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May 9-15

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Featured Events 

Downtown Farmers’ Market – Friday 

Great weather (will be in the 80s), fresh produce, beautiful flowers, live music, gourmet foods, gifts and much more this Friday at the Downtown Farmers’ Market. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.  San Pedro Square.  www.sjdowntown.com/FarmerMarket.html

See Art, Buy Art, Make Art. Come to ARTHOUSE! – Saturday

An art and art making block party that features art shows, guided gallery tours, artist talks, hands-on-art activities, original artworks for sale, improv comedy and performances.  10 am-4 pm.  S. First and Market Street.  Free. www.livesv.com/event/detail/441478707/ArtHouse

Dishwalk: A Food Treasure Hunt – Saturday

Have you ever been on a food treasure hunt? Come out if you can- it’s family friendly and is going to be delightful.  Everyone gets a map of restaurants, and 10 dishes and drinks are served throughout San Pedro Square.  Acoustic popup artists will be scattered throughout the square for all to enjoy. 2-5 pm.  $29 (SPECIAL OFFER to our Downtowner subscribers: Enter code “sjdowntowner” to purchase tickets for $25).  www.dishwalk.com

Back A Yard Caribbean American Grill – NOW Open!

Enjoy authentic Jamaican recipes with island spices cooked over open flames.  Try their Jerk chicken, Jerk pork, Jerk salmon and BBQ meals. 11 am-3 pm and 5 pm -8 pm Mon-Thurs; 11 am-9 pm Fri; Noon- 8 pm Sat; Closed Sun.  80 N. Market St.  www.backayard.net/content/sjhours/

The Central Place Garage: Validation Changes – Monday

The garage located on 143 S. Third Street will no longer accept retail and movie parking validations as of Monday, May 14.   

Small Wonders Innovation Fund – Deadline May 18

The San Jose Downtown Association and 1stACT Silicon Valley announce the "Small Wonders Innovation Fund" for projects and activities that activate the public realm. Read more here: http://www.sjdowntown.com/pdf/SWIF.4.12.SJDA.pdf

Mother’s Day is this Sunday  

Treat your mom on Sunday to a delicious brunch at The Grill on the Alley or take her to a Champagne Buffet Brunch at La Pastaia at the De Anza Hotel.  Plenty of restaurants are offering great deals and special brunch options to celebrate Mother’s Day. For a list of downtown restaurants visit www.sjdowntown.com/Dining.html

This week’s events  

Stage and Concerts

Wednesday-Sunday – Broadway San Jose presents “Million Dollar Quartet” – A smash hit Broadway musical, inspired by the true story of the famed recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time.  7:30 pm Wed-Thurs; 8 pm Fri; 2 pm and 8 pm Sat; 1 pm and 6 pm Sun.  Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd.  Use promo code HEART to receive 35% off your order.  www.broadwaysanjose.com 

Wednesday-Sunday and Tuesday – Comedy at the Improv – Wed: Slanted (8 pm).  Thurs-Sun: Erik Griffin (8 pm Thurs; 8 pm and 10 pm Fri; 7 pm and 9 pm Sat; 6 pm Sun).  Tues: Jeff Dunham (8 pm). 62 S. Second St. 280-7475 or www.sanjoseimprov.com

Thursday-Sunday through May 6 – Northside Theatre Company presents “Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune” – Watch as the promise of a relationship beyond a "one-night stand" begins to emerge. This production is for mature audiences only. 8 pm Thurs-Sat; 3 pm Sun. Olinder Theatre, 848 E William St. $15-$20. www.northsidetheatre.com

Fridays-Saturdays – ComedySportz – See competitive improvisational teams perform. 9 pm and 11 pm Fri; 7 pm Sat.  Camera 3 Theater, 288 S. Second St.  $12-$15.  985-5233 or www.national-comedy.com

Saturday-Sunday – Symphony Silicon Valley: Celebrating Our Tenth! – Celebrate their 10th Birthday Party featuring Bartok's Concerto for Orchestra, spotlighting each section of the orchestra! Maestro Vajda brings it all together in Brahms' Symphony No. 2. Mother’s are in for a treat on Sunday.  8 pm Sat; 2:30 pm Sun.  California Theatre, 345 S. First St.  $39-$75.  www.symphonysiliconvalley.org

Saturday – Steinway Society: Young Artists Concert – The conert features carefully selected, exceptional young performers from the Bay Area and some have won in prestigious local or national piano competitions. 2 pm.  Le Petit Trianon, 72 N. Fifth St.  Free. www.steinwaythebayarea.com/

Saturday – South Bay Guitar Society: Showcase Concert – Four guitarists are featured: Sofia Gleeson and Teja Gerken will present solo sets. Chris Mallett & Robert Miller perform as a duo. 8 pm.  Theatre on San Pedro Square, 29 N. San Pedro Square.  $15-$25.  www.sbgs.org 

Monday – Comedy Night at the Brit – Join host Mr. Walker as he introduces amateur comedians, Bay Area talent and always surprise special guests.  Every second and fourth Monday of the month.  9 pm.  173 W. Santa Clara St.     www.facebook.com/mr.walker.comic

More Live Music

Fountain Blues Festival Preview Party – Thursday

The Fountain Blues Festival is back July 14, 2012.  Come get a sneak peek listen to GG Amos at the Poor House Bistro.  FBF Artistic Director Ted Gehrke will give a preview of this year’s Fountain Blues Festival, and you can possibly win a pair of tickets to the event.  Tickets are available.  7 pm.  Free.  fountainbluesfestival.com

Wednesday-Tuesday– Live music at Poor House Bistro – Wed: Ron Thompson (6-9 pm).  Thurs: SJ Jazz: GG Amos Band (6-9 pm).  Fri: John Nemeth (6-10 pm).  Sat: W.H.A.T. (Wedemeyer, Hayes and Tarzy (6-10 pm).  Sun: Mother’s Day (two show Sunday) Sunday Brunch with Gail Dobson Jazz Band and Student Performance (11 am-2 pm) Kaye Bohler Band (2:30 pm-6:30 pm). Mon: Ukulele Jam with Steve Martin (6-9 pm).  Tues: PHB Open Mic Night (6-9 pm).  91 S.  Autumn St.  Free.  292-5837 or www.poorhousebistro.com

Wednesday-Sunday and Tuesday– Live Salsa, Top 40's & Latin Pop at Azúcar Latin Bistro Mojito Bar & Lounge – Wed: Rockstar Band & English/Spanish Karaoke (Free). Thurs: Live Latin and Salsa Band-Top 40’s and DJ (Free).  Fri: Latin Rock, House, Top 40's.  Sat: Live Latin Rock, Salsa, Merengue, Cumbia, Club Hits & DJ Music. Sun and Tues: Angel Zeleda live.  71 and 81 E. San Fernando St. (Free Wed-Thurs and before 9:30 p.m. on Fri-Sat; 6-9 pm Sun and Tues).  293-8482 or www.Azucarsj.com

Wednesday, Friday-Saturday – Music at the Blank Club – Wed: Plantain, You Are Plural, Seabright (Free).  Fri: Maxx Cabello Jr. and The Breakdown, Yeshua & The Hightones and guests ($8).  Sat: Three Bad Jacks, Left Alone, Ghist Town Hangmen ($10). 44 S. Almaden Ave.  292-5265 or www.theblankclub.com

Wednesday and Thursday – Live Latin music at Agenda Lounge – Enjoy a live salsa band every last Wednesday of the month.  Thurs: Live Latin band.  8 pm.  399 S. First St.  No cover with dinner.  287-3991 or www.agendalounge.com

Wednesday-Saturday – Music at the Hedley Club – Thurs: Russo Alberts Trio (8 pm).  Fri: Brian Ho Quartet (8:30 pm).  Sat: JP & the Rhythm Chasers  (8:30 pm). The Hedley Club at the Hotel De Anza, 233 W. Santa Clara St.  www.hoteldeanza.com

Thursdays-Saturdays – Live music at the Caravan Lounge – 98 S. Almaden Ave. 995-6220

Thursdays – Live music at O'Flaherty's Irish Pub – Various artists. 21+ to enter.  9 pm.  25 N. San Pedro St.  Free.   www.oflahertyspub.com

Thursday – Live Jazz at the Loft Bar and Bistro – 7-10:30 pm.  90 S. Second St.  Free.  291-0677 or www.loftbarandbistro.com

Fridays-Saturdays through Oct. 26 – Live music at Teske’s Germania – 6:30 - 9:30 pm. 255 N. First St. and Devine www.teskes-germania.com/events.php

Friday-Saturday – Live music at Mucho's Restaurant and Bar – Live Trio every weekend.  6 pm.  72 E. Santa Clara St.  Free, 277-0333.

Friday-Saturday – A Perfect Finish Wine and Dessert Bar – Fri: Quasimodal.  Sat: Blue House.  9 pm-midnight.  55 S. First St.  Free.  288-6000 or www.apfwinebar.com

Fridays and Saturday – Live Music at San Pedro Square Market – Fri: San Jose Jazz serves up the best musical variety at the San Pedro Square Market: Blues, Jazz, Folk, R&B, World, Indie, and more (7-9 pm).  Sat: Various artists (2-11 pm).   Every 3rd Saturday through October features Daydream Nation Music Series (7-11 pm).  87 N. San Pedro St. www.sanpedrosquaremarket.com/san-pedro-square-market-event-calendar/

Friday – Live at the Pagoda – Guest can check out international up-&- coming bands, a laid- back lounge scene and enjoy great drinks. 21 and over.  170 S. Market St. www.liveatthepagoda.com 

Monday-Saturday – Live music at the Fairmont’s Lobby Lounge – Mon: Solo Grand Piano (8-11 pm).  Tues: Dueling Grand Pianos (8:30-11 pm).  Wed: Le Jazz Hot (7:30-10:30 pm).  Sat: Cocktail Hour Light Piano (5-7 pm).  Fri-Sat:  Various bands playing Jazz and Pop dance hits (9 pm).  The Fairmont San Jose, 170 S. Market St.  998-3909 or www.fairmont.com/sanjose 

Monday – Philz Coffee “Open Mic” – Open mic.  6:30 pm. 118 Paseo de San Antonio, Free.  971-4212 or www.philzcoffee.com

Friday-Saturday and Tuesday – Live music at Caffe Frascati – Sat: The Dead Sea Fish: Classic rock covers (8 pm).  Tues: Open mic and Happy Hour all night.  8 pm.  315 S. First St.  Free. 287-0400 or www.caffefrascati.com

Miscellaneous Events

Daily through Friday – Adopt a Rose for Mother’s Day – Give your mother something unique, personal, and truly meaningful this Mother’s Day. Guadalupe River Park Conservancy’s Adopt-a-Rose program includes a personalized plaque in the rose garden and a very attractive gift package. To order a rose package, visit the Conservancy’s website at www.grpg.org
 

Daily  – Discover Downtown San Jose History with the Scan Jose – San José Public library has developed a free Smartphone enabled self-guided walking tour to give residents and tourists alike an interactive way to explore downtown San Jose history. Users can choose from three distinct tours; “A Walk Around the Plaza,” “Old Santa Clara Street,” or “Tragedies and Calamities.”  Visit www.ScanJose.org from your Smartphone or tablet computer to get started. 

Monday-Wednesday – Trivia Night Downtown

Wednesdays-Thursday and Tuesdays – Karaoke Downtown (Free) –

Wednesdays, Fridays and Mondays – Learn to Dance 

  • Wed: Agenda Lounge – Salsa Class.  8 pm.  399 S. First St.  No cover with dinner.  287-3991 or www.agendalounge.com. 
  • Wed. Beso Club –  8-10 pm, 417 S. First St. www.besoclub.com;
  • Fri: Fairmont’s Lounge Lounge – 8:30-9 pm. 170 S. Market St. www.fairmont.com/sanjose. 
  • Mon: Azúcar Latin Bistro Mojito Bar & Lounge – 8 pm.  71 and 81 E. San Fernando St. No cover with dinner. 293-8482 or www.azucarsj.com

Wednesdays through May 23 – San Jose Pride and Breathe present “Ash Kickers” – A partnership between the two organizations to offer those who want to quit smoking the opportunity to learn best practices and self-help tools. Classes are catered to the LGBT community, although all are welcome. 7-8:30 pm.  Billy DeFrank LGBT Community Center, 938 The Alameda.  www.sanjosepride.com

Thursdays – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library tours – The library has more than 1.9 million items in its collections, plus nice views, California and local history collections, the Beethoven and Steinbeck centers, and more than 30 pieces of public art.  Free docent tours are available every Thursday.  Even some of the bathroom fixtures are artistic.  11:30 am.  150 E. San Fernando St.  Free.  808-2181 or www.sjpl.org

Thursday – Giving Back Benefit – Luncheon celebrating twelve years of the Mentor Parent Program.  11:30 am-1:30 pm.  San Jose Woman’s Club, 75 S. Eleventh St.  $75-$100.  995-0442 ext. 19

Saturdays – San Pedro Square Farmers’ Market – A new, year-round market takes place each Saturday from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on St. John Street in front of the San Pedro Square Market.  The market includes music, artisan foods, vegetables, meats and fish, dairy and art.  Not to mention, 40-50 vendors are from the Urban Village Farmers Market Association (check urbanvillageonline.com) or www.sanpedrosquremarket.com 

Sundays – Japantown Farmer’s Market – A year-round market of produce and hand-made goods.  8:30 am-noon.  Jackson St. between Sixth and Seventh Streets.  Free.  298-4303  

Tuesday-Friday – Tour Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph – Learn from docents about California’s oldest parish, downtown centerpiece and national historic landmark.  One-hour tours occur from 1-3 pm.  Market and San Fernando Streets.  Free.  283-8100 

Film

At Camera 12

“21 Jump Street,” “Bully,” “The Cabin in the Woods,” “Chimpanzee,” “The Five-Year Engagement,” “Headhunters,” “The Hunger Games,” “The Hunter,” “Jiro Dreams of Sushi,” “The Lucky One,” “Marley,” “The Avengers,” “The Pirates! Band of Misfits,” “The Raven,” “Safe,” and “Think Like a Man.”   

At Camera 3

“Headhunters,” “The Hunter,” and “Marley.”  

Camera 12 is at Paseo de San Antonio and South Second Street. Camera 3 is at 288 S. Second St. Admission:  $10 general, $7.50 students with current ID, $7 matinees, and $6.75 seniors 63+ and children 12 and under (10 movies for $60 discount card also available).  Present your valid San Jose Public Library card for $3 off general admission.  For show times: www.cameracinemas.com

At the IMAX at The Tech Museum:

Now playing: “Born to be Wild,” “Hubble,” “Magic of Flight,” “Roving Mars,” “To The Arctic,” and “Tornado Alley.”   The IMAX Theatre is located inside the Tech Museum at 201 S. Market St.  $6-$8.  Tickets include admission to the museum.  Go to www.thetech.org for complete show times and ticket prices.

Kids

Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose offers a nationally-recognized Summer Day Camp for youth entering grades 7–10 – Children’s Discovery Museum (CDM) offers a unique and innovative summer program where youth can have fun, make new friends, meet new challenges, and make a difference in the community. Summer of Service (SOS) responds to the needs of young teens too old for the traditional day camp, but too young for full-time employment.  For detailed information about Summer of Service, visit our website at www.cdm.org/sos 

Daily – San Jose Day Nursery, Child Development Center, for day care – San Jose Day Nursery (SJDN) cares for children ages six weeks to 5 years old in small class sizes. Immediate openings in infant, toddler and preschool classes are available. 33 N. 8th St.; 288-9667 www.sjdn.org
  

Sports and Fitness   

Friday – San Jose Sabercats Arena Football – Sabercats host Utah Blaze (7:30 pm). HP Pavilion, 525 W. Santa Clara St. $12-$82, www.thesanjosesabercats.com

Saturday – Zumbathon – 2-hour Zumba exercise class to be held at the Circle of Palms Plaza to benefit the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. 1-4 pm.  Circle Of Palms Plaza (Located next to The Fairmont San Jose).  www.eventbrite.com/event/3182193025

Monday, Wednesday and Friday – lifeSport Fitness Co-Ed Boot Camp – This year round boot camp helps lose weight and get in shape.  6-6:50 am.  The Fencing Center, 110 Stockton Ave.  www.lifesportbootcamp.com  

Mondays and Wednesdays – Breakthrough Bootcamp – An outdoor workout that utilizes the field, track, bleachers, and other structures.  8:30 am.  275 N. Twenty-fourth St.  www.dtsanjosebootcamp.com

Tuesdays – Free Zumba Classes at the Fairmont – Fairmont Hotel in collaboration with San Jose Athletic Club offer free zumba classes to hotel guest and to the San Jose community.  For reservations email Tara.Betz@fairmont.com.  5:30 pm.  170 S. Market St.  Free. www.fairmont.com/sanjose

Classes, conferences, meetings and workshops  

Classes at the San Jose Entrepreneur Center

100 E. Santa Clara St.  www.acteva.com/go/ecenter 

Other classes, workshops, conferences

Weekly:  Financial Knowledge Institute employee financial workshops – The Financial Knowledge Institute, a 501c3 non-profit organization, holds free on-site employee educational workshops on personal financial matters at downtown area businesses.  Call 866-734-8465 or visit www.financialknowledgeinstitute.org

Wednesday-Friday – CLEO Conference 2012 – Featuring more than 1,800 technical presentations ranging from basic research to industry applications.  This year’s expo showcases 300 participating companies from around the world, including 46 companies based in California.  Convention Center, 150 W. San Carlos St.  www.cleoconference.org

Thursday – Move to Amend – End corporate rule.  Legalize democracy.  Attend a free play at St. James Park.  Noon-1 pm. St. John St.  between First and Second Streets. 

Saturday – Beginning Landscape Watercolor Painting – Learn how to capture nature’s beautiful landscapes with watercolors.  Ages 18 and up.  9 am-noon.  Guadalupe River Park Visitor Center, 438 Coleman Ave.  $10-$15.  www.grpg.org. 

Literature/Art

Daily – New at the SLG Art Boutiki – Create your own wearable art at with their new Direct-to-Garment Printing.  Full color designs in quantities as low as one shirt.  No set-up cost for trouble-free, ready-to-print files.  Check their Star Wars and War Craft collectibles, comic books, cards and posters.  SLG Art Boutiki, 577 S. Market St. Free.  971-8929 or artboutiki.com

Daily through May 30 – Pioneering the Valley: The Chinese American Santa Clara Valley Exhibit – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  Library, 5th floor, 150 E. San Fernando Ave.  Free.  www.sjpl.org

Saturday – DIY Art: Altar’d Emblems: Pop Tin Art – Transform a celebrated logo or pop-culture icon into a traditional tin art piece. 1-3 pm.  110 S. Market St.  $20-$25.  www.livesv.com/event/detail/441475897/DIY_Art_Altard_Emblems_Pop_Tin_Art

Museums and galleries

For complete exhibit listings please go to www.sjdowntown.com/Calendar.html

Anno Domini – the second coming of art and design – Open noon-7 pm Tues-Fri; noon-5 pm Sat.  366 S. First St.  Free.  271-5155 www.galleryAD.com

Art Object Gallery – Open 1-4 pm Thurs-Sat.  592 N. Fifth St.  Free. artobjectgallery.com

Children’s Discovery Museum – Open 10 am to 5 pm Tues-Sat and noon-5 Sun.  $9-$10.  180 Woz Way.  298-5437 or www.cdm.org

City Hall windows gallery – Fourth Street near Santa Clara Street

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Library –150 E. San Fernando St.  Free.  808-2000 or www.sjpl.org

History San Jose – History Park, 1650 Senter Road.  287-2290 or www.historysanjose.org

KALEID gallery – Open noon-7 pm Tues-Fri; Noon-5 pm Sat.  $2 Tuesdays every third Tuesday of the month.  88 S. Fourth St.  Free.  271-5151 or www.KALEIDgallery.com

MACLA – Open noon-7 pm Wed-Thurs; noon-5 pm Fri-Sat.  510 S. First St.  Free.  998-2783 or www.maclaarte.org

Natalie and James Thompson Art Gallery – Open 11 am-4 pm and 6-7:30 pm Tues; 11 am-4 pm Wed-Fri.  Art Building, San Jose State University, 1 Washington Square.  Free.  924-4328 

Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum – Open 10 am-5 pm Mon-Fri; 11 am-6 pm Sat-Sun. 1342 Naglee Ave. $9, $7 seniors/students, $5 ages 5-10, free for ages 4 and younger.  947-3636 or www.egyptianmuseum.org

San Jose City Hall – Open 8 am-5 pm, Mon-Fri.  200 E. Santa Clara St.  Free.  535-8168 

San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art – Open 10 am-5 pm, Tues-Wed, Fri; 10 am-8 pm Thurs; Noon-5 pm Sat.  560 S. First St.  Free.  283-8155 or www.sjica.org

San Jose Museum of Art – Open 11 am-5 pm Tues-Sun. 110 S. Market St.  $8.  271-6840.  www.sjmusart.org

San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles – Open 10 am-5 pm Tues-Sun (open for free from 8-11 pm on the first Friday of every month).  520 S. First St.  $5-$6.50.  Every first Friday of the month is free.  971-0323 or www.sjquiltmuseum.org

SLG Art Boutiki & Gallery – Open 10 am-5 pm Mon-Fri; Noon-4 pm Sat.  577 S. Market St.  Free.  971-8929 or www.artboutiki.com

Tech Museum of Innovation – Open daily 10 am-5 pm.  201 S Market St.  Pricing: General admission for the galleries $12. Add an additional IMAX film for only $4.  Children (ages 3-17), active students with ID, and seniors will pay only $9 for museum entry and $6 for an educational film in IMAX - or $13 for a combo ticket.  The Tech Museum of Innovation is offering  admission at $5 to San Jose Public Library card holders. 294-8324 or www.thetech.org 

Works/San Jose – Open noon-4 pm Tues-Sat (to 7 pm Thurs).  451 S. First St.  295-8378

Downtown Dining / Business Promotions

Family Life Chiropractic: Functional Health Testing – Functional Health Testing is lab testing designed to evaluate many of the systems of your body to see if they are performing at an optimal level.  Set up an appointment time to meet with Dr. Mindy to determine which tests are best for you. Consultation is free and by appointment only.  115 Paseo de San Antonio.  298-8092 www.familylifechiropractic.com

Downtown Doors postcards and notecards NOW available for sale online

Support the San Jose Downtown Foundation’s fund-raising effort, and purchase Downtown Doors colorful and artistic notecards and postcards. The cards feature the artwork of Santa Clara County high school students, whose artwork has been enlarged and transferred onto the utility doors of Downtown San Jose's prominent buildings.  Makes for a great gift and adds an artistic flare to any office.   www.sjdowntown.com/merchandise.html

Download Great Deals All Over Downtown! – Use your Discover Downtown card to receive great deals at participating downtown businesses.  Start saving today by visiting the offers page at www.sjdowntown.com/Offers.html

Arcadia: Modern American Steakhouse – Come indulge in style with Arcadia’s $39 after 8 prix fixe meal. Only at Marriott San Jose. Click here for more: http://michaelmina.net/restaurants/locations/arsj.php

Psycho Donuts “Psycho Nurse Delivery” – Schedule an emergency donut delivery by a Psycho Donuts Nurse!  Order by calling 320-8469. Promotion valid only for business deliveries within a 1 mile radius of Psycho Donuts San Jose.  Must mention the Downtowner Online when placing your order. Not valid with other offers or promotions, no cash value.  Limited delivery slots available on any given day.  Minimum order of 2 dozen donuts required.  www.psycho-donuts.com/delivery.html

Discounted movies at Camera Cinemas - Get 10 movies for $60 with a Camera Cinemas Discount Card.  Good for any film, any day of the week (except Sat. after 6pm) for up to two people per visit.  Available at www.cameracinemas.com or at any Camera Cinemas box office location. Camera 12 is at the corner of Paseo de San Antonio  and S. Second St.  Camera 3 is at 288 S. Second St.

$3 Happy Hours and Promotions at Azúcar Latin Bistro Mojito Bar & Lounge – Happy Hour: 4-7 pm Sun-Fri and all day Sun-Tues.  Tues:  Downtown San Jose Resident Day: Buy one entree, receive second one (equal value) 50% off.  New at Azucar:  Two hour parking validation now available.  Plus, enjoy a Complimentary Appetizer just for being part of their Exclusive “Members Only” Club. Print your coupon www.azucarsj.com/index.php?option=com_phocadownload&view=file&id=5&Itemid=162 71 E. San Fernando St. 293-8482 or www.Azucarsj.com

3-Hour Happy Hour at the De Anza Hotel – 4-7 pm Mon-Fri.  233 W. Santa Clara St.  www.hoteldeanza.com

Discounts at The Cheese Steak Shop – Get free fries or soda with a purchase of any cheese steak sandwich at Downtown SJ Cheese Steak Shop.  Mention that you saw the deal on Downtowner Online.  Check out their reviews on yelp.com.  76 E. Santa Clara St. 999-7600.

Discounts at Mucho's Restaurant and Bar – Now serving your favorite tequilas and margaritas with dinner.  Get a chicken taco or cheese quesadilla free with any other purchase.  Mention that you saw the deal on Downtowner Online.  72 E. Santa Clara St. 277-0333 or www.muchostaqueria.com

Wednesdays – A Perfect Finish – Martuni Night: Enjoy $3 off Martinis while listening to classic crooners.  Tasting Event: Enjoy a guided tasting by a Winery, Brewery, a Wine and Spirits Educator or a do it yourself tasting with our Enomatics.  7 pm.  55 S. First St.  www.apfwinebar.com

Wednesdays – Specials at Koji Sake Lounge – “Explore the Art of Sake” and get half-off the special sake of the night.  7 pm.  48 S. First St.  287-7199 or www.kojisakelounge.com

Saturday – Dishwalk – A Food Treasure Hunt – Have you ever been on a food treasure hunt? Come out if you can- it’s family friendly and is going to be delightful.  Everyone gets a map of restaurants, and 10 dishes and drinks are served throughout San Pedro Square.  Acoustic popup artists will be scattered throughout the square for all to enjoy. 2-5 pm.  $29.  RSVP is at www.dishwalk.com

Monday-Thursday – Camera 12 and Pita Pit “Hot Date Night for 2” – The San Jose Pita Pit and Camera 12 Cinemas offer dinner for 2 and 2 movie passes for 1 low price.  Enjoy the pita of your choice from the regular pita menu, a bag of chips, a cookie and a fountain drink then stroll on down to the theatre and catch your favorite movie.  Camera 12 Cinemas, 201. S. Second St.  $28.48 plus tax.   www.cinequest.org

Tuesdays – San Pedro Square Local Nights – Every Tuesday come down to San Pedro Square and mention "Locals Night" at any of the below Bar & Restaurants to available special offers at 19 Market, 71 Saint Peter Mediterranean Grill, Downtown Britannia Arms, La Pinata, Los Gatos Brewing Co., The Mmoon Empanadas, Morocco’s Restaurant, O’Flaherty’s Irish Pub and Sonoma Chicken Coop.  www.sanpedrosquare.com/localsnight

Dancing Downtown     

Agenda Lounge – 399 S. First St.  287-3991 agendalounge.com · Azúcar Latin Bistro Mojito Bar & Lounge – 71 and 81 E. San Fernando St.  293-8482,  www.azucarsj.com  Beso Club – 417 S. First St. 818-359-4235 The Blank Club – 44 S. Almaden Ave.  971-8511 theblankclub.com · The Brit – 173 W. Santa Clara St.  278-1400 britanniaarmsdowntown.com  · Brix Nightclub – 349 S. First St.  947-1975 www.brixnightclub.com · Club Milano – 394 S. Second St.  milanoclub.net · Dive bar – 78 E. Santa Clara St. 288-5252 sjdivebar.com · South First Billiards: Elixer Lounge – 420 S. First St.  294-7800 sofapool.com · Fahrenheit Ultralounge – 99 E San Fernando St.  998-9998 fultralounge.com · Freddie J’s - 97 E. Santa Clara St. freddiejs.com · Habana Club Restaurant – 238 Race St. 998-2822 998cuba.com · Lido Nightclub – 30 S. First St.  298-4318 www.lidonightclub.net · Loft Bar and Bistro – 90 S. Second St.  291-0677 loftbarandbistro.com · Beso Club – 417 S. First St.· Motif Restaurant and Club – 389 S. First St.  279-1888 motiflounge.com · Myth Tavern & Lounge – 152 Post St.  286-7678 www.mythsj.com · Studio 8 – 8 S. First St.  279-4444 pearlsj.com · Sabor Tapas Bar and Lounge – 72 N. Almaden Ave. 287-1737 saborlounge.net · San Jose Bar and Grill – 85 S. Second St. 286-2397 sanjosebarandgrill.com  · Temple Bar and Lounge – 52 S. First St. templebarlounge.com · Tres Gringos – 83 S. Second St. 278-9888 tresgringossj.com  

Downtown Living

Go find out what urban living is about: www.sjdowntown.com/Find_Your_Home.html

The 88 – 88 E. San Fernando St.  279-8882 or www.the88sj.com

Axis – 38 N. Almaden Blvd.  297-9888 or  www.axissanjose.com

City Heights – 175 W. St. James St.  286-2489 or www.cityheightssanjose.com

Volunteer Opportunities 

13th Street Cat Rescue group: Show your support for abandoned cats by volunteering in an effort to: socialize cats, handle administrative duties, help at pet fairs, and do trapping. Email to info@13thstcats.org or just visit us at www.13thstcats.org.

“Lend a Hand” at the Children’s Discovery Museum – On select weekends, a parent or mentor and child can volunteer together.  Space is limited.  Pre-registration required: call 298-5437 ext. 271 or e-mail volunteers@cdm.org.

Make a difference in your park … Volunteer – Become a one day volunteer and invite others to join you.  Learn gardening skills, clean up local parks and enjoy nature all in just 2-6 hours.  For more information please e-mail ParkVolunteer@sanjose.gov or call 535-3588

Guadalupe River Park – Volunteers needed to help clean and organize the gardens/parks, as well as lead educational activities.  San Carlos St. and Woz Way.  For more information call 298-7657 or visit www.grpg.org

SJ Heritage Rose Garden – Volunteers needed to snip all the dead roses in order to promote more bloom second Tuesday of each month.  Free ice cream included.   Ages 15 and above.  If interested call 298-7657 or visit www.grpg.org

MACLA – Volunteers needed to work openings, office assistance and to help prepare the gallery for exhibitions.  If interested call 998-2808 or e-mail info@maclaarte.org

Environmental Volunteers in Local Schools – Become a Nature Volunteer in Local Schools.  No experience needed.  Training is easy and will be available for new volunteers.  For more information visit www.EVols.org/volunteer for more information or email Brittany at education@evols.org.

Coming Up

May 16 – NerdMart at the Art Boutiki – NerdMart is a monthly swap meet for fans of pop-culture and other bits and pieces of geekdom. Bring your extra action figures, comic books, dvds toys and other paraphernalia and sell, swap trade and barter for better stuff with other geeks. Happens every third Wednesday. 5-9 pm.  SLG Art Boutiki, 577 S. Market St.  Free.  971-8929 orkahuna@artboutiki.com

May 16 – Chamber of Commerce legislative summit and reception with the governor -- Join a delegation of business leaders from the region’s successful Companies.  Advocate for jobs and economic development, state fical stability and pension reform, regional transportation, regulation and environment, workforce and career education and health care reform.  Meet at the chamber, 101 W. Sana Clara St. at 7:45 a.m.  $150-$175. Register at sjchamber.com

May 20 – City Lights Theater: Lights and Music Concert Series – 4 pm.  529 S. Second St.  $12-$14.  http://cltc.org/footer-events/music-at-city-lights/

May 20 – Dig into San José’s Past – Archaeology Days at History Park – Dig Into San José’s Past with Stanford Archaeology Center students at History Park. The students will assist visitors by conducting a mock excavation, screening, artifact identification and artifact reconstruction.  11 am-4 pm.  www.historysanjose.org

June 6 – The Tech Museum “After Hours” – “After Hours” is the monthly evening event where adults 21 and older enjoy science, technology, entertainment, and cocktails.  6-11 pm.  201 S. Market St.  $8-$10.  http://tickets.thetech.org/production/view.asp?id=24551&utm_source=wordfly&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=GS12AfterHours-February

HP Pavilion

hppsj.com

 

May 19 – Strikeforce. 7:30 pm.  $48-$178

Jun. 1 – Comedy is Back: 8th Annual Comedy for Kids Benefit. 7 pm.  $53

Jun. 5 – Van Halen. 7:30 pm.  $49.50-$149.50 

Jun. 15 – Roberto Carlos.  8 pm.  $45-$85

Jun. 18 – Nickelback with special guests Bush, Seether, and y Darkest Days.  6 pm.  $45-$89.50

Jun. 28-Jul.1 – 2012 US Olympic Team Trial-Gymnastics.  Various times. 

Jul. 22 – American Idol Live.  7 pm.  $28.50-$65

Jul. 28 – Showtime Championship Boxing Guerrero vs. Aydin.  3 pm $26-252

SJSU Event Center

www.union.sjsu.edu

Parking / Pedicabs / Traffic / SJ Mineta Airport

Daily through May 25 – Street Closure – Williams Street, between 9th, 10th & 11th at different times 

4-G Wi-Fi Service Now Available On Light Rail – VTA says it is the first mass transit agency in the world to offer 4-G Wi-Fi, faster connection service, on all light-rail trains. VTA Free onboard internet service is an amenity that has been most requested to make public transit more appealing to nonriders in Silicon Valley. Plans are also under way to add Wi-Fi on VTA express buses later this year or by early 2012. www.vta.org

Parking rates and changes in City of San Jose garages – Parking rates in city-owned garages have increased to $3 an hour during the day, and $5 at night and $5 on Saturday in some garages.  But get validated, and your parking is free for two hours during the day, all evening after 6 pm and on the weekend.  Parking is still free on Sundays.  And, the lot under I-280 at S. First St. offers free parking after 6 p.m. every night.  For more details and a list of businesses offering validations visit www.sjdowntownparking.com

See the sites of downtown via Segway Tours! Tours last about two hours, and include free training.  Cost is $75.  Tours kick off at the The Tech Museum 10 am and 2 pm. For reservations call 294-8324.  For details visit www.siliconsegway.com/tours/

Pedicabs - Eco City Cycles – Look for Eco City Cycles door-to-door pedicab service.  The service is available Wednesday-Saturday from 7 pm-2 am.  Call ahead for reservations or pick ups 771-7723.  Negotiate your price.  www.ecocitycycles.com

Mineta San Jose International Airport:

  • Alaska Airlines is adding twice-daily nonstop service from San Jose to Reno starting June 4, 2012.  www.alaskaair.com
  • Southwest Air is discontinuing service to Reno on April 10. 

  • Delta Air Lines has moved to Terminal A.

  • Alaska Airlines adds Silicon Valley-Palm Springs nonstop service starting February 17, 2012.

  • Visit www.tsa.gov  for the latest information about security procedures.

 

 

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