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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, 2022 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PDT Location Pedro Point Firehouse 1227 Danmann Avenue Pacifica, CA 94044 View Map Refund policy No Refunds
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 […]
Stanford Blood Center
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 coastside. This event is hosted by the Midcoast Community Council and moderated by the League of Women Voters. It will be held via Zoom: Meeting […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 Drop-Off Days for 2022. Remember, disposal is FREE and only one (1) trip per household, please. Must present I.D. with district address for Montara, Moss […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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) […]
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 The Department is entering the final phase of the Quarry Park Master Planning process with the release of the Draft Master Plan for public review and comment. […]
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 of South San Mateo County, Millbrae Anti-Racist Coalition, San Fransisco Peninsula People Power, Cyclist Video Evidence, NAACP, and San Mateo County Coalition for Immigrant Rights for a candidate forum for San […]
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 Terra Nova Boulevard, Pacifica, CA 94044, USA It's Back! Annual Terra Nova Car Show & Swap Meet Enjoy this popular event all in support […]
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 – […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 to hard-core endurance athletes. Each distance features breath-taking coastal vistas, fearsome climbs, rolling hills, epic descents and best-in-class support. The 50k, 30k, and half marathon […]
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, […]
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 – […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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! […]
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 […]
Come join the Coastside Fire Station #41 Grand Opening and the Half Moon Bay Volunteer Fire Department Father's Day Pancake Fundraiser Breakfast. Fire Engine Tours Silent Auction Meet Your Local […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
The weekend of June 25th/26th, 2022 Half Moon Bay ARES Group will have ham radio Field Day at Venice Beach from 11am Saturday to 11am Sunday. They will be operating under […]
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 […]
The San Mateo County Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Program is hosting a drop-off event in Half Moon Bay on Saturday, June 25, 2022. Make an Appointment Accepted items include cleaning products; […]
Photographs by Alvaro Jaramillo Join us for a free community webinar, in which Alvaro Jaramillo, International bird guide, returns to the Coastside Land Trust community webinar series by popular […]
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 […]
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 […]
From the Midcoast Community Council (MCC). SPECIAL DATE: Tues. June 28, 2022, 6-7:30pm on Zoom At this meeting, the project team will present the results of a science-based assessment of […]
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 […]
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 […]
The City of Half Moon Bay has contracted with Innovate Concrete, Inc. to implement the Kelly Avenue Crosswalks Project. The project is located at and through the intersections of Kelly […]
The Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) meeting on Thursday, July 7th, 2022 @ 6:30pm - 8:00pm by Zoom. AGENDA 1. Update on the Operation of E-Bikes and Other Devices on Trails […]
Brought to you by Beach Break Entertainment. Tickets: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid - PG Sit In Under the Stars Friday, July 8th, 2022 Movie begins at 9:00 PM […]
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 […]
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, […]
Trombonist and five-time Grammy-nominee, Wayne Wallace is one of the more respected exponents of African American-Latin music in the world today. He is known for the use of traditional forms and styles in combination with contemporary music and has earned recognition with his recent placement in the Downbeat Critics Polls under the trombone and producer […]
Join us for a week long leadership summer seminar for girls 14-17! During the week leaders will engage in leadership development activities, movement, hiking, journaling, and mindful play. Leaders will […]
Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District (MROSD, now named Midpen) offers design options for the Purisima-to-the-Sea Trail and Parking Area Project. They would also like your input on the Purisima Multimodal Access Study Project’s proposed strategies to promote greener modes of travel and better manage parking and visitation, which will inform the Purisima-to-the-Sea Trail parking area […]
Join the supportive community of our sacred circle to be inspired and uplifted, to rest in peaceful meditation to live music, and to connect with compassionate guardian spirits for guidance and healing. Gather in Sacred Circle as the reflected light of the full moon illuminates our inner world so that we may release that which […]
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 […]
Tiffany Schmierer, Three Dimensional Ceramic Collage, Plus Two Additional Shows, July 15 – Aug 14, 2022 Sanchez Art Center Presents: Tiffany Schmierer's (Three Dimensional Ceramic Collage) "Interconnections", "Essential Truths, Bay […]
Join the Coastside Land Trust on the coastal prairie for a habitat restoration workday at Wavecrest Open Space. Come one, come all! (EVERY 3rd Saturday!) We’re excited to be back in person and tending the earth together again. We’ve missed seeing our dedicated supporters (old and new). We'll continue our work removing invasive plants around […]
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 […]
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 global pandemics, we have had to shelve the idea of throwing an anniversary party at our new location.......UNTIL NOW! Please join us July 16th, 2022 at […]
Legendary bassist Buster Williams leads his Something More quartet. The Guardian calls Williams one of the great acoustic bassists, and JazzTimes states Williams resume ranks with that of any bassist in the modern era. It’s a resume that includes working with Gene Ammons and Sonny Stitt when he was 17; backing singing legends Betty Carter, […]
Dear Friends, I'm hosting district events this year where I can talk directly with folks who live in our communities. In continuing the tradition of my predecessor's "Java with Jerry," we're calling these "Java with Josh", and the next one will be focused on the Coastside. This is an in-person outdoor event, and masks are strongly recommended […]
SR-1 Multi-Asset Roadway Rehabilitation Instructions for Joining Online Public Meeting – SR-1 Multi-Asset Roadway Rehabilitation When: Thursday, July 21, 2022 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Pacific Time Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://zoom.us/j/93117652787 Or One tap mobile : US: +16699006833,,93117652787# or +16694449171,,93117652787# Or Telephone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number […]
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 older surfers age 40 and over. Tickets This year's contest will be the 22nd Annual Kahuna Kupuna. It will take place on Saturday, July 23, […]
Recology of the Coast hosts Quarterly Recycle Days for El Granada, Miramar and Princeton an the Burnham Strip parking lot at the end of Avenue Portola Below you will find the Special Item Recycling Drop-Off Days for 2022. Remember, disposal is FREE and only one (1) trip per household, please. Must present I.D. with district […]
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 […]
Tiffany Schmierer, Three Dimensional Ceramic Collage, Plus Two Additional Shows, July 15 – Aug 14, 2022 Sanchez Art Center Presents: Tiffany Schmierer's (Three Dimensional Ceramic Collage) "Interconnections", "Essential Truths, Bay […]
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 […]
Tiffany Schmierer, Three Dimensional Ceramic Collage, Plus Two Additional Shows, July 15 – Aug 14, 2022 Sanchez Art Center Presents: Tiffany Schmierer's (Three Dimensional Ceramic Collage) "Interconnections", "Essential Truths, Bay […]
Internationally acclaimed jazz violinist Jenny Scheinman presents music she wrote and honed while in the wilderness of Northern California during the shutdown. This drum-less ensemble revels in full acoustic resonance and draws on Scheinman’s early string influences; John McLaughlin’s Shakti, Django Reinhardt and Wild West cinema. She is also sure to include a handful of […]
Join us for a week long leadership summer seminar for girls 14-17! During the week leaders will engage in leadership development activities, movement, hiking, journaling, and mindful play. Leaders will […]
Beginning Monday, July 25, 2022, PG&E will begin work on the Highway 1 Utility Relocation Project. As a first step in the City’s Highway 1 North Safety and Operational Improvements Project, PG&E will be relocating gas lines on Highway 1 at Silver Avenue. To accommodate this night work, the northbound lanes will be shifted west […]
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 […]
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 […]