Beers, brats and Bavarian revelry: The Six Fifty’s guide to Oktoberfest 2023

The mirth and revelry of Germany’s flagship drinking festival are coming to life at bars, restaurants and town squares across the Peninsula. And though each one promises to bring its own distinct twist to Oktoberfest celebrations, you’re certain to find the holy trinity of elements that make Oktoberfest one of the best times of year — classic German food like pretzels and sausages, a wide range of delicious German beers, ...

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From garages to spaceships, a new exhibition explores the evolution of Silicon Valley architecture

It may not have an obvious center, but Silicon Valley does have unique architecture — though much like the unseen products of the valley itself, you may not always know it's there. Whether that's a feature or a bug is up to the viewer of "Building the Future; A Visual History of the Architecture of Silicon Valley," a new exhibition at the Los Altos History Museum that opens Aug. 3 featuring ...

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