Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Mami Wata: Arts for Water Spirits in Africa and Its Diasporas

Cantor Arts CenterWed: 11am-5pm, Thu: 11am-8pm, Fri-Sun: 11am-5pm

Stanford University's Cantor Arts Center explores 500 years of visual cultures and histories of Mami Wata, "Mother Water," through a diverse…

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First Day of School

City Lights Theater Company8pm

City Lights Theater Company presents the South Bay premiere of the new comedy First Day of School. Written by playwright Billy Aronson, First…

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By The Time We Got To Phoenix: SB 1070 and the New Chicano Civil Rights Movement

Morris Dailey Auditorium, San Jose State University6pm

A conversation with Dolores Huerta, moderated by Richard Gonzales followed by the Steinbeck family presenting the Steinbeck award to Doloes…

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Santa Clara Annual Social

Network Meeting Center at Techmart6pm

The Northern California Human Resources Association presents their Santa Clara Annual Social to be held at the Network Meeting Center at Techmart…

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Be Happy - Happy Hour

Fahrenheit Restaurant and Lounge - CLOSED5:00pm - 7:00pm

Be Happy Happy Hour at Fahrenheit Restaurant & Lounge Featuring $5 The Burger Wok Tossed Garlic Noodles (Choice of grilled chicken breast…

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Multiwavelength Images of the Milky Way

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. LibraryExhibit thru 2010, All Library Open Hours , Fourth Street Lobby

Learn about the varying ways that NASA's Great Observatories explore the night sky with their specialized telescopes. View an amazing, full-color…

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Killer Joe

Historic Hoover TheatreThu-Sat: 8pm, Sun: 7pm

"Killer Joe," written by Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winner Tracy Letts, centers on the Smith family, who some might consider scum, but with…

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Triangle Gallery I 50 Years of Artwork I Fall Exhibition 2010

Orchard Commercial North First ARTSpace8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Orchard Commercial North First ARTSpace presents Triangle Gallery, San Francisco: Gallery Artists, 50 Years of Artwork, an art exhibition featuring…

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Mariachi Music and Folklorico Dance Workshops

Holiday Inn - San Jose AirportWorkshop check-in continues, first day of Workshop classes, and Student Showcase Concert

These workshops provide a three-day conference featuring workshops in Mariachi Music, Voice and Ballet Folklorico Dance. All mariachi instrumental…

Mohr Gallery Exhibitions 2010-11

Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA)9am-7pm

August to September 2010 William Dunn, Watercolors Artist Talk & Reception: Fri, Aug 20, 6-8 pm October to November Nov 2010 Pantea Karimi,…

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Lost Murals of Miguel Covarrubias

San Jose City Hall-

A two-week long event to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Mexican Revolution. This art exhibition features murals created by Miguel…

Video Stars Tell All: Pathways to Fame and Fortune

Silicon Valley Bank, Kellogg Auditorium7pm6:30pm reception

Commonwealth Club welcomes today's leading experts in web media to discuss the rising phenomenon of internet celebrities and sensations. This…

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Burn the Floor

San Jose Center for the Performing Arts7:30pm

Mary Murphy, the loudest judge on "So You Think You Can Dance", takes to the stage with SYTYCD alums Anya Garnis and Pasha Kovalev along with…

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Vital Signs

San Jose Museum of Art11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The San Jose Museum of Art will showcase a sampling of seven new media art works from its permanent collection. Works by Jim Campbell, Bill…

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Survey on Artist Leo Villareal

San Jose Museum of Art11am-5pm

The first-ever museum survey devoted to the work of the prominent sculptor Leo Villareal, a pioneer in the use of LEDs and computer-driven imagery,…

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FULL MOON PARTY @ SJBG

San Jose Bar and Grill10pm-Close

San Jose Bar and Grill Presents: Full Moon Party 2010! Every Time there is a Full Moon Out, the drink specials come out, the party kick a little…

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Smokey Joe's Cafe

Bus Barn Stage Company8pm

The vibrant rock 'n' roll hits of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller take center stage when "Smokey Joe's Cafe" opens at Bus Barn Stage Company on…

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Black Pearl Sings

San Jose Repertory Theatre8pm

A white ethnomusicologist goes looking for authentic black music in Texas and has a transformational encounter with Pearl, a prisoner with a…

Retro-Tech

San Jose Museum of Art11am to 5pm

In connection with the 2010 01SJ Biennial, the San Jose Museum of Art will present an exhibition that grapples with the technological cult of…

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Blossom Memories: Saratoga Heritage

Saratoga Historical Museum1PM to 4PM

A new exhibit, "Blossom Memories: Saratoga's Heritage," will open June 11 and run through September 30. On June 19, a newly restored 1880 Petaluma…

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