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
August 1 - 9, 2026
Music: Jazz and Broadway Hits with Alexander Taite
Date: 8/1/26 • Time: 1:00 PM - 1:50 PM
Hosts: Belle Haven Library
Description: Experience a one-man show, sharing Broadway hits and big band standards.
Location: 100 Terminal Ave., Menlo Park
Cost: Free
The End of Summer Art & Music
Date: 8/2/26 • Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Host: Westlake Shopping Center
Description: Witness art in the making with Chalk Artists creating murals on the street, an art illustrator drawing quick portraits, easel artist painting live, Kids Chalk Zone, unique art demonstrations, and ball and clay pottery.
Location: 518 Westlake Ctr, Daly City
Cost: Free
Prelude Performance: Mozart & Fauré
Date: 8/2/26 • Time: 2:00 PM
Host: Music at Menlo
Description: Prelude Performances showcase Music@Menlo’s International Program artists (ages 20–30), while Koret Young Performers Concerts feature the extraordinary Young Performers (ages 12–19).
Location: Martin Family Hall, 50 Valparaiso Ave., Atherton
Cost: Free
Co-writing Workshop
Date: 8/2/26 • Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Host: Menlo Park Library
Description: Join us for fun prompts, free writes, and literary community! While this is not a class, its a chance to connect with other writers to discuss and share creative works with like-minded people!.
Location: 800 Alma St., Menlo Park
Cost: Free
Drop-in Sewing Lab
Date: 8/3/26 • Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Host: Burlingame Public Library
Description: Bring your projects or start something new with the library's sewing machines. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned sewer, our makerspace is here to support your creativity. No experience necessary—just drop in and get stitching! (Adults only)
Location: 480 Primrose Road, Tech Lab, Burlingame
Cost: Free
Summer Concert
Date: 8/5/26 • Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Host: City of Menlo Park
Description: Given to Fly is a band that draws inspiration and energy from rock, pop, and soul music. The band members are architects of musical fusion that will take you to new heights. Their music will make you want to dance and vibe
Location: Fremont Park, Santa Cruz Avenue at University Drive, Menlo Park
Cost: Free
First Fridays: Art on Main
Date: 8/7/26 • Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Host: City of Half Moon Bay
Description: Join us for First Fridays, a vibrant celebration of local art, culture, and community spirit! This monthly event invites art enthusiasts and visitors to explore the charming historic downtown area, where galleries and unique shops showcase a diverse array of creative works.
Location: Main Street, Half Moon Bay
Cost: Free
Tango with Trio Tangazo
Date: 8/8/26 • Time: 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Host: Old Fellows
Description: Featuring bassist Sascha Jacobsen, virtuoso pianist Seth Asarnow, and master bandoneonist Adrian Jost, the trio is celebrated for its emotionally rich, technically masterful renditions of classic and contemporary tango — equally suited to an attentive concert audience or a floor full of dancers.
Location: Old Fellows Hall, 526 Main Street, Half Moon Bay
Cost: Tickets $25
Bay Area Aloha Festival
Date: 8/8 & 8/9/26 • Time: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Host: Pacific Islander Cultural Association
Description: Join us for two days of Ono Food Vendors, Ohana Keiki Korner, Live Entertainment, Arts and Craft Vendors and more.
Location: San Mateo Event Center, 1346 Saratoga Drive, San Mateo
Cost: Admission $5, Parking $25
Smile Stories: Latin American Soul
Date: 8/9/26 • Time: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Host: Belle Haven Library
Description: Join us for a fun, action-filled, interactive bilingual performance with Colombian artist Linda Gallo Bedoya and Jaime E. Riascos Villegas.
Location: 100 Terminal Ave., Menlo Park
Cost: Free
August 10 - 16, 2026
A Visit with Mallory Lewis (and Lamb Chop)
Date: 8/12/26 • Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Host: Menlo Park Library
Description: Join us online to meet the daughters of the legendary Shari Lewis: Mallory and Lamb Chop!
Location: Via Zoom, also cast at Menlo Park Library (800 Alma St.) & Belle Haven Library (100 Terminal Ave.)
Cost: Free
Millbrae Goes to the Movies: The Wild Robot
Date: 8/14/26 • Time: 7:30 PM
Host: Millbrae Recreation Center
Description: Head to Central Park at sunset for this adventure, where a group of misfits get sucked into the world of Minecraft and must master its block-building rules to find a way back home.
Location: Central Park, 477 Lincoln Circle, Millbrae
Cost: Free
Music in the Park
Date: 8/14/26 • Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host: City of San Carlos
Description: Burnin' Vernon Davis, Funk & Soul, will take place over eight Fridays from June through August, 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Location: Burton Park, 900 Chestnut St., San Carlos
Cost: Free
Saturday Afternoon Live Music
Date: 8/15/26 • Time: 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Host: The Hub RWC
Description: Looking for some great live music in the Bay? Look no further than our talented lineup of original and cover bands! Join us every Saturday afternoon for some amazing performances and keep an eye out for our evening shows.
Location: 2650 Broadway, Redwood City
Cost: Free
Coyote Point Summer Fest
Date: 8/15/26 • Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Host: San Mateo County Parks
Description: You're invited to Summerfest: A Community Celebration at Coyote Point Recreation Area! Enjoy arts and culture activities with Casa Circulo Cultural, Drumming Tatsumaki Taiko, Dancing with Vishwa Shanthi Dance Academy, Giant Kites, face painting, food, and fun!
Location: 1701 Coyote Point Drive, San Mateo
Cost: Free but $6 vehicle fee
2nd Annual Mama Dee Day – Pacific Islander Heritage Festival
Date: 8/15/26 • Time: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Host: Anamatangi Polynesian Voices
Description: Pacific Islander Heritage Festival: family-centered celebration that showcases the richness and diversity of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander cultures.
Mama Dee Day is more than a festival—it's a platform for cultural preservation and artistic expression.
Location: Bell Street Park, East Palo Alto
Cost: Free
Burlingame on the Avenue
Date: 8/15 & 8/16/26 • Time: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Host: Burlingame Chamber of Commerce
Description: This highly anticipated event will take place along Burlingame Avenue and its surrounding streets, bringing the community together for a weekend of entertainment, music, and fun.
Location: Burlingame Ave, Burlingame
Cost: Free
August Makers Market
Date: 8/15/26 • Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Host: Little Green Plant Bar
Description: Our monthly makers markets are small curated markets with local artists and small businesses. Come check out what your neighborhood has to offer, make new connections, and discover new brands! We have our usual Saturday live music and of course, coffee!
Location: 1101 Main Street, Redwood City
Cost: Free
August 17 - 23, 2026
Global Language Storytime: Portuguese
Date: 8/18/26 • Time: 3:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Host: Menlo Park Library
Description: Join us for a special story time featuring books, rhymes, and fun in Portuguese! Laura Cláes is a Psychologist and Brazilian immigrant who shares the importance of Portuguese as a heritage language with families who have the same interest and are looking for spaces where the language can be encouraged and the culture known through books.
Location: 800 Alma St., Menlo Park
Cost: Free
Music in the Park- Sinister Dexter
Date: 8/19/26 • Time: 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Host: City of Redwood City
Description: Sinister Dexter is a ten-piece soul machine that brings the unique sound of the great funk horn bands to you. Featuring sensational vocalist Rebecca Lipon, a hot five-piece horn section, and a tight rhythm section, they put on a high energy show that keeps you moving all night long.
Location: Stafford Park, King St. and Hopkins Ave., Redwood City
Cost: Free
Beats Brews & Vines: Pride and Joy
Date: 8/20/26 • Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host: City of Millbrae
Description: Join us for the City of Millbrae's Summer Concert Series that brings the community together for live musical entertainment! Free and open to the public. Bring your friends and family and join us in the heart of Millbrae!
Location: Downtown Millbrae at the intersection of Broadway and Hillcrest, Millbrae
Cost: Free
Summer Concert Series: Native Elements
Date: 8/20/26 • Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host: Colma Community Center
Description: Join us for an evening of great music and entertainment. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets and enjoy a night of music among your neighbors.
Location: 1520 Hillside Blvd, Colma
Cost: Free
Music on the Square- Foreverland
Date: 8/21/26 • Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Host: City of Redwood City
Description: A different kind of tribute band, you won't see any impersonations here. Instead, Foreverland simply aims to honor and do justice to the music and spirit of the King of Pop. Throughout this truly unforgettable performance, die-hard fans will relive their favorite MJ moments, and younger crowds will rediscover the amazing music that remains timeless.
Location: Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway Street, Redwood City
Cost: Free
Pacifica Performances: Carmen Ratti Band
Date: 8/22/26 • Time: 7:30 PM
Host: Pacifica Performances
Description: Winners of the 2023 Golden Gate Blues Society International Blues Challenge, the Carmen Ratti Band featuring Jill Dineen has quickly risen to the forefront of Northern California’s blues scene.
Location: 11220A Linda Mar Blvd., Pacifica
Cost: Tickets Adults: $25, Kids: $12
Rock the Dock: Sona
Date: 8/22/26 • Time: 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Hosts: Port of Redwood City and Rock the Dock
Description: Join us for an evening of great music and entertainment. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and picnic baskets and enjoy a night of music among your neighbors.
Location: 1520 Hillside Blvd, Colma
Cost: Free
Possibly Puppets: Save the Day for Snail
Date: 8/23/26 • Time: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Host: Belle Haven Library
Description: Live acting and puppetry combine in a show made from reclaimed materials--and children become part of the performance!
Location: Belle Haven Library, 100 Terminal Ave., Menlo Park
Cost: Free
August 24 - 31, 2026
Film Screening: Shari and Lamb Chop
Date: 8/26/26 • Time: 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Host: Menlo Park Library
Description: Celebrate our 9th Annual Summer Puppetry Festival with this special documentary screening!
Location: 800 Alma St., Menlo Park
Cost: Free
Meet Susanna Kwan, Author of Awake in the Floating City
Date: 8/26/26 • Time: 6:30 PM
Host: San Mateo County Libraries
Description: San Mateo County Libraries welcomes Bay Area author Susanna Kwan to discuss her novel, Awake in the Floating City. Our conversation with Susanna Kwan will be followed by a Q&A and book signing. The first 25 audience members will receive their own free giveaway copy of Awake in the Floating City!
Location: Millbrae Library, 1 Library Avenue, Millbrae
Cost: Free
Art on the Square
Date: 8/28/26 • Time: 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Host: Art on the Square
Description: Join us as we close out our 20th Anniversary Summer Season to the sounds of Bowie tribute band Starman SF at Music on the Square. As summer ends and we start to spend more time indoors, it might be the right time to find a cool piece of art to refresh your home or office.
Location: On Hamilton Avenue atCourthouse Square, Redwood City
Cost: Free
Cozy Coloring Corner
Date: 8/30/26 • Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Host: Menlo Park Library
Description: Adult coloring is back! Bring your own materials or take some humble printer paper and see what you create. We’ll provide coloring sheets & colored pencils and put together a still life for you to try your hand at.
Location: 800 Alma St., Menlo Park
Cost: Free
Concerts in the Park: Get Lucky
Dates: 8/30/26 • Time: 2:00 PM
Host: City of Brisbane
Description: Our Summer Concert Series is more than just music-it's a celebration of community, joy, and the memories we make together.
Location: Community Park, 11 Old County Rd., Brisbane
Cost: Free