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Mountain View to Host First State of the City |
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The City of Mountain View's first State of the City is a free civic event open to the public and is being held tonight:
Wednesday, May 21
5 - 7 p.m.
Mountain View Community Center, 201 S. Rengstorff Ave.
With a theme of “Building the Mountain View of Tomorrow,” the event will showcase recent City accomplishments and initiatives that advance the City’s strategic priorities. Mayor Ellen Kamei and City Manager Kimbra McCarthy will share updates on the City’s financial outlook, efforts to advance housing, sustainability, and active transportation; and actions that support Mountain View's commitment to be a “Community for All.”
Tips for attendees: Limited parking is available at the Mountain View Community Center off S. Rengstorff Avenue and Senior Center off Escuela Avenue. Plan ahead and give yourself extra time to park. The left-turn lane into the Community Center will be closed to incoming traffic. Attendees are encouraged to walk, bike, carpool, or use public transit.
The State of the City will be streamed live on the City’s YouTube channel, YouTube.com/MountainViewGov, starting at 6:15 p.m.
For more information, including a parking map, visit MountainView.gov/StateoftheCity.
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The County of Santa Clara recently launched its "One County One Future" multilingual media campaign to reaffirm its support for the county’s immigrant community and connect immigrants with information and resources.
The One-County-One-Future webpage includes a list of up-to-date resources ranging from family preparedness plans to FAQs if detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) among other topics.
The City of Mountain View website includes details about this County initiative on the Immigration Resources webpage and reaffirms Mountain View's commitment to be a Community for All.
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City of Mountain View Joins Bluesky |
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The City of Mountain View has expanded its social media presence by joining Bluesky in mid-May
The City is piloting use of the emerging social media platform to help enhance communications with community members where they seek information. Connect with the City on Bluesky by following @MountainViewGov.
For a complete listing of the City’s social media channels, visit MountainView.gov/Social.
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Pedestrian Mall Decorative Street Treatment |
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Installation of Downtown Mountain View's decorative street treatment along the central walkway of the Castro Street Pedestrian Mall is now complete. The “ribbons” design brings added color and a welcoming, pedestrian-friendly atmosphere to the Downtown area.
This decorative touch on the 100, 200 and 300 blocks of Castro Street can be viewed while visiting Downtown businesses and enjoying the numerous picnic tables, lounge seating, and recreational games along the Pedestrian Mall.
For more information, visit the Decorative Street Treatment webpage.
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City of Palo Alto San Antonio Road Area Plan |
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The City of Palo Alto has commenced work to prepare a new San Antonio Road Area Plan which will look at land uses, transportation and other items along the San Antonio Road corridor directly adjacent to the City of Mountain View.
The City of Palo Alto is currently accepting applications for a Community Advisory Group for the Plan and has confirmed that Mountain View residents and other stakeholders are welcome to apply.
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Celebrate "Together in Pride" Next Month |
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Celebrate diversity, inclusion and community with a day full of exciting activities!
Saturday, June 7
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Civic Center Plaza, 500 Castro St.
The event will include:
- Live performances by LGBTQ+ artists
- Roaming entertainment and interactive experiences
- A family fun zone with activities for all ages
- Community art project and creative expression
- Community organizations sharing resources and support
This free event is open to everyone. For more information, visit Together in Pride.
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Summer Vibes Kickoff Concerts on the Plaza |
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Get ready for an epic summer! Concerts on the Plaza is back in 2025, bringing you 18 unforgettable live shows. Every Friday night from June to September, Downtown Mountain View will pulse with energy as top music acts take the stage beginning with Vybe Society.
Friday, June 6
6 - 7:30 p.m.
Civic Center Plaza, 500 Castro St.
Join your friends, neighbors and fellow music lovers for nights packed with fun, music and dancing. Food, beer, wine and other beverages will be available for purchase at the Bean Scene Cafe.
For more event details, visit Concerts on the Plaza.
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Enjoy Downtown with "Music on Castro" |
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Music on Castro continues every Wednesday as singers and songwriters perform live music on the 200 block of Castro Street. The community can come out to enjoy the free entertainment while shopping and dining Downtown.
Wednesday, May 21
The Song Gardeners
5 - 6:45 p.m.
Wednesday, May 28
David London
5 - 6:45 p.m.
The series will continue through early fall. For more information, visit Music on Castro.
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Splash into Recreation Swim for the Summer |
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Recreation Swim kicks off at the newly opened Rengstorff Park Aquatics Center for Memorial Day weekend. To celebrate the inaugural season at the new pool, the City of Mountain View will host a free community event.
Saturday, May 24
1:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Rengstorff Park Aquatics Center, 2073 Crisanto Ave.
The celebration will feature swimming, crafts, music, and water safety-themed coloring sheets and handouts.
For more information, visit MountainView.gov/RecSwim.
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What's OnStage @
Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts |
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Bayer Ballet Presents their 20th Anniversary Spring Gala
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Experience the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. Some of MVCPA's upcoming events are featured below. For all upcoming performances, visit MVCPA.com.
May 24 | | Bayer Ballet's 20th Anniversary Spring Gala | Bayer Ballet Company
Celebrating 20 years of dance excellence, join us for a spectacular evening as we celebrate two decades of artistry, dedication and passion at Bayer Ballet’s 20th Anniversary Gala. Don’t miss this grand celebration of elegance, artistry and emotion—an extraordinary night of dance awaits! Get Tickets
May 29 - June 1 | | Smuin Ballet's Dance Series 2 | Smuin Contemporary Ballet New premieres and old favorites define Dance Series 2. Artistic Director Amy Seiwert creates a World Premiere, her 13th ballet for the Company. Trey McIntyre returns to Smuin with the Bay Area premiere of his Wild Sweet Love, an ode to the ups and downs of love set to a range of music from Mendelsohn to Queen. McIntyre’s “fertility of invention and modernity of spirit” (The New York Times) is no stranger to Smuin, and we’re delighted to add another of his ballets to our repertory. Completing the program is a pair of favorites: Michael Smuin’s Rodin-inspired The Eternal Idol, originally choreographed for American Ballet Theatre superstars Cynthia Gregory and Ivan Nagy and Smuin Alum Rex Wheeler’s spritely, springy Sinfonietta. Get Tickets
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Upcoming Events
For a complete list and information about upcoming public meetings,
visit MountainView.gov/CityEvents.
May 21 | State of the City | 5 - 7 p.m. | Redwood Hall, Mountain View Community Center, 201 S. Rengstorff Ave.
May 21 | Music on Castro: The Song Gardeners | 5 - 6:45 p.m. | 200 block of Castro Street
May 24 | Recreation Swim Kick-off Event | 1:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Rengstorff Park Aquatics Center, 2073 Crisanto Ave.
May 26 | Memorial Day Holiday Closure | All Day | Most City Offices
May 28 | Music on Castro: David London | 5 - 6:45 p.m. | 200 block of Castro Street
June 4 | Music on Castro: Hit Collective | 5 - 6:45 p.m. | 200 block of Castro Street
June 6 | Concerts on the Plaza: Vybe Society | 6 - 7:30 p.m. | Civic Center Plaza, 500 Castro St.
June 7 | Together in Pride | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Civic Center Plaza, 500 Castro St.
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AskMV at Your Service
Available 24/7, Ask Mountain View is an easy way to send your questions, concerns and compliments directly to City staff who can help you. Download the app or submit a request online at MountainView.gov/AskMV.
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