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Grace Stetson on January 26, 2022
Great art can be found all over the South Bay, including on campus at Santa Clara University. This Friday, the University’s de Saisset Museum opens its Kara Maria exhibition, dedicated to the artist’s vibrant and evocative compositions. At first glance, the pieces may appear to showcase pure abstraction or geometry in their stylings, yet Maria’s unexpected swirls and layers diversify her canvas in ways that can shock the eye. Many pieces in the collection feature species of animals who have gone extinct or are endangered, making a gallery visit both an educational and artistic experience.
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Grace Stetson on January 26, 2022
The quote “not everything’s got to be fancy” can apply to so much these days—but it best describes comedian Nimesh Patel’s lackadaisical attitude. This coming Thursday, the late night standup and writer will bring his laid-back (albeit biting) observances to downtown San Jose, getting chuckles out of the most hardened of locals. Patel is a regular of New York’s famed Comedy Cellar, and has worked his comedy out on the road opening for household comedy names like Chris Rock and Aziz Ansari. While his quips may not be the fanciest out there, Patel’s stylings always elicit a good time.
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Jay Edgar on January 26, 2022
Ever since the ascendance of “New Music” in the 1970s, the Japanese music industry has carved its own tradition, taking western influences and making them uniquely their own—and producing some of the most sought after vinyl in the West. Named in honor of ‘80s city pop legend Tatsuro Yamashita, Love Talkin’ is a vinyl night celebrating Japanese music culture. Between bright, summery city pop, the slick electronic beats of Nujabes, funky nu-jazz of the Kyoto Jazz Massive, and much more, Love Talkin’ will hopefully be a recurring celebration of the storied music culture of the Land of the Rising Sun.
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Bill Kopp on January 19, 2022
The Supersuckers have made a career out of not being serious. How else to explain a body of work that includes songs like “Pretty Fucked Up,” “Born With a Tail” and “I’m a Fucking Genius”? In their 34 years as a band, the heavy-metal-meets-outlaw-country group started by bassist/vocalist Eddie Spaghetti has, in some ways, come a long way, and in others, stayed just the same.
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Kelly Vance on January 19, 2022
Jennifer Baichwal and Edward Burtynsky’s documentary, Manufactured Landscapes (2006), did a wonderful job depicting the brave new world of large-scale manufacturing in the early 2000s, particularly in China, with its acres of space, armies of workers and miles of assembly lines stretching out nearly to infinity, producing consumer goods for everyone on Earth.
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Mike Huguenor on January 19, 2022
Comedy fans on San Jose’s southside are used to taking at least one freeway on-ramp for a night out. Luckily, however, the Branham Lounge, resplendent home of the fireside drink, has been bringing some of the best in Bay Area comedy down south. This Sunday, the very funny San Jose native Drea Meyers hosts a free night of comedy including SF Punchline regular (and shredding skater) Alejandro Ochoa, Anna May and others. Meyers hosts the event just a few months after making her debut at famed LA venue The Comedy Store, and is sure to entertain the southside this Sunday.
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Alec Adams on January 19, 2022
When it comes to decade-based musical nostalgia, the ’80s never seem to go out of style—and for good reason. It was a time when electric guitar technology had been developing for decades, but synthesizers and electronic music were just beginning to blossom. San Francisco’s Pete Rice has mastered this blend of old and new in his synth wave outfit Vector Hold: his guitar licks shred with the best of them, and his synth sounds punch through the mix to demand dance obedience from his listeners. The vibe is sure to be immaculate as he headlines the Caravan’s Saturday night bill.
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Elliott Sky Case on January 19, 2022
A bit of New Orleans is coming to Art Boutiki, San Jose’s comic store/indie venue/gem for finding all things outside the box. Led by the vocal harmonies of sisters Abigail and Glori Cosio, Bon Bon Vivant lays out boisterous cabaret bops and soulful ballads, carrying the audience from Saturday night’s bourbon-soaked black lace to sweating out sin on Sunday morning. The band returns to performing live at Art Boutiki after a livestreamed performance from the venue last June, once again offering listeners a chance to enjoy a sultry Southern evening right here in San Jose. Continue reading »
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Grace Stetson on January 19, 2022
Late-night improv hit its mainstream stride in the late ‘90s, when a rotating panel of comedians joined in on the fun for the ABC show Whose Line is it Anyway? Now, over 20 years since its premiere, the gang is back on a live stage with all their improv skills in tow. Original and recurring cast members Ryan Stiles, Greg Proops, Jeff B. Davis and Joel Murray all bring their comedy chops to the stage for 90 minutes of pure fun, taking on audience suggestions for skits, songs and excitement. The spontaneous and nostalgia-filled night is sure to launch some belly laughs.
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Beibei Xu on January 19, 2022
Songs that connect to both the best and worst parts of our life always resonate, and no one knows that better than the DJs of Emo Night. After almost two full years of a pandemic, a night of mid-aughts hits may be the best way to wipe away tears and celebrate the highs. For veterans, it’s not just music, but a community bound by the cathartic songs of groups like My Chemical Romance, Saves the Day and Paramore (to name a few). But it’s also for all who haven’t outgrown their emo phase. Once there, every night is Emo Night.
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