Big Wow!‘s convention manager Steven Wyatt says, “We have taken the name ‘festival’ to heart and are trying to have more events going on.”
Events Calendar
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Alexander Mann started playing music in 1989 and has played a lot since then. He's been in Mellow Drunk, Boyskout, Your Precious You and, more recently, Silent Pictures, which is his project. Musically, Silent Pictures pulls heavily from shoegaze bands, such as My Bloody Valentine. But they also perform some Roxy Music glam-ballads, upbeat jangle-pop and even toss a few dance beats in the mix.
MACLA presents its 1th Annual Latino Art Now Auction. Auction ticket prices are $40 in advance and $50 at the door. Live auction begins at 7:30pm. This is the chance to collect amazing Latino art work and support the MACLA with their highly-anticipated fundraising event.
The 5th annual Festival of the Silk Road at the Mexican Heritage Plaza Theater in San Jose. Family fun starts at 2pm in the lovely gardens of the Mexican Heritage Plaza Theater with dance workshops, live music, folkdancing and more. Enjoy a picnic with friends and family under the palm trees surrounded by roses! In the evening enjoy concert performances in the 500 seat theater with dance, music
Join the San Jose Museum of Art as they celebrate International Museum Day. To commemorate this special occasion, the Museum will give away a free postcard to the first 100 visitors. Plus, those who subscribe to a Museum membership on this day in person will get $10 off the subscription price. For more information, go to http://www.sjmusart.org/event/international-museum-day-1
Come on down to History | San Jose to dig into San Jose's unique past. Led by students from the Stanford Archaeology Center, guests of all ages will be able to participate in a mock excavation, screening, artifact identification and artifact reconstruction to get a taste of what real life archaeologists do. At the end of the excavation, participating children will leave with their own passport as
Moveable Feast: Willow Glen is the latest Food Truck pop-up spot in San Jose. Meet up at Curtner Avenue and Canoas Garden Avenue and sample the best street dining in San Jose. In addition to food trucks serving up a variety of classic and cultural cuisine, attendees will enjoy live music and the chance to participate in arts and crafts. Participating vendors include Streetz Eatz, Tac Gos, Adam
When the San Jose Major League Soccer club decided to change its name and look in 1999, it went into the past to do so. Reaching back to a previously successful soccer team in the area, the Clash became the Earthquakes. The previous incarnation of the Earthquakes played in the North American Soccer League from 1974-1984, and then in the Western Soccer Alliance from 1985-88. Those Earthquakes
The San Jose Giants are a professional baseball team in the Class A Advanced California League. The team has been affiliated with the San Francisco Giants since 1988 and has boasted one of the best records in the minor leagues after partnering with the big league club. San Jose has won six California League Championships as a Giants affiliate (2010, 2009, 2007, 2005, 2001 and 1998) and eleven
Following a two-year absence, the San Jose SaberCats returned to the Arena Football League for the 2011 season. ( (The announcement was made by the club's ownership group, which consists of Fry's Electronics Executive Vice President Kathryn J. Kolder and brothers John, Dave and Randy Fry. In the AFL from 1995 to 2008 the SaberCats made four Championship game appearances capturing three ArenaBowl
San Jose's lodging options range from budget hotels and motels to luxurious retreats. As the epicenter of technology, national and international conferences are held in the downtown San Jose area. As a result, most hotels offer comprehensive business services and conference resources. With several airport hotels only minutes from Downtown San Jose, business travel is easy. For more information about traveling to San Jose and around Silicon Valley, visit the Travel Directory.
Dining options in San Jose and in neighboring towns like Campbell, Los Gatos and Saratoga, are vast and varied. The San Jose restaurant scene offers a mix of cuisines, including Vietnamese, Indian-fusion, classic steakhouse, innovative Italian and contemporary Californian. The ever-growing list of South Bay restaurants offer options for every budget and style, from casual eateries to stunning bistros and Michelin-starred restaurants run by celebrity chefs.
San Jose's arts community and entertainment scene has come of age in recent years. An array of options can now be found every day of the week, including music, theater, fine arts and nightlife. Live music is constantly going in San Jose with music festivals from spring into fall and local shows nightly. Local art galleries thrive with constant shows. While the San Jose nightclubs scene includes martini bars, ultra lounges, wine bars, pubs and comfortable neighborhood hangouts.
The full spectrum of attractions can be found in San Jose. Youngsters and families can find amusement parks such as Great America and Raging Waters along with scores of city parks, museums and galleries. San Jose festivals bring music, arts and crafts and cultural celebrations to every neighborhood throughout the year. There are also world-class golf courses, well-known and boutique wineries, and shopping destinations ranging from vintage and casual to high-end.
The real estate market is once again moving throughout the entire San Jose area. Certain pockets such as the Rose Garden, Los Gatos, Saratoga and Almaden Valley feature multi-million dollar properties, but homebuyers can also find more affordable options in San Jose neighborhoods like Willow Glen, Blossom Valley, Cambrian, Santa Teresa and Evergreen. Use our Real Estate Search to find your next home. Or, search for urban living at new San Jose Highrises.
Find breaking local news and in-depth coverage of the local political scene, as well as news about Silicon Valley business, San Jose sports, and the environment. Also find the day's news aggregated from local news sources, including the San Jose Mercury News, NBC Bay Area, the San Jose-Silicon Valley Business Journal, KCBS and ABC7. We also scour the regional and national media for San Jose news—so you don't have to. Get the inside scoop on San Jose politics & opinion at San Jose Inside.
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