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Bay Area singer-songwriter’s novel inspirations

Musician Matt Jaffe will perform at The Guild Theatre Aug. 28, opening for Bob Schneider.

What’s up this week: ‘The Revolutionists,’ Portola Valley music festival, ‘The World’s Worst Mom’ and more

This week, four women imagine a better future in “The Revolutionists” at Los Altos Stage Company, and 30 local musical acts take the stage in Portola Valley. Plus, Train Day in Los Altos, a Redwood City cafe’s benefit concert and more.

Avenidas and La Comida to host foodie fundraiser to support older adults

Palo Alto nonprofits Avenidas and La Comida are coming together to host Flavors of Palo Alto, a food-filled fundraiser in support of programs for older adults.

Indie bookstore to host first kids’ podcast fest on Aug. 30

The Reading Bug in San Carlos has hosted its own children’s podcast for eight years. Now, owner Lauren Savage is bringing together other kids’ podcasters for the family-run independent bookstore’s first Kids Pod Fest on Aug. 30.

Stanford alum opens protein-forward Palo Alto Thai restaurant

HolyShred is a fast-casual Thai restaurant located in the former Siam Fine Thai space on El Camino.

Simiz Kai Lelei brings Tongan and Samoan flavors to East Palo Alto and beyond

The family-run eatery serves “Poly Plates” rooted in tradition, community and a taste of the Pacific.

Afro-Peruvian rhythms and Latin jazz with Grammy-winning vocalist Braulio Barrera Aug. 28 at Meyhouse Palo Alto

“Endless Summer,” oil paintings by Kaaren Marquez Sept. 2-27, reception Sept. 4, at Viewpoints Gallery

Italian Andrea Bajani discusses his new novel “The Anniversary” Sept. 2 at Kepler’s Books

Smuin Ballet “French Kiss” Sept. 11-13 at Mountain View Performing Arts Center

“Patty Chang: surfacing” works in a variety of media by contemporary artist Patty Chang Sept. 17-Feb. 8 at the Anderson Collection

Myra Melford Splash Trio Sept. 18 presented by Earthwise Productions at Mitchell Park Community Center

“Encountering Beethoven” lecture with pianist Gilles Vonsattel Sept. 18 at Music@Menlo

“Private Lives” Sept. 25-Oct. 11 at The Pear Theatre

Singer-songwriter and rock guitarist Samantha Fish Paper Doll Tour Sept. 27 at The Guild Theatre

Slightly Stoopid with The Elovaters, The Hip Abduction and Denm Oct. 9 at Frost Amphitheater

“Broadway Sings: The Stories We Share” with Schola Cantorum Oct. 17 at Los Altos United Methodist Church

Escher String Quartet Oct. 18 at Music at Kohl Mansion

’90s indie rockers Dinosaur Jr. Oct. 19 at The Guild Theatre

Pulitzer Prize-winning author Barbara Kingsolver reads from her new novel, “Partita,” Oct. 22 presented by Kepler’s Books at the Hammer Theatre Center, San Jose

Meet the teen building miniature ecosystems on the Peninsula

A local teen is bringing miniature ecosystems to the Peninsula through terrarium workshops, aquarium installations and educational programs. Learn how his nonprofit is helping people bring a little nature indoors and get tips for creating your own terrarium at home.

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