Jerry's Middle Finger
Jerry's Middle Finger brings a Grateful Dead–influenced rock tribute show to The Guild Theatre in Menlo Park on April 18, 2026 — a lively evening of jam-band classics and psychedelic rock for fans and newcomers alike.
Tina Seelig with Matt Abrahams
Dr. Tina Seelig joins Matt Abrahams at Kepler's Books to discuss What I Wish I Knew About Luck, a practical, Stanford-backed guide to turning chance into opportunity in a warm Bay Area literary evening.
The Braun Brothers
The Braun Brothers take the stage for a high-energy rock night at The Guild Theatre in Menlo Park. Expect driving guitars, tight harmonies, and a punchy live show in an intimate venue famed for its warm acoustics and direct crowd connection.
Shakey Graves
Shakey Graves performs an intimate indie/americana singer-songwriter show at The Guild Theatre in Menlo Park on Apr 22, 2026, promising acoustic, story-driven songs and a relaxed, artsy evening.
Dr. Rachel Zoffness
Dr. Rachel Zoffness speaks at Kepler's Books in the Bay Area about Tell Me Where It Hurts, a compassionate bridge between medicine and psychology that reframes pain into understanding and healing.
From Bestseller to Classic: What Makes a Book Endure?
An engaging author-panel at Kepler's Books explores why some novels endure. Elizabeth Rosner, critic John McMurtrie, and Vanessa Hua discuss timeless themes, reader resonance, and what elevates a book to a lasting classic in a lively evening of literary conversation.
A Flock Of Seagulls
A Flock Of Seagulls bring their classic 80s synthpop new-wave hits to The Guild Theatre in Menlo Park for an evening of nostalgic live electronic-pop performance.
Independent Bookstore Day with Literary Trivia and Laura Dave
Kepler’s Books in Menlo Park celebrates Independent Bookstore Day with free literary trivia at 2:00 pm, followed by an author talk by Laura Dave (The First Time I Saw Him) with Pia Chatterjee at 4:30 pm. An intimate, in-store celebration of books and conversation.
Fleetwood Macramé
Fleetwood Macramé — a Fleetwood Mac tribute show of classic rock hits at The Guild Theatre in Menlo Park, an evening concert of faithful covers and sing-along favorites.
This Is Now with Angie Coiro: Rebecca Solnit
Rebecca Solnit discusses her timely work The Beginning Comes After the End in conversation with Angie Coiro at Kepler's Books. This book-talk probes resilience, protest, and change in turbulent times, offering Solnit's signature blend of history, memoir, and political insight in an intimate bookstore setting.
Jesse Q. Sutanto: Ms Mebel Goes Back to the Chopping Block discussion
USA Today bestselling author Jesse Q. Sutanto discusses Ms Mebel Goes Back to the Chopping Block at Kepler's Books in the SF Bay Area, sharing wit, mystery insight, and the sly charm fans of Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers adore.
French Talent USA: Manu Payet
French comedian Manu Payet performs his stand-up at The Guild Theatre in Menlo Park on Apr 28 as part of the French Talent USA series.
Protest: A Talk with Annie Leonard & André Carothers
At Kepler's Books in the Bay Area, Annie Leonard and André Carothers explore what a world without protest looks like, celebrating collective action and inviting you to join in shaping the change we seek.
An Intimate Evening with Molly Tuttle & Ketch Secor
Molly Tuttle and Ketch Secor perform an intimate evening of acoustic folk and Americana at The Guild Theatre in Menlo Park on April 30, 2026.
Alien Ant Farm
Alien Ant Farm perform live at The Guild Theatre in Menlo Park on May 2, 2026 — expect an energetic alternative rock show featuring hits and fan-favorite covers.
I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME
I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME play an indie/alt-rock live show at The Guild Theatre in Menlo Park on May 4, 2026 — expect catchy, theatrical songs and energetic performances.
Mary Cain
Mary Cain discusses her memoir This Is Not About Running, examining how elite youth sports can impact mental health. The candid conversation at Kepler's Books in Menlo Park offers insights into pressure, resilience, and the human cost of competition.
May Non-Fiction Book Club
Join May's Non-Fiction Book Club at Kepler's Books to discuss South to Freedom by Alice M. Baumgartner, a thoughtful dive into migration and history that sparks lively conversation beneath cozy shelves.
BOBBY RUSH AND NORTH MISSISSIPPI ALLSTARS
Bobby Rush and North Mississippi Allstars bring a night of bluesy, roots-rock energy to The Guild Theatre in Menlo Park on May 8, 2026 — a live concert for fans of gritty guitar and Southern grooves.
Bay Area Writes
Three 50-minute writing workshops—travel writing, nature poetry, and family storytelling—led by acclaimed authors, in collaboration with the Bay Area Book Festival.
Jim Messina
Jim Messina brings his singer-songwriter and folk-rock catalog — including Loggins & Messina classics — to The Guild Theatre in Menlo Park for an intimate live show on May 9, 2026.
Eric Johnson - Texaphonic Tour 2026
Guitar virtuoso Eric Johnson brings his Texaphonic Tour to The Guild Theatre in Menlo Park for an evening of instrumental rock and blues-infused guitar classics on May 10, 2026.
An Evening With Brandy Clark
Brandy Clark brings her singer-songwriter country/Americana set to The Guild Theatre in Menlo Park on May 13, 2026—an intimate evening of storytelling and live acoustic songs.
Dr. Lerone A. Martin
Dr. Lerone A. Martin speaks at Kepler’s Books on Young King, exploring the origin story of Martin Luther King Jr.—the man, minister, and civil rights leader who shaped the nation and changed the world.
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