Winter Music Festival: David Rocha Jazz

Wed · Nov 4·6 PM – 7 PM·San Carlos Library, The Lounge, San Carlos

David Rocha Jazz performs eclectic jazz, improvising solos over 300 tunes—including bossa nova, swing, jazz rock, Latin, waltz, ballads, blues—at San Carlos Library Lounge, ages 6 and up.

Wed · Nov 18·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Atherton Library, Atherton

Chen‑style Taijiquan class at Atherton Library introduces the form, silk‑reeling exercises, and Wuji Qigong, ages 19 and up.

Wed · Nov 18·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Atherton Library, 150 Watkins Ave, Atherton, CA 94027 , Atherton

Final discussion of Edith Wharton’s The House of Mirth at North Meadow Picnic Tables, Holbrook Palmer Park; books provided, attendance required for next book, ages 19+.

Wed · Nov 18·12:30 PM – 2 PM·Braun Music Center, 541 Lasuen Mall, Stanford, CA 94305 · Palo Alto

Flute students of Melody Holmes perform with other student instrumental and vocal studios at Braun Music Center, offering a vibrant midday showcase; free admission, parking permits required.

Wed · Nov 18·7:30 PM – 9 PM·Bing Concert Hall, 327 Lasuen St, Stanford, CA 94305 · Palo Alto

Rachel Willis‑Sørensen and pianist Tamar Sanikidze present late Romantic and dramatic 20th‑century songs at Stanford’s Bing Concert Hall; tickets $16–$95.04.

Thu · Nov 19·10:30 AM – 11:30 AM·Atherton Library, Children's Room, Atherton

Musical jamboree with song-and-dance storytime followed by Stay and Play social‑skills activities in the Atherton Library children’s room, ages 5 and under.

Fri · Nov 20·8 AM – 5 PM·CSM Theatre Building 3 · San Mateo

Jazz bands from Bay Area middle and high schools perform at CSM Theatre Building 3, coached by local music professionals.

Fri · Nov 20·10 AM – 1 PM·College of San Mateo events

Skyline Men's Wrestling competes at the Chabot Coaches Invite hosted by College of San Mateo.

Fri · Oct 23·9:45 AM – 10:45 AM·Atherton Library, 2 Dinkelspiel Station Lane Atherton CA 94027 , Atherton

Walking Club meets at Jennings Pavilion in Holbrook Palmer Park, offering guided walks through scenic trails for all fitness levels, plus monthly special walks to nearby locations, ages 19+.

Fri · Oct 23·10 AM – 11 AM·Half Moon Bay Library, Half Moon Bay

Ukulele jam group (Half Moon Bay Library) — Morning strumming and singing with provided music; participants bring ukuleles; beginners welcome. Ages 12 and up.