This weekend in Menlo Park, CA

This co-ed, four-hour clinic builds the essential bike handling skills that make every ride safer and more enjoyable. Instruction covers balance and weight distribution and how they influence control, along with practical techniques such as keeping a straight line while looking behind, controlled emergency stops, steering and counter-steering, and brief periods of riding without hands. It is designed to give beginners solid fundamentals and help experienced riders add new techniques. Registration is required. Completing Bike Skills 101 is required before taking any other Bike Skills road clinic modules.

Celebrate the start of the academic year with a hands-on introduction to floral design. This beginner-friendly session shows how to bring a bit of the garden indoors and brighten your home. Participants learn to craft expressive arrangements using eco-minded, foam-free techniques, with guidance on selecting high-quality blooms and conditioning them so they stay fresh as long as possible. The workshop also covers useful tools, structural supports, and container choices that lead to reliable, beautiful results. Everyone leaves with practical skills, new confidence in arranging, and a finished display to share with friends and family. Registration closes in advance to allow time for preparing supplies. Pricing is $148 for members using code IRIS and $185 for non-members.

Face painting will be available with Dayanna at this event.

Enjoy a festive day at Newark Swiss Park as wrestlers compete for top honors. The celebration features a Swiss-style lunch and Swiss music, and it wraps up with an evening awards ceremony followed by dancing.

The 16th Annual SF Bay Area Lebanese Festival takes place at Courthouse Square and features authentic Lebanese cuisine, beverages, and entertainment. Attendees can explore Lebanese flavors and enjoy the festivities.

Settle into a quiet mindfulness practice at Mitchell Park Library with sessions guided by Phuong Pham. Spend about 45 minutes in seated or walking meditation, then take part in a 15 minute segment for group reflections and questions. All experience levels are welcome, and no advance registration is needed. Participants are encouraged to bring a yoga mat or meditation cushion for comfort, and chairs will be available for anyone who prefers them.

Tea & Tango brings together classes, live music, and social dance in a warm, community-centered setting. Newcomers are welcome, no partner or prior experience is required, and it is perfectly fine to simply observe, ask about beginner options, enjoy tea with light snacks, and get to know the community. Live music is offered on select evenings. The program typically features a focused workshop, an evening milonga for social dancing and practice, and a brief musicality segment open to all levels. Tea service includes fresh pu-erh poured in traditional earthenware with simple bites. The venue offers two dance rooms, the character of a historic community house, a quietly present piano, artwork throughout, and a curated tango library from the Paz & Hart collection. Music ranges from Golden Age favorites to contemporary interpretations, welcoming dancers of every level and style to learn, refine, and explore.

An album release celebration for The New Nothings featuring performances by two original rock bands.

Free Shakespeare in the Park arrives at Redwood City Red Morton Park with the 44th season presenting Antony and Cleopatra, directed by Katja Rivera. The story spans Rome and Egypt, exploring the pull between responsibility and passion and how private bonds can influence political power. The performance runs about 90 minutes with no intermission. No tickets are needed, and no prior Shakespeare experience is required.

VitalSign performs a live set of classic and Southern rock at Fuego Grill And Sports Bar. The performance highlights the sounds of both genres.

Experience a tribute to Elvis Presley with live performances by Dave Crimmen. This free event features dinner service, food and drinks, and dancing.

Charged Particles brings a high-energy blend of funky Latin jazz to Jazz at the Elks. Reviewers have praised the group for creativity, drive, and captivating performances, and JazzTimes has highlighted their exceptional musicianship. Their appearance at the Albany Riverfront Jazz Festival earned acclaim as the standout set of the day. The band tours widely, performing in Indonesia, Canada, England, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, Sweden, and Abu Dhabi, along with roughly 100 shows across the United States each year. This is a charitable jazz concert that is open to the public.

Choose a 10- or 14-mile run or opt for a hike, then stick around for a post run tailgate offered each week at Purisma Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve - North Ridge Trailhead.

ObstaCourse Fitness in Redwood City hosts Spartan DEKA STRONG, a challenge that turns fitness into a game with ten functional training zones and no running. Participants can earn a DEKA STRONG Mark and build momentum toward DEKA FIT 2026. Space is limited.

Set at Menlo Tavern inside the Stanford Park Hotel, this event keeps the laid back summer vibe alive with drinks and a spacious patio for relaxing.

Settle into a relaxed, creative session at Menlo Park Library devoted to coloring and sketching. Bring your favorite supplies, or use what is provided, including coloring pages, colored pencils, and plain printer paper. A simple still life will be set up for anyone who wants a subject to practice from. All experience levels are welcome. This is a casual, social gathering focused on a fun activity rather than formal instruction.