Permission to dance: BTS brings a joyful ARMY to Stanford
The K-pop superstars will play three local dates on their first international tour since going on hiatus. The band is touring in support of their 10th studio album, “Arirang.”
From ‘Dark Matter’ to ‘Rainbow Cardigan,’ Bay Area band’s sixth album strikes a buoyant balance
Indie-pop foursome The Corner Laughers recently released ‘Concerns of Wasp and Willow,’ their first album since 2020. A duo from the band will perform songs from the album May 15 in Redwood City.
This Southeast Asian ingredient is leading the next flavor trend in Silicon Valley
A fragrant green leaf is taking over coffee, cocktail and dessert menus along the Peninsula. Pandan – a sweet, grassy and floral ingredient often called the “vanilla of Southeast Asia” – is the latest flavor to go mainstream in Silicon Valley.
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Downtown Los Altos Bike n’ Dine: May 15 The fourth annual event brings cyclists downtown for a free bike valet, live music, kids’ activities, bike blender smoothie making and deals from local restaurants.
San Carlos Hometown Days: May 15-17 San Carlos’ annual Hometown Days weekend includes a parade, live music, a fun run, a pet competition, a pancake breakfast, games and much more.
Bangtan Sunnyvale: May 16 Celebrate the BTS concert stop at Stanford with over 90 artists and makers, plus performances and, of course, K-pop.
Portola Valley Horse Fair: May 16 It’s the Year of the Horse and the Portola Valley Trails and Paths Committee is hosting a day of free, family-friendly activities celebrating horses, including pony rides, a petting zoo, crafts and more.
Pints of Science Festival: May 18-20 This festival brings scientists to local bars and cafes to discuss their latest research and findings. Topics include the immune system, smart technologies and “the science of feeling safe.”
Larkin Poe: May 22 Roots-rock sister duo Larkin Poe is at The Guild as part of BottleRock’s “After Dark” programming.
Female Bird Day: May 24 Why should male birds get all the glory? Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District docents lead a guided hike at Windy Hill Preserve in celebration of Female Bird Day, paying special attention to the behaviors and roles of female birds in the avian world.
Plan Ahead:
Story is the Thing: May 28 Four Northern California fiction authors – Ellen Barker, Andrew Lam, Portia Elan and Victoria Tatum – read from and discuss their work at this Kepler’s event, which also includes a reception with the authors.
Blue Moon on Black Mountain: May 31 Hike a Peninsula peak at twilight with Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District docent naturalists and check out views of the Santa Clara Valley and Santa Cruz Mountains while the second full moon of the month rises.
Sunnyvale Art & Wine Festival: June 6-7 Celebrating five decades of music, art and food in downtown Sunnyvale, this year’s festival features hundreds of artists, many food trucks and live bands and musicians all weekend, including Barn Owls, Rosebud and many more.
FoggyCon 2026: June 20 Daly City hosts its inaugural event devoted to gaming and collectibles with TCG tournaments, trading cards, vintage toys, sports memorabilia and more.
Bark n’ Brewfest: June 27 Taste beers and wines and meet adoptable animals at the Peninsula Humane Society’s annual fundraiser at West Washington Park in Burlingame. Well-behaved dogs on leash are welcome.
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12 Peninsula spots to visit for a Filipino food crawl
From baked goods to comforting classic dishes, eateries throughout the region are contributing to the Filipino food scene in distinctive ways.
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