Featured Events in San Mateo County in November, 2024(December Updated)

Tis the season to make memories, soak up the vibrant landscapes and spend quality time together. Step into a magical home filled with festive spirit, explore the winter gardens and feel the sparkle of inspiration. During the day, soak up the winter sun as you admire the gorgeous décor, stunning garden views and set the tone for the perfect family portrait. Enjoy daytime fun with a hot drink by the fire or a hearty lunch at the Quail Café. At night, enter a dazzling world of festive delights where immersive displays and historic and natural beauty bring magic to old loves and new experiences.

Experience the enchanting melodies of the traditional Nepali instrument, the Sarangi, at the Purna Bahadur Ko Sarangi event in Toronto. Taking place at Woodside Square Cinemas on November 24, 2024, this cultural extravaganza promises an evening filled with soul-stirring music. Immerse yourself in the rich musical heritage of Nepal as you witness the mastery of Purna Bahadur, a renowned Sarangi player. Join us for a memorable night celebrating the beauty of Nepali music at this exclusive event in Toronto's Scarborough area. Mark your calendars and prepare to be transported to a world of musical bliss at Purna Bahadur Ko Sarangi पूर्णबहादुरको सारङ्गी TORONTO SCARBOROUGH.

Let us take you to explore the Polynesian islands through songs and dances performed by our Manuia musicians and dancers. Grab some lunch and browse for holiday gifts and stocking stuffers from our partnering vendors and enjoy the show! Information Source: Manuia Polynesian Revue | eventbrite

Kick off your Saturday morning with a Pilates class and stay for brunch! The one-hour class is led by BodyRok! https://bodyrok.com/the-wrkout/ Tickets are $Free$ and include one mimosa (21+). Following the class, if interested - Brunch is offered until 3pm for $38/per person (N/A Beverages included only) Class: 9:30am - 10:30am | Brunch: served until 3pm If you sign up for brunch today, enjoy the early bird special with Class + Brunch will for $25 (N/A Beverages Only)(Service Fees & Taxes not applied) If guests only choose the class and decide the day of they want to enjoy brunch, brunch will be the normal $38/per person (Tax not applied) Please bring your own yoga mat and arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of class! Information Source: Pinstripes | eventbrite

Dickens Christmas Market is a one-of-a-kind immersive adventure in Victorian London, an elaborate holiday party where hundreds of costumed actors perform and interact with patrons across more than 140,000 square feet of theatre-lit concert halls, bars, dance floors and festive shops. It's always Christmas Eve at the Big Dickens Christmas Market! The market transports you to Charles Dickens' London - a city of winding alleys and filled with colorful characters from literature and history - all in the spirit of the holidays! The enticing aroma of roasting chestnuts and hearty foods fills the air. The cries of street vendors hawking their wares echo through the bustling crowds. Dozens of brightly lit shops are filled with handmade gifts. A Bay Area tradition since 1970, Dickens Christmas Market is a great way to celebrate the holidays. Once you arrive at the Victoria Station concourse, enjoy a new immersive experience and live steam train.

Calling all tea enthusiasts! The much-anticipated San Francisco International Tea Festival 2024 is brewing up a storm at the iconic Ferry Building Marketplace. Amidst the stunning backdrop of the San Francisco Bay, tea lovers from near and far will gather for two full days, from November 2nd to November 3rd, to celebrate the world's most beloved beverage. This year's festival promises an array of activities that'll steep attendees in culture, history, and flavor. With vendors showcasing teas from every corner of the globe, one's taste buds are in for a truly international experience. Attendees can expect to participate in tea tastings, brewing demonstrations, and enlightening workshops led by industry experts. A tranquil ambience will envelop the Marketplace, as tea masters share their wisdom on the art of tea-making and its centuries-old traditions. It's not just a festival; it's a chance to connect with fellow tea aficionados and immerse oneself in the serene world of tea. Don't let the kettle whistle past without marking the calendars for the San Francisco International Tea Festival 2024 – it's an event steeped in tradition and not to be missed.

Experience the captivating world of Sandi daRoza at the M Stark Gallery in Half Moon Bay. The exhibition, titled "When I Dream," invites visitors to delve into the artist's imaginative realm on November 1, 2024. Explore daRoza's unique artistic vision at 727 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019. Admission is free, offering art enthusiasts a chance to immerse themselves in daRoza's dreamscapes without any cost. Don't miss this opportunity to witness the surreal beauty of "When I Dream" at M Stark Gallery.

El Fantasma will be performing at the San Jose Civic in San Jose, California, on November 1, 2024. The event promises to captivate audiences with its unique blend of regional Mexican music and corridos. Known for his powerful vocals and emotional lyrics, El Fantasma has gained a loyal following and is sure to deliver an unforgettable performance. Don't miss this opportunity to experience one of the hottest acts in Latin music live on stage.

Welcome to The best of 80’ Halloween Dance Party at the Alhambra Irish House! Get ready to rock out with the live band On the rocks on Fri Nov 01 2024 at 7:00 PM. Put on your best 80s costume and dance the night away to all your favorite hits from the decade. Don't miss out on this epic Halloween celebration! Information Source: Alhambra Irish House | eventbrite

DCPLA is excited for our 3rd Annual Art & Lit Fest on Saturday, November 2, 2024! This event will showcase local artists and encourage the cultural rise of Daly City’s art community. The Art & Lit Fest will be a day of free arts and crafts, performances, workshops, live music, and fun for all ages – celebrating the talent in our community while raising funds for Daly City Public Library. Information Source: Daly City Public Library Associates | eventbrite

Join us for a conversation about the author/agent relationship and contemporary publishing, featuring Kirstin Valdez Quade and Denise Shannon. Kirstin Valdez Quade is the author of The Five Wounds, winner of the Center for Fiction’s First Novel Prize and the Rosenthal Family Foundation Award from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. It was a finalist for the PEN/Hemingway Award, the Carnegie Medal for Excellence, the Aspen Words Literary Prize, the Lambda Literary Award, the Mark Twain American Voice in Literature Award, and the Maya Angelou Book Award. The Five Wounds was named a Best Book of 2021 by NPR, PBS News Hour, Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Library Journal, Booklist, and Book Riot. Kirstin’s story collection, Night at the Fiestas, won the John Leonard Prize from the National Book Critics Circle, the Sue Kaufman Prize for First Fiction from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, a “5 Under 35” award from the National Book Foundation, and was a finalist for the New York Public Library Young Lions Award. It was named a New York Times Notable Book and a best book of 2015 by the San Francisco Chronicle and the American Library Association. Kirstin is the recipient of a Lannan Fellowship, the John Guare Writer’s Fund Rome Prize from the American Academy in Rome, a Rona Jaffe Foundation Writer’s Award, a grant from the Elizabeth George Foundation, and a Stegner Fellowship at Stanford. Her work has appeared in The New Yorker, The Best American Short Stories, The O. Henry Prize Stories, The New York Times, and elsewhere. She is an Associate Professor at Princeton University. Denise Shannon formed her own agency in 2002 after sixteen years representing authors at Georges Borchardt, Inc. and International Creative Management (ICM). She is a frequent guest at writers' conferences and publishing institutes, delivering talks and conducting workshops. This event is free and open to the public. Public parking is available in the Woodside Garage beneath Langsam Library on the Uptown Campus, or along Martin Luther King Drive on the north edge of the Uptown campus. Information Source: University of Cincinnati English Department | eventbrite

The NickyRod & JayRod Strangle Camp is set to take place in Albuquerque at 3206 San Mateo Blvd NE on November 9th and 10th, 2024. This unique event offers participants the opportunity to learn from two of the most renowned experts in the field of strangle techniques. Attendees can expect to receive hands-on training and guidance from NickyRod and JayRod themselves, gaining valuable insights and honing their skills in a supportive environment. Whether you are a seasoned practitioner looking to refine your technique or a beginner eager to learn from the best, the NickyRod & JayRod Strangle Camp promises to be an unforgettable experience for all involved.

James “Lights Out” Toney workshop Ready to learn from a legend? Join us at Solis Boxing for an exclusive workshop with the one and only James “Lights Out” Toney! Get insider tips, techniques, and stories from the boxing great himself. This in-person event is a unique opportunity to train with a champion and take your skills to the next level. Don't miss out on this unforgettable experience! Information Source: Fernando Solis | eventbrite

Kepler’s Books has long been a hub for literary bohemians, countercultural musicians, and readers interested in a good browse, and is one of the most influential independent bookstores in American history. When owner Roy Kepler opened the San Francisco Bay Area store in 1955, he led the way as a pioneer in the “paperback revolution.” He popularized the once radical idea of selling affordable books in an intellectually bracing coffeehouse atmosphere. Paperback selling was not the only revolution Kepler supported, however. In Radical Chapters, Doyle sheds light on his remarkable contributions to pacifism and social change. He highlights Kepler’s achievements in advocating radical pacifism during World War II, antinuclear activism during the Cold War era, and antiwar activism during Vietnam. During those decades, Kepler played an integral role, creating a community and a space to exchange ideas for such notable figures as Jerry Garcia, Joan Baez, and Whole Earth Catalog cofounder Stewart Brand. Doyle’s fascinating chronicle captures the man who inspired that community and offers a moving tribute to his legacy. Radical Chapters was first published in 2012, and is being reissued in paperback with a new introduction by Michael Doyle–just in time for Kepler’s Books' seventieth birthday! About the Author Michael Doyle is a reporter in Washington, D.C. with E&E News/POLITICO and formerly was with the DC bureau of the McClatchy newspaper chain. He holds a master’s degree in government from The Johns Hopkins University and a master of studies in law from Yale Law School, where he was a Knight Journalism Fellow. He is the author of Forestport Breaks: A Nineteenth-Century Conspiracy along the Black River Canal and The Ministers’ War: John W. Mears, the Oneida Community and the Crusade for Public Morality, both also published by Syracuse University Press. About the Moderator John Markoff has covered Silicon Valley since 1977, wrote the first account of the World Wide Web in 1993, and broke the story of Google’s self-driving car in 2010. He is the author of five books, including What the Dormouse Said: How the Sixties Counterculture Shaped the Personal Computer Industry and Machines of Loving Grace: The Quest for Common Ground Between Humans and Robots. COVID SAFETY PROTOCOLS: We strongly encourage attendees to wear masks at our events, although they will NOT be required. We will have masks available for attendees who want them. Do NOT attend the event if you, or any member of your family, have any respiratory symptoms (e.g. cough, runny nose, and/or sore throat), or have had a significant exposure to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. We have virtual options available, or we can refund your ticket(s). Information Source: Kepler's Literary Foundation | eventbrite

Indigo Festival 2024: Mar, Arte, Comunidad y Espíritu en San Carlos & La Manga, Sonora ¡Únete a la celebración de la creatividad, la música y la sostenibilidad en el Indigo Festival 2024! Del 15 al 17 de noviembre, San Carlos y La Manga, Sonora, serán el epicentro de un evento único donde la expresión artística y el compromiso ambiental se encuentran. Con más de 20 artistas en escena y un sinfín de actividades para todas las edades, Indigo promete ser una experiencia transformadora que no te querrás perder. El festival incluirá una variedad de actividades diseñadas para despertar la creatividad y fomentar la conciencia ecológica: Muralismo y graffiti en vivo, donde artistas destacados transformarán espacios en lienzos vibrantes. Talleres interactivos de pintura, fotografía, ciencia, resina y tejido, brindando la oportunidad de aprender y experimentar nuevas habilidades. Música en vivo y open mic, con presentaciones de talentosos músicos que llenarán el ambiente de energía y buena vibra. Campaña de limpieza de playas, invitando a todos los asistentes a participar en acciones directas para proteger nuestro entorno. Actividades para niños, diseñadas para inspirar a los más pequeños a cuidar el medio ambiente mientras se divierten. Market de productos locales y sustentables, donde podrás encontrar artículos únicos y apoyar a emprendedores que promueven la economía circular. Indigo Festival 2024 no es solo un evento, sino un movimiento para conectar a la comunidad con el arte y la naturaleza. Ven y sé parte de esta experiencia que mezcla lo mejor del arte urbano, la música y la conciencia ambiental en un entorno paradisíaco. ¡Juntos podemos crear un impacto positivo y disfrutar de tres días llenos de inspiración! Information Source: Borsa Media | eventbrite

We're back with all the things you love & more:❆ ‎‏‏‎ Basementeers get 20% off everything* in-store‎❆‎‏‏‎ ‎‏‏‎ Chance to win some of this season's hottest (coldest?) snow gear❆ ‎‏‏‎ 2-for-1 lift ticket vouchers to Palisades Tahoe**❆ ‎‏‏‎ Access to reps from over 50 snow industry brands❆ ‎‏‏‎ Beer for good - donate, drink, and make a differenceRide for Less at Palisades TahoeGet the best deal on Palisades Tahoe lift tickets at SnowFest - for every $100 you spend, get a 2-for-1 lift ticket voucher to Palisades Tahoe for this season (limit 3) or grab your Tahoe 4-Pack at an unbeatable price. Winter is approaching fast, so get prepped for your days on the slopes at SnowFest! Win the Gear of Your DreamsOur snow brands are coming in full force with the lowdown on this season's hottest (coldest?) gear and they're giving away a ton of it! Join us at SnowFest to chat 'em up and get a chance to win this season's skis, boards, boots, bindings, apparel, and so much more. Get Tips From Your Favorite BrandsOur brand reps couldn't be more excited to set you up with your kit for this season - get expert help straight from the source, all at SnowFest! Beer for GoodBeer is good. Helping your local communities is even better - that's why we're offering tastings from our partnering breweries for a donation. 100% of proceeds benefit Girls on the Run Bay Area so join us to donate, drink, and make a difference at SnowFest! *Basementeer members get 20% off. Non-Basementeers get 11% off. Valid in-store only. Not combinable with other discounts. Not valid on bikes, gift cards, rentals, services, or trips. Other exclusions apply - see our site for details. PALISADES TAHOE 2 FOR 1 VOUCHER EXCLUSIONS **The promo code is one-time-use only for one 2 for 1 lift ticket to Palisades Tahoe. Buy one (1) adult lift ticket online with your promo code and receive a second lift ticket for FREE. Complimentary ticket must be used on the same date as the purchased ticket. Offer valid Monday through Friday from Opening Day 2024 through Closing Day 2025, EXCEPT FOR Saturdays and Sundays and the following blackout dates: 12/14/24 – 1/5/25, 1/18/25 – 1/20/25, 2/15/25 – 2/23/25. Not valid with any other offers. No cash value. No refunds. Tickets are NOT redeemable at the Ticket Window, tickets must be purchased in advance at https://www.palisadestahoe.com/events-and-activities/groups-meetings-weddings/snowfest-discount. Information Source: Sports Basement | eventbrite

Looking to liven up this year’s Thanksgiving fare? Join us for drinks and bites from four wonderful culinary artists and writers, and hear from each about her newest book. Plus, take 20% off the list price of any of the featured titles, either at checkout on Eventbrite or at the Kepler’s register.Like the gastronomic goodies available to sample, this deal is simply irresistible! Carole Bumpus joins us to talk about her new memoir, Adventures on Land and Sea: Searching for Culinary Pleasures in Provence and Along the Côte d’ Azur. Following in the footsteps of Peter Mayle (A Year in Provence ), Bumpus invites you to join her unearthing the authentic heart of this French region. In her sumptuous new cookbook, Sara Calvosa Olson (Karuk) reimagines some of the oldest foods in California for home cooks today. Meaning “Let’s eat!” in the Karuk language, Chími Nu’am shares the author’s delicious and inventive takes on Native food styles from across California. Jennifer Newens is a cookbook editor, cooking teacher, and literary agent. She believes that everyone deserves to have a special drink in a fancy glass with a pretty garnish at the end of a long day—whether or not one chooses to put alcohol in it. She joins us with her new book Monday Night Mocktails which includes 52 delicious seasonal recipes. Vina Patel’s life has been all about spices, grains, and beans. In her new book, The Spice Collector’s Cookbook, she shares her best 80 tried-and-tested recipes from her adventures, perfected through her native Indian flavors and flair. There are authentic regional recipes and fusion concoctions that break all the rules, all in the name of flavor. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ COVID SAFETY PROTOCOLS: We strongly encourage attendees to wear masks at our events, although they will NOT be required. We will have masks available for attendees who want them. Do NOT attend the event if you, or any member of your family, have any respiratory symptoms (e.g. cough, runny nose, and/or sore throat), or have had a significant exposure to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. We have virtual options available, or we can refund your ticket(s). Information Source: Kepler's Literary Foundation | eventbrite

Bike Skills 201 -- Climbing + Descending Skills Bike Skills 201 is a continuation of what you’ve learned in Bike Skills 101. In this 4-hour co-ed clinic, we’ll teach you how to climb like a pro – seated climbs, standing climbs, short climbs, steep climbs, extended climbs. And then, we’ll teach you how to come back down again, focusing on a fast straight descent, and then a technical switchbacky descent. Pre-requisite: Bike Skills 101. Information Source: Savvy Bike | eventbrite

Experience the vibrant world of Bollywood dance at the upcoming event in Redwood City. Immerse yourself in an evening filled with dance lessons, delicious food, refreshing drinks, and the opportunity to make new friends. The event will take place at the Alhambra Irish House on 831 Main Street, Redwood City, CA 94063 on November 26, 2024. Tickets are priced at $7.18, offering great value for a fun-filled night of dancing and socializing. Don't miss this chance to enjoy a unique cultural experience and create lasting memories.