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Hard at work, literally and figuratively unseen in the early morning and late at night, Campesinos, or Latin American farmworkers, tirelessly do their work through dangerous fires, an unprecedented pandemic, […]
October 1-17 2021 A down-on-his-luck playwright's student tells him he has written the perfect suspense play and will bring it to the playwright's Connecticut home tonight. The suspense over whether […]
Holiday shopping!! Pumpkin festival artists will be selling their goods through a virtual event running through November. Discover your local artists and find those holiday gifts here. No supply chain […]
PRESS RELEASE. On October 15, Cabrillo Unified School District, the City of Half Moon Bay, and CoastPride will host a Unity Event from 4 PM to 5 PM at Mac […]
Thank you for running with us! The Pumpkin Run has been a tradition in Half Moon Bay for many years and takes participants along the beautiful Coastal Trail overlooking the […]
HALF MOON BAY, CA (June 23, 2021) – There won’t be the usual teeming Pumpkin Festival this year, but, better than hip replacement, there will be something to bring the […]
Flower magic tea! Made with flowers and herbs lovingly grown in my cottage garden, carefully hand harvested and processed. I offer high quality original tea blends for purchase. Look for […]
“This Show was never meant to be.”- John Szabo. Regardless John, Growing Stages and Executive Producer Robert Neapolitan is thrilled to present SEASCAPE, a play by Edward Albee. October 16 and […]
The screening of “Maleficent,” a fantasy adventure film featuring Angelina Jolie and Elle Fanning, is a highlight of Pacifica National Little League’s Re-Dirt Fundraiser Saturday night, October 16. An Academy […]
Workers in the artichoke fields A Photographic Exhibition Through the Eyes of ALAS Ayudando Latinos A Soñar- ALAS (WINGS) Featuring an El Dia de los Muertos Altar October 21 - November […]
Last two weekends in October, Fridays and Saturday’s 22/23 and 29/30. 6-9:30 pm! Two versions: 6-7 pm is family friendly and 7-9:30 is SCARY! Featuring costumes from Fancy Pants Costume […]
The Princess Bride (1987) BUY TICKETS THANK YOU TO OUR NON PROFIT HMBHS REAL LIFE LEARNING Saturday, October 23, 2021 7:30 PM9:30 PM The Barn, 3068 California 1Half Moon Bay, […]
Due to the current indoor mask mandate in California, this event will be offered online via ZOOM. Attention: Baby Boomers and generations before and beyond! Get your popcorn and join […]
Dog Friendly Halloween Event! A "pawsome" Howl-o-ween event for humans & pets, all supporting Rocket Dog Rescue and the Rockaway Ricky Memorial Fund. Get into the Howl-a-day Spirit by dressing yourself up and your dog in costume […]
A Fundraising Event to Assist Pets in Need of Pacifica Seniors, the Unhoused & Families in Need. Come out and celebrate the revealing of Rockaway Ricky's 2022 calendar fundraiser where […]
Join your Half Moon Bay community for a Toiletries Drive for our Coastside Farm Workers. Angels of ALAS, the HMB Girl Scouts and Cuhna Middle School Leadership are partnering to […]
Hispanic-American Heritage Month begins on September 15, so we are focusing this Make It Main Street accordingly. In addition to galleries, bookstores, wine-bars, eateries and businesses open later than usual, MIMS […]
CoastPride's wine tasting fundraiser is part of their year-end push to meet our goal of investing in the LGBTQ Community and creating a safe and welcoming home on Main Street. […]
You are Invited! Friday, November 12, 2021 6 PM**Champagne Reception 7 PM**Seated Dinner with Wine Choice of Angus Beef Tenderloin paired with Roasted Prawns OR a Vegetarian option (Quinoa Pilaf with pine nuts, […]
Harvard Ave Outdoor Market in Princeton Harbor ~ Music, Spirits, Sweets, Fashion, Art and Operation Stocking Stuffer and Los Improviders Hey Friends! Mark your calendars for Nov. 13th Harvard […]
Come celebrate the lighthouse’s 149th anniversary with tours of the base of the lighthouse tower, information booths, music, children’s crafts and activities, and a local maritime author. The original first […]
This Sunday, November 14, we will be hosting a birthday celebration at Jettywave Distillery for my friend Virginia Chang Kiraly, who is running for San Mateo County Supervisor from District […]
Come pick up your 2022 Rockaway Ricky "Dog Days of Pacifica" calendar all in supporting the pet care needs of our Pacifica seniors, the unhoused & families in need. The […]
Bluegrass, Newgrass and Brewgrass w/False Bottom Band, live at Hop Dogma. No cover, 21+. Digital EP Release by Dan Littlefield’s (Hop Dogma) False Bottom Band on Bandcamp DIGITAL ALBUM RELEASE! Thursday, June 17th, 2021. Dan Littlefield’s Instagram Link Well, here ya have it. My band “The False Bottom Band” finally did some recording. […]
Have you been looking for a twist on the traditional gingerbread house? At SWEET55, we teach you how to manufacture a chocolate house! About this event Get in the holiday […]
Come on down to Sacrilege Brewery's Birthday Party! We're turning 5!! 🎉🎉🎉 And we want to celebrate with all of you! We have Alex, Bobby, Laux + Caleb from CoastTribe playing music at 6:30 🎶, a special limited anniversary ale 🍺 + birthday treats 🧁🎂from FishWife Sweets. Also, just confirmed, Jack Derus + friends will […]
Friday, December 3, 2021 - Coastside Holiday Festival In connection with the Night of Lights Parade down Main Street, Half Moon Bay, the IDES will be hosting a fun night […]
Annual Coastside Hope benefit concert Wed Dec 8th. Ok it's that time of the year again for our annual " Coastside Musicians' Coalition" Cash and Cans drive supporting Coastside Hope food bank. This year we'll be located at the Coastal Vine in Moss Beach on Wed Dec 8th with live music running a solid […]
The Art Guild of Pacifica welcomes back Winter Art Faire, its annual holiday art show and sale, at Sanchez Art Center, beginning with a festive opening night reception on Friday, […]
This year, more than any other, shopping small is the best thing you can do for your community! So instead of one night, we've gone back to our roots and […]
A CALIFORNIA FILM FESTIVAL. FILMS (MOSTLY) MADE IN CALIFORNIA BY CALIFORNIA FILMMAKERS. HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!! BEACH BREAK ENTERTAINMENT BRINGS YOU THE FIRST ANNUAL BEACH BREAK FILM FESTIVAL Join us […]
Location (Virtual from 12/31/21 to 1/2/22) Rockaway Beach - North Parking Lot 651 San Marlo Rd Pacifica, CA 94044 Pacifica Runners New Year's Eve 5K & Kids Dash! Friday, […]
Snap the Shore, See the Future. NOTE: Only ONE photo from the Coastside from Fitzgerald Marine Reserve. :-) Let's get out there and take some photos! […]
Hey Friends we have so many good things happenings at the market this Saturday!!! Live music by Alex Laux around 11am and Rocket Dog Rescue will be set up at the TK Wine lot for an adoption fair! We have great vendors featuring their artisan goods and as always Orange Boots Food Cart with their […]
From pop instrumentals to smooth jazz to bluesy standards from the American songbook, this tasty and versatile group is a crowd-pleaser. Small enough to keep it cool, but lively enough to be festive, listeners will hum along or tap their toes as their favorite melodies float over upbeat rhythms. Featuring local professional saxophonist Sonya Jason […]
"Floating Wholes" at the Coastal Arts League From February 10th to March 6th, 2022 Opening Reception Saturday, February 12th, 2022, noon to 4:00pm. Closing Reception Saturday, March 5th, 2022, noon […]
Come to Flying Fish Grill on 92 to watch and laugh with local Bay Area comedians. Show starts at 7pm. This is an adult show. No kids allowed.
Comedy every first, third and occasional 5th Wednesday, featuring the Bay Areas best comedy talent! This week we bring you Marty Cunnie, Kethia Cheng and Tammy T. Love, hosted by […]
The San Carlos Airport based Upwind Scholarship Program is currently accepting applications. Upwind provides a scholarship that includes flight and ground training for a high school student to prepare them to obtain […]
Sanchez Art Center, Pacifica—Opening Friday, Feb 25, with a reception from 7 to 9 pm, are three new exhibits. The work of sculpture and assemblage artists Robert Haemmerling and Dave […]
From Chris Loeswick Jetty Classic coming back for it's 7th straight year! February 26th Sat. 2022! Register at www.CoastsideSurfSeries.com It's been a heck of a season already. Email justcallwick@gmail.com or […]
Come join Sea Hugger as they celebrate their Fourth Birthday! We will have a harbor cleanup from 1 to 3 PM and then a celebration at the Jetty Wave from […]
Hello Friends, The Pacific Beach Coalition and Pedro Point Surf Club are pleased to introduce our 15th Annual Surf Movie Fundraiser. We are pleased to introduce our 2022 Annual Surf Movie Fundraiser. Once again our […]
March 19, 2022 Las Mujeres de Valor Mar 19, 2022 ~ 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Sueño Center at La Piazza at 604 Main St, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019, […]
Featuring local professional saxophonist Sonya Jason (http://sonyajason.com/) and talented guitarist Dan Nieckarz of Gilroy. Listen to sensuous melodic jazz standards while savoring a stunning sunset over the sea. Enjoy Happy Hour drink specials, too! Wednesday, March 23 from 5-7 p.m. at Moss Beach Distillery. Seating is limited. Must have a reservation to attend. EMAIL Bev@MossBeachDistillery.com […]
This play is a loving tale of three friends living in a neighborhood in Queens in the nineties, when people still had tea together. Ida, Lucille and Doris gather at […]
Girl’s Can’t Surf - 108 minutes preceded by Knocking Down The Fences - 12 minutes. Movies at Make It Main Street 5:00PM Brought to you by Beach Break Entertainment. […]
Friends of the Half Moon Bay Library host a Sidewalk Book Sale in front of the Half Moon Bay Library, raising funds to benefit Library programming. March 22, 2022 […]
Saturday, April 23rd, 2022 starting at Long Branch Saloon & Farms, 321 Verde Road, South of Half Moon Bay SIGN UP ~ $40.00 ~ Dinner Included! Upon completing all five […]
Come enjoy award-winning wines and live music with us! Funds raised support Pacifica seniors, kids, families and pets in need. $75. Vax required. Tickets Date and time Sun, May 1, […]
Local guitarists and songwriters, Rick Mixter and Pel Houchin, bring acoustic versions of their original songs to Make It Main Street on May 5th 3-5 PM at 429 Main Street, HMB. The Shorebirds’ songs include humorous social commentary and metaphysical reflections, and tall tales of odd characters. Come by next Thursday 3-5 and enjoy an afternoon of […]
TICKETS ON SALE NOW! The 2022 Mavericks Awards are on Saturday, May 7, at Old Princeton Landing. This awesome event celebrates Mavericks, the surfers and our amazing community. This year's format has 6 categories including Biggest Wave, Ride of the Year and Performer of the year for both Male & Female. $5K in prize money […]
Car show and swap meet is raising money for the Terra Nova High School Industrial Tech Program (wood and auto shop). LOCATION: Terra Nova High School - upper baseball field, 1450 […]
The Half Moon Bay Downtown Association is pleased to bring you the inaugural Half Moon Bay Wine & Jazz Festival, featuring California wineries, nationally-known jazz artists, and local eats – all on Half Moon Bay’s charming and historic Main Street – an amazing destination on its own! Come join us for this fun event! […]
Find Califuegos at Jettywave May 30th at 2:00pm. We'll be pouring cocktails out of The Swell Lounge and offering delicious food from Gibraltar Gems while the band serenades the outdoor fire pit garden. Join us for Memorial Day and get out and enjoy the day, listening to these local musicians!
San Benito Get Tickets Phil Johnson is a man who gets mistaken for a woman, but only by those not paying attention. That revelation kicks off a battle for self-awareness […]
The City of Pacifica in partnership with CoastPride, a nonprofit serving Pacifica to Pescadero, invites everyone to celebrate Pacifica Pride Month this June! We’ll kick off Pride Month on Saturday, June […]
The community is invited to attend the I.D.E.S. Holy Ghost Festival and Parade on Sunday, June 5 at 10:30 a.m. in Downtown Half Moon Bay, and join in this celebration […]
Got plans this Saturday? If you’re headed to Linda Mar beach in Pacifica for the GromFest hosted by our friends from @pedropointsurfclub, be sure to stop by our tent and […]
The Harvard Community Market takes place on the second Saturday of each month along the 100 block of Harvard Avenue, near Pillar Point Harbor. This outdoor market features an evolving collection of beloved local vendors and artisans, which have included: Baldwin Studio Big Wave Farm Bob's Arts and Crafts Coastside Bacon Color Street Nail Art […]
The Long Beach Dub All-Stars with special guest Burnt are set to play an all-ages show at 3 p.m. at Old Princeton Landing. The band has long roots in the Southern California music scene and some members go back to the Sublime days. Buy Your Tickets! Long Beach Dub Allstars performing in the […]
SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2022 AT 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM PDT. Half Moon Bay Cars and Coffee Join us on Saturday, June 18th from 7:30-9:30am for some beautiful scenery, a […]
Hey friends, get your tickets now. The event Christopher Childers is helping to create with a show, dancing, bars, food trucks and Michael Lee, the same DJ as last year, […]
Sweet and sensuous, this intimate saxophone and guitar duo plays melodic classic jazz favorites to create a relaxed and cheerful mood. Combine this with a spectacular ocean view, casual atmosphere, […]
Started by the Obester Family back in the early 70's & 80's, the original Barrel to Bottle Days allowed customers to drop by the winery with their empty wine jugs […]
Calling All Canines/Dog Lovers! Enter the Dog Days of Pacifica 2023 calendar contest! Your 4-legged canine could possibly be next year's Calendar model. All proceeds from this calendar and the […]
NEWSLETTER. June 2022, from Senior Coastsiders' "The Beacon". Help us celebrate 45 years of successful aging with a community BBQ, live music, raffles and laughs! Staff, volunteers, participants, and the […]
Lovey's Tea Shoppe and Handmade Pacifica are collaborating to create Pop Ups featuring local artists and makers. Come by for Tea, Scones and for beautiful handmade work. Located on Highway […]
Join us on July 2nd in El Granada, CA for some great live music, delicious food, skating, and beach vibes. There will be a raffle with tons of prizes from […]
You’ll be able to cool off with snow cones, root beer floats, cold beer and soft drinks! Sunday 10:30am-12:30pm ~ Wall of Blues 1:00pm-4:00pm ~ No Static Monday Immediately […]
3, 2, 1.... BLAST OFF with us at our 4th of July festivities! Start off with the Rocket Run at the Community Center and end up at Frontierland Park for […]
You’ll be able to cool off with snow cones, root beer floats, cold beer and soft drinks! Sunday 10:30am-12:30pm ~ Wall of Blues 1:00pm-4:00pm ~ No Static Monday Immediately […]
Parade starts at 12 noon and lasts approximately 90 minutes. Let the good times roll! This year marking it’s 51st rendition, Half Moon Bay's beloved Ol' Fashioned 4th of July Parade […]
Presented By Lommori Stahl Group. Presented by Beach Break Entertainment. Saturday, July 2nd, 2022, cancelled due to foggy mist. Rescheduled to Saturday, July 9th, 2022. With Spider-Man's identity now revealed, […]
Loose Pouring Hours Friday 3pm - 8pm Saturday 12pm - 8pm Sunday 12pm - 6pm Jettywave is a distillery experience that embraces the modern northern California coastal life. We wanted […]
VIDEO. From the Granada Community Services District (GCSD) Directors’ meeting on Thursday, June 16th, 2022 at 7:00pm by Zoom. Grand opening: Saturday, July 16th, 2022 at 10:00am Park at El […]
Loose Pouring Hours Friday 3pm - 8pm Saturday 12pm - 8pm Sunday 12pm - 6pm Jettywave is a distillery experience that embraces the modern northern California coastal life. We wanted […]
Please Help Us Celebrate! It has been years since we have been able to host an anniversary celebration here at Hop Dogma. Between moves, building out a new facility, and […]
Loose Pouring Hours Friday 3pm - 8pm Saturday 12pm - 8pm Sunday 12pm - 6pm Jettywave is a distillery experience that embraces the modern northern California coastal life. We wanted […]
Loose Pouring Hours Friday 3pm - 8pm Saturday 12pm - 8pm Sunday 12pm - 6pm Jettywave is a distillery experience that embraces the modern northern California coastal life. We wanted […]
Loosely translated from Hawaiian, "Kahuna Kupuna" means "Big Chief Wise Elder" which is a good name for the only amateur surf contest in the world that is specifically designed for […]
Registration Deadline Friday, July 1st, 2022. Food, music, raffles.
The Half Moon Bay Coastside Chamber of Commerce & Visitors’ Bureau presents their 30th Annual Farm + Fish + Flowers,on Saturday, July 23, 2022. Tickets! Farm + Fish + Flowers offers […]
Loose Pouring Hours Friday 3pm - 8pm Saturday 12pm - 8pm Sunday 12pm - 6pm Jettywave is a distillery experience that embraces the modern northern California coastal life. We wanted […]
Loose Pouring Hours Friday 3pm - 8pm Saturday 12pm - 8pm Sunday 12pm - 6pm Jettywave is a distillery experience that embraces the modern northern California coastal life. We wanted […]
Sweet and sensuous, this intimate saxophone and guitar duo plays melodic classic jazz favorites to create a relaxed and cheerful mood. Combine this with a spectacular ocean view, casual atmosphere, […]
Loose Pouring Hours Friday 3pm - 8pm Saturday 12pm - 8pm Sunday 12pm - 6pm Jettywave is a distillery experience that embraces the modern northern California coastal life. We wanted […]
Climb Tunitas Creek Road in Half Moon Bay from the Bike Hut to Skyline while supporting Abundant Grace Coastside Worker in addressing the homeless crisis! This gorgeous and challenging climb […]
Loose Pouring Hours Friday 3pm - 8pm Saturday 12pm - 8pm Sunday 12pm - 6pm Jettywave is a distillery experience that embraces the modern northern California coastal life. We wanted […]
Loose Pouring Hours Friday 3pm - 8pm Saturday 12pm - 8pm Sunday 12pm - 6pm Jettywave is a distillery experience that embraces the modern northern California coastal life. We wanted […]
Join us Sunday, Jul 31st, 2022 at the Sanchez Art Center for the 2nd Annual Handmade Pacifica Artisan Fair. It's back! The 2nd Annual Handmade Pacifica Artisan Fair. 27 different […]
Loose Pouring Hours Friday 3pm - 8pm Saturday 12pm - 8pm Sunday 12pm - 6pm Jettywave is a distillery experience that embraces the modern northern California coastal life. We wanted […]
Come meet the surf champ contestants of the World Dog Surfing Championships. The public will be able to meet these hot-doggers in a one-on-one atmosphere to ask questions, maybe score […]
From the City of Half Moon Bay Parks and Recreation department. California Amateur Skateboard League (CASL) Saturday, August 6th, 2022. Registration at 9:00am Contest starts at 10:00am The girls category […]
Register RIDING THE WAVES WITH OUR TAILS UP TasteTV is happy to announce that the Annual World Dog Surfing Championships (SM) will take place on August 6th, 2022, in Pacifica on the Northern […]
