14 Movies That Will Make You Feel Extra Patriotic This July 4th

Favorites such as "Apollo 13," "Lincoln," "Hamilton," "Glory" and "Top Gun" are sure to give you all the patriotic feels this 4th of July.

Palo Alto City Library - Blog: Read Together Storytime Kits

The kits are available through our catalog and some will be on display at each of our open branches.

What's New On Netflix: July 2021

Get the full list of movies and TV shows on Netflix this month, including the "Fear Street" trilogy and the return of "Never Have I Ever."

'F9: The Fast Saga' Revvs Up On The Big Screen

Vin Diesel leads the returning cast of "F9: The Fast Saga," the ninth installment in the "Fast and Furious" movie franchise.

Santa Clara County Library District: Woodland Library Welcomes Patrons Back Next Week

“We are thrilled to welcome patrons back to the Woodland Library,” County Librarian Jennifer Weeks said.

Father's Day 2021: 12 Best Movies To Watch

From hilarious comedies to real tear-jerkers, these dazzling dad-centric films will entertain the whole family on Father's Day.

Movie Reviews: 'In The Heights' And 'Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway'

Anthony Ramos and Melissa Barrera star in "In The Heights," while James Corden returns for the sequel, "Peter Rabbit 2: The Runaway."

Celebrate Pride At Palo Alto City Library

'Join us throughout June as we stand with our community to celebrate equality, love, acceptance, and all things Pride.'

7 Best War Movies To Watch This Memorial Day Weekend

This weekend, check out this list of war films including "The Hurt Locker," "Lone Survivor" and "Patton" that will leave you breathless.

Movie Reviews: 'Those Who Wish Me Dead' And 'Army Of The Dead'

Angelina Jolie plays a smokejumper in "Those Who Wish Me Dead," while Dave Bautista plays a former zombie mercenary in "Army of the Dead."

Mother's Day 2021: 17 Best Movies To Watch

From hilarious comedies to real tear-jerkers, these dazzling mom-centric films will entertain the whole family on Mother's Day.

What's New On Netflix: May 2021

Josh Duhamel and Leslie Bibb star as superheroes in "Jupiter's Legacy." Amy Adams plays the title character in "The Woman in the Window."

Movie Reviews: 'Without Remorse' And 'Percy Vs Goliath'

Michael B. Jordan plays a man seeking vengeance in "Without Remorse," while Christopher Walken plays a prairie farmer in "Percy Vs Goliath."

Stanford Art Museums To Reopen To Public Next Week

The museums reopened to the Stanford community on Friday.

Palo Alto Children's Library Is Reopening By Appointment On April 13

Mitchell Park and Rinconada Libraries will reopen for limited services by appointment only later in May.

Cameron Hawthorn’s Track ‘To Break Hers’ Narrates His Relationship Before Coming Out

The Nashville-based artist garnered acclaim from People Magazine, The Advocate, Country Music Television and Huffington Post.

Baker Grace Focuses On Self-Approval In Her Single ‘Keeper’

Baker Grace’s new track “Keeper” defies societal pressures and reaches for self-appreciation.

Craft And Patience In ‘A Prayer For Travelers’

Content Warning: Mentions of sexual assault.

Stanford Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders Interview: Instagram Co-Founder Kevin Systrom ’06

The talk marked Systrom’s second time speaking in the Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders series.

Stanford Daily: Why ‘Game Of Thrones’ Ended The Way It Did, Part I

Even in the “golden age of television,” highly acclaimed shows have not at all been immune to disappointment.

Peninsula Man To Compete On 'Survivor' Next Season

Yul Kwon, who won the Cook Islands season in 2006, will compete against other past winners for a $2 million prize in the show's 40th season.

New Sculpture Welcomes Visitors To Stanford Arts Center

OY/YO is bright yellow on a white marble base, created by Brooklyn-based artist Deborah Kass.

Capitol Steps: "Make America Grin Again"

Presented by Oshman Family JCC

Ragazzi Continuo Presents "Winter Wonderland"

Ragazzi Continuo will whisk Bay Area audiences into the realms of snow and frost with its holiday concert series, "Winter Wonderland."

Stanford Begins Pilot Collaboration With Sundance Institute

Stephanie Dinkins’s project “Not The Only One” tells the story of three generations of a close-knit, black American family.

SF Artist Bringing Dog's World To Palo Alto

Samuel Price, who was selected on the Palo Alto's Cal Ave garage project, has found a unique art form by transforming paper into a piece.

TheatreWorks' 'Mark Twain' Rambles Into Peninsula

The master storyteller played by veteran actor Dan Hiatt of Oakland will hit the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts stage Oct. 2.

Mumford & Sons To Get Steinbeck Award At Bing Concert: Stanford

The banjo-inspired folk-rock band will receive an award and give a concert in Bing Concert Hall at Stanford where John Steinbeck attended.

TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Brings Hitchcock Story To Life

Alfred Hitchcock's "The 39 Steps" features four actors playing 139 roles.

Stanford Live Adds 10 New Shows

Though SF Symphony conductor Michael Tilson Thomas was forced to cancel his July 10 performance, Stanford Live has beefed up the lineup.

TheatreWorks Celebrates 50 Years With Reflection, Optimism

TheatreWorks has come a long way from its first production — the musical 'Popcorn — and shows no sign of easing up as it collects a Tony.

'Stanford Live' Beckons Summer With SF Symphony Crescendo

The outdoor concert series features the SF Symphony's legendary conductor Michael Tilson Thomas to bid farewell in his last year.

Ragazzi Continuo Presents "Wayfaring Stranger: Songs of Travel"

This spring, Ragazzi Continuo explores the meaning of “walking a mile in someone else’s shoes” in "Wayfaring Stranger: Songs of Travel."

Comcast Restores Service to 30,000+ After Large Outage

A dig by a contractor at Charleston and Middlefield roads took out one line; a loose wiring connection is the other culprit in Palo Alto.

3 S. Bay Teen Musicians Take It 'From The Top' On NPR

Two Palo Alto students and one San Jose teen go on NPR's 'From the Top' on April 14 at 7 p.m. to share music and other interests.

Take Note Palo Alto: Sibling Guitar Duo Hitting Big Time On NPR

Siblings Jack and Elle Davisson are providing their classical guitar style "From the Top" this Sunday on the hit NPR show.

Aparna Pujar: Strip Malls Use Tech to Build Community

Local shopping malls will lead the way as high-tech, community epicenters for consumers who will provide stability for culture and business.

Virtual Reality Equals Empathy Per Stanford Research

Move over other computer devices -- using virtual reality opposed to other forms of communication heightened compassion.

Tuck Everlasting Musical Set For Holidays

The magical musical will be staged at the Lucie Stern Theater in Palo Alto starting in Nov. 28.

Andy Warhol's Photography On Display At Stanford

Stanford University is featuring an exhibit for one of the most iconoclastic artists in the contemporary age -- Andy Warhol.

British Cave Diver Sues Elon Musk Over 'Child Rapist' Comment

After the Tesla and SpaceX CEO called the diver a "child rapist" and "pedo guy" during an online spat, the diver demanded reparations.

NYC's First and Only All-Women's Mariachi Group Visits Palo Alto

The Latin Grammy Award-nominated group will perform at the Oshman Family JCC for one night only before Dia de los Muertos.

Phoebe Hunt & The Gatherers Bring Bluegrass to Palo Alto

The culmination of a five-year musical journey that took the Texas-born Brooklynite through Nashville’s Music Row, Brooklyn, and even India.

Palo Alto Festival of the Arts

Experience the Palo Alto Festival of the Arts on University Avenue

A THEATRE NEAR U Presents Children of an Idle Brain

An Original Play by Tony Kienitz

Summer Jazz Returns To Stanford Shopping Center​

The free concerts are on Thursdays and feature top jazz performers in the Bay Area.

Ragazzi Continuo Presents 'There is Sweet Music'

A cappella men’s choir Ragazzi Continuo presents "There is Sweet Music," a spring concert that showcases the diversity and power of music.

Chamber Music San Francisco Presents Anderson & Roe

Chamber Music San Francisco launches its new summer series with dynamic piano duo Anderson & Roe — with a performance slated in Palo Alto.

Paly Theatre Presents the World Premiere of 'Venture'

An Original Musical by Michael Najar

James Franco Responds To Sexual Misconduct Allegations On Colbert

James Franco, who recently won a Golden Globe, was accused by two actresses on Twitter of sexual misconduct -- during the awards show.