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Grace Stetson on November 17, 2021
There aren’t many comedians out there who compare to the straightforward yet sharply comedic style of Jon Stewart’s years on the Daily Show, but Bassem Youssef is a rare jewel by himself. The comedian and host of El-Bernameg—a satirical news show focusing on Egyptian politics—will be at the San Jose Improv this…
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Grace Stetson on November 17, 2021
In 2021, it’s important to acknowledge that Thanksgiving’s history isn’t necessarily one to be celebrated. At Mountain View’s Pear Theatre, playwright Larissa FastHorse brings that fact to life in her new production “The Thanksgiving Play.” The play follows three “woke” white thespians as they put on an elementary school play about the…
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Alec Adams on November 17, 2021
This year, San Jose Stage Company is all about the greats. After their run of The Great Leap, they’re back to tackle Dickens’s Great Expectations. One of the 19th century’s most iconic novels, the story of orphaned Pip’s journey through poverty-stricken England is probably a little less relevant today, in this era…
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Steve Palopoli on November 10, 2021
If you’ve never considered how essential J&P Cosentino Family Farm is to the very identity of the South Bay, you’re not alone. In fact, the history of the farm—now just a tiny two acres surrounded on all sides by the sprawling metropolis that is Silicon Valley—is one of being underappreciated, unloved and…
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Grace Stetson on November 10, 2021
Over the last 18 months, a generation of young cooks entered the kitchen as novices and began perfecting skills in bread-making, baking and cooking. For one celebrity chef, the at-home DIY spirit was just the start of what’s to come—and the main reason he’s getting back on the road now.
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Katie Lauer on November 10, 2021
San Jose’s St. James Park has seen more than its fair share of violence since the city was founded, its gardens and grasses—meant to provide tranquil escape—also often acting as grounds for death.
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Kyle Martin on November 10, 2021
Kolohe Kai’s show in San Jose has been hotly anticipated and quickly sold out. The island reggae band was started in 2009 by lead singer Roman De Peralta from Oahu. Popularly known for its sunny pop songs such as “Ehu Girl” and “Cool Down,” Kolohe Kai also has more roots-rock and skankin’…
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Jay Edgar on November 10, 2021
Bay Area guitarist Mason Razavi is a terrific and consistent presence in the Bay Area jazz scene. The West Valley lecturer has performanced with both SF Jazz and San Jose Jazz, and caught play on jazz radio across the world with some great records of originals. Joined by frequent collaborator Brian Ho…
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Alec Adams on November 10, 2021
The word is officially out—the South Bay is at the center of an exciting moment in hardcore music. People are hungry for the sound, and our bands are out there representing us in moshpits and DIY venues throughout the nation. Hometown heroes Spy are back with a stacked lineup of touring and…
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Jay Edgar on November 10, 2021
For the second time ever, New Japan Pro Wrestling is drop-kicking into San Jose. Long a cult sensation in the US, NJPW has brought some of the best talent in the world. American wrestling superstars like the Young Bucks and AJ Styles cut their teeth first in the promotion, and homegrown stars…
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