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Our best picks: things to do in Palo Alto, CA this weekend (Aug 28–30)

Friday, August 28

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Learn English: Beyond the Basics

12 PM – 1 PM·Mitchell Park Library, Midtown Room, Palo Alto

English as a Second Language (ESL) / Learn English: Beyond the Basics is an in-person 7-week class with lessons on English grammar, pronunciation, and idioms. It is for adult (18 years and older) intermediate and advanced English learners who can have a conversation in English and want to improve their pronunciation an…

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Saturday, August 29

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Meditation with Sara

10:15 AM – 10:45 AM·Rinconada Library, Palo Alto

Join us for a guided meditation experience with Sara. Welcome to all experience levels. This will be a seated meditation session that lasts about 30 minutes.

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Marin Green@ Home Tour 2026

11 AM – 3 PM·Pearson-Arastradero Preserve (Acterra) · Palo Alto

Acterra’s Marin Green@ Home Tour showcases a range of green homes in Marin County renovated with sustainability in mind; a free, community-powered event.

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Sunday, August 30

Photography Meetup

Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94303

Join us for a monthly meetup designed for intermediate and advanced photographers where we'll discuss techniques, tips, and other aspects of photography.

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Tai Chi with Nelson Ng

10 AM – 12 PM·Rinconada Library, Embarcadero Room, Palo Alto

Join us for Tai Chi sessions with Nelson Ng! In this weekly class, participants will learn the basic principles and the philosophy behind Tai Chi, gaining flexibility and a better sense of balance through slow, gentle movement. Nelson started learning Chen's Tai Chi in 1989 from Master Gene Chen, who was a disciple of…

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Clap, Step, Connect: Iranian Dance Across Regions

2 PM – 3 PM·Mitchell Park Library, Midtown Rm. - 1st Floor, Palo Alto

Discover Iran through dance! Expand your horizons and get moving with this workshop designed to celebrate community, culture, and rhythm. Learn about Iran's incredible cultural diversity through its rich dance traditions. Register to receive an email reminder the day before the program!

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