St Mark's Episcopal Church

Choir Rehearsal
2026-04-09 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-04-16 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-04-23 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-04-30 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-05-07 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-05-14 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-05-21 19:30 - 21:00, 2026-05-28 19:30 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 15 more dates | Sanctuary, 600 Colorado Ave, Palo Alto, CA, 94306

Organ Recital with Margaret Kvamme
2026-04-26 11:30 - 12:30 | CA
On Sunday April 26, following the 10 AM service at 11:30 AM, friend of St. Mark’s Margaret Kvamme will play a short, free organ recital in the Sanctuary, celebrating Eastertide and Spring. The performance features music by Craig Phillips, Antonio Vivaldi, Marcel Dupré, Clara Schumann, and Mary Beth Bennett. Please join us to hear the majestic Philbrick Memorial Organ in all its glory!

Evensong at Christ Church Portola Valley
2026-04-26 17:00 - 18:00 | CA
The Evensong Choir is a collaboration of Christ Church Portola Valley & Woodside, Christ Church Los Altos, St. Mark’s Palo Alto, and St. Bede’s Menlo Park. Our clergy, music directors, organists, and choirs come together to plan four Evensong services per year, one at each collaborating church.
Evensong is a traditional Anglican service that typically takes place near sunset. Unlike Sunday morning worship, the service does not include communion or a sermon, but instead focuses on scripture, prayer, and music. Evensong services are approximately one hour long.

Abraham Aragundi Cello Studio Class Performance
2026-05-03 13:30 - 16:30 | CA
Rather than a formal recital, the Studio Class is an informal performance class designed to help students demonstrate their progress on the cello. It serves as an opportunity for them to perform pieces they are preparing for upcoming competitions or auditions in a low-stress environment. During these sessions, the instructor will occasionally provide constructive feedback in front of parents and peers.

Baroque Music Harpsichord Recital
2026-05-09 19:30 - 20:30 | CA
Harpsichord Recital – Baroque Music from France, Germany & the Netherlands
This harpsichord recital features vibrant Baroque music, ranging from elegant French dance movements and refined ornamentation to the rich counterpoint and brilliance of the German and Dutch keyboard traditions.
In addition to solo harpsichord repertoire, the concert will also include a trio sonata performed with two viola da gamba players, bringing the warm and intimate character of Baroque chamber music to life.
The performance will be presented on a German Hass-style harpsichord, built in Aptos, California in 1979. Known for its full resonance and clarity, this instrument allows both delicate French pieces and grand German works shine with different colors and character. Because Baroque music was shaped not only by national traditions but also by different historical periods, today’s program spans the early, middle, and late Baroque eras, allowing audiences to hear the distinctive voices of each country and how musical styles change over time.

Natalia Reswick's Students Piano Recital
2026-06-04 18:00 - 19:30 | CA
Natalia Reswick’s Students Piano Recital on June 4th, 2026 at 6:15pm to 7:45pm

Justice Vanguard’s 7th Annual Juneteenth Festival
2026-06-20 11:30 - 17:00 | Hillview Park in Los Altos, 97 Hillview Avenue, Los Altos, CA, 94022
Justice Vanguard’s Kenan Moos will have joined us once again at St. Mark’s on Sunday, June 14 at the 10:00 liturgy – and St. Markers are invited to enjoy, and celebrate, and show St. Mark’s support for Juneteenth at Hillview Park in Los Altos, on Saturday June 20th from 11:30 AM 5:00 PM It’s a day of art, music, food, speeches, dancers, and vendors. The event is free for everyone to celebrate progress, joy, and connections between communities.
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James Welch Organ Recital
2026-06-26 19:30 - 21:30 | CA
Friday, June 26, 7:30 p.m., St. Mark’s Organist Emeritus James Welch will perform a recital of masterworks by Johann Sebastian Bach, featuring several of Bach’s most famous organ compositions, including the Prelude in C major (9/8), Jig Fugue in G major, Trio Sonata in E-flat major, Concerto in G major, and Komm heiliger Geist from the 18 Leipzig Chorales, as well as the six Schübler Chorales. Admission is free (donations gratefully received); a reception follows.
