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Nick Veronin on June 9, 2018
Austin-based painter and photographer Tim Kerr is a true renaissance man. In addition to his work as a visual artist, Kerr has been a member of many bands that helped push the DIY creative movement to the forefront of the counterculture. He’s created original art for albums, show posters and skateboard decks.…
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Winona Rajamohan on June 7, 2018
As a 30-year veteran of the standup circuit, Brian Regan as paid his dues… and lodged plenty of absurdist complaints along the way—like, if they could put a man on the moon, why can’t they make a telephone cord that won’t bunch up? Known for his wry sarcasm and hilariously hare-brained solutions…
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Dominoe Ibarra on June 7, 2018
Some may remember Brooks Wheelan primarily for his super short stint on Saturday Night Live. But he’s been a pretty good sport about getting let go from one of the biggest gigs in comedy. He’s even incorporated his termination into his standup routine, following the example of other SNL alums dismissed before…
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Kaylee Lawler on June 7, 2018
Standup comic Solomon Georgio hasn’t always had an easy time fitting in. Openly gay, with an Old Testament first name and an Italian last name, he scans as African American but might be more properly classified as a North African refugee. Fortunately for our funny bones, he’s got a knack for turning…
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Kaylee Lawler on June 7, 2018
Coming to the States from a galaxy Down Under, The Empire Strips Back is poised to touch down in San Jose this week with a show that embraces the naughty side of The Force. The brainchild of Russall S. Beattie—the Australian oddball also responsible for burlesque takes on The Wizard of Oz…
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Winona Rajamohan on June 7, 2018
This jukebox musical classic has been winning over audiences for more than a decade. Jersey Boys tells the tale of Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi—four blue-collar kids from Jersey who found great success with their pop vocal group, The Four Seasons—rising up from their working-class roots with hits…
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Julia Baum on June 6, 2018
Like a bad cop buddy film from the ’80s, an unusual set of circumstances has forced U.S. and state officials, who spent years fighting over the legality of the Golden State’s booming pot market, to team up and fight an unlikely shared enemy: pot farmers. As California leaves its Wild West weed days…
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Nick Veronin on June 1, 2018
Standup comedy has exploded in popularity in recent years, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the success of Comedy Central’s Clusterfest, which returns to the Bay Area for three days this Friday, Saturday and Sunday with major headliners—including Jon Stewart, Amy Schumer, The Lonely Island and Trevor Noah—along with myriad…
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John Dyke on May 31, 2018
For almost 50 years now, on the weekend following Memorial Day, this quiet Rose Garden area neighborhood transforms into a raucous celebration of all things Greek. The San Jose Greek Festival is fun for the whole family and features live music, award-winning dance groups and some of the most authentic festival food…
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John Dyke on May 31, 2018
Summer is right around the corner, and the Gordon Biersch Brewery complex in Japantown will once again host this weekly pileup of food trucks, beer and local makers. Co-hosted by Moveable Feast, the event is every Thursday night through August and features live music, games for the kids and SJMADE vendors. Admission…
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