San Jose (Downtown) Events

From the "Riverbank" to the "Underground," explore this 2,500 square-feet exhibit based on "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland."

Displays of original Beethoven manuscripts, first editions, a lock of the composer's hair, art and demonstrations of historical keyboards. Fifth floor,... More

Children up to the fifth grade are encouraged to read and earn prizes at San Jose Public Library and other participating Bay Area libraries.

The museum hosts a variety of ongoing, hands-on exhibits for kids. Exhibits include "Bubbalogna," "Current Connections," "Secrets of Circles" and "WaterWays."

Burden will present a lecture titled "Great Ideas for Building Livable Communities" as part of the "2008 Great Cities Speakers Series." Free.

South Bay Area Women's Caucus for the Arts presents portraits, landscapes, still-life and abstractions of various artists.

Explore the garden and its inhabitants through hands-on activities. Free with admission.

Partial proceeds from tonight go to National AIDS Marathon and AIDS LifeCycle. $1.00 Well drinks from 10-11pm. $2.00 Miller Genuwine Draft and Miller... More

Museum hosts "Life Tech," "Innovation" and "Exploration."

Children discover different toys from around the world. Free with admission.