Heather Zimmerman

Following the closure of Peninsula Lively Arts, its artistic staff will launch a new organization in July

Following the closure of Peninsula Lively Arts, its artistic staff will launch a new organization in July

Cory Doctorow Artificial Intelligence seems to dominate a lot of conversations (and Bay Area billboards) these days, and while author Cory Doctorow doesn’t have a moral objection to using the technology, he does see an awful lot of overhype — and danger — surrounding it. He discusses his book “The Reverse Centaur’s Guide to Life After AI,” with journalist Angie Coiro at Kepler’s Books. A “reverse centaur,” Kepler’s event listing states, “is a person who is forced by technology to work at an inhuman pace.” In the book, Doctorow explores “both how we found ourselves in this dire situation and how we can get through it, to a life ‘after’ AI in which the tools work for us, not the other way around.”

Cory Doctorow Artificial Intelligence seems to dominate a lot of conversations (and Bay Area billboards) these days, and while author Cory

Laurie Kilmartin Comedian and award-winning writer Laurie Kilmartin, who grew up in the Bay Area, performs a run of shows at Rooster T.

A little more than half a century into its existence, the Stanford Jazz Festival maintains a solid foundation in the history of jazz and continues building on it with artists who take jazz in new directions.

Guitarist Taj Farrant performs July 9 at The Guild Theatre. Courtesy TJF Management Group.

The ‘Law & Order: Special Victims Unit” actor will appear in benefit performances of show she recently performed on Broadway

Clay & Glass Festival A time-honored tradition on the Peninsula art scene, the Association of Clay and Glass Artists of California (ACGA)’s annual Clay & Glass festival brings more than 130 California clay and glass artists to the Palo Alto Art Center to share their work, including home decor, sculptures and functional ware. Expect live artists’ demonstrations, a pottery throwdown competition, food trucks and interactive hands-on activities.

Clay & Glass Festival A time-honored tradition on the Peninsula art scene, the Association of Clay and Glass Artists of California (ACGA)'s