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11 Tomorrow November 2026
  1. All day

    Bob Marley: How Reggae Changed the World

    The Studio, Bing Concert Hall

    Singer-songwriter Duane Forrest performs acoustic versions of reggae songs by Bob Marley, Toots and the Maytals, and others. The live theater performance explores how reggae music…

    Art & culture Free
  2. 4:30 PM

    Lauren Kolodny @ Entrepreneurial Thought Leaders Speaker Series (ETL)

    Nvidia Auditorium

    Lauren Kolodny, co-founder of Acrew Capital, discusses her fintech investment practice and companies including Chime, Gusto, and Plaid. Her appearance is part of Stanford’s Entrep…

    Business & networking Free
  3. 7:30 PM

    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra & Chorale: Handel's The Power of Music

    Bing Concert Hall

    Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Chorale perform Handel’s Alexander’s Feast, or The Power of Music, in its 1742 Dublin version. Peter Whelan conducts, with soloists Sherezade Pa…

    Music Free
12 Thursday November 2026
  1. 9 AM

    Wu Tsai Human Performance Alliance Research Symposium 2026

    Simonyi Conference Center, CoDa

    A two-day symposium bringing together researchers, clinicians, athletes, coaches, and performance specialists to exchange ideas on human performance. Topics include performance ac…

    Learning Free
13 Friday November 2026
  1. 11:30 AM

    2026 LACY Honors Awards & Luncheon

    Crowne Plaza Palo Alto by IHG

    The annual luncheon supports Legal Advocates for Children & Youth, a Law Foundation of Silicon Valley program providing legal assistance to children and youth. The gathering recog…

    Community Starting at USD 162
  2. 7:30 PM

    Stanford Symphony Orchestra

    Bing Concert Hall

    The Stanford Symphony Orchestra performs a public concert at Bing Concert Hall. The performance is part of the orchestra’s fall concert series.

    Music $32–$37
14 Saturday November 2026
  1. 1 PM

    Cubberley Artist Studio Program: Open Studios

    Cubberley Community Center

    Explore the studios of 23 artists and learn about their creative processes across painting, photography, sculpture, textiles, printmaking, and more. The event also includes an int…

    Art & culture Free
  2. 4 PM

    Piano City at the EcoCenter

    EcoCenter

    Local pianist Susan Lin performs at the EcoCenter in the Palo Alto Baylands Nature Preserve. The afternoon concludes with a guided sunset walk through the preserve; the event is o…

    Music Free
  3. 7:30 PM

    Stanford Wind Symphony

    Bing Concert Hall

    The Stanford Wind Symphony performs its fall concert at Bing Concert Hall. The concert is open to the public and will also be streamed.

    Music $32–$37
15 Sunday November 2026
  1. 1:30 PM

    Master Gardeners Workshop: Planning and Planting a Little Fruit Orchard

    Rinconada Library

    UC Master Gardeners of Santa Clara County lead an informative workshop on planning and planting a small fruit orchard. Open to community members interested in gardening.

    Learning Free
  2. 2:30 PM

    Mental Health Fair

    Mitchell Park Community Center - El Palo Alto

    Hosted by the Palo Alto Youth Council, this fair brings together local groups that advocate for youth mental health. Attendees can learn about stress, visit information booths, en…

    Community Free
16 Monday November 2026
  1. 6 PM

    Coed Bike Repair Night

    Silicon Valley Bicycle Exchange

    Volunteers repair and refurbish bicycles for donation to people in need. All ages and skill levels are welcome; tools and bikes are provided, and first-time participants should at…

    Community Free
17 Tuesday November 2026
  1. 4:30 PM

    Vocal Masterclass with Rachel Willis-Sørensen, soprano

    Bing Concert Hall

    Soprano Rachel Willis-Sørensen leads a masterclass with faculty-selected Stanford students. The session is free and open to the public to observe; RSVP is requested.

    Learning Free
  2. 5:30 PM

    Product & AI - The Un-Conference

    ERGO NEXT (NEXT Insurance)

    Get up-to-date information at https://luma.com/ooc8bij0. The event is at ERGO NEXT (NEXT Insurance), Palo Alto, CA, United States, and is hosted by Shay Mandel.

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18 Wednesday November 2026
  1. 3 PM

    Drop-In Samizdat* Workshop

    Hohbach Hall, lobby/interactive zone

    Use a manual typewriter to create a limited-edition, uncensored publication inspired by samizdat traditions. Typewriters, carbon paper, and onionskin paper are provided; the works…

    Learning Free
  2. 5:30 PM

    Neighborhood Town Hall November 2026

    Fire Station 2

    Residents of Charleston Meadow, College Terrace, Evergreen Park, Mayfield, Palo Alto Central, and Ventura can connect with neighbors, share input on local issues, and hear updates…

    Community Free
  3. 7:30 PM

    Rachel Willis-Sørensen Vocal Recital

    Bing Concert Hall

    Soprano Rachel Willis-Sørensen performs songs by Rachmaninoff, Sibelius and Strauss, alongside selections by Korngold, Kander and Previn. Tamar Sanikidze accompanies her on piano …

    Music Free
19 Thursday November 2026
  1. 5 PM

    Holiday Shop & Stroll

    Town & Country Village

    Explore the shops, restaurants, and services at Town & Country Village during an evening holiday shopping event. The event also launches the village's holiday window decorating co…

    Community Free
  2. 6:30 PM

    AI Agent Arena

    Oshman Family JCC - E-104 Einstein Room

    Ten teams demonstrate working AI agents in short live demos, followed by audience voting and networking. The event is for AI builders, founders, investors, product leaders, and an…

    Tech USD 5
20 Friday November 2026
  1. 5:30 PM

    Stanford Medicine Catalyst Health Hacks Pitch Night

    The Hub at Stanford Research Park, Stanford Room

    Stanford Medicine Catalyst hosts an evening of short health-care idea pitches, feedback, and connections with the Stanford innovation community. Individuals or teams have three mi…

    Business & networking Free
  2. 6 PM

    Palo Alto Jazz Night with Terrigal Burn

    Hotel Citrine, Palo Alto, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel

    Terrigal Burn performs a live jazz set in the Hotel Citrine lounge. Guests can enjoy the music alongside dinner, light bites, and drinks; the event is open to all ages.

    Music Free entry
21 Saturday November 2026
  1. 10 AM

    Baylands Explorations: Guided Nature Walks for Ages 6+

    Baylands Nature Preserve

    Environmental Volunteers docents lead a low-impact exploration of Baylands habitats, plants, and wildlife. Designed for ages six and up; children under 14 must attend with a guard…

    Outdoors Free
  2. 3 PM

    Concert: Palo Alto School of Chamber Music

    Rinconada Library

    Hear student musicians from the Palo Alto School of Chamber Music perform at the library. Registration is not required; the concert is open to the public.

    Music Free
  3. 5 PM

    Friendsgiving

    Lucie Stern Community Center

    Join neighbors for a ticketed community gathering featuring conversation, storytelling, creative activities, dinner, dessert, and dancing. Activities are designed to bring people …

    Community $25 per person
  4. 8 PM

    Jackie Ryan All-Star Quartet featuring Larry Vuckovich

    Meyhouse Jazz Palo Alto

    Vocalist Jackie Ryan reunites with pianist Larry Vuckovich for jazz standards, ballads, and swinging rhythms, joined by bassist Buca Necak and drummer Jeff Minnieweather. Tickets …

    Music Free
22 Sunday November 2026
  1. 2 PM

    5, 4, 3, 2, 1: Drawing with Time and Rhythm

    Rinconada Library

    In this one-hour figure-drawing workshop, participants draw timed poses, moving from longer intervals to short bursts. Open to adults of all levels; no drawing experience is neede…

    Art & culture Free
  2. 2 PM

    Festival of Lights: A Diwali Celebration

    Mitchell Park Community Center

    Celebrate Diwali with activities for all ages, including henna, rangoli and crafts while supplies last. Noorani Dance performs from 14:30 to 15:30.

    Community Free
  3. 2 PM

    Public Tour | Cantor Highlights in Spanish

    Cantor Arts Center

    Explora las colecciones del Cantor con un guía que presenta obras de distintas culturas y épocas. Las personas asistentes pueden participar en la conversación; no se requiere rese…

    Art & culture Free
28 Saturday November 2026
  1. 1 PM

    Public Tour | A Closer Look

    Cantor Arts Center

    A Stanford student or volunteer guide leads a themed tour focusing on three to four artworks, with time for conversation and contemplation. The free tour is first come, first serv…

    Art & culture Free
  2. 2 PM

    Gallery Conversations | JANE!

    Cantor Arts Center, Stanford Family Room (122)

    Join a Museum Engagement Guide for a casual spotlight tour of one object in the JANE! exhibition, followed by an open conversation. The free program explores artifacts and stories…

    Art & culture Free

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10 Today November 2026
  1. All day

    VantaCon 2026

    Convene SF San Francisco, United States

    A day-long gathering for practitioners working on AI trust, security, and governance. Attendees can hear from industry leaders and explore strategies for managing AI-related risk.

    Tech Free
  2. 8 AM

    After Tokens

    TERRA San Francisco, United States

    Get up-to-date information at https://luma.com/after-tokens. The event is at TERRA, San Francisco, CA, United States, and is hosted by Gabriel Manor & Dor Sasson.

    Business & networking See website
  3. 10 AM

    Run by Apify

    The Pearl San Francisco, United States

    Get up-to-date information at https://luma.com/run-by-apify. The event is at The Pearl, San Francisco, CA, United States, and is hosted by Apify, Jan Curn & Petros Hong.

    Tech See website
  4. 12 PM

    Akamai AI Summit

    Oracle Park San Francisco, United States

    Get up-to-date information at: https://luma.com/iuq2p3fy Address: Oracle Park San Francisco, CA United States Hosted by Yuka Kaneko, Mario portillo & Sahar Mor (Bond AI)

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  5. 1 PM

    AI Book Club: Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback (RLHF)

    San Francisco, United States

    AI Builders and Learners SF Novembers's book is "Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback"! ​This is a casual-style event. Not a structured presentation on topics. Sometimes, t…

    Tech Free
  6. 4 PM

    Terna Innovation Zone Forum 2026 | Innovating the Grid: Next-Gen Power for AI and Data Centers

    Mind the Bridge San Francisco, United States

    Get up-to-date information at https://luma.com/svtaeqxu. The address is Mind the Bridge, San Francisco, CA, United States. Hosted by Terna SpA & Mind the Bridge.

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  7. 4:30 PM

    (Sunnyvale) AI Night with AWS x Anthropic

    San Francisco, United States

    SF/Bay AI Developers Group Important Note: register on the AICamp event website (https://www.aicamp.ai/event/eventdetails/W2026111017)is required for admission. RSVP on meetup is…

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  8. 5 PM

    Foundry Live: Agentic AI Demo Night

    San Francisco, United States

    SF Conversational AI Agentic AI Demo night! Join us for an exciting evening of Agentic AI demos from local Bay Area startups. Agentic AI represents the most significant shift in …

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