica bar hosts a benefit concert for the Los Angeles Firemen’s Relief Association.
Friends of the Library Book Sale: Feb. 8-9 Find bargains on gently used books for adults and kids, CDs, DVDs and more, with funds going to support Mountain View Library programs.
Flying Football Fun Fest: Feb. 9 Hiller Aviation Museum hosts a football-themed day of activities on Super Bowl Sunday with programmable robots, football-inspired training parachutes and a helicopter drop with hundreds of foam footballs.
Plan Ahead
Herbal Tea Party: Feb. 14 Create custom tea blends from organic herbs and flowers, steep and infuse them, then sip while munching homemade pastries.
Valentine Grainbakers Breadmaking Class: Feb. 14 Learn to make artisan bread dough from fresh, spent brewer’s grain and customize it with flavor options including ube, cinnamon raisin or rosemary and sea salt.
Write a Love Poem at Lunchtime: Feb. 14 Poetry Los Altos hosts a lunchtime love poem event for Valentine’s Day.
Apparel Swap Party: Feb. 16 Palo Alto Art Center hosts a free clothing, shoes and accessories swap.
Umoja Pranayama: Breathwork Fundamentals: Feb. 16 Take a guided breathwork class to learn techniques for relaxation and stress release.
James Fadiman and Jordan Gruber: Feb. 18 James Fadiman, the “Father of Microdosing,” and co-author Jordan Gruber discuss their book “Microdosing for Health, Healing and Enhanced Performance” with journalist Angie Coiro.
The World at Night, From Alborz to the Rockies: Feb. 21 National Geographic photographer Babak Tafreshi shares the wonders of the natural night environment and the impact of light pollution.
Discover the Flyway Trail: Feb. 22 Take an easy 2-mile guided walk along the new Flyway Trail and learn about different habitats and restoration efforts while watching birds.
Palo Alto Find-Your-Way 5K & 10K: Feb. 22 Use a custom map to make your way through Palo Alto neighborhoods on a 5K or 10K challenge, answering questions at each checkpoint.
‘Nobody identifies (our cookbooks) as Asian first’: Why the Palo Alto couple behind Nom Nom Paleo decided to showcase the foods they want to eat
Their latest cookbook, ‘Nom Nom Paleo: Let’s Go!,’ highlights the Asian American cuisine they love most.
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