By The Teashore

Step out of the modern world and into the bleak December of 1845 at By the Teashore.
From October 17 through November 1, from 11am-3pm (4pm on weekends) our 1903 historic tea house surrenders its daylight to the shadows of Edgar Allan Poe. We invite you to ponder, weak and weary, over a dark and brooding experience. Our exclusive "Quoth the Raven Nevermore Terror Tea" service features an eerie array of midnight-hued bites, melancholy pastries and sandwiches, eerie desserts, and deeply aromatic loose-leaf botanicals. Beneath the weight of history and the watchful eye of the Raven, you’ll indulge in a feast designed for the brokenhearted, the literary eccentric, and the beautifully macabre. Reserve your seat before the final shadow lifts.Costumes highly encouraged!
Visit ByTheTeashore.com for reservations. Seating is limited. Located at 724 Main Street, Half Moon Bay.&nbsp;

Local Event: Quoth The Raven Nevermore Terror Tea

San Mateo County

Half Moon Bay

California

Quoth The Raven Nevermore Terror Tea

Step out of the modern world and into the bleak December of 1845 at By the Teashore.
From October 17 through November 1, from...

By the Teashore

Step out of the modern world and into the bleak December of 1845 at By the Teashore.
Only 2 weeks left (until November 1st), our 1903 historic tea house surrenders its daylight to the shadows of Edgar Allan Poe. We invite you to ponder, weak and weary, over a dark and brooding experience. Our exclusive "Quoth the Raven Nevermore Terror Tea" service features an eerie array of midnight-hued bites, melancholy pastries and sandwiches, eerie desserts, and deeply aromatic loose-leaf botanicals. Beneath the weight of history and the watchful eye of the Raven, you’ll indulge in a feast designed for the brokenhearted, the literary eccentric, and the beautifully macabre. Reserve your seat before the final shadow lifts.
Visit ByTheTeashore.com for reservations. Seating is limited! Located at 724 Main Street, Half Moon Bay.&nbsp;

Local Event: Quoth the Raven Nevermore Terror Tea

Quoth the Raven Nevermore Terror Tea

Step out of the modern world and into the bleak December of 1845 at By the Teashore.
Only 2 weeks left (until November 1st),...

Burlingame Community Center, Sequoia A 850 Burlingame Avenue Burlingame, CA 94010

Calling all San Mateo County artists and creatives!
Join us for Artists Gather: A Community Launch for the Bay Area Artist Census, a free afternoon of conversation, connection, food, and art.
Whether you’re a writer, musician, dancer, visual artist, performer, filmmaker, teaching artist, or creative of any kind, we’d love to hear from you!
The gathering will include community listening sessions, collaborative creative ecosystem mapping, opportunities to connect with fellow artists, and a special performance by Ballet Folklórico México Vivo.
Your experiences and perspectives matter. Help us better understand the needs, challenges, and opportunities facing artists throughout San Mateo County.
Sunday, October 25, 2026 2:00–4:00 PM Burlingame Community Center, Sequoia A 850 Burlingame Avenue, Burlingame, CA
Free and open to all. Registration requested.
Come connect, share your experiences, and help shape the future of our local arts community!

Local Event: Artists Gather: A Community Launch for the Bay Area Artist Census

Artists Gather: A Community Launch for the Bay...

Calling all San Mateo County artists and creatives!
Join us for Artists Gather: A Community Launch for the Bay Area Artist...

Artists Gather: A Community Launch for the Bay Area Artist Census

College of San Mateo Theatre

Viva La Vida with Excerpts from P1N0CCH10 &amp; Carmilla features new works and a returning Oceánica Ballet autumn tradition. 
DISCOUNT: $10 off the price of each ticket ONLY for the 1:00 PM showing on Sunday, Nov. 1st, 2026. This discount is automatically applied at checkout.Act 1 premieres selections from two upcoming story ballets. P1N0CCH10, a retelling of Carlo Collodi's classic tale of Pinocchio, explores humanity, artificial intelligence, and our relationship with the natural world. Carmilla, an adaptation of Sheridan Le Fanu's groundbreaking sapphic vampire novella, stages a mysterious masquerade ball.
Act II features the return of Viva La Vida, the original story of Lucio and Lupita in a joyful folklórico-infused tale about transcending loss and the resilience of love, inspired by Día de los Muertos. In this “celebration of life, loved ones and culture,” writes Jocelyn Tong of the Daily Californian, “mythic creatures from the land of the dead … [lead to] twirled scarves and snapped-open fans …in a story of homecoming.” Throughout all three stories, the wisdom of women across time and cultures is amplified.
The San Mateo County Community College District in California, responsible for the College of San Mateo Theatre, is committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable environment for all, where programs and services are accessible to everyone, regardless of ability. 
CALENDAR LISTING:&nbsp;Dance, Theater, Performance
WHO/WHAT: Oceánica Ballet presents Viva La Vida with Excerpts from P1N0CCH10 &amp; Carmilla
WHEN: Sunday, November 1st, 2026 at 1:00pm and 4:00pm
WHERE: College of San Mateo Theatre, Music, Theater, Art Buildings, 1700 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94402
TICKETS: <a href="https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/oceanicaballet/7592" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/oceanicaballet/7592</a>
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DISCOUNT: $10 off the price of each ticket ONLY for the 1:00 PM showing on Sunday, Nov. 1st, 2026. This discount is automatically applied at checkout.
For more information visit <a href="https://oceanicaballet.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">oceanicaballet.org</a>
About Oceánica Ballet: Oceánica Ballet is a group of dynamic artists curated from the Bay Area’s diverse classical dance scene. Oceánica Ballet, based in San Mateo, CA, was formed in 2021 to unite people through the shared experience of dance performance as a reflection of our complex and diverse collective humanity. Our mission is to enliven the San Francisco Bay Area cultural landscape by making professional-level ballet performances accessible and relatable to Bay Area audiences. We enrich the artistic careers of locally-based, professionally trained dance artists of diverse ages, races, genders, sexual orientations, and body types. We create innovative new ballet-based dance works, and interpret classics in fresh and exciting ways. 
Edgar Lepe and Robert Burns Lowman are Artistic Co-Directors of Oceánica Ballet.
Oceánica Ballet, Inc. has been designated a Section 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Photo by Vin Eiamvuthikorn.

Local Event: Halloween & Día de los Muertos, Oceánica Ballet’s Viva La Vida & Excerpts of P1N0CCH10 & Carmilla

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Halloween & Día de los Muertos, Oceánica...

Viva La Vida with Excerpts from P1N0CCH10 & Carmilla features new works and a returning Oceánica Ballet autumn tradition....

Halloween & Día de los Muertos, Oceánica Ballet’s Viva La Vida & Excerpts of P1N0CCH10 & Carmilla

Viva La Vida with Excerpts from P1N0CCH10 &amp; Carmilla features new works and a returning Oceánica Ballet autumn tradition. 
Act 1 premieres selections from two upcoming story ballets. P1N0CCH10, a retelling of Carlo Collodi's classic tale of Pinocchio, explores humanity, artificial intelligence, and our relationship with the natural world. Carmilla, an adaptation of Sheridan Le Fanu's groundbreaking sapphic vampire novella, stages a mysterious masquerade ball.
Act II features the return of Viva La Vida, the original story of Lucio and Lupita in a joyful folklórico-infused tale about transcending loss and the resilience of love, inspired by Día de los Muertos. In this “celebration of life, loved ones and culture,” writes Jocelyn Tong of the Daily Californian, “mythic creatures from the land of the dead … [lead to] twirled scarves and snapped-open fans …in a story of homecoming.” Throughout all three stories, the wisdom of women across time and cultures is amplified.
DISCOUNT: $10 off the price of each ticket ONLY for the 1:00 PM showing on Sunday, Nov. 1st, 2026. This discount is automatically applied at checkout.The San Mateo County Community College District in California, responsible for the College of San Mateo Theatre, is committed to ensuring an inclusive and equitable environment for all, where programs and services are accessible to everyone, regardless of ability. 
CALENDAR LISTING:&nbsp;Dance, Theater, Performance
WHO/WHAT: Oceánica Ballet presents Viva La Vida with Excerpts from P1N0CCH10 &amp; Carmilla
WHEN: Sunday, November 1st, 2026 at 1:00pm and 4:00pm
WHERE: College of San Mateo Theatre, Music, Theater, Art Buildings, 1700 W Hillsdale Blvd, San Mateo, CA 94402
TICKETS: <a href="https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/oceanicaballet/7592" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/oceanicaballet/7592</a>
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DISCOUNT: $10 off the price of each ticket ONLY for the 1:00 PM showing on Sunday, Nov. 1st, 2026. This discount is automatically applied at checkout.
For more information visit <a href="https://oceanicaballet.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">oceanicaballet.org</a>
About Oceánica Ballet: Oceánica Ballet is a group of dynamic artists curated from the Bay Area’s diverse classical dance scene. Oceánica Ballet, based in San Mateo, CA, was formed in 2021 to unite people through the shared experience of dance performance as a reflection of our complex and diverse collective humanity. Our mission is to enliven the San Francisco Bay Area cultural landscape by making professional-level ballet performances accessible and relatable to Bay Area audiences. We enrich the artistic careers of locally-based, professionally trained dance artists of diverse ages, races, genders, sexual orientations, and body types. We create innovative new ballet-based dance works, and interpret classics in fresh and exciting ways. 
Edgar Lepe and Robert Burns Lowman are Artistic Co-Directors of Oceánica Ballet.
Oceánica Ballet, Inc. has been designated a Section 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
Photo by Vin Eiamvuthikorn.

Viva La Vida with Excerpts from P1N0CCH10 & Carmilla features new works and a returning Oceánica Ballet autumn tradition. 
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M Stark Gallery

M Stark Gallery presents Birgitta Bower: Wild &amp; Wooly II 
November 7—December 20, 2026 
Public Opening Reception: Sunday, November 8, from 1-4PM 
Public Artist Talk: First Friday, December 4 at 5PM 
M Stark Gallery, 727 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 
mstarkgallery.com/bower | 415.407.8743 | art@mstarkgallery.com
Birgitta Bower returns for her second solo exhibition with M Stark Gallery. The artist is known for intricately detailed, sculptural felted landscapes that capture the vibrant personality and raw beauty of the Coastside. Wool allows for a soaring range of color and luster more vivid than conventional painting or photography, and she maximizes this quality. Even a lifetime resident of the San Mateo County coast will see new aspects of the landscape in her art. 
Trained as a doctor in Sweden, Bower was first introduced to felting when she received a maker kit as a gift in 2008. She became fascinated by the art form, becoming an expert in every step of the process, learning to clean, prepare, and dye the wool herself, which she sources from Bay Area sheep farms. Bower takes her medium one step further by combining sheep wool with other fibers such as alpaca and adds further texture with yarns, threads, and sometimes beads. Bower has been an active exhibiting member of the Coastal Arts League since 2018, and her work has been selected for many local nonprofit juried shows.
Pictured: Birgitta Bower, Cathedral Trees, 2023, wool, yarn, embroidery thread on linen, 30 x 27.5 inches

Local Event: M Stark Gallery presents Birgitta Bower: Wild and Wooly II

M Stark Gallery presents Birgitta Bower: Wild...

M Stark Gallery presents Birgitta Bower: Wild & Wooly II 
November 7—December 20, 2026 
Public Opening Reception: Sunday,...

M Stark Gallery presents Birgitta Bower: Wild and Wooly II

James Johnston House

Join CWC, AAUW, and the Johnston House Foundation for a festive celebration featuring live music, house tours, gourmet treats, wine, and hot cider. In addition, you will enjoy three wonderful boutiques to get a head start on your holiday shopping or maybe just buy a special something for yourself! This event is open to all, so invite your favorite people and come make some holiday memories with us!

Local Event: Holidays at the Johnston House

Holidays at the Johnston House

Join CWC, AAUW, and the Johnston House Foundation for a festive celebration featuring live music, house tours, gourmet treats,...

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