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The people, places, experiences, and unexpected discoveries that make our local communities worth knowing.
WORKSHOP · SANTA CLARA
What Happens When Creativity Comes Closer to Home
See how a Gold Leaf Art Workshop with Bay Area artist Anuja of Creative Leaf Hub brought creativity, local discovery and new connections to Santa Clara.
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LOCAL DISCOVERY · SUNNYVALE
When 300 People Gather Around Music: An Evening with SF Indian Music Project
Hundreds gathered in a Sunnyvale parking lot to sing, play, and connect over Bollywood music, and stayed long after the last song to keep the conversations going.
Read storyAugust 9, 2026
LOCAL DISCOVERY · HALF MOON BAY
Following the Music: An Afternoon with Aki Kumar's Bollywood Blues in Half Moon Bay
We first discovered Aki Kumar after following live music into a bar in Sunnyvale. Years later, another chance encounter at his Half Moon Bay performance brought the story unexpectedly full circle.
Read storyAugust 8, 2026
WORKSHOP · MOUNTAIN VIEW
An Afternoon of Ayurveda with Vika Kolesov at the Bay Area Ashtanga Collective
From Dosha-mapping to the taste of home: A sensory journey back to wellness through ancient rituals and modern community.
Read storyApril 18, 2026
EXPERIENCE · OAKLAND HILLS
What Makes a Gathering Stay With Us
How music, art, food, wellness and local businesses can help hosts create gatherings where people connect naturally.
Read storyJune 12, 2026
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