Our picks to ring in 2026: New Year’s Eve parties, performances and deluxe dinners around the Peninsula
Don’t wait until the eleventh hour: Get your plans in order with our guide to New Year’s Eve happenings.
Delving into the art of magic
The Cantor Arts Center’s “Cunning Folk” exhibition explores how our modern concept of witches is conjured from centuries-old historic roots.
What’s up this weekend: Two takes on ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas,’ a gospel choir tradition and more
Catch different interpretations of jazz legend Vince Guaraldi’s iconic holiday tunes at concerts in Redwood City and Menlo Park, enjoy an annual favorite gospel concert, see a new show featuring paintings, photos and sculptures of early Los Altos community members and more.
Woodside resident and tech founder publishes memoir
Vinita Gupta was CEO of Digital Link and brought it to an IPO in 1994, becoming the first Indian woman to take a tech company public in the United States.
‘Everything you need and nothing you don’t’: Here’s why many new Peninsula restaurants are going minimalist
A string of new eateries have opened on the Peninsula boasting minimalist-inspired design in addition to compelling cuisine.
Peninsula Lively Arts goes ahead with classic, hip-hop Nutcrackers
The Sugar Plum Fairy will pirouette — and pop, lock and drop — once more as Peninsula Lively Arts stages its traditional and hip-hop Nutcrackers Dec. 20 and 21.
11-time Grammy winning vocalist and longtime Santana band member Tony Lindsay Jan. 2 at Meyhouse Palo Alto
Grammy-nominated guitarist Johnny A and his trio play a unique fusion of rock, jazz, soul and blues Jan. 4 presented by Earthwise Productions at the Palo Alto Art Center
Author Paula Lafferty discusses her new feminist romantasy novel “The Once and Future Queen” Jan. 10 at Fireside Books
“Clay Sustains: Vessels of Change,” a group show of ceramic artists focusing on issues of environmental crisis and cultural sustainability Jan. 17-April 5 at Palo Alto Art Center
Percussionist and composer Sasha Berliner with Paul Cornish Jan. 17 at Stanford Live
Drummer Sheila E. with a special appearance by Oakland Rising, hosted by Ronnie Lott. A fundraiser for the Follow the Music program. Feb. 6 at The Guild Theatre (on sale Dec. 19)
New wave and synth-pop ’80s band Men Without Hats Feb. 7 at The Guild Theatre (on sale Dec. 19)
Cinequest film festival March 10-22 at various Bay Area venues
Author Tayari Jones discusses her newest novel, KIN, March 25 at Kepler’s Books
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 27 at The Guild Theatre (on sale Dec. 19)
Dabin Stay in Bloom 3 May 1-2 at Frost Amphitheater
Indie pop with I Don’t Know How But They Found Me May 4 at The Guild Theatre (on sale Dec. 19)
Hibari brings kappo-style dining to Portola Valley
A new Japanese restaurant in Portola Valley is offering multi-course prix fixe omakase, and it’s a lot more than just nigiri.
No Weekend Express on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1
Weekend Express will be taking a break for the next couple weeks for Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. We’ll be back on Jan. 8. Stay up-to-date on local events by visiting our website. Wishing you happy holidays!
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