Welcome to his world: ‘David Yazbek: My Broadway’ comes to Mountain View
Fresh off a second Grammy win this week, composer David Yazbek shares his life in show business in a one-night only performance at TheatreWorks Feb. 8.

Our guide to Valentine’s and Galentine’s Day happenings around Silicon Valley
If you’re looking for ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day and Galentine’s Day, there’s no shortage of festivities on the Peninsula throughout the first half of February.
What’s up this weekend: Sheila E., Coast Live Music, gallery’s afternoon of music and dance and more
This weekend, Queen of Percussion Sheila E. drops by an early Super Bowl party hosted by a local NFL luminary; Portola Valley chamber music series starts new season; Palo Alto gallery hosts an afternoon of dance and music and more.
Silicon Valley restaurants share recipes for Super Bowl snacking
The Bay is abuzz with watch parties and events for the Super Bowl at Levi’s Stadium Feb. 8. But for those viewing the big game from home or at a friends’ place, snack preparation is likely on the calendar. To make sure your Super Bowl Sunday is entertaining and delicious, we’ve rounded up recipes from local restaurants.

Arts news: ArtLift grants, TheatreWorks’ new season and more
Palo Alto seeks artists for its ArtLift grants; TheatreWorks announces its 2026-27 season and Redwood City’s Sound Union holds its first gear swap.
Haven’t yet booked Valentine’s dinner? These Peninsula spots still have reservations available
If you’re stumped on where to dine for Valentine’s Day, check out this list of Peninsula restaurants offering prix fixe menus and themed specials. But be warned – Valentine’s reservations are quickly filling up, so snag your spot while you can.

Dr. Elizabeth Vartkessian discusses her book “The Deserving: What the Lives of the Condemned Reveal About American Justice” Feb. 11 at Kepler’s Books
Blues jam with M’issippi Slide Feb. 11 at Club Fox
“The Sex Lives of Puppets” Feb. 18-21 at Stanford Live
Grammy winner pianist Bill Cunliffe and the Acid Cole Trio perform “Nat King Cole Reimagined” Feb. 20 at Meyhouse Palo Alto
High Release Dance modern dance collaborative Feb. 27-28 at Cubberley Theatre
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Feb. 27-March 15 at Foothill Theatre Arts
“Heated Rivalry” party collaboration between Team Fitness and Books Inc. with trivia, a costume contest and more Feb. 28 at Books Inc. Mountain View
Jazz pianist and composer Edward Simon and his trio presented by Earthwise Productions Feb. 28 at the Mitchell Park Community Center
G. Love & Special Sauce Lemonade 20th anniversary tour March 1 at The Guild Theatre
Vocalist Astrid Kuljanic and Ben Rosenblum Trio: Transatlantic Jazz March 6 at Community School of Music and Arts
Bill Frisell Trio March 8 at The Guild Theatre (on sale Feb. 6)
Bay Area writer Jacque Gorelick shares her memoir, “Map of a Heart,” March 10 at Books Inc. Palo Alto
WindSync performs works by Nadia Boulanger, Eliott Carter, Philip Glass, Buxtehude and Mozart March 22 at Music at Kohl Mansion
Remain in Light: an art-rock/new wave project with Talking Heads keyboardist and guitarist Jerry Harrison and King Crimson lead vocalist and guitarist Adrian Belew March 26-27 at The Guild Theatre
“Isaac Mizrahi: HOORAY,” an evening of music and storytelling with designer and performer Isaac Mizrahi April 12 at the Oshman Family JCC
Godsmack, with Stone Temple Pilots and Dorothy Sept. 19 at Shoreline Amphitheatre (on sale Feb. 6)
February tips for your Peninsula garden: Grafting basics, planting summer seeds, managing weeds
Did you know that most fruit trees are grafted? Grafting is a technique where tissues from two compatible plants are joined so that they can grow together. Find out how to graft your own trees.
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