Redwood City film fest showcases documentary about Magical Bridge playgrounds
‘Magical Bridge: Kind by Design’ is among the films sharing stories of community at BraveMaker Film Festival, which runs July 8-12.
Why medical murals by a Diego Rivera protégé adorn a Peninsula museum
The Palo Alto Museum isn’t expected to open until the fall, but you can already to catch a glimpse of history there, thanks to 17 frescoes artist Victor Arnautoff painted on the building’s exterior.
Stanford Jazz Festival brings centennials, string quartets and stars
The 54th annual festival, which runs through July 31, features a summer of celebrating both jazz masters and bold new ideas.
What’s up this week: Comedian Laurie Kilmartin, a ska anniversary show, Classical on the Square, AI in healthcare and more
This week, see Bay Area-raised comedian Laurie Kilmartin; celebrate the ’90s ska revival with Let’s Go Bowling and Monkey; catch a free family-friendly classical concert; explore the intersection of science and Silicon Valley history and more.
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Performing Arts
Review: Private lives become very public in romantic tangle of ‘The Cottage’
A couple’s canoodling in the country gets interrupted by friends, family and plenty of unhinged…
Music
What’s up this week: Jazz with Anthony Wonsey; Art on the Square; a ukulele master, Pride events and more
This week, pianist Anthony Wonsey comes to Meyhouse; Redwood City’s Art on the Square turns 20; Jake Shimabukuro plays The Guild; Filoli celebrates Pride; “God…
Visual arts & more
America’s 250th birthday: A guide to Fourth of July events on the Peninsula and beyond
From fireworks and festivals to live music and chalk art, here’s where you can celebrate the nation’s milestone anniversary.
