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Yousif Kassab on June 14, 2017
Marvel fanbois need not apply. This month’s trivia night at AFK will focus exclusively on the DC Comics universe. The event will be held out on the venue’s patio and the bar will be open an hour before the questions start flying—giving patrons plenty of time to down some drinks and get…
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Camille Miller on June 13, 2017
Acclaimed linguist, cognitive scientist and historian Noam Chomsky has been called one of the most radical thinkers of our time. Critical of contemporary state capitalism, neoliberalism and military intervention, he has long agitated for radical reform of U.S. foreign policy. Chomsky won’t be on hand for the screening of segments of his…
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Camille Miller on June 13, 2017
San Jose-based landscape photographer QT Luong was born to Vietnamese parents in France and trained as a scientist. Luong was inspired to pick up a camera while rock climbing in Yosemite. His budding passion for photography would ultimately flourish into a 20-year trek through each of the 59 national parks, where he…
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Richard von Busack on June 9, 2017
In Son of the Morning Star we read that the elderly Sitting Bull enjoyed visits with old U.S. cavalry soldiers who came by to see him. With whom else could you have such a deep conversation about the Little Bighorn? This is the reason why, someday, you will be happy to hear Nickleback…
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This week’s Hit List was going to feature Sacramento rapper Mozzy—and it still will! But be aware. His previously scheduled show at BackBar SoFa has been canceled. Possibly because E Mozzy—one of the emcees in Mozzy’s squad—started catching attention for all the wrong reasons. In an Instagram live video, E Mozzy dissed The…
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Yousif Kassab on May 31, 2017
Time flies when you’re having fun. SubZERO is back for its 10th year with two days of art, music and culture in San Jose’s SoFA District. Popping off in tandem with the monthly South First Fridays art walk, the festival will feature wild street performances, food, drink and plenty of local creatives showcasing…
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They say to always underpromise and overdeliver—and, for once, SV411 podcast pulled off the feat. This week we speak with Pulitzer Prize-winner Viet Thanh Nguyen, author of The Sympathizer. Viet shares his story on growing up as a refugee in San Jose and how he made peace with the city. We also…
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When Claudia Saenz relocated from Austin to San Jose, she found a thriving Latino DJ scene, which she definitely could appreciate. However, like most corners of the entertainment industry, she found that the local nightlife circuit was run predominantly by men. “I’m pretty new to San Jose, but I have noticed it is…
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John Flynn, Yousif Kassab, Nick Veronin on May 24, 2017
This week Silicon Valley is popping off with a diverse set of musical events. Ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro brings his unique skillset to the Oshman JCC, the American-born Bermudian reggae artist Collie Buddz celebrates the release of his new album “Good Life” at Los Gatos Bar and Grill and Super Soul Bros.…
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New name, same old game. We’ve officially settled on calling ourselves SV411. You’ll have to listen to the podcast to understand why. This week we talk about our annual Summer Guide issue, which hit Metro racks yesterday. Give a listen, y’all!
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