PARK LIFE: Guitarist David Lechuga (pictured) leads a combo for San Jose Jazz at Christmas in the Park come together this Thursday.

San Jose Jazz aims to inspire listeners of all ages to get excited and moved by jazz—and the holiday season is no reason to stifle that goal. This Thursday, the nonprofit will host a second performance at San Jose’s annual Christmas in the Park celebration, free and open to the public. The event will include a combo led by renowned local guitarist David Lechuga—whose playing complements everything from salsa to emo—with the added benefit of the park for jazz fans to explore. Jazz fans and fans of the holiday alike can walk through the 65-foot-tall Christmas tree, grab an adult beverage from Blinky’s Tavern’s outdoor pop-up and rock out to some smooth tunes.
Jazz in the Park
Thu, 7pm, Free
Plaza de Cesar Chávez, San Jose