La Costanera

Tap your toes to classic holiday songs served up on the Latin side along with sensuous Brazilian bossa novas and upbeat Latin jazz to create a festive mood. The perfect ambiance for handcrafted cocktails overlooking the harbor boats or for savoring authentic Peruvian delicacies. Featuring local professional saxophonist Sonya Jason and pianist Murray Low of Santa Cruz.
Open Seating in the Bar. No cover.
Friday, December 19, 2025 from 6-9 p.m.
La Costanera Peruvian Restaurant
in the Half Moon Bay harbor
260 Capistrano Road
Half Moon Bay CA 94019
For reservations in the dining room, call (650) 728-1600
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Local Event: 🎄🎷🎹 Holiday “Latini” Sax & Piano at La Costanera in HMB Harbor 6-9pm No Cover

San Mateo County

Half Moon Bay

California

🎄🎷🎹 Holiday “Latini” Sax & Piano at La...

Tap your toes to classic holiday songs served up on the Latin side along with sensuous Brazilian bossa novas and upbeat Latin...

🎄🎷🎹 Holiday “Latini” Sax & Piano at La Costanera in HMB Harbor 6-9pm No Cover

The “Winter Solstice Sound Bath” with Jaimie Maher begins with a guided meditation and then eases into the sounds of a variety of crystal bowls, gongs and bells to create a room-filling “sound bath”. The event takes place on Saturday, December 20th from 5:30-7PM at Madrone Arts, 216 Stage Road in Pescadero.&nbsp; Cost for the class is $60. To register, click on the EventBrite link below. &lt;<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1974278777971?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1974278777971?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>&gt;
Beginning in January, Madrone Arts presents “Knitting 101” with Rhonda Rungsitiyakorn.&nbsp; The class will be offered on four Saturdays in January (1/10, 17, 24 and 31) from 11AM-12:30PM. Practice materials will be provided but students will purchase their own materials for any personal projects. Cost is $125 for the 4 sessions. To register, click on the EventBrite link:<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1975064959461?aff=oddtdtcreator" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1975064959461?aff=oddtdtcreator</a>

Madrone Arts is located at 216 Stage Road in Pescadero.For information other classes, workshops and events, go to <a href="https://www.madronearts.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.madronearts.com/</a>.

Local Event: Two Great Classes at Madrone Arts in December and January

Two Great Classes at Madrone Arts in December...

The “Winter Solstice Sound Bath” with Jaimie Maher begins with a guided meditation and then eases into the sounds of a variety...

Two Great Classes at Madrone Arts in December and January

Online Event Live on ZOOM

On this winter solstice longest night, we rest in the warm, dark, healing womb of Mother Earth to nurture the dreams &amp; visions of our soul.
Gather in sacred circle to honor the Winter Solstice, to embrace the stillness of the longest night of the year and to emerge inspired and nurtured by spirit.
Let go of everyday concerns and rest in peaceful meditation to the soothing sounds of Native American Flute music played live.
Journey with the drum to the unseen realms to connect with compassionate guardian spirits for guidance and healing through direct revelation.
Sonya Jason is a professional musician, wisdom teacher, shamanic counselor and ceremonialist. Her work masterfully empowers each person’s innate connection with Spirit for guidance and healing. Sonya plays Native American wood flutes, frame drum, conch shell, gourd rattles and chakapa (Peruvian leaf rattle) to create powerful moving ceremonies, healing meditation music, and insightful shamanic journeys.
“Just beautiful. So healing and calming and uplifting.” ~ Jennifer Berezan - Visionary Artist/Musician, Activist and Producer in Berkeley CA
Ceremony Preview Video: <a href="https://youtu.be/D3ro1pPvXJQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/D3ro1pPvXJQ</a>
DETAILS AND REGISTRATION: <a href="https://winter-solstice-native-flute-meditation-122125.eventbrite.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://winter-solstice-native...</a>
Suggested donation of $25-45 accepted in the spirit of sacred reciprocity. 
A portion of your gift benefits the Muchia Té Indigenous Land Trust (MuchiaTeILT.org) to support the cultural revitalization of the coastal Rammaytush people.

Local Event: 🔥 Winter Solstice Ceremony ~ Native Flute Meditation and Shamanic Journey on ZOOM

🔥 Winter Solstice Ceremony ~ Native Flute...

On this winter solstice longest night, we rest in the warm, dark, healing womb of Mother Earth to nurture the dreams & visions...

🔥 Winter Solstice Ceremony ~ Native Flute Meditation and Shamanic Journey on ZOOM

December 28–30
HALF MOON BAY, CA The Fourth Annual Beach Break Film Festival (BBFF).The 2025 <a href="https://beachbreakfilmfestival2025.eventive.org/films" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Beach Break Entertainment Film Festival program</a>, running December 28–30 in Half Moon Bay, California presents a highly-curated selection of cinema that addresses urgent social issues and celebrates artistic prestige, featuring films connected to the legendary Coppola cinematic family and an urgent slate of advocacy-focused documentaries.&nbsp; Buy your Christmas and Chanukkah gifts now and share a moment on the beautiful San Mateo Coast.&nbsp; &nbsp;<a href="https://www.beachbreakentertainment.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">beachbreakentertainment.com/</a> for tickets and more information. 
The three-day event, guided by the theme of human resilience, opens with the lovely film of kindness, <a href="https://beachbreakfilmfestival2025.eventive.org/schedule/691f65063b53e86bfbbe865a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Power of Small</a>.<h3>In a world longing for compassion, imagine gathering a diverse group, endowing them with unexpected financial means, and setting them on a single mission: spread kindness. No rules, no supervision – just empathy as their guide.</h3>Don't miss this beautiful film featuring Atherton's <a href="https://thepowerofsmallmovie.com/about" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Terri D. Bullock</a>, as it&nbsp;chronicles the journeys of six individuals out of fifty, each gifted with resources to spread kindness and generosity. What unfolded defies expectations. Opening Night we share the critically acclaimed feature <a href="https://beachbreakfilmfestival2025.eventive.org/schedule/691f666284d5efed8e290ce2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fairyland</a>, an adaptation of Alysia Abbott’s memoir produced by Sofia Coppola and directed by Palo Alto's own Andrew Durham. This poignant story chronicles a unique father-daughter bond in bohemian San Francisco, later shadowed by the AIDS crisis. This is preceded by The Last Gift, a short film by Ryan Neisz, a three-time Emmy Award–winning producer, director, and editor known for his exceptional work in television development and storytelling.&nbsp; The Last Gift is a deeply human documentary that follows the journey of Jim, one of the first participants in the Last Gift rapid autopsy program at UC San Diego.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h3>Advocacy, Democracy, and the Fight for Freedom</h3>
The festival's lineup provides a platform for critical national dialogue. The centerpiece documentary, <a href="https://beachbreakfilmfestival2025.eventive.org/schedule/6921e4af35baf56195ab9224" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Librarians</a>, directed by award-winning social issue filmmaker Kim A. Snyder, tackles the "unprecedented wave of book banning" and censorship across the US. Snyder’s work arrives with immediate prestige, as her concurrent documentary, DEATH BY NUMBERS, was recently nominated for the Best Documentary Short Film at the 97th Academy Awards in January 2025.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The festival closes with <a href="https://beachbreakfilmfestival2025.eventive.org/films/6903011e37ccb91547c636d1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brother Verses Brother</a>, a radical cinematic experiment directed by Ari Gold and inspired by Francis Ford Coppola’s "Live Cinema" concept. The Tuesday program also features Magic Hour, a dramady acing the career of the new director, Jacqueline Christy and starring Miriam Shor (Younger).&nbsp;Many of the subjects and directors will be with us to share their stories and entertain us along the way.&nbsp; Live music between each of the films, and a catered Closing Night Reception for all, catered by Cameron's Pub and Inn Restaurant with live music and a DJ.&nbsp; Don't miss the fun.&nbsp; Buy your stocking stuffers now.&nbsp; Visit our website for more information.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Local Event: Beach Break Film Festival 

Foster City

Beach Break Film Festival 

December 28–30
HALF MOON BAY, CA The Fourth Annual Beach Break Film Festival (BBFF).The 2025 Beach Break Entertainment Film...

Pasta Moon

Celebrate New Year's Eve at the most elegant, upscale restaurant in town - Pasta Moon in Half Moon Bay. Make your reservations now to enjoy a delicious three-course dinner while being serenaded by the sweet sounds of popular songs by Sinatra, Ellington, Jobim, and more. Now this is a classy way to ring in the new year (without staying up until midnight)!
WEDNESDAY, DEC 31 from 6 - 9 pm
Classy Jazz trio with
saxophonist Sonya Jason
guitarist Rick Vandivier
bassist Jim Kerwin
 
PASTA MOON RISTORANTE
845 Main Street in Half Moon Bay
Reservations Required (650) 726-5125
Reservations online at 
<a href="https://www.pastamoon.com/reservations" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pastamoon.com/rese...</a>

Local Event: 🎉 New Year's Eve with 🎷 Sonya Jason’s Classy Jazz Trio at Pasta Moon

🎉 New Year's Eve with 🎷 Sonya Jason’s Classy...

Celebrate New Year's Eve at the most elegant, upscale restaurant in town - Pasta Moon in Half Moon Bay. Make your reservations...

🎉 New Year's Eve with 🎷 Sonya Jason’s Classy Jazz Trio at Pasta Moon

The Westin San Francisco Airport

Psychic Medium John Edward – LIVE in San Francisco, CA 
 Friday, January 9, 2026 | 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM The Westin SFO Airport Hotel
Experience a night of real connections, powerful validations, and messages from the other side. 
Join world-renowned psychic medium John Edward — star of Crossing Over and NYT bestselling author — for an evening that may change the way you see life... and what comes after.
What to Expect: Interactive Q&amp;A with the audience Messages from loved ones who have crossed over — even pets A truly personal and healing experience

VIP or Regular Admission – You Choose!
 Regular Admission: 
 Entry to the 2-hour live event
 General admission seating 
 Doors open at 6:00 PM

VIP Experience (all the regular admission benefits plus:) 
 Early entry at 5:30 PM 
 First selection of seats 
 Exclusive post-event Q&amp;A with John 
 FREE 3-month Evolve+ app subscription 
 BONUS virtual event — a second online experience with readings, Q&amp;A &amp; more! 
(It’s like getting 2 events for the price of 1!)
Whether you're seeking connection, closure, curious about the afterlife, or simply want to experience something unforgettable — this is your moment.
 Tickets are limited and events sell out — don’t wait!

Local Event: Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in San Francisco, CA!

Millbrae

Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward...

Psychic Medium John Edward – LIVE in San Francisco, CA 
 Friday, January 9, 2026 |  7:00 PM – 9:00 PM The Westin SFO Airport...

Crossing Over with Psychic Medium John Edward live in San Francisco, CA!

M Stark Gallery

M Stark Gallery presents Adriene Busch “Of Water,” a solo exhibition 
January 10 – February 22, 2026 
Saturdays 11-5, Sundays 11-4, First Fridays 4-6 (closed Dec 21 - Jan 9) 
Opening reception Sunday, January 11, 1-4PM (free and open to the public) 
First Friday Artist Talk on February 6 @ 5PM (free and open to the public) 
M Stark Gallery, 727 Main Street, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 
mstarkgallery.com | 415.407.8743 | <a href="mailto:art@mstarkgallery.com">art@mstarkgallery.com</a> 
 

Adriene Busch’s art celebrates the Peninsula’s fog, marshlands, and daily beauty—not as metaphor, but as direct muse. Her pieces function as woven journals—mapping gratitude, intimacy, and local wonder.
Busch is deliberate in her material choices. Her use of recycled and natural fibers aligns with sustainability movements and the ethics of slow art. Her materials include wool, cotton, recycled sari silk, yarn blends, hemp, flax, yarn blends, and upcycled clothing.
Her color palette celebrates a range of earthy neutrals—like sand, fog gray, and marsh green—with unexpected bursts of saturated color, such as saffron, indigo, or coral. These contrasts document the shifting moods of the San Mateo County coast, from muted mornings to radiant sunsets.
Busch has been weaving since 2019 and is self-taught. Her seminal piece West Bay: A Love Letter was juried into the 2023 Redwood City Parks and Arts Foundation year-long exhibition, displayed at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Center in downtown Redwood City. Busch grew up in the desert landscape of Arizona and is constantly captivated by the lushness of the San Francisco Bay Area. She lives and works in San Mateo.
Pictured: Busch, Half Moon Bay, 2025, wool, cotton, yarn blends, 23 x 27 inches

Local Event: M Stark Gallery presents Adriene Busch "Of Water"

M Stark Gallery presents Adriene Busch "Of Water"

M Stark Gallery presents Adriene Busch “Of Water,” a solo exhibition 
January 10 – February 22, 2026 
Saturdays 11-5, Sundays...

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