Atherton Library

<ul><li>Cost: Free</li>
<li>Registration: Recommended/Required</li>
<li>Audience: Adults/Teens/All Ages</li>
<li>Book Signing: Yes/No</li>
<li>Q&amp;A: Yes</li>
<li>Accessibility: ADA accessible</li>
<li>Parking: Available onsite/nearby</li>
<li>Contact: <a href="https://smcl.org/get-in-touch" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">smcl.org/get-in-touch</a></li></ul>San Mateo County Libraries welcomes James Wang, author of What You Need to Know About AI, for a timely and engaging conversation with featured host Nydia Zhang.
Artificial intelligence is shaping the way we work, learn, create and connect. Whether you are new to AI or already following the latest developments, this author talk offers a clear and welcoming place to explore what AI is, why it matters and how it may shape our shared future.
A book signing will follow the talk. Free copies of What You Need to Know About AI will be available at the door, while supplies last. Giveaway copies are limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
About the Book
In What You Need to Know About AI, James Wang cuts through the noise around one of today’s most talked-about technologies. With clarity and insight, he explores the history, principles and real-world implications of AI, helping readers better understand a fast-changing field that is already influencing daily life.
Meet James Wang
James Wang is a technologist, investor and writer with over a decade of experience in AI and deep tech. He is a general partner at Creative Ventures, an early-stage deep tech fund backing breakthroughs in AI, synthetic biology and advanced materials.
Previously, James worked at Bridgewater Associates and worked at Google's "moonshot" innovation lab, X. He has served as a board director at startups working in AI, healthcare and robotics and is a regular guest lecturer at UC Berkeley on entrepreneurship and startup financing.
Meet Featured Host Nydia Zhang
Nydia Zhang is an art gallerist, Investor and social entrepreneur whose work brings together art, technology and social impart. She began her career in Hong Kong’s gallery world before moving into venture capital and private investments, with a focus on food-tech and emerging technologies.
Nydia co-founded a grant-making foundation for blockchain social impact initiatives and serves as an ambassador to the Global Blockchain Business Council, a UN partner organization advancing technology for the Sustainable Development Goals.&nbsp;
Join us for an inspiring afternoon of learning, connection and exploration as James Wang and Nydia Zhang help make the world of AI feel more approachable, relevant and connected to our everyday lives.

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🍷 WINE, LIVE MUSIC, PIZZA, WINGS, AND CHARCUTERIE IN THE WINE GARDEN
Join us on Friday, July 17, for an evening of live music, estate-grown Woodside Vineyards wines, and food served from AutoVino’s restored 1955 Flxible diner bus.
Blue House delivers tight harmonies, expert musicianship, and infectious energy at the AutoVino Wine Garden. Their diverse mix of rock, country, R&amp;B, folk, original songs, and popular favorites creates a lively atmosphere perfect for relaxing with friends and kicking off the weekend.
It's the perfect Friday evening: wine in the garden, the aroma of wood-fired food, warm AutoVino hospitality, classic cars nearby, and live music under the summer sky.
🎶 LIVE MUSIC BY BLUE HOUSE
Blue House is led by longtime musical partners Marlies de Veer, who plays guitar and sings, and Amy Beasley, who plays bass and also vocals. The two have performed together since high school, developing the natural chemistry and vocal harmony that define the band’s sound.
Blue House combines acoustic warmth with a rock-and-roll attitude, smoothly transitioning between roots rock, country, R&amp;B, folk, and popular cover songs. Their diverse repertoire and engaging stage presence have made them a favorite at wineries, festivals, and live music venues across the San Francisco Bay Area.
🍕 PIZZA AND WOOD-FIRED WINGS FROM THE FLXIBLE DINER BUS
Inside AutoVino’s restored 1955 Flxible diner bus, Nate makes hand-stretched Neapolitan-style pizzas with 48-hour fermented dough. Nick, a chef trained at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, prepares wood-fired chicken wings in a 900-degree oven for a crisp exterior and tender meat. Both dishes are among the best in town and pair perfectly with Woodside Vineyards wine.
🧀 INGE’S CHARCUTERIE BOARDS
Inge’s artisan charcuterie boards offer a variety of salami, prosciutto, cheeses, olives, nuts, crackers, and sweet jellies. They can be customized for different group sizes and pair well with Woodside Vineyards wines like Cabernet and Chardonnay.
🐾 BRING THE DOG. STAY FOR THE EVENING.
Bring your dog, gather your friends, and unwind at the AutoVino Wine Garden while enjoying Blue House Neapolitan-style pizza, wood-fired wings, artisan charcuterie, and Woodside Vineyards wine.
Seating is limited. Come early to get a table.
AUTOVINO | 380 INDUSTRIAL ROAD | SAN CARLOS

Local Event: Friday Happy Hour with Blue House at AutoVino

Friday Happy Hour with Blue House at AutoVino

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Enjoy 2 hours of musical laughs this weekend as San Carlos Children's Theater presents its teen production SOMETHING ROTTEN!&nbsp;
Set in the Renaissance, struggling playwright brothers Nick and Nigel Bottom are determined to outshine their rock-star rival, Shakespeare. Their outrageous solution? Invent a brand-new kind of entertainment where people suddenly burst into song and dance!
Packed with laugh-out-loud comedy, unforgettable songs, larger-than-life characters, and clever musical theater references, Something Rotten is a crowd-pleasing comedy that's perfect for tweens, teens, adults, and anyone who loves to laugh. Performances July 17-19 in San Carlos

Local Event: Enjoy a Comedy Musical - Something Rotten

Enjoy a Comedy Musical - Something Rotten

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Cars &amp; Cabernet is where enthusiasts of Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, McLaren, classic, exotic, and rare cars gather at AutoVino. Each event showcases a rotating selection of vehicles, including rare cars rarely seen in public.
Walk through the display rows, meet the owners, and listen to the stories behind the cars. Then, head to the AutoVino Wine Garden for lunch and enjoy Woodside Vineyards wines among the vines.
Everyone is welcome, whether you arrive in a collector car or a daily driver.
COME FOR THE CARS. STAY FOR THE FOOD AND WINE.
After exploring the display rows, head over to the AutoVino Wine Garden for lunch among the vines, where Inge and her team serve Woodside Vineyards wines, including Kings Mountain Cabernet, along with nonalcoholic beverages.
From AutoVino’s restored 1955 Flxible diner bus, Nate fires Neapolitan-style pizzas in the 900-degree oak wood-fired oven, while French-trained Chef Nick uses iron skillets in the same oven to prepare half-pound burgers, Santa Maria-style tri-tip, and Atlantic salmon.
Menu highlights include:
• Neapolitan-style pizza with San Marzano tomatoes and fresh mozzarella, baked in a 900-degree oak wood-fired oven. • Half-pound burgers cooked in a cast-iron skillet inside the wood-fired oven. • Santa Maria-style tri-tip cooked in an iron skillet inside the wood-fired oven. • Atlantic salmon cooked in an iron skillet inside a wood-fired oven.
Choose a half-pound burger, Santa Maria-style tri-tip, or Atlantic salmon, served as a sandwich or over a salad.
EVENT DETAILS
Cars &amp; Cabernet is a casual, family-friendly Sunday event, and entry is free.
Well-behaved dogs are welcome in the Wine Garden, where Honey and Daisy will be ready to greet their four-legged guests.
PLAN YOUR FIRST VISIT
Visit the official Cars &amp; Cabernet webpage before Sunday for the parking map, arrival information, Wine Garden details, and frequently asked questions.
Plan your first visit, then join us at AutoVino this Sunday.
DISPLAYING A COLLECTOR CAR?
Owners of exotic, classic, performance, and rare automobiles are invited to join the Cars &amp; Cabernet display. Arrive before 11:00 AM to get the best space, as the main display rows fill up quickly.
AUTOVINO | 380 INDUSTRIAL ROAD | SAN CARLOS

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