EVENTS

FIRST THURSDAY

May 1, 5:30-7:00pm

“Capturing Time" - A Talk and Journey by Photographer Bill Lazar

The Main Gallery, 883 Santa Cruz Ave.

Photographer Bill Lazar will explore the fascinating ways cameras interact with time and demonstrate various techniques using equipment and visuals. Highlights include capturing frozen motion, creating silky effects with long exposures of waterfalls or ocean waves, revealing starlight from our galaxy and beyond, expanding the light spectrum to unveil infrared wavelengths, and using intentional camera movement for abstract interpretations of scenes. Audience questions are warmly encouraged.

WHEN:
May 1, 5:30-7pm
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WHERE:
The Main Gallery
883 Santa Cruz Ave. Menlo Park

THIRD THURSDAY

JULY 17, 5:30-7:00pm

MARK CHEN’S PILGRIMAGE OF LIGHT

Peabody Gallery, 603 Santa Cruz Ave.

Join us on July 17 for the opening of Mark Chen's Pilgrimage of Light. 

Mark Chen is the visual artist for the 23rd season of Music@Menlo. He is an accomplished photographer, interdisciplinary artist, professor, and writer. His latest series, Pilgrimage of Light, explores the mysterious coexistence of the universe, Earth, and people. Chen travels to hard-to-reach wilderness areas to photograph landscapes on which he has projected galactic images.

WHEN:
Thursday, July 17, 5:30-7pm
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WHERE:
Peabody Gallery
603 Santa Cruz Ave.

The exhibition will be on display at Peabody Gallery from July 6 - August 9. Proceeds from the sales benefit Music@Menlo.

PAST EVENTS

April 12, 2025
Special Event


SPRING CLEANING SALE

DISTRICT-WIDE EVENT

April 3, 2025
First Thursday Event


PAINTING AND FINE WOODWORKING DEMONSTRATION

Hosted By: Gallery House

Dec. 5th, 2024
First Thursday Event


MEET THE ARTISTS OF GALLERY HOUSE

Hosted By: Gallery House

Nov 16, 2024
Menlo Park Wine Walk


AN AFTERNOON DISCOVERING WINES FROM THE SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS WITHIN THE SHOPS OF DOWNTOWN MENLO PARK

Presented By: Wines of the Santa Cruz Mountains and the Menlo Park Design District

Benefitting:
Menlo Park-Atherton Education Foundation

Nov. 7th, 2024
First Thursday Event


INNOVATIONS IN WATERPROOF VINYL FLOORING

Hosted By: Menlo Flooring & Design

Oct 3rd, 2024
First Thursday Event


THE EXCITING WORLD OF TIBETAN RUGS

Hosted By: Stephen Miller Gallery

Sept. 5th, 2024
First Thursday Event


ALL ABOUT THE KITCHEN SINK

Hosted By : Rococo & Taupe

Feb 1, 2024
First Thursday Event


HUNTER DOUGLAS AUTOMATION FOR SMART LIVING

Hosted By: Hunter Douglas Gallery by Rebarts Interiors

Dec. 7, 2023
First Thursday Event


WHAT’S COOKING IN INTEGRATED APPLIANCES

Hosted By : Rococo & Taupe

Dec 2, 2023
Winter Wine Walk


AN AFTERNOON DISCOVERING WINES FROM THE SANTA CRUZ MOUNTAINS WITHIN THE SHOPS OF DOWNTOWN MENLO PARK

Presented By: Wines of the Santa Cruz Mountains and the Menlo Park Design District

Benefitting:
Menlo Park-Atherton Education Foundation

Oct 5, 2023
First Thursday Event


CREATIVE DEVELOPMENTS IN HAND-KNOTTED RUGS


Hosted By : Stephen Miller Gallery

June 7, 2023
First Thursday Event


A CONVERSATION WITH AUTHOR AND ART CONSULTANT ALAN BAMBERGER ON THE INS AND OUTS OF ART BUYING

Hosted By: The Main Gallery

Aug 3, 2023
First Thursday Event


DESIGN IMMERSION UNDER THE SUN

Hosted By : Luminaire - Menlo Park

June 1, 2023
Student Portfolio Review


ASID CAPEN IN-PERSON REVIEW OF DESIGN STUDENT PORTFOLIOS

Hosted By: Hunter Douglas Gallery by Rebarts Interiors

May 21, 2023
Community Event


SCHOOLHOUSE ROCKS FUN RUN & FESTIVAL

Benefit for : Menlo Park-Atherton Education Foundation (MPAEF)

May 4, 2023
First Thursday Event


MODERN APPROACHES TO HARDWOOD FLOORING & STAINING

Hosted By: Menlo Flooring & Design

April 6, 2023
First Thursday Event


BEHIND THE SCENES: ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE & INTERIOR DESIGN

Hosted By: Ana Williamson Architect

March 23rd, 2023
Special Event


STUDENT TOUR BY ASID CALIFORNIA PENINSULA CHAPTER

Hosted By: Rococo & Taupe, Ana Williamson Architect, Rebarts Interiors, Stephen Miller Gallery, Afterwards, and Flegels Design

March 2nd, 2023
First Thursday Event


COMPLETING A ROOM WITH STYLE - NOURISSON REPS DISCUSS RUGS

Hosted By: The Oriental Carpet

February 9th, 2023
Member Event


CASINO NIGHT -
A BENEFIT FOR DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS


Hosted By: Istanbul Rug & Lena Yin - LIV Real Estate Group

February 5, 2023
First Thursday Event


A LOVE AFFAIR WITH HAND-WOVEN RUGS - ORIENTALS AND BEYOND

Hosted By: Stephen Miller Gallery

January 5, 2023
First Thursday Event


MEET 3 LOCAL NON-PROFITS


Hosted By: Teresa’s Antiques

December 3, 2022
Fundraiser


MENLO PARK WINE WALK


Benefitting the Menlo Park Atherton Education Foundation

December 1, 2022
First Thursday Event


HANDMADE RUGS: WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES

Hosted By: Istanbul Rug

November 3, 2022
First Thursday Event

THE METHOD TO OUR MADNESS: CONTEMPORARY ABSTRACTION

Hosted By: Peabody Gallery

October 6, 2022
First Thursday Event


ODE TO COLOR: TEXTILE DESIGNER LORI WEITZNER

Hosted By: Hunter Douglas Gallery by Rebarts

September 1, 2022
First Thursday Event

COUNTERTOPS: WHAT MATERIAL IS RIGHT FOR YOUR SPACE?

Hosted By: Rococo & Taupe

August 4, 2022
First Thursday Event


RYAN CARRINGTON - RECONTEXTUALIZED: CRAFT AND CONCEPT

Hosted By: Art Ventures Gallery

July 28, 2022
Launch Party!

Menlo Park Design District Launch Celebration

Hosted By: Luminaire