
Join us on Saturday, September 30, 12:00-3:00pm for an exciting and free event at San Mateo’s Central Park Outdoor Stage, a public space for all to enjoy live performances. We invite you to be part of this day to share in the joy and delight that these diverse talented local artists and organizations bring to our community.
Bring your family, friends, and a picnic and enjoy our talented emcee Gary Ferguson and performers:
- Land Acknowledgment and Aztec dancing by Xiuhcoatl Danza Azteca
- Musicians and singers will entertain us with a blend of acoustic, soul, jazz and hip-hop, Polynesian Voices, American/Irish pop folk songs, and America the Beautiful will be sung A cappella
- Poets will inspire us with free verse, narrative, and spoken word styles
- Dancers will kick up their heels in the tradition of ballet, Contemporary Afro-Brazilian, South Indian classical, Folklorico, hip-hop, and Chinese Kongfu Dance
- Actors and actresses will use their magic leaving you to want more
Performances by:
Anamatangi Polynesian Voices, Belmont Poet Laureate Monica Korde, Casa Circulo Cultural, Daly City Youth Poet Laureate Program, Megan Duffy Brown, Lois Fried, Lauren Lin of Words for Change, Lyrical Opposition, Mannakin Theatre & Dance, Karl McHugh, Mission Fusion, Melissa Modifer of Fuse Theatre, Rainer Neumann, Param Patel, Pinky Mukhi, Yash Gandhi, and Nirmal Gandhi, Peninsula Lively Arts, San Carlos Sitaras, County Poet Laureate Jorge Argueta, Stepping Stone Enrichment Academy, and Willie Swann
Art exhibitions featuring:
Art Bias, AZ Gallery, and other County artists
Art Activities for children of all ages hosted by:
Creative Corner, Youth for Political Engagement, Dragonfly Community Arts and Art Bias Artists, Belmont Youth Advisory Committee, and Hip-Housing
Thank you to San Mateo City Parks & Recreation Department for the use of the stage.
Questions: Contact artsandculture@smcgov.org
Calendar of Events for September
Dates |
Location |
Host |
Description |
Cost |
Website |
9/1/23 8:00 pm |
251 City Park Way, Near the Tennis Courts, San Bruno |
City of San Bruno Culture and Arts Commission | Movies in the Park Top Gun: Maverick |
Free | https://www.sanbruno.ca.gov/935/Movies-in-the-Park |
9/1/23 6:00 - 8:00 pm |
Redwood City Courthouse Square, Redwood City |
City of Redwood City | Music in the Square - Pride and Joy | Free | https://www.redwoodcity.org/residents/redwood-city-events/music/music-on-the-square |
9/2/2023 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Broadway (1 block west of El Camino Real) between 200 Victoria Ave. and 979 Broadway at Meadow Glen Ave. | City of Millbrae | Millbrae Art and Wine Festival | Free | https://www.ci.millbrae.ca.us/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/11511/23?curm=9&cury=2023 |
9/3/2023 10:00 am - 5:00 pm |
Broadway (1 block west of El Camino Real) between 200 Victoria Ave. and 979 Broadway at Meadow Glen Ave. | City of Millbrae | Millbrae Art and Wine Festival | Free | https://www.ci.millbrae.ca.us/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/11511/23?curm=9&cury=2023 |
9/3/23 12:00 -4:00pm |
1700 Industrial Road, Suite 227 San Carlos |
Art Bias | First Sunday Open Studios | Free | https://www.artbias.org/events |
9/6/23 11:30am - 1:30pm |
CZI Community Space, |
Redwood City Parks & Art Foundation and CZI | Art Connecting Community showcasing local artists | Free - must register at least 24 hours in advance | https://www.rwcpaf.org/art-at-the-czi-community-space |
9/7/23 4:30 - 7:30pm |
CZI Community Space, 801 Jefferson St., Redwood City |
Redwood City Parks & Art Foundation and CZI | Art Connecting Community showcasing local artists | Free - must register at least 24 hours in advance | https://www.rwcpaf.org/art-at-the-czi-community-space |
9/7/2023 3:00 - 7:00 pm |
Main Street, Half Moon Bay |
Make It Main Street | Family entertainment including music, writers, poets, storytellers and artists. | Free | https://makeitmainstreethmb.org/ |
9/7/23 6:00 - 8:00pm |
Downtown San Mateo on B Street in the pedestrian malls between First and Third Avenues | City of San Mateo | September Nights on B Street - Salsa music from the Maya Latin Band | Free, many dining options that require payment | https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/4095/September-Nights-on-B-Street |
9/8/23 7:30 pm |
Mildred Owen Concert Hall, 1220 Linda Mar Blvd, Pacifica |
Pacifica Performances | The Merry Wives of Windsor Performance | $23 Adult/$12 Kids(12 and under) | https://www.hmbshakespeare.com/the-merry-wives-of-windsor/ |
9/8/23 6:30pm |
Central Park, 477 Lincoln Circle, Millbrae |
City of Millbrae | Millbrae Goes to the Movies | Free | https://www.ci.millbrae.ca.us/departments-services/recreation/movies |
9/8/23 8:00 pm |
251 City Park Way, Near the Tennis Courts, San Bruno |
City of San Bruno Culture and Arts Commission | Movies in the Park Mulan |
Free | https://www.sanbruno.ca.gov/935/Movies-in-the-Park |
9/8/2023 11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
East Palo Alto Library 2415 University Avenue, East Palo Alto |
San Mateo County Libraries | Mid-Autumn Watercolor Moon | Free, RSVP Required | https://smcl.bibliocommons.com/events/64c442c7a60f8d3d0030d6da |
9/9/23 2:00 pm |
Mildred Owen Concert Hall, 1220 Linda Mar Blvd, Pacifica |
Pacifica Performances | The Merry Wives of Windsor Performance | $23 Adult/$12 Kids(12 and under) | https://www.hmbshakespeare.com/the-merry-wives-of-windsor/ |
9/9/23 11:00 am - 4:00 pm |
Red Morton Park, 1455 Madison Ave., Redwood City |
City of Redwood City | Pub in the Park featuring bluegrass band Savannah Blu | Free, food and drinks available for purchase | https://www.redwoodcity.org/residents/redwood-city-events/pub-in-the-park-4124 |
9/9/23-10/9/23 | 1220 Linda Mar Blvd # B, Pacifica | Sanchez Art Center | 15th Annual 50|50 Show; Juror: Marianna Stark; Art Gallery | Free | http://www.sanchezartcenter.org/Calendar.htm |
9/9/23 11:00 am - 3:00 pm |
Serramonte Center Daly City |
Daly City Public Library Associates | Art & Lit Fest - Fun event showcasing local poets, authors, muscians, & crafters | Free | https://www.dcpla.org/artfest-about |
9/10/23 10:00am -5:00 pm |
3300 Alpine Road, |
Portola Valley Creative Circle | Arts Festival | Free | https://ladera.org/event/portola-valley-creative-circle-arts-fest/ |
9/10/2023 Doors open at 3:30 and Concert at 4:00pm |
Peninsula Jewish Community Center (PJCC), 800 Foster City Blvd, Foster City |
Peninsula Jewish Community Center | Linda Ronstadt Tribute featuring the Sonny Holland Band: rock, folk, country, jazz, and ballads | Tickets required:$15 youth(under 18)/ $25 Adult | https://pjcc.org/programs/concerts/ |
9/11/2023 1:00 - 2:00 pm |
2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane, Atherton | San Mateo County Libraries | Author Event With Retired Judge Ladoris Cordell, Author of Her Honor | Free; RSVP Required | https://smcl.bibliocommons.com/events/64d2a61c70573a3000ae1988 |
9/12/2023 3:00 - 4:00 pm |
East Palo Alto Library 2415 University Avenue, East Palo Alto |
San Mateo County Libraries | Mariachi Tapatilo | Free | https://smcl.bibliocommons.com/events/64cd7458a60f8d3d0031dd31 |
9/14/2023 6:00 pm |
Online | San Mateo County Libraries | Cook-Along With Abi Balingit, Author of Mayumu: Filipino American Desserts Remixed - Most suitable for adults | Free, RSVP Required | https://smcl.bibliocommons.com/events/64b5a4f7976dda2f00a79174 |
9/14/23 6:00 - 8:00pm |
Downtown San Mateo on B Street in the pedestrian malls between First and Third Avenues | City of San Mateo | September Nights on B Street - Dueling Pianos | Free, many dining options that require payment | https://www.cityofsanmateo.org/4095/September-Nights-on-B-Street |
9/14/23 7:30 pm |
Mildred Owen Concert Hall, 1220 Linda Mar Blvd, Pacifica | Pacifica Performances | The Merry Wives of Windsor Performance | $23 Adult/$12 Kids(12 and under) | https://www.hmbshakespeare.com/the-merry-wives-of-windsor/ |
9/15/23 5:00 - 7:00 pm |
1700 Industrial Road, Studio 114, San Carlos |
Art Bias | Murals Matter: Public Art Transforming Communities Panel and presentation with panelists: Morgan Bricca, fnnch, Carlos Kookie Gonzalez, and Mike "Bam" Tyau. |
Ticketed - $10 | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/murals-matter-public-art-transforming-community-tickets-699764533557?aff=oddtdtcreator |
9/15/23 8:00 pm |
251 City Park Way, Near the Tennis Courts, San Bruno |
City of San Bruno Culture and Arts Commission | Movies in the Park Sing 2 |
Free | https://www.sanbruno.ca.gov/935/Movies-in-the-Park |
9/15/23 7:30 pm |
Mildred Owen Concert Hall, 1220 Linda Mar Blvd, Pacifica |
Pacifica Performances | The Merry Wives of Windsor Performance | $23 Adult/$12 Kids(12 and under) | https://www.hmbshakespeare.com/the-merry-wives-of-windsor/ |
9/15/2023 11:00 am - 12:00 pm |
East Palo Alto Library 2415 University Avenue, East Palo Alto |
San Mateo County Libraries | Author Event With Retired Judge LaDoris Cordell, Author of Her Honor | Free, RSVP Required | https://smcl.bibliocommons.com/events/64d691a85a7c6130008bba1d |
9/16/23 2:00 pm |
Mildred Owen Concert Hall, 1220 Linda Mar Blvd, Pacifica | Pacifica Performances | The Merry Wives of Windsor Performance | $23 Adult/$12 Kids(12 and under) | https://www.hmbshakespeare.com/the-merry-wives-of-windsor/ |
9/16/2023 12:30 - 4:30 pm |
1 Library Avenue, Millbrae | San Mateo County Libraries | Indie Author Fest: Writers' Hour | Free, RSVP Required | https://smcl.bibliocommons.com/events/64b2fe3927e5590f55bbcf87 |
9/16/2023 2:00 - 4:30 pm |
1 Library Avenue, Millbrae | San Mateo County Libraries | Indie Author Fest: Book Fair and Readings | Free | https://smcl.bibliocommons.com/events/64b2fe59fa4b4cfc5326fce8 |
9/17/2023 12:00 - 3:00pm |
Red Morton Park adjacent to the Magical Bridge Playground, 1455 Madison Ave., Redwood City |
Kids & Art Foundation in partnership with Redwood City Parks, Recreation & Community Services, Arts Redwood City, and the Redwood City Parks & Art Foundation | Art Heals Day - immersive artmaking experiences including yarn bombing wish trees, sensory story-time, a collaborative turtle mosaic mural, music, and more. | Free | https://www.kidsandart.org/events-exhibitions-2023 |
9/17/23 3:00 - 8:00 pm |
Redwood City Courthouse Square, Redwood City |
City of Redwood City | Fiestas Patrias - A Celebration of Many Latin Countries and Mexican Independence. Enjoy live music and entertainment, authentic Mexican food, arts and crafts vendors | Free | https://www.redwoodcity.org/residents/redwood-city-events/cultural/fiestas-patrias |
9/19/23 7:00 - 8:30 pm |
Virtual event | Belmont Parks and Rec | Poetry Night - featured poet and open mic | Free | https://smcl.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?q=belmont%20poet%20laureate&endDate=2023-09-19 |
9/21/2023 6:30 - 7:45 pm |
1110 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont |
San Mateo County Libraries | Meet the Author: Poet Peter Carroll Talks & Reads Americana | Free, RSVP Required | https://smcl.bibliocommons.com/events/64cd75d9a60f8d3d0031de68 |
9/21/2023 6:00 - 8:00 pm |
Broadway and Hillcrest, Downtown Millbrae | City of Millbrae | Beats, Brews, and Vines | Free | https://www.ci.millbrae.ca.us/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/11419/23?curm=9&cury=2023 |
9/22/2023 6:45 - 9:30 |
Alexander Park, 400 Block of Yorkshire Way, Belmont |
Belmont Parks and Rec | Movie Night - Parent Trap (1998) | Free | https://www.belmont.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/7549/155?curm=9&cury=2023 |
9/22/23 8:00 pm |
251 City Park Way, Near the Tennis Courts, San Bruno |
City of San Bruno Culture and Arts Commission | Movies in the Park Avatar: The Way of Water |
Free | https://www.sanbruno.ca.gov/935/Movies-in-the-Park |
9/28/2023 6:30 - 7:30 pm |
Online | San Mateo County Libraries | Meet Nigel Poor and Earlonne Woods, Authors of "This is Ear Hustle" | Free, RSVP Required | https://smcl.bibliocommons.com/events/64bebe7a83899f3e00ae1907 |
9/29/23 8:00 pm |
251 City Park Way, San Bruno, CA 94066, Near the Tennis Courts | City of San Bruno Culture and Arts Commission | Movies in the Park The Super Mario Bros. Movie |
Free | https://www.sanbruno.ca.gov/935/Movies-in-the-Park |
9/30/2023 7:30 pm |
1220 Linda Mar Blvd, Pacifica, CA 94044 | Pacifica Performances | Kathy Kallick Band | $23 Adult/$12 Kids(12 and under) | https://pacificaperformances.org/kathy-kallick-band-4/ |