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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…
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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…
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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,…
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Metro Staff on October 17, 2018
Informed by a love of fashion and culture, local hairstylist Liz Vizena is hosting this event that brings all of her passions together in one place. Part art exhibition, part runway show, Art Night Out will feature DJ Eruvey on the ones and twos, and live music from Forgotten Future, Imminent Waves,…
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Mary Shelley’s gothic classic is more than a horror story. Frankenstein addresses real human issues like technological ethics, hubris and prejudice. Though the novel was published 200 years ago, Dr. Frankenstein and his monster continue to endure within popular culture. From Boris Karloff’s iconic portrayal to 2015’s Victor Frankenstein, the silver screen…
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Jeffrey Edalatpour on October 17, 2018
Henrik Ibsen’s proto-feminist play Hedda Gabler (first performed in 1891) returns to the stage in a new production at the Pear Theatre. Prepare yourself for a troubled marriage between an emotionally myopic bookworm and his bored, petulant wife. It’s one of the most ill-fated matches in dramatic history. The Norwegian playwright made…
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The Poetry Center San Jose is taking the weekend to celebrate the city’s diverse ethnic and cultural heritage with their fourth annual San Jose Poetry Festival. The two-day event will be split into a day of performances and a day of workshops. Saturday will consist of readings and performances by local talent…
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Yousif Kassab on October 10, 2018
Back in October 2016, Dubliner Catherine Barry and Irish Culture Bay Area teamed up to organize the first Irish Arts & Writers Festival in Los Gatos. The city was chosen for its many smaller venues and its 23-year relationship with sister city Listowel, Ireland, where Writers’ Week has been held for the…
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Nick Veronin on October 10, 2018
When Charles Dickens gave up the ghost in 1870, he left more than a literary legacy in his wake. He also left an unfinished novel. The Mystery of Edwin Drood tells the story of a suspicious death and the ensuing investigation. But there’s a hitch: Dickens died before he had a chance…
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Now that it is officially autumn in the Valley of Heart’s Delight, it’s time to take the family out in search of pumpkin patches and other reminders of what the season’s changes mean beyond city streets. The fourth annual Harvest Festival at Martial Cottle Park is a fine option, with farm tours…
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