Weekend Express: Band with deep local ties launches farewell tour | Actor Mariska Hargitay to kick off TheatreWorks festival

‘All over the map’: Four Shillings Short kicks off U.S. farewell tour in Palo Alto

After years on the road, the well-traveled music duo with local roots plans to settle in Ireland.

What’s up this week: Clay & Glass Festival, SF Symphony at Frost, a jazz master’s centennial, the ‘lost’ founding father and more

What’s up this week: Festival highlighting ceramic and glass art, staged readings skewering tech, a rockin’ birthday bash, new digital art, jazz guitar and more.

Actor Mariska Hargitay will kick off TheatreWorks’ New Works Festival next month

The ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” actor will appear in benefit performances of uplifting solo show she recently performed on Broadway.

Peninsula July home & garden guide: Garden tours, guided marshland hikes, flower workshops — and more

Whether you’re tending a garden, looking for inspiration or exploring the natural world, find summer events and activities across the Peninsula in our July calendar.

Low-ABV and nonalcoholic drinks find their place on Peninsula menus

Low alcohol by volume (ABV) and nonalcoholic (NA) drinks are on the rise, and it’s not just a phase. While alcoholic drinks have historically played a social and financial role for restaurants, Peninsula eateries offer an expanding range of low-ABV beverages to pair with your next meal.

Dasbierhauz closes in Redwood City, remains in Mountain View

Redwood City says auf Wiedersehen to Dasbierhauz; annyeonghaseyo to a new Korean spot.

United Nations Association Film Festival special screenings July 16, July 30 and Aug. 6 at various Palo Alto venues

‘Pear Slices,’ a festival of new plays July 17-31 at The Pear Theatre

Rockers The Devil in California July 18 at Club Fox

San Francisco Dance Film Festival July 18 at Mountain View Library

Stefon Harris and Blackout July 23 at the Stanford Jazz Festival

Patrick Wolff’s Modern/Classic All Star Quartet July 24 at Meyhouse Palo Alto

Country artist Miko Marks July 26 presented by Earthwise Productions at Mitchell Park Bowl

Author Joseph Ogilvy discusses his book “A History of Industry, Greed and Fishing in the Golden State” Aug. 12 at Kepler’s Books

Alt rockers Cowboy Mouth Aug. 14 at The Guild Theatre

Kings Mountain Art Fair Sept. 5-7 at Kings Mountain Community Center

Fleurs de Villes “The Gilded Age” floral exhibition inspired by the HBO series “The Gilded Age” Sept. 9-18 at Filoli

Mötley Crüe 20th anniversary of Carnival of Sins Sept. 24 at Shoreline Amphitheatre

Comedian W. Kamau Bell Oct. 1 at Stanford Live

Toadies’ Charmer Tour Oct. 5 at The Guild Theatre (on sale July 10)

Singer-songwriter Jon McLaughlin Oct. 14 at The Guild Theatre

Carving out colors: Redwood City painter and former film animation artist Sandra Keely creates vibrant layered designs

Her exhibition is on view at M Stark Gallery in Half Moon Bay through July 19.

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