Music@Menlo founders Wu Han and David Finckel look back as they prepare to move on

The co-artistic directors are stepping down after 24 years at the helm of the Peninsula chamber music festival. This year’s Music@Menlo runs July 17-Aug. 8.

What’s up this week: Chamber jazz, the music of 007, dance film festival, and 10,000 Maniacs

This week, chamber jazz ensemble The Westerlies is at Stanford Jazz Fest; SF Symphony performs the music of James Bond; Evanescence brings “Sanctuary” to Shoreline; longstanding alternative band 10,000 Maniacs plays two sold-out shows at The Guild and more.

Review: World premiere at TheatreWorks tackles class, bias and rocket science

Geetha Reddy’s “The Employee Dharma Handbook” is a brain-buzzing take on the intersection of culture and work in the 21st century. What’s amazing is that it also manages to be funny.

Mother-daughter duo roasts Southeast Asian coffee, crafts specialty drinks at this Peninsula farmers market

On Saturdays, an empty parking lot comes to life as a bustling farmers market. Nestled among fresh produce, flaky pastries and flower vendors sits River Phin Coffee Roasters, a specialty Asian coffee booth with a stream of customers.

A wine bar and a Coastside brewery’s expansion are bringing new life to downtown Half Moon Bay 

Half Moon Bay Brewing has opened a second location, while Lab and Hound Wine Bar and Tasting Room is slated for an August debut.

Reef Zaman brings flame-grilled Mediterranean dishes to Redwood City

Redwood City has become something of a hub for Mediterranean cuisine – and its newest restaurant opening is helping to solidify that reputation.

Mona Dena and friends July 17 at Little Green a Plant Bar

“Wayne Tiande: Not Yet Defined” July 25-Sept. 5 at Qualia Contemporary Art

Elisa Sunga shares her new book “Cake Picnic: Recipes for the Love of Cake & Friends,” along with a mini cake picnic Aug. 7 at Kepler’s Books

Anantam Indian classical music and dance Aug. 8 at the Community School of Music and Arts

David Lee Roth Aug. 16 at The Guild Theatre (on sale July 17)

Pulitzer-winning author Andrew Sean Greer discusses his new novel “Villa Coco” Aug. 19 at Kepler’s Books

“Pickleball” Aug. 20–Sept. 13 at Hillbarn Theatre

Author Greg Sarris discusses his novel “The Last Human Bear” Aug. 27 at Kepler’s Books

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

Blues rockers Texas Headhunters Sept. 20 at The Guild Theatre (on sale July 17)

Alternative rockers Candlebox Sept. 29 at The Guild Theatre (on sale July 17)

A staged reading of Chinaka Hodges’ “All Greg’s Kids Come Home” Oct. 17 at Stanford Live

‘A full-on treasure hunt’: The stories behind Peninsula estate sale finds

Ever wonder what’s inside some of the Peninsula’s most intriguing homes? Estate sales offer a rare peek inside, and the chance to discover one-of-a-kind treasures.


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