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May Pang Showcases Historic John Lennon Photos at Peabody Gallery
A downtown Menlo Park art gallery is presenting a free three-day exhibition of rare photographs capturing John Lennon in the 1970s.
Menlo Park Firefighters Host 26th Annual Pancake Breakfast
Local firefighters and volunteers are serving fresh pancakes at district headquarters to support burn survivors.
Kepler's Books Hosts All-Ages Block Party in Menlo Park
Menlo Park bookstore Kepler's is welcoming neighbors for story time, passport stamping, and family crafts.
Residents Urge Menlo Park Leaders to Reject Willow Road Skyscraper
A neighborhood coalition is pressing the City Council to resist developer deadlines and demand environmental studies for 80 Willow Road.
CommunityMeasure P Campaigns Over Menlo Park Parking Surpass $500,000 in Cash
Competing campaigns over Menlo Park's downtown parking ballot measure have raised more than half a million dollars ahead of the November election.
BusinessReport Outlines Steep Funding Gaps for Downtown Menlo Park Housing Sites
A municipal report shows affordable housing proposals on downtown parking plazas face funding shortfalls up to $45 million.
CommunityMenlo Park Concludes Annual Rain Year at 22.30 Inches
Local weather logs show Menlo Park recorded 22.30 inches of precipitation as the annual water year concluded.
EventsMenlo Park Library to Feature Chautauqua Performance on Kasturba Gandhi
The Menlo Park Library will host a live living-history performance portraying civil rights figure Kasturba Gandhi on October 3.
Coming up in Menlo Park
Robert Kolker with David Eagleman
Thu Oct 8 · 7:00-8:00 PM
Kepler's Books · 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Journalist Robert Kolker discusses The Vanishing Family alongside neuroscientist David Eagleman, exploring a powerful medical detective narrative around genetics and dementia.
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Toadies with Local H
Mon Oct 5 · 8:00 PM
The Guild Theatre · 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Alternative rock veterans Toadies take the stage on The Charmer Tour with special guests Local H.
tickets
Hardly Strictly Out of the Park: Kathleen Edwards with Fantastic Cat
Sun Oct 4 · 8:00 PM
The Guild Theatre · 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Singer-songwriter Kathleen Edwards joins roots-rock collaborative Fantastic Cat for an evening of live Americana and folk-rock music.
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Kevin Roose with Robin Sloan
Sun Oct 4 · 4:00-5:00 PM
Kepler's Books · 1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Tech journalist and podcast host Kevin Roose appears in conversation with author Robin Sloan to discuss the race to create artificial general intelligence.
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Killer Queen: A Tribute to Queen
Sat Oct 3 · 8:00 PM
The Guild Theatre · 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA 94025
The acclaimed Queen tribute band performs an energetic live show recreating Queen's greatest rock anthems.
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Bailar! Hispanic Heritage Community Celebration
Sat Oct 3 · 11:30 AM-2:30 PM
Kelly Park · 100 Terminal Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
A family-friendly outdoor gathering celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month with live dance performances, cultural activities, and a kids zone.
free
Big Blanket Movie Night: Moana 2
Fri Sep 18 · 6-8 PM
Hamilton Park · 531 Hamilton Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Families and neighbors gather outdoors for an open-air screening of Moana 2 under the evening sky. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and wear island attire.
free / picnic blanket
Phantom Planet with Arkells
Thu Sep 17 · 8 PM
The Guild Theatre · 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Indie rock band Phantom Planet performs live in Menlo Park alongside touring guest band Arkells.
tickets / all ages
The Infamous Stringdusters with Silas Herman
Wed Sep 16 · 7:30 PM
The Guild Theatre · 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Grammy-winning progressive bluegrass outfit The Infamous Stringdusters takes the stage with opening support from Silas Herman and The Tone Unit.
tickets / all ages
California Book Group: Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers
Sun Sep 13 · 3-4:15 PM
Menlo Park Library · 800 Alma St, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Local readers gather in person to discuss Jesse Q. Sutanto's comedic mystery novel about an amateur detective tea shop owner.
free
Corduroy: Pearl Jam Experience with Pumpkin Heads
Sat Sep 12 · 8 PM
The Guild Theatre · 949 El Camino Real, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Tribute bands Corduroy and Pumpkin Heads celebrate nineties alternative rock with live sets of Pearl Jam and Smashing Pumpkins hits.
tickets / all ages
Music with Gamelan Sekar Swarasanti
Sat Sep 12 · 1-2 PM
Belle Haven Library · 100 Terminal Ave, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Listen to the percussion and melodic traditions of an Indonesian gamelan orchestra. This community concert is open to all ages.
free
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