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Benjamin Siepak, Diana San Juan, Nick Veronin, Mat Weir on February 15, 2017
Featuring towering feats of strength, high-flying aerialists, expert jugglers, eye-popping puppets and one truly twisted contortionist, Cirque du Soleil’s latest touring production, Luzia, earned riotous applause during its lively preview night in San Jose. In these politically charged times, Luzia serves as a reminder that we all turn beneath the same star, and…
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Featuring towering feats of strength, high-flying aerialists, expert jugglers, eye-popping puppets and one truly twisted contortionist, Cirque du Soleil’s latest touring production, Luzia, earned riotous applause during its lively preview night in San Jose.
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Vicente Serna, Mike Huguenor, Nick Veronin on February 8, 2017
This week brings wildly innovative dance in the form of sjDANCEco’s latest production, “On The Edge.” Also, the Cantor Arts Center is screening some of the earliest experimental surrealist films, Chicago celebrates 50 years of touring and conductor Dennis Russell Davies leads the Bruckner Orchestra of Linz in Philip Glass’ new opus—Symphony…
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The slick and soulful sounds of Mayer Hawthorne’s choicest selections return to The Contiental this week—and this time Mayer’s bringing his buddy, Seattle-based producer Jake One. Together they form the P. Funk revivalist duo Tuxedo. Also this week, rethink everything you’ve ever learned about puppet shows as the performance art collective Manual…
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It’s that time once again! Prepare your virgin dipping cups for the slaughter and make your french friesian bargains with Beelzeburger. Mac Sabbath return to The Ritz this Saturday with their trademarked brand of “drive-thru metal,” playing faithful musical covers of Black Sabbath tunes with McDonald’s-themed lyrics. Also this week, longtime host…
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Silicon Valley Newsroom on January 24, 2017
The future of film extends beyond the big screen next month at the Cinequest Film and VR Festival (Cinequest 2017), which will feature a record 500-plus screenings in addition to interactive exhibits and forums that explore the enticing possibilities of virtual reality.
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Mike Huguenor, Diana San Juan, Benjamin Seipak, Vincente Serna on January 18, 2017
Join Rey Res, Cutso, Containher and many more great local musical acts at the San Jose Museum of Art for Soundscaping SJMA. The pioneer of the “ratchet” sound and architect of some of the biggest hip-hop hits of the last several years, DJ Mustard comes to Pure Lounge this Friday. And over…
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On a recent Saturday night during a relatively tame event, one of San Jose’s long-running DIY venues, Kitty Castle, was permanently shut down by the police. “Before this month, I had talked to the cops at least three other times,” says Stephanie Chang, who launched the venue in 2012, and has been…
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Diana San Juan, Vicente Serna, Benjamin Siepak on January 11, 2017
Over the past year and a half, San Jose’s SoFA District has been steadily upping its live music game. More recently, the resurgent South First Street Area has overhauled two of its dance clubs with Aura and Avery. This weekend, Aura presents rising R&B singer Adrian Marcel, who releases his debut album,…
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David Bowie died a year ago this week—on his 69th birthday. Celebrate the legacy of this pop legend at The Caravan’s Bowie Ball or yuck it up with “This American Life” contributor and comedian Kurt Braunohler at Rooster T. Feathers. Check out new artwork from one of the South Bay’s most prolific…
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