This Weekend's Upcoming Palo Alto Area Events

Palo Alto CA

09 December, 2021

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PALO ALTO, CA — Ready to spend a night out with friends? Patch has you covered, we're showcasing several events and happenings taking place this week in and around Palo Alto. Here are some events taking place in town this weekend. Wondering how you can get your event in the next roundup? You can add it to the calendar using this form. You can also spread the word in nearby communities by promoting your event. The cost is $1 per day per community. Here are all of this weekend's events in and near Palo Alto: Featured Event: Free Webinar: Investment Guide to 2022 When: Thursday, December 9th at 2:00 p.m. Where: https://blackhawkwealthadvisors.com/webinar/ What: Another election cycle, a new COVID variant, potential changes to tax laws, how does everything impact your investments in 2022? Do you want a guide to smart investing for 2022?  Join Blackhawk Wealth Advisors for a free webinar to learn more about the investment outlook for n... Learn MoreFeatured Event: Free Webinar: Investment Guide to 2022 (Daniel Kodam) Ravenswood Board Meeting - Ravenswood City Elementary When: Thursday, December 9th at 7:15 p.m. Where: Ravenswood City Elementary What: Event listing from Ravenswood City Elementary: Thursday and December 9 from 7:15 PM to 10:45 PM This event was originally posted on a public calendar and distributed by Burbio. Please confirm event details with the host before attending. Have a correction? Contact us at con... Learn More Featured Event: Holiday Food Drive For Local Families 2021: East Palo Alto When: Friday, December 10th at 5:00 p.m. What: 2021 Holiday Food Drive December 2021 Monetary collections online via GoFundMe or via coordinated drop-off with organizer From organizer:  "Hi. My name is Sarika and I am organizing a food drive for local families in need of food this holiday season.  "I am a junior at Gunn Hi... Learn More Featured Event: Holiday Food Drive For Local Families 2021: East Palo Alto (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Western Ballet's 'The Nutcracker' 2021: Mountain View When: Friday, December 10th at 7:00 p.m. What: Western Ballet's "The Nutcracker"Friday, Dec. 10, 2021 - 7 p.m.Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 - 1 p.m. & 7 p.m.Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021 - 1 p.m. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, 500 Castro St., Mountain View, CA, From Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts: "Weste... Learn More Featured Event: Western Ballet's 'The Nutcracker' 2021: Mountain View (Susan C. Schena) Advisory 10th & 11th Grades - Palo Alto High When: Friday, December 10th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Palo Alto HighLearn More Dept. Mtg - Palo Alto High When: Friday, December 10th at 8:10 a.m. Where: Palo Alto HighLearn More Marketplace - A Pop Up Boutique When: Friday, December 10th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Town & Country Village What: We're back for our 13th year, hosting our signature shopping event at Town and Country Shopping Center in Palo Alto (855 El Camino Real, #40 next to Athleta). Join us at our pop-up boutique and purchase unique, handmade items from Africa, the U.S. and around the world! All pr... Learn More Featured Event: West Cliff Holiday Outdoor Market When: Saturday, December 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Lighthouse Point What: The holidays are upon us and what better to celebrate! Come enjoy West Cliff Holiday Outdoor Market which will feature unique artisans and local food trucks. This one of a kind market will be held in two parking lots along West Cliff Drive in Santa Cruz. This is always a popul... Learn More Featured Event: West Cliff Holiday Outdoor Market (Kathryn Walsh) Featured Event: The Holiday Special Workshop When: Saturday, December 11th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Midpen Media Center What: Create a Holiday Special for Local Television! This one-day, six-hour workshop gives kids between 5th and 12th grade the opportunity to plan, produce, and star in a holiday special at their local television studio. Students will work together to script, film, and perform in sh... Learn More Featured Event: The Holiday Special Workshop (Midpen Media) Featured Event: German Holiday Market - GISSV Weihnachtsmarkt 2021: Mountain View When: Saturday, December 11th at 11:00 a.m. What: German Holiday Market - Weihnachtsmarkt Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 - 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Mountain View Caltrain Station parking lot, 456 W. Evelyn Ave., Mountain View, CA From German Holiday Market - Weihnachtsmarkt and GISSV - German International School of Silicon Valley: "GISSV ... Learn More Featured Event: German Holiday Market - GISSV Weihnachtsmarkt 2021: Mountain View(Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: 'Festive Wreaths' Workshop 2021: Gamble Garden, Palo Alto When: Saturday, December 11th at 2:00 p.m. What: Festive Wreaths Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021 - 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Gamble Garden, 1431 Waverley St., Palo Alto CA From Gamble Garden: "Welcome the holiday season in style with a wreath-making class at Gamble Garden. Katherine will guide you on how to create a very fragrant and bountifu... Learn More Featured Event: 'Festive Wreaths' Workshop 2021: Gamble Garden, Palo Alto (Susan C. Schena) Featured Event: Symphony San Jose Chorale 'Carols In The California' 2021: California Theatre, SJ When: Saturday, December 11th at 7:00 p.m. What: 14th Annual "Carols in the California" Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021  - 7 p.m. The California Theatre, 345 South First St., San Jose, CA From Symphony San Jose: "A Family Holiday Tradition!  "The Symphony San Jose Chorale under the baton of Elena Sharkova presents the 14th Annual 'C... Learn More Featured Event: Symphony San Jose Chorale 'Carols In The California' 2021: California Theatre, SJ (Susan C. Schena) Flea Market - Palo Alto High When: Saturday, December 11th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Palo Alto HighLearn More Palo Alto December Flea Market When: Saturday, December 11th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Palo Alto High School What: Get your holiday shopping started at the Palo Alto Flea Market! Come to the Palo Alto High School Parking Lot on Saturday December 11, 9am -3pm and browse through a treasure trove of antiques, vintage clothing, art, toys, ceramics, collectibles, and more. The perfect present a... Learn More FOPAL Book Sale - Children's Library When: Saturday, December 11th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Children's Library Learn More December Second Saturday: Wintry Trees and Reflections on Early Inhabitants When: Saturday, December 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Elizabeth F. Gamble Garden What: December Second Saturday: Wintry Trees and Reflections on Early Inhabitants All ages are welcome to spend a beautiful December morning exploring the trees at Gamble Garden. Learn about Gamble's Oak, Buckeye, and Redwood trees and the indigenous people who depended on them at G... Learn More Marketplace - A Pop Up Boutique When: Saturday, December 11th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Town & Country Village What: We're back for our 13th year, hosting our signature shopping event at Town and Country Shopping Center in Palo Alto (855 El Camino Real, #40 next to Athleta). Join us at our pop-up boutique and purchase unique, handmade items from Africa, the U.S. and around the world! All pr... Learn More Featured Event: San Jose Wind Symphony Presents "A Holiday Gift for You!" When: Sunday, December 12th at 6:00 p.m. Where: McAfee Performing Arts and Lecture Center What: The recent pandemic has affected us all in ways both large and small. And while we've learned to adapt to the new normal, we've also come to appreciate the things we took for granted – like attending live performances. But the music abides. And the beat goes on! The Wind Symph... Learn More Featured Event: San Jose Wind Symphony Presents "A Holiday Gift for You!" (San Jose Wind Symphony) Heritage Grove and Treasures of Sam McDonald Park (Back Country) When: Sunday, December 12th at 9:00 a.m. Where: Sierra Club - Loma Prieta ChapterLearn More Marketplace - A Pop Up Boutique (LAST DAY) When: Sunday, December 12th at 12:00 p.m. Where: Town & Country Village What: We're back for our 13th year, hosting our signature shopping event at Town and Country Shopping Center in Palo Alto (855 El Camino Real, #40 next to Athleta). Join us at our pop-up boutique and purchase unique, handmade items from Africa, the U.S. and around the world! All pr... Learn More Is Today's Campus Climate Safe for Jews? Insights from the Brandeis Center for Human Rights When: Sunday, December 12th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Online via Zoom What: Alyza Lewin, a leading voice in the fight against antisemitism on college campuses, will address the problems Jewish students and faculty are currently experiencing.Ms. Lewin is the President of the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights under Law, a nonprofit civil rights ... Learn More PACO's Holiday Extravaganza with Saint Michael Trio When: Sunday, December 12th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Spangenberg Theatre What: Palo Alto Chamber Orchestra (PACO) is bringing back its one-of-a-kind holiday tradition with guest stars Saint Michael Trio, a Silicon Valley favorite and California's premiere piano trio. Join us for this musical extravaganza, complete with all five orchestras performing a f... Learn More Report Card Conferences (Minimum Days) When: Monday, December 13th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Ravenswood City ElementaryLearn More Semester Finals + PRIME Schedule - Palo Alto High When: Tuesday, December 14th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Palo Alto HighLearn More Semester Finals - Palo Alto High When: Tuesday, December 14th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Palo Alto HighLearn More Semester Finals Schedule - Palo Alto High When: Wednesday, December 15th at 12:00 a.m. Where: Palo Alto HighLearn More Hike Sweeney Ridge - Sierra Club - Loma Prieta Chapter When: Wednesday, December 15th at 10:00 a.m. Where: Sierra Club - Loma Prieta ChapterLearn More Check out more local events, or add your own, on the Palo Alto Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. 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