Last weekend I spent part of an afternoon at the library with my 6-year-old niece, my sister-in-law and my husband, painting designs we had traced with carbon paper and pencils. As someone who couldn’t remember the last time they’d picked up a paintbrush, my resulting artwork was far from a masterpiece. But it was a 90-minute activity that gave me an excuse to put away my phone, chat with family members and get creative together.
Paint and sip nights and paint classes provide fun ways to get artsy while socializing with friends, family members or a partner. Check out our guide to brush up on your painting prowess.
Julia Brown
Six Fifty Editor
editor@thesixfifty.com
These Silicon Valley spots offer paint nights and workshops
If you’re looking for ways to be creative socially, there are plenty of one-time painting classes as well as multiday workshops on the Peninsula.
A taste of spring: Persian New Year food traditions celebrate fresh greens, community and new beginnings
Nowruz, the spring holiday also known as Persian New Year, translates to “new day,” and falls on the Northern Hemisphere’s vernal equinox, around March 20.
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Books & Beats Night: March 20 DJ Lady Mojo Jojo will spin music connected to books such as “Heated Rivalry” and “People Who We Meet on Vacation” at A Novel Affair.
Memorial Park’s New Nature Center: March 21 Just in time to welcome spring, Memorial Park opens its newly renovated nature center with a ribbon cutting, a ranger-led walk, food from Loma Mar Outpost and park posters signed by artist Rebecca Holland.
Mission Blue Nursery Plant Sale: March 21 Nab some native plants from San Bruno Mountain at Mission Blue Nursery’s spring plant sale, where you can also find nature-themed makerspace activities.
Foster City Holi: March 21 Foster City’s celebration of the Hindu festival of colors, presented by the nonprofit BayBasi, includes a DJ spinning tunes and food, drink and of course colors for sale.
Belmont Handcrafted Originals Art Fair: March 21-22 More than 20 artists working in a variety of media will offer their wares at this festival.
Learn to Sew & Refashion: March 25 Learn how to start upcycling clothing, including both hand sewing and machine skills, with the goal of becoming confident making basic alterations.
Nature Loteria: March 28 Nature Loteria is a local twist on the traditional Mexican card game, featuring Bay Area and California plant and animal illustrations on cards designed by San Jose artist David Cipres. At this event, presented by POST, Climate Resilient Communities, Canopy, and Latino Outdoors, find refreshments, community booths, music and a chance to win prizes.
Honeybees & Bouquets: March 28 Explore connections between pollinators, native plants and food systems with beekeeper Dirk Kiehne of Menlo Honey and create a seasonal bouquet with Geo of Local Flower Boy at this event at the East Palo Alto Community Garden.
Hop into Spring: March 29 Springline’s annual spring celebration includes live music, a petting zoo, face painting, games and more.
Plan Ahead:
Library Giving Day Trivia Night: April 1 Taplands is donating a percentage of the proceeds from its April 1 trivia night to the Santa Clara City Library Foundation and Friends.
Spring Flower Frolic: April 1 Naturalists lead a hike to look for early spring wildflowers and newt eggs at Picchetti Ranch Preserve.
Star Party: April 3 Hidden Villa and the San Jose Astronomical Association host an evening viewing of planets, stars, galaxies and other heavenly bodies, with tips on using and maintaining telescopes. Bring your own telescope or binoculars if you have them; SJAA will also have some on hand.
Hoppin’ Hounds Biscuit Hunt: April 4 Bring a pooch on leash to explore Byrne Preserve on a quest for dog treats (there is also a coffee bar serving treats for the humans.) The event supports Pets in Need.
Kelly Yang with Mychal Threets: April 15 Kelly Yang, best known as the author of the beloved “Front Desk” series for children, has a debut novel for adults, “The Take.” At Kepler’s, she’ll be in conversation with librarian and literary advocate Mychal Threets.
Time Travelers Vintage Expo: April 18 Find vintage clothing and home goods, retro-inspired handmade wares and more at this national traveling vintage market.
Molly Tuttle and Ketch Secor: April 30 Locally raised, Grammy-winning roots-music superstar Molly Tuttle returns to the Peninsula for an intimate concern with musician Ketch Secor.
10,000 Memories: Through May 24 The Los Altos History Museum’s “10,000 Memories” exhibition explores the 1947 Partition of the former British Indian Empire into India and Pakistan, during which millions were displaced.
Revel in the ethereal glow of nighttime cherry blossoms at Saratoga’s Hakone Estate and Gardens
The Japanese gardens hidden in the Santa Cruz Mountain foothills host evening viewings of spring blooms.
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