Everyone knows that pets help relieve stress and lower blood pressure, and now you can adopt a pet at the Hillsdale Mall on the third Saturday of every month. The Peninsula Humane Society and SPCA will be hosting adoptions in Macy’s Center Court. PHS has everything you need to know to make life with your…..
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It’s just a few weeks until Passover, and to get you in the holiday mood, Peninsula Temple Sholom presents Erev Comedia with Rabbi Bob Alper, the worlds’ only practicing clergyman doing stand-up comedy. Rabbi Alper comes to Burlingame as part of his tour around the country, having appeared everywhere from Andover to Washington to…..
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The timeless story of “The Ugly Duckling” comes to the Fox Theatre in Redwood City on March 17th. The Hans Christian Andersen classic tells the story of the little duck who suffers from neglect and, let’s face it…bullying, all because he is all “fuzzy and brown.” To everyone’s delight, he matures into the most…..
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There’s just a little time left for you to get a glimpse of life on the Peninsula during the Roaring 20s, when San Mateo County was considered “the most corrupt” in California (if you can believe it!). The San Mateo County History Museum “Broads, Bootleggers & Bookies” exhibit, which opened last February, will close on December…..
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If you still haven’t made your final New Year’s Eve plans, there is still time to plan a great evening of dining and dancing as we say goodbye to 2011. Broadway Grill’s Dinner and Dance Party: There is a four course dinner with a complimentary midnight champagne toast and music by the Pure Ecstacy Band. The…..
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You’ve been very good this year and you deserve something special. Maybe you want to take your colleagues, employees or visiting friends and relatives out for a great time. A luxurious tour of the coast or a trip to the wine country in a stretch limo from Gateway Limousine in Burlingame is a wonderful way to…..
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“Dance – an art form. The body – an instrument. Learn to play the instrument and master the art form.” If you’ve ever watched Dancing with the Stars, you might be inspired to get out your dancing shoes and your sequins and hit the dance floor. Imperial Dance Club in Redwood City has a 2700…..
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One of the neatest places in Burlingame you may not have heard about is GoKart Racer, right near Rollins Road and 101. GoKart Racer has an sleek indoor track and it’s a fun activity regardless of your age! For teenagers, The Junior Driving School (ages 12 – 17) includes 15 – 20 minutes of instruction about kart…..
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Get yourself in the holiday spirit by bringing your family to the Chanukah Family Dinner at Peninsula Temple Sholom (December 16th at 5:45 PM). Everyone, especially newcomers, is welcome. 1655 Sebastian Drive, Burlingame, 650-697-2266 Come to Union Square in San Francisco on the first night of Hanukkah (Tuesday, December 20) for the 37th lighting of the…..
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I’m reposting this press release at the request of the Fire Department: The Central County Fire Department’s (CCFD) Holiday Toy Drive is running thru Dec. 24, toys and donations are being collected at 36 Burlingame and Hillsborough locations, in addition to all CCFD fire stations. Toys should be new and unwrapped. Monetary donations are also accepted…..
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Our goal of this blog is to share as much as possible about what’s happening in Burlingame and its surrounding communities for real estate, events, and news. This week we’ve posted articles about everything from Revocable Living Trusts to the Children’s Holiday Tea at the Burlingame Library. If you missed the Children’s Holiday Tea, don’t…..
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The California Academy of Sciences, just 20 miles away from Burlingame in San Francisco, is the only place on the planet with an aquarium, a planetarium, a natural history museum and a four-story rainforest under one roof. Of course, there are wonderful exhibits that are great family fun during the day, but there is also a…..
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Now I never thought books clubs would be for everyone, but Books Inc. on Burlingame Avenue has three book clubs which I think offer something for most everyone. Don’t you just love it when you read a good book and have someone to share it with? They have three book clubs, and they all they…..
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“Once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been, and there you will always long to return.” ― Leonardo da Vinci Haven’t you always wanted to be able to fly like Peter Pan? Now iFly Indoor Skydiving gives you the chance to experience what…..
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Did you know that one of the most beautiful public gardens in the country is less than twenty minutes from Burlingame? Chances are you probably haven’t yet heard of Filoli, which is recognized as one of the finest country estates of the early 20th century, at the southern end of Crystal Springs Lake in Woodside……
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Visit the The Cow Palace in Daly City any weekend through December 18th and be transported to Victorian London! At the Great Dickens Christmas Fair & Holiday Party you’ll feel as if you’re a part of “A Christmas Carol” as you stroll through the lanes. The sounds of carolers and the scent of pine boughs…..
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The Burlingame Library Foundation presents its second annual Children’s Holiday Tea (parents, grandparents and caregivers welcome) on Sunday, December 4th at the Easton Branch. The library lions, Wisdom and Wonder, invite children of all ages to celebrate the holidays with delicious “tea fare” and musical entertainment in a festive winter wonderland setting. The event last…..
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I was recently asked to produce a video for my web series Burlingame Buzz about the annual Burlingame Interfaith Choral Concert. This amazing event is a collaboration between four local churches of different denominations, and was started by Debbie Grewal several years ago as a benefit for Home and Hope, a Burlingame based non-profit. I…..
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Did you know that Palo Alto is home to one of California’s largest theaters? TheaterWorks was founded in 1970 as a theater arts workshop for teenage and college students, and was chartered by the City of Palo Alto to produce work that would reflect the concerns of the community. Performers, designers and other artists flocked…..
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Are you ready for the holidays? If you’re not quite there yet, the holiday tree lighting ceremonies in Burlingame should put you in the mood. Downtown Burlingame’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony at City Hall (right across from the Burlingame Public Library) kicks off the holiday season on Friday, December 2nd at 5:30 PM. Pop on by to downtown…..
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Okay folks! There’s several fun Turkey Trots coming up this week…kick off a great Thanksgiving with an invigorating fun run or walk at the park–before the parades, football games, and feasting begin. While none take place in Burlingame, they’re all within a short drive. So, here are several fun Turkey Trots happening this week: The Ninth…..
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Getting ready for the holidays can be a busy and stressful time, but that’s no reason not to make time for some fun. If you have kids and celebrate Christmas, the closest place to have them meet Santa is at the Hillsdale Shopping Center, where Santa be taking up residence at the mall starting this…..
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You may not know it, but there’s a pretty fun adventure awaiting you (and your family!) at the Half Moon Bay Kayak Company. They have single, double and triple kayaks as well as a variety of stand-up paddleboards that you can rent. Kayak among seals, birds and other marine life in Protected Pillar Point Harbor, or,…..
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Haven’t we all watched some movie or TV show and thought that we could have done a better job? Why not take a giant leap and show ‘em what you’ve got? Acting Out & About, the Burlingame Community Theatre, is a part of Burlingame’s Parks & Recreation Department, and they offer classes for everyone from…..
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While it’s too late for you to see the original Beatles, you can still experience the excitement of the Fab Four’s Ultimate Tribute to the Beatles and their incredible career, from their first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show to Abbey Road. The one time show at the Fox Theater in Redwood City presents a…..
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Generations have been captivated by Dr. Seuss’ books since the publication of And to Think That I Saw It On Mulberry Street in 1937. Now the entire family, from the kiddies to Grandma and Grandpa, can experience Seussical the Musical together. Presented by the Pied Piper Players, the show brings many of the beloved Dr……
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Hillsdale Shopping Center – From Tree Lighting to Monkeys Come to Macy’s Center Court at the Hillsdale Shopping Center on Friday, November 18th at 5:30 PM for games and activities celebrating the new animated comedy, Arthur Christmas. At 6:00 PM there will be a special performance by hand-bell ringers from the Golden Gate Boy’s Choir. …..
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Oscar Wilde said, “A work of art is the unique result of a unique temperament.” Treat yourself and your family to an inside look at the work of local artists and future artists at two free events. Coastside Artists Open Studios The Colony of Coastside Artists (CoCA) presents the second annual Open Studios on the Coastside on…..
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Tired of driving up to San Francisco and dealing with parking to check out a live performance? Save yourself some time and ratchet up the excitement at Broadway By The Bay, a local non-profit which provides full scale musical theatre productions of professional quality at family prices. The company continues to grow in professionalism, attendance and stature……
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Celebrate Halloween in a whole new way this year: On October 29th and 30th, The Hiller Aviation Museum in nearby San Carlos hosts its Halloween Haunted Hangar, a day of fright and flight. Explore the Museum’s Gallery, build a creepy craft and join the festivities at the Aerial Carnival. Each day ends with the Hiller’s flying witch, who arrives by…..
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