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Satvir Saini on September 29, 2017
Ein Bier bitte! Oktoberfest has arrived, and Silicon Valley is celebrating. Last weekend marked Redwood City’s annual beer bash, and this week it is Mountain View’s turn. The annual event closes out the final days of September at Steins Beer Garden, with musical performances by The Alpiners USA, SF German Band and…
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The Legacy of Bhangra annual dance competition celebrates the rich culture and history of a traditional form of Indian dance and music that originated in the Punjab region of the subcontinent. Those unfamiliar with the Bhangra may expect dynamic and energetic choreography that include props, vibrant garments and coordinated rhythmic movements. The…
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Everything’s better, down where it’s wetter. That’s according to Sebastian, the beloved crooning crustacean from Disney’s animated musical The Little Mermaid. This stage adaptation of the classic 1989 film tells the tale of Ariel, a young mermaid determined to live in the human world. After making a Faustian bargain with an evil…
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Camille Miller on September 22, 2017
’Tis the season to strap on a corset and head to ye olde faire. For the next month, Casa de Fruta is an old-world paradise for fantasy cosplay lovers. Over 200 fine artisans will hawk their wares in the marketplace—selling everything from costumes and accessories to sweets and meaty turkey legs. Merrymaking…
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André Jaquez on September 20, 2017
One might say that Gustavo Arellano, editor of the OC Weekly, is a Mexican’s Mexican. Through his satirical column, “¡Ask a Mexican!,” Arellano addresses cultural and social issues unique to the Mexican-American experience—often using humor as a wedge to work his way into more serious topics. This Friday, playwright Anthony Garcia will…
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It’s rumored that Redwood City earned its slogan, “Climate Best by Government Test,” after a joint survey conducted by the U.S. and German governments. Whatever the case, this mid-Peninsula city is sure to be an epicenter of great beer this weekend. The first day of fall is this Friday, and Redwood City…
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André Jaquez on September 19, 2017
The Luna Park Chalk Art Festival returned this weekend for its 10th annual celebration of color. The event featured live music, vendors and a collection of professional artists and students creating beautiful works of art underfoot on the cement walkways that crisscross Backesto Park in San Jose’s Northside neighborhood.
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Payje Redmond on September 15, 2017
A riff on one of Chekhov’s most critically acclaimed plays, Stupid Fucking Bird keeps things unconventional. The fourth wall is shattered, love triangles are tested and every character discovers just how much of a drag growing up can be. The LA Weekly called it “the best Chekhov adaptation in two decades.” Director…
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Payje Redmond on September 15, 2017
The Naglee Park Neighborhood Association invites dog owners to bring their four-legged friends to William Street Park to for the annual Bark in the Park event. Whether you’re the leader of an entire pack or are simply a dog lover, all are welcome to participate. There will be a dog lookalike contest…
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Payje Redmond on September 14, 2017
Before Peter could fly and James Hook lost his hand to a clock-gobbling croc, there was a nameless 13-year-old orphan and a pirate with a propensity for malaprops. In Peter and the Starcatcher, we learn how Peter became an ageless wonder, how Black Stache became Captain Hook and about the age-old war…
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