BAR NONE: Patrons of the Cactus Club formed bonds that have outlasted the downtown nightclub, which closed in 2002.

In its time, the Cactus Club (1988-2002) did everything that a rock & roll club should: It pissed off the neighbors, the city and square authority figures all over San Jose. It also served as the glue holding together the city’s local music scene, drawing rising midsize headliners and giving regional groups supporting slots. Bands from the early ’90s Cactus Club era—including Cafe of Regret, Firme and 187 Calm—reunite this week to remember the glory days and support local musician Matt Kolb, who is fighting cancer. Kolb will speak at the event, which is hosted by Cactus Club successor, The Ritz.

Cactus Club Reunion
Thu, 7pm, $15
The Ritz, San Jose