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Trouble reading this email? View web version. In the spotlight Music@Menlo packs festival with new, archival offerings The Music@Menlo festival usually happens every summer in Atherton. The 2020 online edition, with the theme "Intermezzo," boasts a schedule that's as packed as any other year. View complete events calendar MUSIC The Corner Laughers bring bright indie-pop to online concert If a summer breeze could be made into music, it just might be a track by the Corner Laughers. The Redwood City-based indie-pop and folk band will play a free online concert on July 25, presented by the Menlo Park Library. THEATER Comedy sets Shakespeare's work in one the most unlikeliest of places Tony Award winner Karen Ziemba will star in a digital reading of "Shakespeare in Vegas," which follows a duo attempting to present the world-renowned poet's writings on the Las Vegas strip, on July 23-27. PENINSULA FOODIST Palo Alto's high-end Baume pivots to takeout Blog by Elena Kadvany Two-Michelin-star French restaurant Baume celebrated its 10th anniversary this year. Chef-owner Bruno Chemel likely didn't anticipate that 2020 would also be the year his intimate restaurant would have to offer takeout. SPONSORED The best dishes of Sicily at Caffe Riace Caffe Riace is open! Spacious piazza with safe social distancing to enjoy dishes from ancient traditions using seasonal ingredients from its private farm. Patio dining, takeout and curbside pickup. Lunch and dinner on Wed.-Sun., 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. and 5-9 p.m. 200 Sheridan Ave., Palo Alto. 650-328-0407. OUTDOORS Art in the gardens: Filoli to display work by 20 creatives Woodside's Filoli estate is making the most of its sprawling gardens by hosting an art walk on July 25-26, offering plenty of space for social distancing, and then some. COMMUNITY Facing closure, Red Rock Coffee puts out call for help Mountain View's Red Rock Coffee has been a lot of things to a lot of people, but the downtown institution is in financial trouble. Now it's asking the community for donations after crushing losses due to COVID-19. SPONSORED Flavorful Indian and Pakistani food at Zareen's Zareen's is one of the top 100 restaurants in the Bay Area serving contemporary Indian and Pakistani food. It is now open for patio dining, online orders for takeout and delivery. Try the crowd favorite dish, chicken tikka masala with basmati rice. 365 S. California Ave., Palo Alto and 1477 Plymouth St., #C, Mountain View. SPONSORED Silicon Valley Stargazing — here's how to see Comet Neowise on the SF Peninsula...this week! The Six Fifty checked in with an astronomer (and local photographer too) to get the best tips for viewing, and then went out and had a look. SPONSORED Watch, read, and explore — enjoy Stanford art museums from home As part of efforts to bring artists and ideas outside the gallery and into the community, the Cantor Arts Center presents a series of online exchanges with leading contemporary artists and more. THE SIX FIFTY Will COVID kill Silicon Valley's standup comedy scene? Don't make us laugh. It's not all Zoom and gloom, but it can feel that way as comics adjust to the harsh realities of virtual crowds. View all local arts & entertainment Concerts On Stage Lectures & Talks Movies Weekend Express is published by Mountain View Online ©2020 Contact us if you have question, comment, news story or request information on advertising Subscribe, unsubscribe or change your e-mail address/preferences.