A Seattle native now suffering in Southern California, Dustin Nickerson is an in demand comic on the rise. In 2020, he released his debut comedy special Overwhelmed which is currently one of the highest rated specials on Amazon Prime Video. In addition, he’s been featured on Comedy Central and Netflix by Kevin Hart, he’s been...

Join us at ICA San José Thursday, August 3, at 6pm for Weaving Matters, a conversation between Artist, Susie Taylor, and ICA’s Associate Curator and Director of Public Programs, Zoë Latzer. Susie Taylor is one of the artists featured in Altered Perception, a group show at ICA San José inspired by British artist, Bridget Riley...

Summer is in full swing at the South FIRST FRIDAYS ArtWalk SJ! Join us on First Friday August 4th 5–10pm for new exhibitions in the gallery venues and 50 STREET MRKT artists as they transform So. 1st St. in SoFA District into an outdoor urban arts faire. All ArtWalk venues and Street Mrkt are free admission (spend...

Join us for an evening of open galleries and live music from The Mark Arroyo Trio, brought to you by San Jose Jazz. Music starts 6:30pm in the Wendel Education Center. Visitors can also see the new exhibitions Yolanda López: Portrait of the Artist and Liliana Porter: Actualidades / Breaking News. Stop by the Museum Store for late-night shopping and El Cafecito...

VIVA Parks SJ brings local San Jose bands, food trucks, and family-friendly games to Plaza de Cesar Chavez on select Fridays this summer.

Tabard Theatre announces Americano Social Club on Friday, August 4, at 8pm. With their unique blend of romantic and eclectic melodies from around the globe—including both originals and familiar tunes reimagined in a vintage style—The Americano Social Club brings a party that celebrates "la dolce vita."  Their mesmerizing musical tapestry will transport guests to the raucous music...

Come see one of the hottest Latin Artists, Fuerza Regida perform live at the SAP Center in San Jose on August 4th. Secure your concert tickets today!

Join us for a storytime and Q&A with New York Times bestselling author, and award-winning actress and comedian, Tiffany Haddish, as she reads her book Layla, the Last Black Unicorn. This event is free. Everyone is welcome!  

Rubber Soul is...“One of the greatest albums of all time”-the BBC. Mojo. Rolling Stone. VH1. Time Magazine… ​"You can say this represents 'maturity,' call it 'art' or credit it for moving rock away from singles to album-length statements – but regardless Rubber Soul accelerated popular music's creative arms race, driving competitors like the Stones, the...

Join us this season for favorite throwbacks and family-friendly films. Come an hour before dusk for pre-movie activities beginning at 7 p.m. on August 5. Enjoy a fun variety of community partner booths, local vendors, and lawn games. Grab food and drinks to go from one of our partner downtown restaurants and stop by for...

Teresa Teng’s beautiful singing has been lingering. Although she is no longer in the world, her beautiful timbre left an unforgettable impression on the world and echoed for a long time. Over the years, many artists have followed in her footsteps and sang her songs. Among them, Chinese singer Chen Jia is known as the...

The Witch of all Witches is ready to cast her next great spell! Two-time RuPaul’s Drag Race winner and Broadway breakout star Jinkx Monsoon presents her biggest concert tour to date with “Everything at Stake.” For the first time ever, Jinkx and her musical main squeeze Major Scales is touring North America with a full...

Stories About The King, The Blues and Life On The Road  An original show written and hosted by Carmen Milagro Join us for a very special evening that is part “Fireside Chat” and part “Blues Jam” as Mr. Tony “TC” Coleman, drummer for BB King for over 30 years, shares his personal stories of touring...

Tabard Theatre & Carmen Milagro Presents invite YOU to a very special "reality theatre show" about the Blues featuring Mr. Tony "TC" Coleman! That's right. We've teamed up with the late great Mr. BB King's drummer of 30+ years for this one! Time: 8 pm (Get there EARLY as it is San Jose Jazzfest weekend!)...

Danna Paola is a Mexican pop singer, model and actress. She gained popularity as a child actress and singer, starring in dozens of television projects throughout her early childhood and adolescence. See her perform live on the XT4S1S TOUR USA in San Jose!

AIA Swades - THE GRANDEST & BIGGEST Independence Day Celebrations in the Bay Area. Be a part of this spectacular event. Get your early bird discounted tickets now. Don’t Miss Vidya Vox At Swades Festival of India!

Legendary entertainer and music icon Donny Osmond is bringing his award-winning solo show to San Jose this summer. Throughout an illustrious six decades-long career, Donny Osmond has earned 33 gold records — selling over 100 million albums — becoming a worldwide music legend. He has made history by celebrating six decades in show business with...

City Lights Theater hosts a fundraising cabaret for B.A.D. Musical Theatre, showcasing a live band and local actors belting out songs from rock musicals including Green Day's "American Idiot," "Rent" and "Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show." The B.A.D. stands for Bay Area Diversity, and this company is devoted to showing audiences that colors, sizes,...

Association of Indo Americans (AIA) along with Councilmembers Arjun Batra (Dist 10) and Domingo Candelas (Dist 8) cordially invite you to join us at Indian Flag Raising Ceremony. Honorable Guests: India Consul General Ambassador Dr. TV Nagendra Prasad Mayor Matt Mahan, City of San Jose Councilmember Arjun Batra, City of San Jose Councilmember Domingo Candelas,...

Johnny started his stand up comedy career after over 10 years in Law Enforcement. Johnny worked as a Deputy Sheriff, Coroner, Detective, Gang Investigator, Undercover Narcotic Agent and K-9. Johnny Left the force and started working for a large tech company in Silicon Valley. Johnny used his quick wit and storytelling ability to rise quickly...

Celebrate the release of issue 15.4, “Profiles.” The evening will host creatives featured in Issue 15.4, including performances by DJ Weezmatic, Storyteller Yosimar Reyes, Ervin Wilson, displaying artists James Mertke, Paul J. Gonzalez, Together We Create and more. Content Members will receive a complimentary beverage provided and Hors D’oeuvres from El Cafecito by Mezcal Restaurant...

CityDance San Jose is a FREE evening of socializing, music, and open-air dancing at the Circle of Palms, located in the heart of Downtown San Jose, next to the San Jose Museum of Art. With live bands and a professional dance instructor to teach the fine points of the evening's dance style, you can learn...

Heads know Atlanta-born singer-songwriter CeeLo Green is more than just a genre-bending wordsmith. The former member of hip hop’s Goodie Mob, and one half of the enigmatic duo Gnarls Barkley, now makes his way to San Jose for Music in the Park. Thomas DeCarlo Burton, better known as the Indomitable Showman CeeLo Green, will headline...

What happens in Vegas may Stay In Vegas….But what happens at Casino Night stays with our Student Athletes for years to come!! The SJSU Athletic Department is thrilled to invite you to an exclusive evening of excitement, support, and entertainment at the San Jose State University Athletics Casino Night on August 18th at the Glasshouse...

Stand Clear…. Nurse Blake hits the road again with his new comedy tour, Shock Advised! Bring out your friends, family, and coworkers for an epic night as Nurse Blake shares new stories with a comedic twist of the ins and outs of being a nurse. Healthcare workers are going to pack the theater, so it’s sure to be...

Internationally renowned violinist, composer and two-time Grammy Award-winner Mads Tolling is a former member of the Turtle Island Quartet and The Stanley Clarke Band. As a current member of Bob Weir & Wolf Bros/Wolfpack, Mads has appeared on three record releases and performed at over a hundred concerts. Mads leads his own group Mads Tolling &...

Tabard Theatre announces the return of Involuntary Laughter, a night of comedy on Saturday, August 19. The comics performing on this date will be Mean Dave, Frida Seirra, Sally Jackson, and Tyler Stannard. The show will be available both to attend in-person and to live stream from home at 8pm. For those unable to experience the...

Sophie's Body is an alternative rock band formed in Boston, MA in 2022.  The band—which is made up of all California transplants, two of whom hail from the Bay— is led by Sophie McMinn, a vocalist and guitarist who studies at the Berklee College of Music. The band combines hard-hitting, catchy rock riffs with the...

You're invited on August 23rd from 6 pm to midnight! Come out to Dr. Funk for a good cause – to support Maui. Every single dollar spent goes directly to Maui Strong Fund. Hosted by Sal Pizarro of Mercury News Music by DJs Tanoa "SamoaBoy" Stewart, Otto von Stroheim and Danny Santos Food by Hula...

From an early childhood that led him through every urban town in the San Fernando Valley to finally calling Sylmar, California his home, Cristian Gutierrez now better known as Concrete, has the makings of an upbringing that to this day solidify his eclectic creative prowess in a city that demands for creativity. Concrete was able...

Block parties are designed to unite neighbors and communities, support local businesses, and to help create vibrant spaces. UVI will work with a variety of city and community groups to highlight various San Jose neighborhoods to drive awareness/sales to businesses and the community through a “block party”  

Ken Flores is a Chicago based stand-up comedian. Known for his unfiltered and unapologetically humor. A rapidly rising star in stand up comedy thanks to his hilarious TikTok and Instagram reels. His unique jokes and quick crowd work have helped him accumulate over 250,000 followers across the world! Ken’s laid back stage presence and off...

An Indian stand-up comedian, writer, and actor by the name of Karunesh Talwar. He became well-known for his caustic and observational comedic approach. Karunesh, who was born in Mumbai, India, on October 18, 1987, first sought a career in advertising before switching to comedy. Comedy by Karunesh Talwar frequently centers on his memories of growing...

Close your eyes and be transported to the heart of Paris. In honor of the Liberation of Paris on August 25, 1944, Tabard Theatre is thrilled to present SonoMusette: The Music of 20th Century Paris SonoMusette, featuring native Parisian singer Mimi Pirard, transports us back to mid-1900s Paris through the evocative songs of Edith Piaf,...

Come on out to the San Jose Civic with friends to enjoy an evening of ’70s and ’80s favorite disco hits and dance the night away! This promises to be a thee-hours-long evening of nostalgia with music that moved generations across the world: Boney M, Samantha Fox and Bad Boys Blue! Liz Mitchel (the original...

Two-Tone Steiny & The Cadillacs is a high-energy west coast blues band. It is a special event every time this highly polished group hits the stage, bringing their own brand of jumping, swinging dance music! This award-winning band has carved a name for themselves by recording and performing their own original music while staying true...

“Raucous, Irreverent, and Never Politically Correct, Willie Barcena Is One of the Sharpest Minds in Comedy. His Universal Material Spans Family, Religion, Race, Sex, Politics, and Whatever Else You Aren’t Supposed To Talk About. His Twelve Tonight Show Appearances Are Among the Most Frequent for Any Comedian and by Far the Most for Any Latino...

Young Mexican singer-songwriter, Gerardo Colonel “El Jerry,” brings his talents to the stage of San Jose Civic this summer. By the age of 14 “El Jerry,” born Gerardo Arriaga Coronel in Apatzingan, Michoacan, launched his career as a composer and performer by joining a band and writing his first corrido, “El Guerrero”. By the age...

A husband and wife singer/songwriting pair, IndiviDúo artfully translates their talent into songs that take the listener on a journey that is special, cosmopolitan and as eclectic and joyful as the two themselves. They will be performing with their full band for this show.  The dynamic Latin pop duo “IndiviDúo” was formed in Buenos Aires...

In 2022 Dauood was named in the prestigious Just For Laughs "New Faces to Watch". Dauood has been featured on Comedy Central, Don't Tell Comedy, and has built a following of 150,000+ TikTok followers by showing the humor of his circumstances as an Afghan living in America, with multiple viral hits poking fun at politicians...

SF Bay Area-based Kira Hooks is a Filipina-Caucasian singer/songwriter. As a child growing up in the U.S., The Netherlands, Nigeria, Scotland, and China, Hooks developed a multifaceted notion of home and is reflected in her fluid blend of jazz, contemporary R&B and folk. Kira’s harmonic arrangements reflect a sense of romantic idealism while her voice...

Navarrete is a household name in Filipino American homes. In 1998, he released his first comedy CD entitled, “Badly Browned”, which was followed by “Husky Boy,” and many others.