Friday Night at the Art Center Opening Reception
Fri, Oct 2, 2026, 6–8 PM Palo Alto Art CenterFree
Opening of Live the moment light with art activities, a cash bar, food and live performance.
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Earthwise Welcomes Hannah Marks Quartet
Fri, Oct 2, 2026, 8–10:30 PM Mitchell Park Community CenterNot listed
Jazz bassist Hannah Marks leads her quartet; multi-reedist Vinny Golia opens.
2026 Great Glass Pumpkin Patch
Sat, Oct 3, 10:00 AM Palo Alto Art CenterCheck listing
Seasonal display and sale featuring handcrafted glass pumpkins.
Alexander Calder Exhibition Walkthrough
Sat, Oct 3, 11:30 AM–12:30 PM 201 Hamilton AveFree
Calder Foundation president Alexander S. C. Rower leads an exhibition walkthrough.
Georgia O’Keeffe Exhibition Walkthrough
Sat, Oct 3, 1:30–2:30 PM 201 Hamilton AveFree
Laura Wertheim Joseph and Alexander Nemerov explore O’Keeffe's art and friendship with Calder.
Readings by Musa Mayer and Clark Coolidge
Sat, Oct 3, 3:30–5:00 PM 201 Hamilton AveFree
Literary readings celebrating Philip Guston and a newly released publication.
Bike Palo Alto 2026
Sun, Oct 4, 2026, 1–3 PM Fairmeadow Elementary School, 500 E Meadow DrFree; donations appreciated
All-ages community bike rides with checks, helmet fitting, safety tips and refreshments.
Helene Wecker: The Gates of Midnight
Tue, Oct 6, 6:00 PM Books Inc. Palo AltoCheck listing
Author event with Helene Wecker discussing The Gates of Midnight.
Ceramic Painting Classes in Palo Alto
Sat, Oct 10, 10:00 AM Hilton Garden Inn Palo AltoCheck listing
Beginner-friendly workshop to paint a ceramic bowl or plate; materials included.
Mosaic Art Classes: Turkish Lamp Workshop
Sat, Oct 10, 10:00 AM Hilton Garden Inn Palo AltoCheck listing
Hands-on workshop creating a colorful Turkish mosaic lamp.
Steven Chanan in Recital
Sat, Oct 17, 4:30 PM Unitarian Universalist Church of Palo AltoCheck listing
Classical recital by pianist Steven Chanan.
NeuroSphere Youth Neuroscience Workshop
Sun, Oct 18, 11:00 AM Mitchell Park LibraryCheck listing
Hands-on neuroscience workshop for young participants at the library.
Book Bedazzling at Books Inc.
Tue, Oct 20, 6:30 PM Books Inc.Check listing
Creative workshop decorating and bedazzling books.
Ives Collective Fall Concert
Fri, Oct 23, 2026, 7–9 PM St. Mark's Episcopal Church, 600 Colorado AveSold out; price not listed
Chamber music featuring a Mark Volkert world premiere plus Beethoven and Fauré.
Silicon Valley Whisk(e)y Festival 2026
Sat, Oct 24, 2026, 3–6 PM Palo Alto Elks Lodge #1471Not listed
Whiskey tastings, cocktails, distillers and live music for whiskey enthusiasts.
An Evening of Cabaret: A Gala Fundraiser
Sat, Oct 24, 7:00 PM First Congregational Church of Palo AltoCheck listing
Cabaret performances presented as a community gala fundraiser.
Earthwise Welcomes Adam O’Farrill’s Elephant
Sun, Oct 25, 2:00 PM Lucie Stern Community CenterCheck listing
Live jazz performance by trumpeter Adam O’Farrill and Elephant.
Keizai Silicon Valley Halloween Happy Hour
Wed, Oct 28, 6–8 PM Jin Sho, 454 California AveFree with registration
Halloween happy hour with complimentary appetizers, early drinks, networking and optional costumes.
SoulSearch Palo Alto Enlightenment Expo
Sat, Nov 7, 2026, 10 AM–6 PM Crowne Plaza Palo Alto, 4290 El Camino RealEarly tickets free; $15 at door; ages 12
Psychic readings, healers, talks, workshops, intuitive art and holistic-product vendors.
Becoming: A Morning of Reflection & Return
Sat, Nov 14, 2026, 10:30 AM–1 PM el PRADO Hotel, 520 Cowper StNot listed
A quiet morning gathering focused on reflection, calm and self-discovery.
MATT O'HARA at Books Inc. Palo Alto
Tue, Nov 17, 6–7 PM Books Inc. Palo Alto, 74 Town & Country VillageCheck listing
Reading, discussion and signing for The Flying Death with historian Matt O’Hara and physician Alyssa Burgart.
Startups & Networking in Palo Alto
Tue, Nov 24, 2026, 6–9 PM JOE & THE JUICE, 508 University AveNot listed
Startup pitches, investor feedback and structured networking for founders and peers.
Palo Alto Art Center Annual Studio Holiday Sale
Sat, Dec 5, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM Palo Alto Art CenterFree
Shop handmade artwork and gifts created by local Art Center studio artists.
Intro to Improv with Wynne Hegarty
Mon, Dec 14, 2026, 7–10 PM Cubberley Community Center, 4000 Middlefield Rd$70
One-session adult workshop covering spontaneity, storytelling, listening and improv games.
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