Aldo's Last Day, a Free Chamber Concert, and '90s Rock This Weekend
Sunday is the last day at Aldo's Pizza after 68 years. Plus a free Neave Trio concert at the Main Library, a cocktail class at Fogbird, '90s rock at McGovern's, and a pottery and audiobook night at Color Me Mine.
The big one this weekend is Sunday: Aldo's Pizza, open since 1958, has announced its last day. Before that, Friday has a pottery and audiobook night at Color Me Mine, and Saturday brings a free chamber concert at the Main Library, a classic cocktails class at Fogbird, and Stone Temple Parents at McGovern's. Here is what is worth your time.
Out this weekend
Aldo's Pizza's last day
San Mateo's oldest pizzeria has announced Sunday as its last day, after 68 years. The owners have put it up for sale, so this may not be the very end, but go get one more pie while you can.
Once Upon a Vase: Audiobook Night & Paint
Paint a book vase, a mug or anything you like while you listen to your favorite audiobook, with snacks and a charcuterie board. Co-hosted by the Burlingame Silent Book Club.
TRANQUILITY: Cacao Ceremony
A 2-hour healing ceremony to slow down and release stress, led by Karen Folgner and Tiffany Allen.
Mixology 101: Classic Cocktails
Fogbird's bartenders walk you through building, shaking and stirring the classics. You leave with a recipe card. From $93, book online.
Neave Trio at the Main Library
A free musical conversation and chamber performance with the GRAMMY-nominated trio.
Stone Temple Parents at McGovern's
The '90s rock cover band is back at McGovern's. Book the babysitter.
Chocolate Swiss Roll Cake Class
Bake a chocolate sponge from scratch, fill it, roll it without cracks and finish it with ganache. Everyone takes home their own cake.
Trivia, Karaoke, and Bar Bingo
Bar Bingo at Blue Moon on Tuesdays, trivia at McGovern’s on Tuesdays and O’Neill’s on Wednesdays and Saturdays, and karaoke at Blue Moon, McGovern’s, and O’Neill’s most nights.
Heads-ups
Parking Heads-Up
Lower levels stay open, and city parking downtown is free all day Sunday and after 6pm.
Los Prados construction starts late November
The city is rebuilding the Los Prados sewer lift station starting late November, through fall 2027. The turn lane from South Norfolk onto La Selva and part of the sidewalk will close, with a temporary walkway in place.
Get ready for storm season
The city has posted tips for getting ready for storm season and El Niño.
Coming up
Humboldt Street bike lanes: final Council meeting
Council gives direction on lighting, pedestrian safety, parking permits and a possible one-way conversion in North Central.
Zoning code study session
The Planning Commission discusses building heights and buffers for high-density and mixed-use areas. Residents are invited to weigh in.
San Mateo on Ice
Tickets for the holiday outdoor ice rink are on sale now, with four free community skate days.
HEAD WEST Marketplace
Local makers, crafters and artists on B Street. A good start on holiday gifts.
That is the weekend around town. We refresh this every week, so check back for what is next.