Text by YASH SHETTY and GOPALA VARADARAJAN

LATE NIGHT LACROSSE (top left) — The Palo Alto Ducks have been playing men’s lacrosse since 1965, according to team member Wade Higgins. After Palo Alto High School history teacher D.J. Shelton joined the team, the Ducks began renting Paly’s lacrosse field on Thursday nights. Photo: Gopala Varadarajan

EVENING WOODWORKING (bottom left) — Palo Alto Adult School Woodshop instructor Francis Cho measures a piece of wood during the class' Thursday night session. Photo: Yash Shetty

EATING ICE CREAM (top right) — After patiently waiting in a lengthy queue, Palo Alto downtown visitors enjoy a cool treat from Salt & Straw.

Photo: Gopala Varadarajan

BOISTEROUS BUSKING (bottom right) — A local musician displays his vocal talent busking on a Saturday night in downtown Palo Alto.

Photo: Gopala Varadarajan