San Mateo County History Museum

Courthouse Docket: Polyester on Parade Saturday, May 30 | 1 p.m. Free for museum members, Included with Museum admission Sponsored by Cypress Heritage Lawn Foundation
The Museum Auxiliary is bringing the past back to life with Polyester on Parade, the latest installment of the Courthouse Docket series. This fashion show highlights decades of style through pieces drawn from the beloved Millie Collection, spanning the 1950s all the way to the 1980s.
When polyester hit American store shelves in 1951, it wasn't just a new fabric. It was a revolution. Advertisers claimed it could be worn 68 days straight without ironing and still look fresh. For women who spent hours every week wrestling with wrinkled cotton and linen, that promise meant something real: more time, more freedom, more fun.
The Millie Collection owes its existence to museum volunteer Millie Hagstrom, who began gathering vintage clothing in the early 1980s for use in fashion shows and historical reenactments. Now cared for by the Museum Auxiliary, the collection spans the 1840s through the early 2000s and is a treasure trove of wearable history.
During Polyester on Parade, volunteers will take to the floor modeling some of the collection's standout polyester pieces, tracing the arc of fashion from the full, feminine skirts of the 1950s to the bold hot pants of the 1970s. The show isn't just about the clothes, though. Commentary will bring each outfit to life with stories about the local places and occasions where women would have actually worn them, grounding the history in this community's own story.

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Courthouse Docket Polyester on Parade

Courthouse Docket: Polyester on Parade  Saturday, May 30 | 1 p.m. Free for museum members, Included with Museum admission...

Cunningham Chapel - Notre Dame de Namur University, 1500 Ralston Avenue, Belmont, CA 94002

Saturday, May 30th at 7pm &amp; Sunday, May 31st at 4pmPoignant, Urgent, Stirring...Karl Jenkins' modern masterpiece, The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace, is a reflection on humanity's capacity for destruction and the urgency of turning away from violence toward peace and shared human dignity. Combining sacred and secular texts set within traditional and contemporary melodies, the piece is an unflinching examination of the horrors of war, and an urgent exhortation to embrace the hope offered by compassion.Other repertoire includes Samuel Barber's Agnus Dei and Lars Jansson's To the Mother's of Brazil: Salve Regina.The Armed Man is an unforgettable multi-media performance with orchestra and video projections. The subject matter is at times intense. Recommended for ages 14+.$20 - $45.Presented by Masterworks Chorale.

Local Event: The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace

The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace

Saturday, May 30th at 7pm & Sunday, May 31st at 4pmPoignant, Urgent, Stirring...Karl Jenkins' modern masterpiece, The Armed...

Florence Moore Auditorium, 1000 El Camino Real, Menlo Park

Add some fun to your weekend with The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee running May 29-31.&nbsp;&nbsp;Featuring a phenomenal high school cast with huge comedic talent, this hilarious musical is packed with big laughs, quirky characters, embarrassing childhood moments and one very magical foot!&nbsp;
Spelling Bee is a great comedy musical for adults, teens, tweens, and anyone who enjoys laughing way too hard in public.&nbsp; Three performances only. Reserve your seats today! Presented by San Carlos Children's Theater's Teen Ghostlight Productions. Order tickets at SanCarlosChildrensTheater.com

Local Event: Comedy Musical This Weekend Only

San Carlos

Comedy Musical This Weekend Only

Add some fun to your weekend with The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee running May 29-31.  Featuring a phenomenal high...

Join us for our free week long Redwood City Kids VBS! June 8th-12th, 9am-12pm. All kids ages 5-12 welcome to come for games, crafts, snacks and more included! Register at the link below!&nbsp;

Local Event: Free Redwood City Kids Vbs week

Free Redwood City Kids Vbs week

Join us for our free week long Redwood City Kids VBS! June 8th-12th, 9am-12pm. All kids ages 5-12 welcome to come for games,...

Behind the Bark: Stories from the Marine Mammal Center A Talk by Laura Gill
Date: Saturday, June 20 Time: 1:00 PM Location: San Mateo County History Museum, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City, CA
Dive beneath the surface of wildlife rescue and rehabilitation at this captivating talk as part of the San Mateo County History Museum's Courthouse Docket series. 
Laura Gill of the renowned Marine Mammal Center will share remarkable stories of the Center's most frequent patients — California sea lions, elephant seals, and harbor seals — offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at the challenges and triumphs of marine mammal care along our coastline.
Whether you're a wildlife enthusiast, a curious learner, or simply love the ocean, Behind the Bark is a talk not to be missed.
Admission: Free with museum entry — $6 adults | $4 students &amp; seniors
This program is generously sponsored by Cypress Lawn Heritage Foundation.
Visit historysmc.org for more information.

Local Event: Courthouse Docket: Behind The Bark Stories from the Marine Mammal Center A Talk by Laura Gill

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Behind the Bark: Stories from the Marine Mammal Center A Talk by Laura Gill
Date: Saturday, June 20 Time: 1:00 PM Location: San...

Courthouse Docket: Behind The Bark Stories from the Marine Mammal Center A Talk by Laura Gill

Since 1989, the Sports Hall of Fame has honored local legends who have inspired others with their athletic ability, coaching skills, and/or sports management skills and have raised the level of importance of sports on the Peninsula.
The <a href="https://historysmc.org/exhibits/peninsula-sports-hall-of-fame/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Hall of Fame</a>, located here at the San Mateo County History Museum, has grown to include more than 250 people including Olympians, professional athletes, coaches, and many others.
This year, the Historical Association will be hosting a reception on Thursday, June 25 at the San Mateo County History Museum. The inductions will take place in the Museum’s historic Courtroom “A”.
2026 Inductees
<ul><li>Teresa Abrahamsohn, Westmoor High School: She was a multi- sport athlete as a teen late in the 1970’s in Daly City; after high school, she excelled on the soccer pitch in college and beyond.</li><li> Davante Adams, Palo Alto High School: As a gifted prep football player, he went on to become a star wide receiver at Fresno State and, most recently, with the National Football League’s Los Angeles Rams .</li><li>Stacy Bergstedt, Aragon High School and College of San Mateo: In the immediate decade after the implementation of Title IX, she stood out in basketball and softball at both the high school and collegiate levels.</li><li>Anthony Gordon, Terra Nova High School: Few Peninsula football quarterbacks have torn up passing records in such prolific fashion as he did, first while playing for his Pacifica high school and later in college.</li><li>Ed Larios, Jefferson High School: After a memorable football career in high school and at San Francisco State, then a stint in the NFL, he transitioned to coaching; he has been mentoring teens through seven decades, beginning in 1969.</li></ul>

Local Event: 2026 Peninsula Sports Hall of Fame

2026 Peninsula Sports Hall of Fame

Since 1989, the Sports Hall of Fame has honored local legends who have inspired others with their athletic ability, coaching...

This Fourth of July, step back in time and celebrate America's 250th birthday the old-fashioned way. 
On Saturday, July 4, the San Mateo County History Museum invites you to An Old-Fashioned Fourth, a festive, family-friendly event running from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. that brings the spirit of Victorian Independence Days back to life. 
Get creative with Victorian-era crafts, from hand-decorated flags to spinning pinwheels, and soak in the sights and sounds of a truly patriotic day. 
The fun extends beyond our doors: An Old-Fashioned Fourth coincides with Redwood City's Fourth of July Parade, themed America 250 in honor of the nation's semiquincentennial. Watch for the History Museum's own entry in the parade featuring gleaming carriages and early automobiles as a preview of our upcoming Taube Carriage House and Automobile Gallery. ‘
It's a perfect day to make memories, learn a little history, and join your community in one of the grandest birthday celebrations this country has ever thrown. 
Free for members, included with general Museum admission.

Local Event: An Old-Fashioned Fourth

An Old-Fashioned Fourth

This Fourth of July, step back in time and celebrate America's 250th birthday the old-fashioned way. 
On Saturday, July 4, the...

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Local Event: FREE VBS July 6-10 Trinity Presbyterian Church 

FREE VBS July 6-10 Trinity Presbyterian Church 

FIVE FREE NIGHTS of FUN !

July 6-10 from 5:30-7:30 pm
Pre-School to Middle School age children Sign Up today with a friend ! 

Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Community Space 801 Jefferson Ave, Suite 100 Redwood City, CA, 94063

Young Entrepreneurs – get ready to unleash your inner innovator and experience what it’s really like to run your own company!
In this exciting simulated entrepreneurial program, you will explore every step of launching and managing a business — from raising startup funds and designing a product to marketing and selling it at a lively Sales Bazaar. Along the way, you’ll build leadership, teamwork, creativity, financial literacy, and critical thinking skills in a fun, hands-on environment.
And you'll receive a&nbsp;BizWorld t-shirt&nbsp;and enjoy&nbsp;daily snacks&nbsp;to stay fueled and focused.
July 27 to July 30 9:00 to 2:30 PM.Register here: <a href="https://bizworld.org/event/summer-camp-bizworld-redwood-city-ca/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">bizworld.org/event/summer-camp-bizworld-redwood-city-ca/</a>
Deadline to register is April 3, 2026, at 4:00 pm PST.&nbsp;

Local Event: Camp BizWorld: turn your ideas into reality!

Camp BizWorld: turn your ideas into reality!

Young Entrepreneurs – get ready to unleash your inner innovator and experience what it’s really like to run your own...

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Music Lessons: Voice- Piano- Guitar- Ukulele- Saxophone

Clint Blakely, Music Teacher

Need a creative activity for your kids? Looking to pick up the instrument you've always wanted to play, or rekindle an old passion? Take online music lessons with a university-trained music teacher! My name is Clint Blakely and I’m a product of Mountain View High School's performing arts departments, where I fell in love with music singing with the Madrigals. I hold a BA in Jazz Voice from USC's Thornton School of Music. I've played &amp; sung music around the world – Los Angeles bars &amp; clubs, Amsterdam concert halls, Rio de Janeiro churches... I love teaching lessons over Zoom! For the past 5 years, I’ve taught students all over the world whose ages range from 4 years old to 60+. My students have a wide variety of skill levels, from complete beginners to 10+ years of prior study. In my lessons, I combine technical instruction and creative exercises within a fun, encouraging atmosphere. I teach the following instruments/subjects: - Voice- Piano- Guitar- Ukulele- Saxophone- Songwriting- Jazz Improvisation- Arranging- Music Theory- Music Notation (Sibelius) Here are some links to my original music: https://soundcloud.com/clintblakely/bountiful-earth https://soundcloud.com/clintblakely/if-the-sun-goes-dark

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Samaritan House

For the security guard sleeping in his car. Or the teacher whose emergency room visit put her a month behind on rent. Or the mom working three jobs to make sure her kids have food and clothes. For all who are struggling to make ends meet, Samaritan House is here to help. For over 50 years, Samaritan House has been leading the fight against poverty in San Mateo County. We are the only organization that delivers essential services and personalized support to connect the people living in poverty among us to the full range of resources and services they need. More than just ensuring our clients are fed, clothed, healthy, and housed, we help them create their own stability and remain an active, successful part of the community. Over recent years, more and more families in San Mateo County have been thrust into poverty. From the COVID-19 pandemic, to increasing wealth inequality, to the impacts of inflation and the housing crisis, the financial pressures on our neighbors have grown. Through it all, Samaritan House has been here to help – keeping pace with the demand and opening up new possibilities for people living in poverty. Though the road ahead is uncertain, we remain steadfast to our commitment to helping over 32,000 of our neighbors living in poverty every year. With each action, each conversation, and each new program we develop, we are Fighting poverty. Lifting lives.

For the security guard sleeping in his car. Or the teacher whose emergency room visit put her a month behind on rent. Or the mom working three jobs...

The Harker School

The Harker School is one of the nation’s top college prep schools for offering students in kindergarten-grade 12 a high-quality, well-rounded and world-class education.

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The Harker School is one of the nation’s top college prep schools for offering students in kindergarten-grade 12 a high-quality, well-rounded and...

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We are a family-owned and operated custom couch store with 20 years of experience. Our couches and sectionals are high-quality, built to last, and made in the USA.

We are a family-owned and operated custom couch store with 20 years of experience. Our couches and sectionals are high-quality, built to last, and...

A California cuisine restaurant with mediterranean leaning.

Amara

Amara is where the Mediterranean comes to play! A sun-soaked garden, bold flavors, and a vibe that pulls you in and keeps you there. By day, it’s the place for long, lazy brunches and families sharing plates in the shade. By night, the energy shifts, cocktails flow, music hums, and the garden feels like a secret you’re lucky to know. Every dish is crafted from peak-season ingredients, inspired by coastlines and cultures where life moves a little slower and tastes a little better. One visit won’t be enough and that’s exactly how we like it. Our Philosophy Food &amp; Drink At Amara, the food and drink share the same philosophy start with the best ingredients and let them shine. We work with local farms and the weekly farmers market to source peak-season produce, ensuring every plate is as fresh, vibrant, and nourishing as it is delicious. Cocktails follow the same principle, mixed with market-fresh herbs, citrus, and spices into creations that feel inventive yet effortless. It’s quality without pretension, made for people who truly care about what’s on their plate and in their glass. Space Amara is designed to transport a sunlit garden, airy interiors, and cozy corners are perfect for lingering. Inspired by the Mediterranean’s rugged coastlines and warm hospitality, our space blends natural textures, lush greenery, and flowing water to create an atmosphere that feels both polished and inviting. It’s where you can sink in, slow down, and feel like you’ve stepped into another world. Events at Amara From long, lazy brunches to lively Thursday DJ nights, Amara offers experiences as dynamic as its setting. Our garden and private spaces host everything from intimate celebrations to corporate gatherings, while seasonal events like Diwali dinners or chef’s table tastings make every visit feel unique. Whether you’re here for a glass of wine at golden hour or a full evening under the stars, there’s always something to draw you back. Check Happenings to see current

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