All about Jane: Cantor Arts Center explores the complex life and mysterious death of Stanford founder

Gilded Age gowns, personal souvenirs and artifacts from around the world tell Stanford matriarch’s story in new exhibition, “Jane! Anything But Plain.”

What’s up this weekend: Americana artist Miko Marks, summer classics concert, Latin jazz tribute, art school open house and more

This weekend, Miko Marks brings stirring Americana to Palo Alto, plus Redwood Symphony’s summer classics; an old-school funk band; a pianist’s Latin jazz tribute and hands-on fun at art and music school.

Go fourth: Downtown Menlo Fund launches new monthly music series

Fourth Fridays series will feature multiple stages of musicians and performers in downtown Menlo Park.

Review: The Pear’s annual new play festival puts twist on timely topics

The eight short plays featured in this year’s ‘Pear Slices’ include Shakespearean trad-wives, sleep-disordered fairytale princesses and an AI personal assistant that gets too personal.

Makkee Dessert draws long lines for traditional Chinese dessert in downtown Mountain View

From ice cream to patisserie, downtown Mountain View has plenty of options for a sweet treat. But a new spot is specializing in a type of dessert not seen before in the area: bowls of jellies, beans, fruits and other toppings covered in milk.

How a handmade popsicle stand has built community among cyclists and neighbors in Woodside

Woodside resident Claudia Fung was not happy that cyclists were peeing on her property. So she plotted revenge – and inadvertently became an institution in the Kings Mountain community.

“Wayne Tiande: Not Yet Defined” and “”Xu Hongming: Color and Ten Thousand Things” July 25-Sept. 5 at Qualia Contemporary Art

Opening reception for “Technostalgia,” kinetic sculpture by Nemo Gould July 25 at the Museum of American Heritage

Book coaches Elizabeth Dougherty and Marisa Solis discuss “The Complete Expert-to-Author Guide” July 25 at Kepler’s Books

Singer-songwriter The White Buffalo July 26 at The Guild Theatre

Classic rock and pop with Smokin’ Slice of Mojo & JM and the Whatevers Aug. 8 at Club Fox

Atta Kid Aug. 9 at Portola Vineyards summer jazz series (sold out, but waitlist available)

Author talk and dance with Dr. Farima Berenji Aug. 14 at Feldman’s Books

Michael Echaniz Trio: The Music of Wayne Shorter Sept. 4 at Community School of Music and Arts

Progressive jam band Marcus Rezak’s Shred is Dead Sept. 11 at The Guild Theatre (on sale July 24)

Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Oct. 2-4 at Golden Gate Park, San Francisco

Blues with Jontavius Willis Oct. 23 at Stanford Live

Reggae meets Pink Floyd with Easy Star All Stars: Dub Side of the Moon Oct. 24 at The Guild Theatre (on sale July 24)

Jazz trumpeter Adam O’Farrill’s Elephant Oct. 25 presented by Earthwise Productions at Lucie Stern Community Center

Tribute band Trouble — The Music of Coldplay Nov. 27 at The Guild Theatre (on sale July 24)

Team behind Redwood Grill opens adjacent coffee shop Buzz & Brew

Local orange blossom honey sweetens the menu at Buzz & Brew, a new Redwood City coffee shop by the team behind Redwood Grill.


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