San Mateo Local

Events

What's worth doing in San Mateo. Grand openings, live music, movies in the park, and more.

NOV9
Talk

AI for Everyday Life

6 to 7 PM · Main Library (Oak Room), 55 W Third Ave, San Mateo · San Mateo Public Library

How to use free AI tools to save time, handle life's admin tasks, and spark creativity, with an overview of the technology and everyday uses. Registration required.

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NOV10
Family

Central Park Playground Reopening & Ribbon Cutting

4 to 5 PM · Central Park, 50 E 5th Ave, San Mateo · City of San Mateo Parks and Recreation

The completely reimagined Central Park Playground reopens with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. Free and open to the public. RSVP on Eventbrite is encouraged but not required.

NOV11
Class

Stir the Heart: Satsang with Brian Lottman

6:30 to 8:30 PM · Tree of Life Healing Center, 316 S El Dorado St, Suite 100, San Mateo · Tree of Life Healing Center

An evening of satsang with traveling monk and spiritual guide Brian Lottman.

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NOV12
Class

Deepen Your Meditation Practice with Brian Lottman

6:30 to 7:30 PM · Tree of Life Healing Center, 316 S El Dorado St, Suite 100, San Mateo · Tree of Life Healing Center

Learn advanced techniques to deepen your meditation practice with guest traveling monk Brian Lottman.

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NOV13
Class

Once Upon a Vase: Audiobook Night & Paint

5:30 to 9 PM · Color Me Mine, 43 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo · Color Me Mine

Paint a book vase, book mug or anything you like while listening to your favorite audiobook, with snacks and a charcuterie board. Co-hosted by the Burlingame Silent Book Club.

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NOV13
Class

TRANQUILITY: Cacao Ceremony

6:30 to 8:30 PM · Tree of Life Healing Center, 316 S El Dorado St, Suite 100, San Mateo · Tree of Life Healing Center

An extended 2-hour healing ceremony to restore peace and release stress, co-facilitated by Karen Folgner and Tiffany Allen.

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NOV14
Class

Mixology 101: Classic Cocktails

2:30 to 4 PM · Fogbird, 144 S B St, San Mateo · Fogbird

Fogbird's bartenders walk you step by step through building, shaking and stirring classic cocktails. You leave with a recipe keepsake card. Tickets start at $93 and must be booked online.

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NOV14
Music

Musical Conversation with Neave Trio

3 to 4 PM · Main Library (Oak Room), 55 W Third Ave, San Mateo · San Mateo Public Library

The GRAMMY-nominated Neave Trio gives a free musical conversation and chamber performance.

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NOV14
Music

Stone Temple Parents at McGovern's

From 5 PM · McGovern's, 215 E 4th Ave, San Mateo · McGovern's Bar

Stone Temple Parents return to McGovern's for a night of '90s rock. Book the babysitter.

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NOV15
Class

Chocolate Swiss Roll Cake Class

10:30 AM to 12:30 PM · Baking Arts, 18 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo · Baking Arts

A hands-on class with instructor Rosaura Rivera: bake a chocolate sponge from scratch, fill it with chocolate whipped cream, roll it without cracks and finish it with ganache. Everyone takes home their own cake.

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NOV16
Community

Humboldt Street Bike Lanes: Final City Council Meeting

7 PM · Council Chambers, 330 W 20th Ave, San Mateo (or on Zoom) · City of San Mateo

Council gives direction on streetlighting, pedestrian safety, parking permits, rideshare and a one-way street conversion for North Central. Attend in person or join online.

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NOV17
Community

All Families Are Complicated

1 to 2 PM · Main Library (Oak Room), 55 W Third Ave, San Mateo · San Mateo Public Library

A free talk on caring for a loved one as they age, through difficult family dynamics. Speaker: Alexis Ward of enABLE Care Management.

NOV17
Food & Drink

Caprili Wine Dinner at Pausa

7 to 10 PM · Pausa Bar & Cookery, San Mateo · Pausa Bar & Cookery

A four-course dinner at Pausa's Chef's Table with Filippo Pieri of Caprili, paired with Brunello di Montalcino. $200++ per person, wine included, and only 8 seats. Reserve with Pausa.

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NOV17
Community

Zoning Code Update Study Session

7 PM · Council Chambers, 330 W 20th Ave, San Mateo · City of San Mateo Planning Commission

The Planning Commission discusses draft rules for high-density and mixed-use areas, including building heights, open space and buffers near single-family neighborhoods. Residents are invited to share feedback.

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NOV21
Market

HEAD WEST Marketplace

11 AM to 4 PM · B Street between 1st and 3rd Aves, Downtown San Mateo · HEAD WEST

Local makers, crafters, designers and artists sell on B Street, the third Saturday of every month.

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NOV21
Class

Turkish Stuffed Grape Leaves Workshop

6 to 9 PM · Anatolian Cafe & Market, 637 S B St, San Mateo · Anatolian Cafe & Market

A 3-hour hands-on workshop with the cafe's chef and mom, with Turkish tea, sweets and your own grape leaves to take home. Spots are limited: call 650-445-7273 or message them on Instagram.

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NOV22
Class

Chocolate Tempering & Tasting Class

10:30 AM to 12:30 PM · Baking Arts, 18 E 3rd Ave, San Mateo · Baking Arts

Learn how to temper chocolate with instructor Rosaura Rivera, taste a range of chocolates, and make dipped and molded treats to take home.

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NOV28
Shopping

The Bougie Brunch: A Vintage Designer Fashion Salon

11 AM to 4 PM · Golden Moon Studios, 28 E 3rd Ave #101, San Mateo · Golden Moon Studios

A vintage designer and archival fashion pop-up on Small Business Saturday, curated by founder Rona and independent collectors. Ticket details not posted yet.

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NOV28
Music

Sounds of the Season with The Birds

1 to 3 PM · B Street, Downtown San Mateo · Downtown San Mateo Association

Aragon High School's jazz ensemble The Birds plays holiday music on B Street on Small Business Saturday.

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