The Palo Alto Recreation Foundation, in partnership with the City of Palo Alto and signature event series sponsors including Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan, Stanford Research Park, and the Palo Alto Weekly, launched Thursday Live on Cal Ave., a free outdoor concert series bringing together local musical talent, themed experiences and community activity to California Avenue. Thursday Live on Cal Ave. will transform car free Cal Ave. into a lively gathering space with popular, local music talent, interactive activities, free giveaways, games and themed programming for all ages. Attendees are encouraged to stay, dine, shop and explore Cal Ave. before and after each event.  

Join us and bring your friends, family and neighbors to all six signature dates, held one Thursday each month from 5 to 8 p.m. through September, and a special October event set for a Saturday.

Confirmed Event Dates with Themes

Held once a month from 5 to 8 p.m. on a Thursday, unless noted: 

• Aug. 27: Wellness and End of Summer

• Sept. 24: Jazz and Harvest Fest

• Special Saturday event starting tentatively at 10 a.m., Oct. 31: Halloween and Oktoberfest