Local Guitarists and Writers Rick Mixter and Pel Houchin Making Music for Make it Main Street

Main Street Half Moon Bay Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

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 […]

GET TIX. 2022 Mavericks Surf Awards at the Old Princeton Landing and the Monophonics’ Psychedelic Soul

Old Princeton Landing 460 Capistrano Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

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 […]

$25

Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society Presents Jazz Saxophonist Chris Potter’s Trio

Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society 311 Mirada Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

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 […]

$45

Terra Nova Tech High School Car Show and Swap Meet Fundraiser 2022

Terra Nova Tech High School 1450 Terra Nova Blvd., Pacifica, CA, United States

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 […]

1st Half Moon Bay Wine & Jazz Festival ~ 50 California Wineries and a Jazz-Lovers Paradise Honoring Local Jazz Legend Bobby Hutcherson

CA, United States

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!   […]

Full Moon Lunar Eclipse Ceremony ~ Native Flute Meditation and Drum Journey

Half Moon Bay Odd Fellows Hall 526 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

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 […]

$35

2022 CANCELLED. Devil’s Slide Run Scheduled for Maybe May 2023?

San Pedro Valley Park 600 Oddstad Blvd, Pacifica, CA

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 […]

Friends of the Library Host Sidewalk Booksale at the Half Moon Bay Library

Half Moon Bay Library, 620 Correas St, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019, USA 620 Correas St, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

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: […]

Free

Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society ~ Jane Bunnett and Maqueque Deliver Jazzy Afro-Cuban Rhythms with Sax, Flute, Congas

Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society 311 Mirada Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

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 […]

$45

Flamenco Dancer Savannah Fuentes Brings “Eterno ~ El Flamenco Vive” to Seville Tapas in Half Moon Bay

Seville Tapas 450 Capistrano Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

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 […]

Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society Presents the Straight-Ahead Jazz of the Drummer and Bassist Duo the Brubeck Brothers

Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society 311 Mirada Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

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 […]

$45

Califuegos’s Mexi-Americana at the Jettywave Distillery, Swell Lounge and Gibralter Gems for 2022 Memorial Day

Jettywave Distillery 155 Broadway, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

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!

🌙 Sonja Jason’s New Moon Ceremony ~ Native Flute Meditation and Drum Journey on ZOOM

Online event Live on ZOOM

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 […]

Donation

Hop Dogma Brewing’s Storyteller Series Presents Mission Blue’s Intimate and Straight-Ahead Bluegrass

Hop Dogma 270 Capistrano Rd #22, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

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 […]

Coast Tribe Live at the Old Princeton Landing for Some Reggae, Rock and Roots

Old Princeton Landing 460 Capistrano Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

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 […]

Visit Princeton Harbor’s Harvard Neighborhood Market ~ Live Music, Artisan Food and Crafts, Wine and Distilled Spirits

Harvard Avenue Popup 117 Harvard Ave, Half Moon Bay, California

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 […]

Old Princeton Landing Backyard All Ages Live Music w/Long Beach Dub Allstars, BURNT and The Expendables

Old Princeton Landing 460 Capistrano Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

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 […]

$20

Enjoy the Voices of the M’Earthtones at the Half Moon Bay Odd Fellows Hall

Half Moon Bay Odd Fellows Hall 526 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

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. […]

$25

Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society Presents the Grammy Award-Winning Kenny Garrett Sextet

Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society 311 Mirada Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

With his illustrious career that includes hallmark stints with Miles Davis, Art Blakey and The Jazz Messengers, Donald Byrd, Freddie Hubbard, Woody Shaw and the Duke Ellington Orchestra, as well as a heralded career as a solo artist that began more than 30 years ago, Kenny Garrett is easily recognized as one of modern jazz’s […]

$45 – $55

☀️ Summer Solstice Ceremony ~ Native Flute Meditation and Drum Journey with Sonja Jason

Half Moon Bay Odd Fellows Hall 526 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

The powerful solar energy at Summer Solstice fires up our passions, fuels our growth, and awakens awareness of the joyful abundance of life. Gather in sacred circle on the longest day of the year to sing and celebrate our life-giving Sun as our ancient ancestors did for millennia. Let go of everyday concerns and rest […]

$35 – $40
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Sonya Jason’s “Sunset Sax & Guitar” at Moss Beach Distillery 4th Wednesdays at 5-7pm, Open Seating, No Cover

Moss Beach Distillery 140 Beach Way, Moss Beach, CA, United States

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, Happy Hour drink specials, plus a tempting menu of tasty treats, and you will understand why this bar is so popular with the locals in […]

Free

Sea Hugger’s 1st Sand and Sea Festival ~ A Fundraiser for Sea Hugger’s Ocean Protection Programs

Old Princeton Landing 460 Capistrano Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

A fundraiser for Sea Hugger's Ocean Protection Programs! Join us and the community as we celebrate Mama Ocean with a volleyball tournament and Surf-a-Thon! 8am - 2pm: Volleyball tournament, beach cleanup, surf-a-thon at Francis State Beach, Half Moon Bay 10am - 2pm: Volleyball recreation league sign ups 5:00pm - 9:00pm Awards, live music, raffle at […]

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2021 Clarksburg Petite Sirah ~ Barrel to Bottle Days (new glass only) at La Nebbia Winery near Half Moon Bay

La Nebbia Winery 12341 San Mateo Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

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 in hand. They would be filled to the brim and then off they would go to enjoy wine with family and friends. Today, we continue […]

Bach Dancing and Dynamite Society Presents Jazz Vocalist Tierney Sutton’s Grammy Nominated “Paris Sessions”

Bach Dancing & Dynamite Society 311 Mirada Rd, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

Vocalist Tierney Sutton returns this summer with phenomenal Tamir Hendelman on piano and Serge Merlaud on guitar playing songs from Sutton’s Grammy-nominated Paris Sessions album. Sutton, known for her impeccable voice and imaginative treatments of The Great American Songbook, is heralded for her abilities as both a jazz storyteller and her ability to use her […]

$35 – $45

You’re Invited! Senior Coastsiders Celebrates 45 Years of Successful Aging with BBQ and Live Music

Coastside Senior Center 925 Main St, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

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 community at large are invited to help us celebrate! Join us Friday, July 1st at noon. Food guaranteed for the first 200 attendees - but […]

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Classy Jazz & Vibrant Dining in Downtown Half Moon Bay at Fattoria e Mare from 6-8 pm, No Cover

Fattoria e Mare Italian Restaurant 315 Main St, Half Moon Bay, CA, United States

Got a date for Saturday night? Invite your sweetie to spend a romantic evening listening to classy live music while dining on a delicious Italian feast at Half Moon Bay's newest fine dining establishment, Fattoria e Mare on Main Street. Local professional saxophonist Sonya Jason performs with some of the most talented Bay Area musicians […]