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Erika Rasmussen on August 22, 2019
Calling all cold-blooded creatures! The lowbellied, the legless, the shelled and scaled all have a special place at the San Jose Reptile Show. Both fanatics and newcomers are invited to gather among their slithering, tongue-flicking friends. It’s a chance to get up close and personal with our reptilian and amphibian neighbors: bearded…
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Erika Rasmussen on August 22, 2019
Bellissimo! Rolling into its 39th year, the Festa celebrates Italian culture with a weekend full of everything Italians do best—including food, wine and art. Watch marionettes swivel on stage, and stomp on some grapes as local artists show their creations at La Galleria Caprese and Mike Zampencini walks the grounds with his…
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Kael Austria on August 22, 2019
He’s fronted The Commodores, served as an American Idol judge and been awarded Grammys, a Golden Globe and an Oscar. Is there anything that Lionel Richie can’t do? The Alabama-born singer has sold more than a million albums worldwide, solidifying his reputation as a true icon in the music industry. Presented by…
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Erika Rasmussen on August 22, 2019
August is winding down, and those warm summer nights are getting fewer and farther between. Fortunately, you can always sip some vino if the wind picks up. San Jose sextet Touch ’N Go struts bouncy, funkalicious Motown grooves, slapping twangy bass lines reminiscent of the Seinfeld theme. After the sun settles below…
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Kael Austria on August 22, 2019
Visual stimulation, when paired with music, has been proven to help relieve stress. Embark on a quest through James Hood’s Mesmerica, a fully immersive experience that conjures up some of the dreamiest and surreal landscapes you’ve ever seen (that includes all you psychonauts out there). Combining vivid 3D imagery with captivating beats…
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Metro Staff on August 22, 2019
The South Bay’s official Pride celebration kicked off earlier this week with the raising of the LGBTQ flag at San Jose City Hall. The party continues through the weekend with a variety of events—including a Trans and Friends Rally on Saturday and a night festival later that evening. Also on the completely…
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Mike Huguenor on August 14, 2019
It’s only been three years since Dogbreth released Second Home with local Asian Man Records, but in those three years a lot has changed. The DIY power-pop band relocated from Phoenix to Seattle and re-formed—then had a member of the new lineup relocate. They’ve toured and taken breaks from touring, endured breakups…
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Matei Predescu on August 14, 2019
San Jose’s New Orleans joint, Poor House Bistro, is filling up this Sunday with food and live music straight from the Big Easy, at their annual Lil’ Easy event, a backyard party fundraiser for the Stroke Awareness Foundation. Poor House will be showcasing six Bay Area blues bands alongside a silent auction…
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Metro Staff on August 14, 2019
Back in April, Rolling Stones fans had a bit of a scare. Mick Jagger pressed pause on the group’s No Filter tour to undergo what the band’s PR team called a “minor” heart surgery. At 76, Mick isn’t the oldest of the Stones—that title goes to drummer Charlie Watts. Nor is he…
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Assyrian culture dates back nearly 5,000 years, which has given the Assyrian people plenty of time to perfect their family recipes. The Assyrian Food Festival returns to San Jose for a weekend packed with flavorful dishes, live music and art that’s meant to preserve and share Assyrian traditions. Guests can sample pastry…
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