CSM Jazz Festival Noontime Concert

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·Cañada College · San Mateo

Phi Theta Kappa induction ceremony at Cañada College honors new members from three colleges.

Fri · Nov 20·10:30 AM – 12:30 PM·San Mateo County Libraries

Virtual guided autobiography sessions offer new prompts, in‑class writing exercises, and small‑group breakouts for experienced writers, hosted by San Mateo County Libraries, ages 19+.

Fri · Nov 20·2 PM – 3:30 PM·CuriOdyssey, 1651 Coyote Point Dr, San Mateo, CA, 94401, United States

Guided marsh hike at CuriOdyssey explores native plants, wildlife and seasonal changes in Coyote Point wetlands, free with required RSVP; parking $6 per vehicle, all ages.

Sat · Nov 21·7:30 PM – 9 PM·Building 3, Main Theater · San Mateo

Premiere of Roberto Sierra's Sinfonía No. 3 “La Salsa” by Redwood Symphony, plus Powerhouse, Hell’s Angels, and Britten’s Young Person’s Guide, for ages 17 and under.

Wed · Nov 18·6 PM – 7 PM·Atherton Library, Atherton

David Rocha Jazz performs an eclectic mix, improvising solos on bossa nova, swing, waltz, ballads and blues at Atherton Library, for ages 19 and up.

Tue · Oct 27·11 AM – 2 PM·CSM College Center Building 10, Bayview Dining Room · San Mateo

Halloween-themed games, interactive activities, and food in the Bayview Dining Room, plus campus clubs showcasing resources for students.

Tue · Oct 27·11:10 AM – 12 PM·CSM College Center Building 10, Room 421 · San Mateo

Democratic Party discussion and student political involvement meeting in CSM College Center Building 10, Room 421.

Tue · Oct 27·11:15 AM – 12:15 PM·Building 2-04, Room 301 · San Mateo

Zero Waste Ambassador Training (Building 2-04, Room 301, San Mateo) — One‑hour session covering waste diversion concepts and zero‑waste initiatives, with the SMCCCD sustainability team and student participants.