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
May 1 - 5, 2024
Make It Main Street!
Dates: 5/2/24 • Time: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Host: Make It Main Street
Description: Make It Main Street! Every 1st Thursday of the month; join us this month to discover, honor, and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage. The events include artist’s demonstration in our local Makers Marketplace, as Musicians, Poets, Writers, and storytellers perform among the eclectic array of Shops, Bookstores, Nurseries, Restaurants, Wine Bars, Cafes and Galleries that grace 5 blocks of Half Moon Bay’s historic Main Street.
Location: 500 Main Street, Half Moon Bay
Cost: Free
Philippine Folk Dance Workshop
Dates: 5/3/24 • Time: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Hosts: Parangal Dance
Description: Join us during Bay Area Dance Week for a FREE Dance Workshop focused on Kuntau, one of the Philippines Martial Arts.
Location: 275 Wattis Way, South San Francisco
Cost: Free but requires registration
Spring Recital
Dates: 5/4/24 • Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Host: Peninsula Youth Orchestra
Description: Support our young string and flute players as they perform pieces by composers such as Vivaldi, Delibes, and Rimsky-Korsakov! Please check our website for each recital's time and program details. Debut Strings: 1 pm, Concordia Strings: 3 pm, Chamber Flutes: 4 pm
Location: Redwood Baptist Church, 2323 Euclid Ave, Redwood City
Cost: Free
Stories in Song
Dates: 5/4/24 and 5/5/24 • Time: 3:30 PM
Hosts: Peninsula Musical Arts and Foster City Library
Description: This concert features the Peninsula Community Chorus and Heart and Soul and highlights the power of music in storytelling and how that combination can connect and inspire us in powerful ways. We’ll perform a wide range of repertoire ranging from opera arias to Broadway songs, jazz, blues, folk, art songs and several popular songs as well.
Location: Transfiguration Episcopal Church, 3900 Alameda de Las Pulgas, San Mateo
Cost: Tickets $20 for adults, free under 18
7th Annual Siblings in Song Concert
Date: 5/5/24 • Time: 4:00 PM
Hosts: Peninsula Girls Chorus and Ragazzi
Description: Ragazzi Boys and Peninsula Girls join forces to present their two most experienced choirs in a fabulous and varied concert of exciting choral music. You won't want to miss these two amazing choirs on display!
Location: Valley Presbyterian Church, 945 Portola Rd, Portola Valley
Cost: Tickets: $30 General Admission; Students/Seniors $20
Illya Yakushev with members of the Saint Lawrence String Quartet
Date: 5/5/24 • Time: Pre-concert talk: 6:00 PM
Concert: 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Hosts: Music at Kohl Mansion
Description: Virtuosic pianist Ilya Yakushev returns to Kohl in a collaborative concert with members of the elite St. Lawrence String Quartet for a memorable performance of the glorious Brahms Piano Trio, No. 1, but not before marking the 100th anniversary of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue with a jazzy piano solo. Celebrate with a complimentary glass of wine and dessert!
Location: 2750 Adeline Drive, Burlingame
Cost: Tickets: $25-$58
Frozen Jr.
Date: 5/5/24 • Time: 2:00 PM
Host: Coastal Rep Kids Theatre
Description: A story of true love and acceptance between sisters, Frozen Jr. expands upon the emotional relationship and journey between Princesses Anna and Elsa. When faced with danger, the two discover their hidden potential and the powerful bond of sisterhood. With a cast of beloved characters and loaded with magic, adventure, and plenty of humor, Frozen JR. is sure to thaw even the coldest heart!
Location: 1167 Main Street, Half Moon Bay
Cost: Tickets: $22
Embroidered Photos
Date: 5/5/24 • Time: 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Host: Madrone Arts
Description: This workshop, open to all ages (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult), is for anyone eager to learn how basic embroidery stitches can be used in a unique way … by applying stitches to their own photos to create a “one of a kind” artwork! In this workshop, attendees will learn basic photo transfer tricks using their own photos (provided in advance) or those provided by the teacher as well as basic embroidery stitches and floss options. Students can choose to stitch on photos or fabric or articles of their own.
Location: 216 Stage Road, Pescadero
Cost: $125
May 6 - 12, 2024
Images of Joy
Date: 5/10/24 • Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Hosts: The Main Gallery
Description: Join us to view new photographic images by Bill Lazar. Reception, refreshments, and artist talk.
Location: 883 Santa Cruz Ave, Menlo Park
Cost: Free
Silicon Valley Open Studios
Dates: 5/10/24 and 5/11/24 • Time: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Hosts: Art Bias and Silicon Valley Open Studios
Description: Join us as 30 local artists* will open their studios at Art Bias, for Silicon Valley Open Studios (SVOS). The event will include artist talks and demonstrations.
Location: 1700 Industrial Road, San Carlos
Cost: Free
Ragazzi Continuo Spring Concert
Dates: 5/11/24 • Time: 7:00 PM
Host: Ragazzi
Description: Ragazzi Continuo is proud to present Fields of Gold, a journey of folksong this spring. We are excited to showcase music and texts that celebrate the simple joy of lifting one's voice with friends and colleagues.
Location: St. Peter's Episcopal Church, 178 Clinton Street, Redwood City
Cost: Tickets: $25
May 13 - 19, 2024
Persistence through heARTivism
Date: 5/16/24 • Time: 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Host: Noorani Dance
Description: Noorani Dance invites you for an exclusive FREE event celebrating and sharing our focus on positive social change through the arts and activism! Join us for a fabulous evening. Sneak peek of our fall production, "Saabit Qadam - Perseverance" with excerpts by Farah & Noorani Dance Company, performances by students of Noorani Dance School, exciting silent auction, and heARTivist centered chat with Farah and special guests. Nibbles & drinks from some of our local favorites. Adults, 18 & over, only please.
Location: CZI Community Space, 801 Jefferson Avenue, Redwood City
Cost: Free but registration is required
Madrone Arts' Sip & Paint
Date: 5/17/24 • Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Hosts: Madrone Arts
Description: Join this unique painting class and follow along with our step-by-step painting instructions by experienced Madrone artists or embrace your free-spirit and let your creativity soar! See website for details. https://www.madronearts.com/
Location: 216 Stage Road, Pescadero
Cost: Tickets $45
Concert on the Coast 2024
Date: 5/18/24 • Time: 11:00 AM
Host: Peninsula Girls Chorus
Description: Featuring our PGC Coastside choirs from Hatch & El Granada Elementary Schools, Brava, & Concerta choirs performing in Half Moon Bay!
Location: Community United Methodist Church of Half Moon Bay, 777 Miramontes St, Half Moon Bay
Cost: $20
Sinfonia and Nova Concerts
Date: 5/18/24 • Time: Sinfonia Musica: 2:15 PM, Orchestra Nova: 4:45 PM
Host: Peninsula Youth Orchestra
Description: Come support some of our youngest musicians at the Sinfonia and Nova concerts! The ensembles will play classics by Grieg and Brahms, as well as tunes from movie scores like Indiana Jones.
Location: Carlmont High School Theater, 1400 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont
Cost: Tickets: $30 adults; $15 students/seniors
The Peninsula Youth Orchestra's Advanced Ensembles
Date: 5/19/24 • Time: PYA: 1:30 PM, PYO: 5:00 PM
Host: Peninsula Youth Orchestra
Description: PYA and PYO, perform their final concerts of the 2023-24 Season. The PYA concert features classics by Tchaikovsky and selections from the musical Oklahoma! The PYO concert features classics and modern pieces for brass, percussion, and full orchestra. Graduating seniors will be recognized at both concerts.
Location: Carlmont High School Theater, 1400 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont
Cost: Tickets: $30 adults; $15 students/seniors
Luminous Lantern Designs
Date: 5/19/24 • Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Host: Madrone Arts
Description: Join Madrone’s glass artist, Barbara Grauke, for a Fused Glass workshop at Madrone Arts in Pescadero. In this workshop, designed for adults 18 or older, Barbara will offer a first step into the world of fused glass. She will guide participants in the creation and design of a six-panel glass and metal lantern. See website for details.
https://www.madronearts.com/
Location: 216 Stage Rd., Pescadero
Cost: Fee: $125 plus $15 supply fee
Yerevan Dance Annual Performance
Date: 5/18/24 • Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Host: Yerevan Dance Ensemble
Description: Come join us for an unforgettable night of dance performances! Get ready to be amazed by our talented dancers as they showcase their skills and passion for Armenian dance.
Location: 1210 Brewster Ave., Redwood City
Cost: Tickets: $30 - $40
May 20- 31, 2024
Meet the Local Author-Illustrator Team
Date: 5/20/24 • Time: 6:30 PM
Host: Redwood City Public Library
Description: Celebrated local authors/illustrators Jorge Argueta and Elizabeth Gómez, will meet families and debut their book “Bilingüe, Superhéroe / Bilingual, Superhero.” They will discuss how a children's book evolves from concept to publication. Ticket price includes a link to stream the exclusive feature-length documentary film "Story and Pictures By” before or after the event. Support the library by attending this family-friendly fundraising event!
Location: 1044 Middlefield Road, Redwood City
Cost: Tickets: $40 {individual - up to Family of 4}
Rock the Dock Concert
Date: 5/25/24 • Time: 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Host: Port of Redwood City
Description: Join us on the waterfront for live music, dancing, food and fun! The Port of Redwood City is proud to sponsor and host another round of Rock the Dock concerts, this week featuring Pride and Joy. Parking is available on-site. Concert-goers should bring lawn chairs, blankets, jackets and refreshments. On-site food vendors will also be available.
Location: 475 Seaport Blvd., Redwood City
Cost: Free
An evening of folk-roots-rock with The Bills
Date: 5/29/24 • Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Host: Sound Union, Inc
Description: Sound Union presents The Bills. With roots in folk/roots, jazz, classical, and world music, The Bills are an acoustic music super group!
Location: 2625 Broadway, Redwood City
Cost: Tickets $25