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We're pleased to announce that live concerts are resuming at the Half Moon Bay Odd Fellows Hall! On Saturday, April 2, the West Coast Ramblers are bringing their hot string […]
At once unassumingly virtuosic and un-contrivedly emotional, award-winning Anglo-Trinidadian jazz singer, Tessa Souter, is “a beguiling artist who infuses everything she interprets with voluptuous intelligence and keen emotional insight.” (KQED ARTS). Her CDs have twice been picked as Top Ten Jazz CDs of the Year by the London Sunday Times. And Picture in Black and White […]
At its meeting Tuesday evening, the City Council voted to introduce an ordinance adopting Map 503b. The second reading of the ordinance will occur on April 5, 2022, ahead of […]
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. […]
The 2022 Left Coast Annual Exhibition on view from April 8 through May 15, at Sanchez Art Center brings a dynamic mix of contemporary art to the Bay Area to […]
Join the movement to beat rare cancers and ride with Cycle for Survival! This April and May, team stationary-cycling events will take place outdoors at 15 locations across the country. […]
Socially-Distanced, Outdoor Egg Hunt Saturday, April 9th At The Cunha Soccer Complex The Boys and Girls Club of the Coastside is thrilled to announce the return of a favorite community […]
Mark your calendars we have a great market coming up April 9th! Sammi Joy will be playing at the 117 Harvard Lot 10-12:30 and Gary Horsman will be playing at […]
From La Honda Indivisible You Tube Channel Watch Live! La Honda Indivisible will be hosting a Board of Supervisor's Candidate Forum on Saturday, April 9th from 1-3PM in the […]
Multi-talented virtuoso Jeremy Pelt has become one of the preeminent young trumpeters within the jazz world. He has been voted Rising Star on Trumpet five years in a row by Downbeat and his recordings and performances have earned him critical acclaim. Forging a bond with the Mingus Big Band very early in his career lead […]
Come enjoy some popcorn and another movie night with CoastPride! We'll be watching Suited: "Suited is an inspiring documentary about a custom-suit company in New York City that helps members […]
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 […]
What’s up with all of those bunnies and colored eggs? Let’s explore the ancient origins of these symbols during the full moon on Easter Eve at the Half Moon Bay Odd Fellows. Gather in sacred circle at dusk when the veils between worlds are thinnest and as the reflected light of the full moon illuminates […]
County of San Mateo Live Fire Training at Half Moon Bay Airport. Using only water and not fire retardants, County Airports staff and Oakland International Airport (OAK) firefighters will participate […]
Join us on Thursday, April 21 at 7 p.m. when local Odd Fellows member Gordon Wiltsie, a veteran explorer, writer, and National Geographic photographer, will show pictures and talk about […]
Dear Community Partner, 2022 is Our Year of Ending Homelessness Together in San Mateo County. Ending homelessness is the highest priority for the County of San Mateo and the Board […]
Bring your dog to Old Princeton Landing! Coastside Dog is hosting a “meet and greet” with Virginia (one of the four candidates for the Board of Supervisors, District 3) at […]
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 […]
General admission. $25 donation. Limited seating. You must reserve and purchase tickets prior to the show. If health precautions allow, wine, beer and other beverages will be available for purchase. Tickets online only A guitar duo of right-side up finger picking (Stevie Coyle) and upside down flat picking (Glenn Houston). The Quitters deliver […]
Half Moon Bay State Beach (or Francis State Beach or Kelly Surf break) would like to add the following event to your online calendar. The mission of Coastal Wildflower […]
One of the world’s leading jazz drummers, Willie Jones III brings the music of legendary jazz musician Roy Hargrove to life on the Bach stage and features Renee Neufville, a vocalist who made her mark in the platinum recording duo Zhané and then “cut her teeth” in the jazz world touring globally with Hargrove’s band […]
San Mateo County Planning Commissioner's meeting on Wednesday, April 27th, 2022 at 9:00am by Zoom. SAN MATEO COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING NO. 1720 Wednesday April 27, 2022 9:00 a.m. * […]
Connect the Coastside is Ready for Consideration! Thank you for your continued interested in Connect the Coastside (CTC or Plan). We’re excited to share that the County is in the […]
Catch "Sunset Sax & Guitar" with passionate saxophonist Sonya Jason (http://sonyajason.com/) and guest Brazilian guitarist Ricardo Peixoto (http://ricardopeixoto.com/) of Oakland. Come savor sensuous Latin jazz as the sun sets over the sea. Enjoy Happy Hour drink specials, too! No cover for the live music on Wednesday, April 27 from 5-7 p.m. at Moss Beach Distillery. […]
The influence of this partial solar eclipse supports us to strengthen our sense of security and increase our own feelings of self-worth. Gather in virtual sacred circle at dusk, when the veils between worlds are thinnest, to embrace the new moon with reflection, renewal and seeding new intentions. Let go of everyday concerns and rest […]
Art x Nature x Art, a fundraiser for Sanchez Art Center with natural floral creations inspired by Art in the 2022 Left Coast Annual Art x Nature x Art pairs […]
Republic Services is teaming up with the City of Half Moon Bay to hold our annual Earth Day Recycling Event for Half Moon Bay residents. The event will take place […]
I am so excited to announce that I will be performing downtown at Half Moon Bay's newest fine dining establishment! Fattoria e Mare has opened up on Main Street in the space where Pasta Moon used to be, and the newly remodeled interior is gorgeous. In this new space for live music, I am […]
Description Michael Manring, Mark Lemaire and Mark Kostrzewa — A night of individual and collective musical virtuosity World famous solo bassist Michael Manring along with guitarist Mark Lemaire and Montara’s own guitar instrumentalist Mark Kostrzewa share the stage for an evening of individual and collective musical arrangements. General admission. $30 donation. Limited seating. You must reserve. […]
NEWS ALERT. From San Mateo County Harbor District News and Updates. Register Original Post March 24th, 2022 “TRAFFIC ALERT. 2022 Half Moon Bay Triathlon on Sunday April 10th AM and […]
Beltane, Sunday May 1st, 2022. Beltane is the Gaelic May Day festival. Most commonly it is held on 1 May, or about halfway between the spring equinox and summer solstice. All […]
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, […]
Internationally renowned violinist and composer, 2x Grammy-winner and 2016 DownBeat Critics Poll Rising Star, Mads Tolling is accompanied in this performance by versatile singer-songwriter-pianist Spencer Day for an evening of pure extravagance. Mads’ superb mastery and Spencer’s unique blend of blue-eyed soul, pop and film noir moodiness intertwine for a beautiful and refreshing take on […]
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You’re invited to attend the San Mateo County Board of Supervisors District 3 Candidate Forum, Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. District 3 includes Half Moon Bay and the […]
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 […]
The Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) The Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) consists of seven Half Moon Bay citizens who advise the City Council, Planning Commission, and the Parks and Recreation […]
The 2022 Left Coast Annual Exhibition on view from April 8 through May 15, at Sanchez Art Center brings a dynamic mix of contemporary art to the Bay Area to […]
Recology of the Coast hosts Quarterly Recycle Days for Montara, Moss Beach at Farallone View School, 1100 LeConte & Kanoff in Montara. Below you will find the Special Item Recycling […]
Silicon Valley Open Studios is one of the San Francisco Bay Area’s largest and most popular fine art shows. Featuring a spectacular range of artwork from hundreds of local artists, […]
The 2022 Left Coast Annual Exhibition on view from April 8 through May 15, at Sanchez Art Center brings a dynamic mix of contemporary art to the Bay Area to […]
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 […]
Film Night at the Odd Fellows: Nancy Margulies-how did I end up here? A film by Ray Day Meet at the Odd Fellows Hall for a multimedia evening featuring Coastside […]
The 2022 Left Coast Annual Exhibition on view from April 8 through May 15, at Sanchez Art Center brings a dynamic mix of contemporary art to the Bay Area to […]
A world-class soloist, accomplished composer, and formidable bandleader, saxophonist Chris Potter has emerged as a leading light of his generation. DownBeat called him, “One of the most studied (and copied) saxophonists on the planet,” while JazzTimes identified him as, “a figure of international renown.” DownBeat also voted him second only to tenor sax great Sonny […]
PRESS RELEASE. From the Fire Safe San Mateo County website. Fire Safe San Mateo County Neighborhood Chipper Program The Neighborhood Chipper Program is based on a “you cut, we […]
DEADLINE Monday, May 9th, 2022 at Midnight Applications for Summer 2022 will be accepted until MAY 9th, 11:59pm PDT The Stanford Program for Inspiring the Next Generation of Women in […]
New Meeting Date: On Tuesday, May 10 at 7:00pm, learn about the Quarry Park Master Plan and share your feedback at our community presentation held via Zoom. SIGN IN TO COMMUNITY PRESENTATION […]
Thurs, May 12, 2022 at 6:30 - 7:30 pm. Join Thrive, in partnership with Fixin’ San Mateo, Coastside Hope, Bay Area Community Health Advisory Council, Puente de la Costa Sur, League of Women Voter […]
The 2022 Left Coast Annual Exhibition on view from April 8 through May 15, at Sanchez Art Center brings a dynamic mix of contemporary art to the Bay Area to […]
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 2022 Left Coast Annual Exhibition on view from April 8 through May 15, at Sanchez Art Center brings a dynamic mix of contemporary art to the Bay Area to […]
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! […]
The 2022 Left Coast Annual Exhibition on view from April 8 through May 15, at Sanchez Art Center brings a dynamic mix of contemporary art to the Bay Area to […]
The influence of this total lunar eclipse inspires us to ask - Can we experience happiness through the simple, tangible things in life while also attending to the complexities, intangibles and mysteries? Gather in sacred circle as the reflected light of the full moon illuminates our inner world so that we may release that which […]
VIDEO. From the City of Half Moon Bay City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 18th, 2022 at 7:00pm by Zoom. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sYWt5_tzNc?start=5105] Carter Park Staff Report from 4/19/2022 Agenda Carter Park Improvements Project Updates: Planning Commission provided CEQA review, adopted the Mitigated Negative Declaration, and approved the CDP earlier this year Total […]
Run the most scenic trails in Northern California, while supporting more than 1,000 individuals with developmental disabilities. The DSR features five courses that offer something for everyone, from weekend warriors […]
Come browse our selection of gently used books. We'll be in front of the library or, if weather is an issue, in the Community Room. April 28, 2022 Update: […]
Cabrillo Unified School District will be hosting a Wellness Festival on Saturday, May 21 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. at Cunha Middle School. The event will have wellness booths […]
Multiple grammy nominee and Juno Award winner Jane Bunnett’s bands and recordings showcase some of the finest musical talent from Canada, the U.S., and Cuba. Bunnett, a veteran jazz icon, soprano sax player, flautist and composer is known for her creative integrity, improvisational daring, and courageous artistry. Her Afro-Cuban melodies express the universality of music […]
Flamenco dancer Savannah Fuentes brings her latest show to Half Moon Bay, Savannah will be joined by Diego Amador Jr., direct from Spain. Mon, May 23, 2022, 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM PDT About this event Seattle-based Flamenco dancer, Savannah Fuentes, returns to Half Moon Bay with her latest show, Eterno, El Flamenco Vive. Savannah […]
Stay tuned for the next meeting date... San Mateo County Supervisor Horsley's Legislative Aide, Lena Silberman, reports. There was a miscommunication between Caltrans and San Mateo County Planning. SMCo Planning Staff are recommending denial of the project to the SMCo Planning Commission for a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) approval. Caltrans wants time to respond to […]
On Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 7:00pm, County Parks staff will present the Quarry Park Master Plan to the Midcoast Community Council (MCC). Quarry Park Master Plan Public Review Period. We're currently in the public review period for the Quarry Park Master plan. A community meeting was held on May 10 with forty people in attendance. […]
Chris and Dan Brubeck have been making music together practically all their lives. Drummer Dan and bassist, trombonist, and composer Chris cut their first record together in 1966— more than a half century ago. Rooted in straight-ahead jazz, they’ve played a variety of styles in a number of different groups, as well as with their […]
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!
The New Moon offers us a fresh start. This is a perfect time to look within and create a new vision for our life as we connect with Spirit. Gather in virtual sacred circle to embrace the new moon with reflection, renewal and seeding new intentions. Let go of everyday concerns and rest in peaceful […]
Call for Entries – 14th Annual 50|50 Show Create 50 works of art in 50 days! A challenge to expand your artistic practice. Sanchez Art Center (SAC) seeks California […]
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 […]
Posted on: May 16, 2022 on the City of Half Moon Bay website. Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Muralist Will need to tree trim. The 50th Annual Half Moon Bay Art & Pumpkin Festival will be held this coming fall! To commemorate this significant milestone and celebrate Half Moon Bay’s community, the City […]
Gale Antokal at Sanchez Art Center Plus Two Additional Shows, June 3 – 26, 2022 Sanchez Art Center approaches the middle of the year with three new exhibitions, featuring […]
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 […]
Gale Antokal at Sanchez Art Center Plus Two Additional Shows, June 3 – 26, 2022 Sanchez Art Center approaches the middle of the year with three new exhibitions, featuring […]
Gale Antokal at Sanchez Art Center Plus Two Additional Shows, June 3 – 26, 2022 Sanchez Art Center approaches the middle of the year with three new exhibitions, featuring […]
Hop Dogma is excited to welcome back Mission Blue as part of our Storyteller Series. Enjoy an evening of intimate, stellar Bluegrass. About this event The revival of the Storyteller Series is meant to forge a deeper connection between the audience and musicians. As a listening audience, our goal is to give the musicians a […]
Tickets are now on sale for @coast_tribe_music on June 4th, 9pm, inside. Get your tix cause this will go quick! Coast Tribe live at Old Princeton Landing. This up-beat, exciting reggae/rock/roots band will be taking the stage inside OPL on June 4th at 9pm. Coast Tribe, from the Half Moon Bay Coastside community, has been […]
AIDS/LifeCycle is a 7-day fundraising bicycle ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles benefitting the HIV/AIDS services of the San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Los Angeles LGBT Center (501c3 CA non-profit organizations raising monies for the purpose of caring for persons with HIV/AIDS and AIDS related issues). The Ride will take place from 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 […]
Gale Antokal at Sanchez Art Center Plus Two Additional Shows, June 3 – 26, 2022 Sanchez Art Center approaches the middle of the year with three new exhibitions, featuring […]
MONDAY, JUNE 6, 2022 Beginning the week of June 6, San Mateo County Parks and the San Mateo Resource Conservation District will increase wildfire resiliency of Quarry Park and neighboring communities by treating up to 100 acres of dense fire fuels, including shrubs, small diameter trees, and hazardous trees, and creating a network of shaded fuel breaks […]
Conclusion of Elected Community Service Academy To continue its long-standing commitment to community engagement and education, Montara Water and Sanitary District (MWSD) initiated a three session Elected Community Service Academy in Fiscal Year 2021-2022. Academy sessions were held in July 2021 and January 2022. The final session will be held Wednesday June 8th. • Roles […]
Gale Antokal at Sanchez Art Center Plus Two Additional Shows, June 3 – 26, 2022 Sanchez Art Center approaches the middle of the year with three new exhibitions, featuring […]
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 […]
Gale Antokal at Sanchez Art Center Plus Two Additional Shows, June 3 – 26, 2022 Sanchez Art Center approaches the middle of the year with three new exhibitions, featuring […]
Gale Antokal at Sanchez Art Center Plus Two Additional Shows, June 3 – 26, 2022 Sanchez Art Center approaches the middle of the year with three new exhibitions, featuring […]
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 […]
Come enjoy some popcorn and another movie night with CoastPride! We'll be watching Saving Face: “A Chinese-American lesbian and her traditionalist mother are reluctant to go public with secret loves that clash against cultural expectations.” All are welcome!
Join HIP Housing for a casual conversation about our Home Sharing Program, how it works, and how this innovative program helps thousands of San Mateo County residents every year. […]
Gale Antokal at Sanchez Art Center Plus Two Additional Shows, June 3 – 26, 2022 Sanchez Art Center approaches the middle of the year with three new exhibitions, featuring […]
America in the mid-1980s. In the midst of the AIDS crisis and a conservative Reagan administration, New Yorkers grapple with life and death, love and sex, heaven and hell. This […]
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 […]
Friends of the Half Moon Bay Library are holding a Sidewalk Book Sale on June 18 from 10-3. Come by the library and see what we have to offer! […]
Gale Antokal at Sanchez Art Center Plus Two Additional Shows, June 3 – 26, 2022 Sanchez Art Center approaches the middle of the year with three new exhibitions, featuring […]
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, […]
COME JOIN FEATPRINTS AS WE PAY TRIBUTE TO AN AMAZING PIECE OF AMERICAN MUSIC HISTORY WITH THE MUSIC OF LITTLE FEAT. Throughout the 70’s and into the 80’s, 90’s and into […]
Come to Odd Fellows Hall and enjoy more than a dozen voices in "M'Earathy" Harmony! Repertoire ranges from Madrigals through World/Folk traditions to Beach Boys and Beyond. Date/Time Saturday, June 18 at 7:30 p.m. $25 general admission. We recommend reserving online at https://hmb-odd.org/calendar/2763 as seating is limited and we expect the event will sell out. […]
America in the mid-1980s. In the midst of the AIDS crisis and a conservative Reagan administration, New Yorkers grapple with life and death, love and sex, heaven and hell. This […]