Each month we highlight performances, poetry readings and open mics, arts and culture classes for children, teens, adults, and seniors, arts exhibitions and arts-related holiday celebrations. Our goal is to promote the essential and joyful events that our artists and arts/culture organizations provide for our community! ENJOY!
Submit events by the 20th of each month to:
https://bit.ly/SMCArtsandCultureEventsCalendar
November 1 - 10, 2024
Time Weaving: The Art of Healing
Dates: 11/1/24 • Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host: Art Bias
Description: Opening Reception and Community Healing Altar - Through a partnership with CORA, this exhibition features art by survivors of domestic violence and sheds light on how healing from trauma is a complex, non-linear journey. Art-making is one of many empowering methods to help integrate the wounds of the past, ground in the present, and give voice to a new, more hopeful and joyous future. Opening reception attendees are encouraged to bring their own object to add to the community altar.
Location: 1700 Industrial Road, Studio 114, San Carlos
Cost: Free
Arts & Lit Fest
Dates: 11/2/24 • Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Host: Daly City Public Library Associates
Description: This event will showcase local artists and encourage the cultural rise of Daly City’s art community. The Art & Lit Fest will be a day of arts and crafts, performances, workshops, live music, and fun – celebrating the talent in our community while raising funds for Daly City Public Library.
Location: Serramonte Center, Daly City
Cost: Free
Knitting 101: Four Sessions
Date: 11/2/24 • Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Host: Madrone Arts
Description: We invite you to our knitting series of four Sunday sessions, November 2, 9, 16 and 23. Students will learn to knit and purl, and how to cast on and cast off— four techniques that will help them design and make items of their own choosing. The instructor will assist in selecting a design and identifying materials that will work best for each student’s project. Practice materials provided. For more info see the website.
Location: 216 Stage Rd., Pescadero
Cost: $125, Registration required
2024 November Fall Concerts
Date: 11/2 and 11/3/24 • Time: see website for times
Host: Peninsula Youth Orchestra
Description: Join us for two days of concerts including Sinfonia Musica, Orchestra Nova, Peninsula Young Artists, and Peninsula Youth Orchestra. For specific dates, times and to purchase tickets visit the website.
Location: Carlmont High School Theatre, 1400 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont
Cost: Tickets required for each concert: $30 adults; $15 for students/seniors
Dia de los Muertos
Date: 11/3/24 • Time: 3:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Hosts: Casa Circulo Cultural, the History Museum and Redwood City Parks & Art Foundation
Description: Join us for this fun family event where Courthouse Square will be decorated with sugar skulls, marigolds, and lights. Dancers, artists, and musicians will perform. The Museum is open and free which includes children's art activities and the Festival of Altars display.
Location: History Museum and Courthouse Square, Redwood City
Cost: Free
First Sunday Open Studios
Date: 11/3/24 • Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Host: Art Bias
Description: Join us for an afternoon filled with creativity, inspiration and engaging conversation! Participating artists including Linda Manes Goodwin, Alan Hart, Greta Waterman, Neil Murphy, Lory Kitamura, Inna Zatulovsky, Deborah Shea, Shari Bryant, Michael Endicott, Liz Broekhuyse, Amber J. Smith, Kent Manske, Nanette Wylde, Karen Cox, and Sara Rangel-Murphy. Pop up social-poet artist and art teacher Leila Ghasempor Exhibition on view in Studio 114
Location: 1700 Industrial Road, San Carlos
Cost: Free
Solo Exhibition When I Dream
Date: 11/3/24 • Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Host: M Stark Gallery
Description: Sandi daRoza captures the joys of everyday life in her art, immortalizing the special and daily moments. Every work is an expression of gratitude. Her vibrant and sophisticated color palette is inspired by her parents’ homeland of Mexico. Show open 11/1-12/23. Reception on 11/3.
Location: 727 Main Street, Half Moon Bay
Cost: Free
Meet the Local Authors
Date: 11/3/24 • Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Host: Pan African City Alive!
Description: Join us for the special event to meet local authors, Kalamu Chache, Chantal Cotton Gaines, Dorsey Nunn and Joyce and David Rages and to get started on your holiday shopping.
Location: Renaissance Center, 1848 Bay Road, East Palo Alto
Cost: Free
FILM SCREENING: NO RIGHT WAY
Date: 11/4/24 • Time: 6:30 PM
Host: BraveMaker
Description: A heartwarming drama with tons of comedy that will open your heart and inspire you to see your own life's potential to make the world better as you experience hope and find your own inner healing.
Location: CZI, 801 Jefferson Ave., Redwood City
Cost: Free
A Musical Performance by Dan Ashley
Date: 11/8/24 • Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Host: Millbrae Library
Description: Join us for this exciting performance by ABC7 Evening News Anchor and Rock Star!
Location: 1 Library Avenue, Millbrae
Cost: Free
The Soul Delights
Date: 11/9/24 • Time: 7:30 PM
Host: Pacifica Performances
Description: Singers, Keta Bill, Katie Guthorn, and Kathy Kennedy have been singing together since 1983 (Zasu Pitts Memorial Orchestra/Big Bang Beat), and worked with Todd Swenson (guitar) in that band and others. Tim Wagar (bass) and Ken Owen (drums) are music pals from many projects.
Location: The Hall, 1220 Linda Mar Blvd, Pacifica
Cost: Tickets: $23 for adults, $12 for children
Storytelling Festival: The Ohlone Sisters
Date: 11/8/24 • Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Host: Belle Haven Library
Description: Our 9th Annual Storytelling Festival continues with Rumsen Storytelling with the Ohlone Sisters! The Ohlone Sisters will share storytelling, songs, regalia, language and special relationships from Ohlone culture. The Ohlone Sisters, Carla Marie & Desiree Muñoz, are tribal members of the Costanoan Rumsen Carmel tribe.
Location: 100 Terminal Ave., Menlo Park
Cost: Free
November 11 - 17, 2024
Ghostlight
Date: 11/14 and 11/15/24 • Time: 7:30 PM
Date: 11/16/24 • Time: 1:00 PM
Host: Capuchino High School Drama
Description: Enjoy this classic play that is theatrically staged using the production’s audience and live sound effects Ghostlight has hilarious characters, unexpected twists, and a riotous finale.
Location: 1501 Magnolia Avenue, San Bruno
Cost: Tickets: $12 adults; $10 Students & Seniors; SMUHSD Students & Staff FREE
art speak easy:
Conversations Around Contemporary Art
Dates: 11/14/24 • Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Host: Art Bias
Description: This month's topic: Resonance. Facilitated by Kent Manske & Nanette Wylde, Co-sponsored by Art Bias, the Center for Creativity, and PreNeo Press, Attendees are welcome to bring a smallish work for possible illustration/discussion of the Speak Easy topic. Note: This is not a critique session.
Location: 1700 Industrial Road, Studio 114, San Carlos
Cost: Free
Sip & Paint
Date: 11/15/24 • Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Host: Madrone Arts
Description: Join this unique painting class and follow along with our step-by-step painting instructions by experienced. No painting experience is needed. All materials are provided including canvas, paints, brushes, and aprons. All you need to do is show up, bring your own drink, and get ready to create.
Location: 216 Stage Rd., Pescadero
Cost: Reservation required $45
Tom Rigney and Flambeau
Date: 11/16/24 • Time: 7:30 PM
Host: Pacifica Performances
Description: Tom Rigney is one of the premier American Roots Music fiddle players on the planet. His band – Tom Rigney and Flambeau–specializes in blazing Cajun and Zydeco two-steps, low-down Blues, funky New Orleans grooves, Boogie Woogie piano, and Roots Rock and Roll. Much of the repertoire is original music written by Rigney, but they mix in some classics from the Cajun/New Orleans songbook.
Location: The Hall, 1220 Linda Mar Blvd, Pacifica
Cost: Tickets: $23 for adults, $12 for children
Art & History Tours App Launch
Date: 111/17/24 • Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Host: Redwood City Arts Commission
Description: Join the Redwood City Arts Commission as we unveil and demonstrate our newly updated Explore Redwood City mobile app! With curated tours of art and landmarks, the app offers a new way to connect with Redwood City’s creative spirit. Enjoy local pastries and coffee to kickstart your morning, as you embark on a self-guided tour.
Location: Meet at Courthouse Square, Redwood City
Cost: Free
November 18 - 24, 2024
A Musical Performance by Dan Ashley
Date: 11/20/24 • Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Host: Foster City Library
Description: Join us for this exciting performance by ABC7 Evening News Anchor and Rock Star!
Location: 1000 E. Hillsdale Blvd., Foster City
Cost: Free
A Musical Performance by Dan Ashley
Date: 11/21/24 • Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Host: Belmont Library
Description: Join us for this exciting performance by ABC7 Evening News Anchor and Rock Star!
Location: 1100 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont
Cost: Free
Holiday Night Market Supporting Local Entrepreneurs
Date: 11/21/24 • Time: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host: CZI and Renaissance Entrepreneurship Center
Description: Join us for a fun and festive evening featuring handcrafted gifts from local small business owners, light snacks, beverages, and a gift-wrapping station to get a head start on your holiday shopping. This is an exciting and unique opportunity to celebrate and uplift local entrepreneurs who pour their hearts into their products, from organic body butter to plants and artisanal crafts. There’s something for everyone, including a play corner to keep kids entertained while you tackle your shopping list.
Location: Parade: 801 Jefferson Ave., Redwood City
Cost: Attendees must pre-register to attend $10 per person
9th Annual Holiday Show
Dates: 11/23/24 • Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Host: Art on the Square
Description: Mark your calendars for our amazing holiday art show in the beautiful San Mateo County History Museum. We'll have artists selling their fabulous creations on two floors under the museum's spectacular stained-glass dome. The museum will be free to the public on the day of the show.
Location: Courthouse Square and History Museum, Redwood City
Cost: Free
Family Concert: Grupo Falso Baiano
Dates: 11/23/24 • Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Host: San Mateo Public Main Library
Description: Join us for a fun afternoon of music with Grupo Falso Baiano, a San Francisco-based quartet bringing the joy of Brazilian choro music to audiences in California and beyond. The group includes Ami Molinelli (percussion), Brian Moran (7-string guitar), Jesse Appelman (mandolin), and Zack Pitt-Smith (reeds).
Location: Oak Room, 5 West 3rd Avenue, San Mateo
Cost: Free
Sonny Holland Band
Dates: 11/23/24 • Time: 7:30 PM
Host: Pacifica Performances
Description: This tribute show to Linda Ronstadt is one of gratitude to one of the finest and strongest women in music. Linda is a force who took on one musical challenge after another.
Location: The Hall, 1220 Linda Mar Blvd, Pacifica
Cost: Tickets: $23 for adults, $12 for children
15th Annual Open Studios
Dates: 11/23 - 11/24/24 • Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Host: Coastside of Colony Artists
Description: Welcome to our 15th annual CoCA Open Studios! We have something for everyone, with 56 artists showing and selling in 33 studios from HMB to Montara. We encourage you to spend both days meeting artists and enjoying as much art as possible.
Location: Coastside - This year, every studio is participating in the Passports, indicated by *, and our visitors can have more than one entry for a chance to win a piece of art!
Cost: Free
Music at Kohl presents the Gryphon Piano Trio from Ontario, Canada
Dates: 11/24/24 • Time: 7:00 PM
Host: Music at Kohl Mansion
Description: Music at Kohl's 42nd Season continues in the historical Kohl Mansion with a concert of music by Joseph Haydn, Felix Mendelssohn, and the Bay Area premiere of the Piano Trio by ceomposer and cello virtuoso Paul Wiancko. There's a free masterclass at 5 pm, a lively pre-concert talk by Stanford educator Chris Costanza at 6 pm, and complimentary post-concert wine and dessert with the artists.
Location: 2750 Adeline Drive, Burlingame
Cost: Tickets $30-$62
November 25 - 30, 2024
Ukulele Jam
Date: 11/25/24 • Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host: Half Moon Bay Library
Description: Join our ukulele jam group for an evening of strumming and singing! We'll provide the music, and you bring the ukulele or ask at the front desk to borrow one of ours. Beginners welcome!
Location: 620 Correas Street, Half Moon Bay
Cost: Free
Dixieland Jazz
Date: 11/26/24 • Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Host: The Swingin' Door
Description: Join the Silicon Gulch Jazz Band and enjoy their brand of traditional Dixieland jazz and swing standards.
Location: 106 E. 25th Avenue, San Mateo
Cost: Free
Gem Painting at the Library
Dates: 11/26/24 • Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Host: Brisbane Library
Description: Gem Painting is taking the crafting world by storm. It’s the perfect mixture of paint-by-numbers and mosaic art, without the paint! Instead, tiny gems make a beautiful pattern and sparkle in the light.
Location: 163 Visitacion Avenue, Brisbane
Cost: Free
Club Fox Blues Jam
Dates: 11/27/24 • Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Host: Club Fox
Description: Enjoy an evening with blues all-stars, CARMEN RATTI BAND Featuring JILL DINEEN.
Location: 2209 Broadway Street, Redwood City
Cost: Tickets: $13.38