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
October 1 - 6, 2024
Make it Main Street:
Dates: 10/3/24 • Time: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Hosts: City of Half Moon Bay and Make It Main Street
Description: Join us for a vibrant celebration of local art, culture, and culinary delights! This monthly event invites art enthusiasts and community members to explore the charming historic downtown area, where galleries, shops, restaurants, and wine bars will showcase a diverse array of artworks and flavors.
Location: 500 Main Street, Half Moon Bay
Cost: Free
PortFest2024
Dates: 10/5/24 • Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Host: Port of Redwood City
Description: PortFest is a free community celebration and waterfront festival. The annual event welcomes the community to learn about Redwood City’s maritime heritage and the history of our industrial working waterfront.
The family-friendly event includes live music, children’s recreational activities, food trucks, vendor booths and a day of fun overlooking the San Francisco Bay.
Location: 475 Seaport Court, Redwood City
Cost: Free
10th Annual Kasayahan Sa Daly City Event
Date: 10/5/24 • Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Host: City of Daly City
Description: Celebrate Filipino American History Month at this event that will feature live performances, a beer garden, food and merchandise vendors, information booths, activities for the children, and more.
Location: Marchbank Park, 10 S Parkview Ave, Daly City
Cost: Free
Taylor Eigsti + Music by Joe Hisaishi
Date: 10/6/24 • Time: 2:30 PM
Host: Peninsula Symphony
Description: Experience an unforgettable night of musical brilliance featuring Grammy-winning jazz pianist Taylor Eigsti and his ensemble performing new Eigsti hits, plus Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and more.
Location: San Mateo Performing Arts Center, 600 N Delaware St, San Mateo
Cost: Tickets required, see website for seating and pricing
19th Annual Millbrae Japanese Culture Festival
Date: 10/6/24 • Time: 11:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Host: Millbrae Library
Description: Please join us for a fun-filled event, comprising good food, including beer and sake, live stage performances, exhibits and demonstrations, hands-on participation in tea ceremony, calligraphy, origami, games and activities for all.
Location: Millbrae Library Plaza, 1 Millbrae Ave., Millbrae
Cost: Free
Open Studios:
Date: 10/6/24 • Time: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Host: Art Bias
Description: Join us for an afternoon filled with creativity, inspiration and engaging conversation! Over 12 Participating Artists!
11:00 AM: Yoga in Studio 114 with artist Natalie Esfahanian ($10)
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Pop ups by Barbara Bussler of Black Bear Mosaics and bitty baby plants
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Opening reception for "Connections," Studio 114, featuring the work of Rebecca Collins, Karen Cox, Hargun Mann, and Ginger Slonaker.
Location: 1700 Industrial Road, San Carlos
Cost: Free, except $10 for Yoga
Garba Workshop with Riya Savla
Date: 10/6/24 • Time: 10:30 AM
Host: Noorani Dance
Description: We can’t wait to dance with you at the Garba Workshop with Riya Savla - hosted by Noorani Dance for the third year! No experience necessary. Ages 8 & up. Enjoy this energetic workshop, just in time for Garba season!
Location: Menlo Park Academy, 3925 Bohannon Drive, Ste 200B, Menlo Park
Cost: $35 - registration required
October 7 - 13, 2024
Mental Imagery and Antiracism
Date: 10/10/24 • Time: 2:10 PM - 4:00 PM
Host: College of San Mateo
Description: Join Professor Stanford as he guides you through the simulated sky and points out celestial wonders. Immerse yourself in the experience as 13 symvisios are projected onto the 40’ dome, accompanied by harmonious music, allowing your imagination to soar. Following this, Professor Janatpour will present the basics of his Conjunctive Theory of Mental Imagery, which serves as the foundation for Matthew Spigelman and Kelly Tan’s project on “Music as a Medicine to Reduce Racism.”
Location: CSM Science Building 36, Planetarium, 1700 West Hillsdale Blvd., San Mateo
Cost: Free
art speak easy:
Conversations Around Contemporary Art
Dates: 10/10/24 • Time: 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Host: Art Bias
Description: This month's topic: Metaphor. 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
Explore Your Roots
Date: 10/11/24 • Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Date: 10/12/24 • Time: 12:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Host: South San Francisco Cultural Arts Commission
Description: Friday: Art Show and vibrant demonstrations of Mexican Folklórico dance.
Saturday: Artist Talk: painter and muralist, Claudio Talavera-Ballón, will present a compelling talk on his solo exhibition "Somos Tierra Que Anda," (We Are Earth That Walks) and local artist, Evangelina Portillo will present a Day of the Dead crafting activity. Please check website for specific information.
Location: SSF Library | Parks and Recreation Center, 901 Civic Campus Way, South San Francisco
Cost: Free
2nd Friday Receptions
Date: 10/11/24 • Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Host: The Main Gallery
Description: This month featuring the Exhibition, Equinox.
Location: 883 Santa Cruz Avenue, Suite 1, Menlo Park
Cost: Free
San Carlos Art & Wine Festival
Date: 10/11 & 10/12/24 • Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Host: City of San Carlos
Description: Join us for a day filled with 200+ artists, beer and wine, food, and entertainment!
Location: San Carlos Avenue at Laurel Street, San Carlos
Cost: Free
October 14 - 20, 2024
Sip & Paint
Date: 10/18/24 • Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Weekly starting 9/10/24
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
A Murder is Announced
Dates: 10/18 & 10/19/24 • Time: 8:00 PM
Dates: 10/20/24 • Time: 2:00 PM
Host: Pacifica Spindrift Players
Description: An announcement in the local paper states the time and place of an imminent murder. When an unknown visitor to Miss Blacklock's Victorian home dies under the prescribed circumstances, Miss Marple turns up to solve the case.
Location: 1050 Crespi Drive, Pacifica
Cost: Tickets: $35 Adults/ $30 students and seniors
The Green Studio with Wo Schiffman
Date: 10/19/24 • Time: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Host: Art Bias
Description: Are you an artist interested in building an environmentally sustainable studio practice? At this workshop, learn tools, resources, and actions that support sustainability in your studio and get advice for building a holistic culture of sustainability in your creative work.
Location: Parade: Art Bias Gallery, Studio 114, 1700 Industrial Road, San Carlos
Cost: Free and registration is required
Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival
Dates: 10/19 and 10/20/24 • Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Host: City of Half Moon Bay
Description: The Pumpkin Festival celebrates the fall harvest and autumn splendor with a special display of enormous pumpkins, entertainment, the Great Pumpkin Parade, delicious food by Half Moon Bay restaurants, local wine and beer, pie-eating contests, family fun, and more.
Location: Main Street, Half Moon Bay
Cost: Free
October 21 - 31, 2024
Life Drawing
Date: 10/24/24 • Time: Doors open at 6:30 PM, first pose at 7:00 PM.
Host: Art Bias
Description: Join us for ongoing Life Drawing sessions organized by Matthew Lipson. This event is limited to 12 attendees. Bring your own supplies. Dry and non-toxic materials please.
Location: 1700 Industrial Road, Studio 114, San Carlos
Cost: Registration Required: Fee $20 pay at the door
BLUES IS A WOMAN
Date: 10/26/24 • Time: 7:30 PM
Host: Pacifica Performances
Description: his show blurs the boundaries between concert and theater, using storytelling and music to bring to life the bold and singular women who wrote and popularized the blues. Pamela Rose and her ensemble – featuring saxophonist Kristen Strom, pianist Jennifer Jolly, guitarist Pat Wilder, bassist Ruth Davies and drummer Daria Johnson – celebrate women in the Blues.
Location: The Hall, 1220 Linda Mar Blvd, Pacifica
Cost: Tickets $23
The Art of Haiku Writing
Dates: 10/27/24 • Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Host: Madrone Arts
Description: Join life-long poet Terry Adams for a written word workshop exploring Haiku poetry. Participants, inspired by the workshop’s gallery setting, will write, share their writings and deepen their understanding of this simple and elegant art form. It is requested that all participants bring a notebook with pages that can be torn out and also a writing tool. This workshop is intended for ages 15+ and minors must be accompanied by an adult.
Location: 216 Stage Road, Pescadero
Cost: $100
A Murder is Announced
Dates: 10/25 & 10/26/24 • Time: 8:00 PM
Dates: 10/27/24 • Time: 2:00 PM
Host: Pacifica Spindrift Players
Description: An announcement in the local paper states the time and place of an imminent murder. When an unknown visitor to Miss Blacklock's Victorian home dies under the prescribed circumstances, Miss Marple turns up to solve the case.
Location: 1050 Crespi Drive, Pacifica
Cost: Tickets: $35 Adults/ $30 students and seniors