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Wallace Baine on October 25, 2018
It’s been more than two years now since music fans have had to wake up every morning in a world without The Purple One. The seven-piece tribute band When Doves Cry came together in Sacramento several months before Prince’s death and now stands as one of the best opportunities to still hear The Glyph’s music in a live setting. WDC’s setlist of Prince songs is 90 strong and growing. They come to the Ritz in downtown San Jose with a show they’re calling A Purple Halloween. Guest emcee is Lady Gigi from Purple Funk SF, a Bay Area collective of never-say-die Prince fans. Continue reading »
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Estefany Gonzalez on October 25, 2018
No one reps the Yay Area harder than E-40. But with close to 30 full-length solo releases, myriad collaborative projects and a serious knack for coining lyrical lingo, E-40 is sure to leave a lasting legacy in the hip-hop world far beyond the Bay. In addition to coming up with the likes of Mac Dre, Too Short and Mr. Fab, the man born Earl Stevens has used his Sick Wid It label to put many more on the map—like Vallejo-based up-and-comer Nef the Pharaoh. SJSU students can catch this local legend along with P-Lo for free at SpartanFest. Note: only current students will be admitted. Continue reading »
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Wallace Baine on October 25, 2018
For those who prefer their circuses old-school, Zoppé family circus has one number for you: 1842. That’s when this traveling one-ring circus was established in Venice. Led by the multi-talented Nino the Clown—who happens to be part of the Zoppé family dynasty that goes back six generations—Zoppé: An Italian Family Circus features refreshingly low-tech feats of acrobatics, juggling, equestrian arts and more, complete with old-fashioned outfits and old-country folk music. There seven performances a week, Wed.-Sun., through Nov. 4. Continue reading »
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Wallace Baine on October 25, 2018
The first time Evan Ziporyn heard David Bowie’s album Blackstar, it was from the other side of a wall. The Boston composer was at an artists retreat in Florida when he heard his neighbor in the next room playing music way too loud. Continue reading »
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Nick Veronin on October 25, 2018
This downtown Willow Glen tapas bar and craft cocktail spot had barely gotten started when catastrophe struck in the form of an electrical fire. It could have been far worse, but fortunately the blaze was quickly extinguished. Nevertheless, the joint had to be shut for several months in order to repair the damage caused by the flames, smoke and firefighting effort. Braise reopens this week and head chefs—Anthony Jimenez and Josh Hanoka—are excited to welcome the community back for good food (like their PB&J with bone marrow) and refreshing drinks. Continue reading »
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Julia Baum on October 24, 2018
In an industry flush with the good green and cold hard cash, a number of foreign “ganjapreneurs” are making American dispensaries offers too good to refuse. Several San Jose pot shops including Harborside recently sealed some dank deals with different investors from Canada, where cannabis stock is legally traded on the market. Harborside completed a $200 million (Canadian dollars) reverse takeover in August with Toronto-based Lineage Grow Company, which will give the marijuana mammoth “access to capital required to facilitate Harborside’s expansion plans in California and the contiguous western states,” adding it to a small but growing list of dispensaries throughout the state with white market investors.
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The email was meant for my office buddy, my gossip gal pal, and, yes, I should’ve kept the conversation limited to private text messages. But in a moment of carelessness, I sent an email intended for my office buddy with a little scuttlebutt about a coworker I consider intolerable … to the coworker I was gossiping about! Maybe it was a Freudian slip. Maybe I wanted you to know I can’t stand you. Maybe I typed in your name in the “send” box because I had your name on my mind. I don’t know what to make of it. All I know is I was mortified the second you stood up just a few cubicles away and said, “Ouch” in front of the whole office. I left for lunch and didn’t come back for the rest of the afternoon. And the next day, I called in sick from embarrassment. I’m such an ass. Should I find a new job or make amends?
I Saw You is an anonymous “man on the street” column. Email your rants and raves about co-workers or any badly behaving citizens to [email protected], or send to 380 S. First St, San Jose, 95113. Submissions should stick to about 100 words.
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Estefany Gonzalez on October 18, 2018
Munich is far away and plane tickets are expensive. Fortunately for local punk rock fans unable to make it out to Deutchland for the world’s largest beer festival, the X-Bar is throwing an Oktoberfest of its own. Punktoberfest boasts two stages and 10 bands, along with $2 PBRs and $2 slices of pizza. The bill includes In Her Own Words, All is Fair, Grandma’s Cat, Living Among Giants, UP&GO, Can’t Complain, Crosswalkband San Jose, Nalamora, Free Candy and Perfect Score. Continue reading »
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Julia Canavese on October 18, 2018
Families with young children on the hunt for non-frightening Halloween-themed activities or adults who just really love animals and any excuse to dress up: This event is for you. In addition to Happy Hollow’s typical assortment of animal encounters and amusement park rides, visitors are invited to participate in a costume contest, decorate mini-pumpkins and sample Zume Pizza slices. If you have your heart set on a particular activity, plan to arrive early to avoid disappointment, since many of these special activities are only available “while supplies last.” Continue reading »
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Julia Canavese on October 18, 2018
The Bay Area-based Kronos Quartet is known for its innovative approach to string music. In this concert, Kronos uses its powers to break down barriers by taking aim at Donald Trump’s 2017 executive orders restricting travel from predominantly Muslim-majority countries. Drawing from the musical traditions of Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen, Kronos weaves existing repertoire together with newly commissioned works and collaborations for a program titled “Music for Change: The Banned Countries.” Even though people can’t always travel freely, music often finds a way to transcend borders. Continue reading »
