Two kids are a helluva lot to deal with, especially at 2 and 4 years old. You’re looking at two snot-nosed, chocolate-stained balls of energy who have the mobility of a cockroach and the stamina of an Iditarod husky. They may be cute, but they’re impossible to contain—and it ain’t my job to try to contain them. Those are your kids. Sure, I said you could come over and bring the fam. I hadn’t seen you all in months. But this is MY house. And those are YOUR kids. And that couch your kids are walking with their shoes on, those magazines they keep crumpling up, and that TV they keep rocking with their sticky fingers are MY things. I love you guys, and normally enjoy your company, but I didn’t invite you over to tag me in as parent. I just want to play host, not babysitter.
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Julia Baum on July 11, 2018
Pounds of pot and other cannabis products that California dispensaries couldn’t unload by July 1 now need to be destroyed. Call it a “weed apocalypse,” “marijuanapocalypse” or an “a-pot-calypse,” the new rules that went into effect July 1 sparked some deep discounts as clubs statewide scurried to unload their noncompliant nugs before the deadline.
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Yousif Kassab on July 6, 2018
Fifty years out from its initial release, the Aquarius Theatre invites guests to revisit the Fab Four’s foray into animated feature films with a screening of Yellow Submarine. Detailing the psychedelic sojourn of Sgt. Pepper and his Lonely Hearts Club Band, the movie follows the cartoon likenesses of John, Paul, George and Ringo on a journey to save Pepperland from the Blue Meanies. Of course the film includes a slew of classic Beatles songs. By the end of its 90-minute run, audiences hear and see “Eleanor Rigby,” “Fixing a Hole,” “All You Need is Love” and many more. Continue reading »
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Yousif Kassab on July 6, 2018
Fresh off the release of his newest single “Crazy4luvinU,” Synth-pop balladeer Katzù Oso is making the trek north from his home base in LA. With only a handful of singles under his belt, the guy’s still relatively new to the game. Still, his dextrous use of shimmery synth melodies and simple, syncopated drums on tracks like “Honeydew” have earned him some considerable buzz. All of this comes in advance of his forthcoming debut mixtape, Pastel, due out July 20. Fans who make it out to the show will get to hear tracks off the new project ahead of its release. (YK) Continue reading »
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Dominoe Ibarra on July 6, 2018
The Peace, Love & Happiness Reggae Festival is poised to shower San Jose with all kinds of good vibes. There will be some groovy Afrocentric-themed shops featuring work by local artists, including Earth Rags Tapestries, Hippie Lisa’s Designs and more. Sample the Horn of Africa at Abby’s Ethiopian Delights, or keep things on the lighter side with refreshing smoothies and vegan options cooked up by Ra’oof’s Bean Pies. And then, of course, there’s the music, featuring some of the Bay Area biggest reggae bands—Pacific Roots, Native Elements, The Millards and more—who will all be laying down some seriously irie riddims. Continue reading »
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Yousif Kassab on July 6, 2018
Collage has the potential to be so much more than a junior year vision board. In the hands of Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque—the cubist masters who helped popularize collage—it is high art. From these earliest cuttings and pastings, entire movements were birthed. Dadaism and Surrealism owe a great deal to the concept of collage, as well as the practice itself; the same goes for modern graphic design. “Paper Cuts: Large-Scale Collage” is open now. Artist talk Jul 22 with contributors John Hundt, Laura Deem, Benicia Gardner and Mary Anne Kluth. Continue reading »
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Wallace Baine on July 6, 2018
This event represents the best that the Bay Area jazz world has to offer. Bandleader Ray Brown and exuberant vocalist Allegra Bandy combine forces in this afternoon big band concert at Stanford, showcasing the Great American Songbook. Guest pianist Eddie Mendenhall takes the stage with the Stanford Jazz Workshop Alumni Big Band, featuring guitarist Todd Kimball and more than a dozen horns swinging to beloved old standards. Brown deftly moves around the pieces—which include stud instrumentalists like Howard Cespedes and Marcus Wolf—to create small combos and brings them all together again for a big sound. Continue reading »
It’s dark, everyone is sweating, music is blasting, and the ground and all the heaving bodies around you are covered in blacklight-reactive foam. No, it’s not a rave. It’s the Foam Glow 5K. Open to all ages, this fitness-focused event isn’t about popping Molly. In fact, it could be the first step toward preparing for a marathon. And it’s for a good cause: Proceeds from the event go to combat childhood cancer. Get there early to participate in the pre-race party and for a chance to win free gear. Stay after to keep your pulse up on the dance floor. (KL) Continue reading »
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Winona Rajamohan on July 5, 2018
Take a break from the daily grind before the weekend has officially begun. This 5-to-9pm weekday party is designed to send you into your last 9-to-5 shift a little tired but a lot more energized. Drop by the beer garden and food trucks or try your luck at lawn games, all while enjoying the free live music. This Thursday, local indie act Noah Kibreab of Noah and the Arkiteks is set to deliver a funky, soulful set of acoustic guitar tunes. Locals may recognize Kibreab from one of the many times he’s sung the national anthem for the Sharks. (WR) Continue reading »
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Nick Veronin on July 5, 2018
Some rock stars hate interviews and only reluctantly chat to the largest outlets after some serious badgering from their publicist. Others, like Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz, seem to genuinely enjoy chopping it up with strangers. Continue reading »
