Opera On First – Opera San José
California Theatre 345 S 1st St, San Jose, CA, United StatesOpera San José invites you to a free event: “Opera on First” (formerly, “First Friday”), scheduled from 5:30pm-8:30pm on November 7th. It […]

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Show your @SJSU spirit as you walk through the blue and gold shining in Downtown San Jose this week.
This weekend is Spartan City Lights: Homecoming 2025.
Saturday, November 8
Alumni Tailgate starts at 12:30pm at CEFCU Stadium followed by the Homecoming Game: SJSU v. Air Force.
Go Spartans!
#DTSJ #SanJose #SJSU #Spartans
Come on out to First Friday, tonight in Downtown San José!
November 7, 5-9 p.m.
Enjoy an eclectic evening of art, music, and amazing community as galleries, museums, and creative spaces stay open late for the FIRST FRIDAYS ArtWalk @artwalksj, all with free admission and all ages. Stroll through the venues with friends and family, meet talented artists, and get inspired by a wide spectrum of experiences hosted by our vital arts community.
After you`ve taken it all in, grab a bite and enjoy live music @SofaMarketSJ where you will find @HabanaCubaRestaurant and other tasty bites.
Full schedule at www.southfirstfridays.com
Participating Venues:
@AnnoDominiGallery
@KALEIDGallery
@MACLA_SanJose
@MorganTrumbull Projects
@OperaSanJose
@PhantomGalleries
@ICASanJose
@SanJoseJazz
@SJMQT
@TTC_MACLA
@ChopsticksAlleyArt
@WorksSanJose
#ArtArkGallery
@FusePresents
@MachuPicchuGallery1974
#DTSJ #SanJose #SanJoseArts
This weekend: FOR THE MAMAS is presenting their end-of-year Showcase & Gallery!
Celebrate the first year of For the Mamas at their latest show “MOM: Mosaic of Motherhood” Opening Night November 8th 2-6pm at Noble Gallery!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS & RSVP at our 🔗 in bio! 🗓️
The event will feature a gallery with work by amazing art facilitators from this year as well as some other mamas that were a huge part of the For the Mamas programming! There will also be music, food & more! 🎵 🍲 🎨
@noble.dtsj
@sjculture
artnflowww
#sanjose #forthemamas #motherhood #moms #bayareamoms #downtownsanjose #DTSJ
A new large-scale mural by artist John Osgood is bringing bold color and neighborhood energy to San Pedro Street in downtown San Jose. Stretching approximately 650 feet along a temporary construction wall by the parking structure near Market St. and W. St. John St., the work features Osgood’s signature birds framed by graphic clouds and radiant beams are a visual celebration of resiliency, adaptation, and everyday wonder.
Conceived after Osgood installed his art at @DistrictSJ on San Pedro Street, the mural quickly took flight thanks to coordination from our Street Life team, and support from local businesses. 🦉
It`s all part of SJDA`s ongoing effort to beautify public spaces in Downtown San Jose.
#sanjose #DTSJ #city #streetart #murals #sanjosemurals
Meet Mr. Jesse from our Groundwerx Crew!
Groundwerx Cleaning Crews help keep Downtown clean and safe every day of the week. That includes helping improve the natural environment in the Guadalupe River Park, supporting both wildlife and visitors.
Just last month, Groundwerx’s team collected over 53,000 pounds of trash Downtown, and removed 2,067 instances of graffiti.
Learn more about Groundwerx’s important role Downtown at: sjdowntown.com/groundwerx
This project is funded by Valley Water’s Safe, Clean Water Standard Grant Program.
@scvwd
@guadaluperiverparkconservancy
#groundwerx #sanjose #bayarea #valleywater #environment
Just last weekend, the FIRST Diwali event in San Jose lit up the night at Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park with over 7,000 attendees!
Want to hear about more events like this one? Check out our link in bio to subscribe to ‘The Downtowner’ newsletter for all the latest DTSJ details.
Special thanks to the following for making this event a huge success!
@aiaevents.org
@bolly923fm
@MattMahanSJ
@CityofSanJose
#sanjose #diwali #southbay #sanjosediwali #downtownsanjose #downtownevents #events #saturday #weekendvibes
Temps may be a tad warm this week, but you can still get a taste of Fall in Downtown San Jose!
Try out seasonal offerings at @foxtalefermentationproject, known for their creative spins on fermenting fresh local ingredients of all kinds (pumpkins too!).
Get a taste of exclusive cocktails at @fivepointsj, including spooky spins on all your favorites.
Or try chicken noodle soup at @habanacubarestaurant inside @sofamarketsj
What are your fall favorites in DTSJ?
#fallfavorites #fallfood #sanjose #downtownsanjose #foodie
TODAY! We are LIVE at the FIRST Diwali event in San Jose at Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park!
Enjoy a night of lights, music, shopping, and delicious food, with cultural performances including a live concert with Vidya Vox @vidyavox!
Come on out!
~Event Details~
Diwali Carnival
Saturday, October 25
3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Plaza de Cesar Chavez
194 S Market St, San Jose
Pro tip: Visit parksj.org to find convenient parking right near the venue.
Special thanks to:
@aia.events
@bolly923fm
@mattmahansj
@cityofsanjose
See you there!
#sanjose #diwali #southbay #sanjosediwali #downtownsanjose #downtownevents #events #free

Have a service request or a safety issue? No app needed—just a quick and easy form! Snap a pic, add a brief description, share the location, and let us handle the rest. Keep our community clean, safe, and thriving!
The official app for residents and visitors which allows you to easily report quality of life issues by sending pictures, a brief description and location information.
Show your @SJSU spirit as you walk through the blue and gold shining in Downtown San Jose this week.
This weekend is Spartan City Lights: Homecoming 2025.
Saturday, November 8
Alumni Tailgate starts at 12:30pm at CEFCU Stadium followed by the Homecoming Game: SJSU v. Air Force.
Go Spartans!
#DTSJ #SanJose #SJSU #Spartans
Come on out to First Friday, tonight in Downtown San José!
November 7, 5-9 p.m.
Enjoy an eclectic evening of art, music, and amazing community as galleries, museums, and creative spaces stay open late for the FIRST FRIDAYS ArtWalk @artwalksj, all with free admission and all ages. Stroll through the venues with friends and family, meet talented artists, and get inspired by a wide spectrum of experiences hosted by our vital arts community.
After you`ve taken it all in, grab a bite and enjoy live music @SofaMarketSJ where you will find @HabanaCubaRestaurant and other tasty bites.
Full schedule at www.southfirstfridays.com
Participating Venues:
@AnnoDominiGallery
@KALEIDGallery
@MACLA_SanJose
@MorganTrumbull Projects
@OperaSanJose
@PhantomGalleries
@ICASanJose
@SanJoseJazz
@SJMQT
@TTC_MACLA
@ChopsticksAlleyArt
@WorksSanJose
#ArtArkGallery
@FusePresents
@MachuPicchuGallery1974
#DTSJ #SanJose #SanJoseArts
This weekend: FOR THE MAMAS is presenting their end-of-year Showcase & Gallery!
Celebrate the first year of For the Mamas at their latest show “MOM: Mosaic of Motherhood” Opening Night November 8th 2-6pm at Noble Gallery!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS & RSVP at our 🔗 in bio! 🗓️
The event will feature a gallery with work by amazing art facilitators from this year as well as some other mamas that were a huge part of the For the Mamas programming! There will also be music, food & more! 🎵 🍲 🎨
@noble.dtsj
@sjculture
artnflowww
#sanjose #forthemamas #motherhood #moms #bayareamoms #downtownsanjose #DTSJ
A new large-scale mural by artist John Osgood is bringing bold color and neighborhood energy to San Pedro Street in downtown San Jose. Stretching approximately 650 feet along a temporary construction wall by the parking structure near Market St. and W. St. John St., the work features Osgood’s signature birds framed by graphic clouds and radiant beams are a visual celebration of resiliency, adaptation, and everyday wonder.
Conceived after Osgood installed his art at @DistrictSJ on San Pedro Street, the mural quickly took flight thanks to coordination from our Street Life team, and support from local businesses. 🦉
It`s all part of SJDA`s ongoing effort to beautify public spaces in Downtown San Jose.
#sanjose #DTSJ #city #streetart #murals #sanjosemurals
Meet Mr. Jesse from our Groundwerx Crew!
Groundwerx Cleaning Crews help keep Downtown clean and safe every day of the week. That includes helping improve the natural environment in the Guadalupe River Park, supporting both wildlife and visitors.
Just last month, Groundwerx’s team collected over 53,000 pounds of trash Downtown, and removed 2,067 instances of graffiti.
Learn more about Groundwerx’s important role Downtown at: sjdowntown.com/groundwerx
This project is funded by Valley Water’s Safe, Clean Water Standard Grant Program.
@scvwd
@guadaluperiverparkconservancy
#groundwerx #sanjose #bayarea #valleywater #environment
Just last weekend, the FIRST Diwali event in San Jose lit up the night at Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park with over 7,000 attendees!
Want to hear about more events like this one? Check out our link in bio to subscribe to ‘The Downtowner’ newsletter for all the latest DTSJ details.
Special thanks to the following for making this event a huge success!
@aiaevents.org
@bolly923fm
@MattMahanSJ
@CityofSanJose
#sanjose #diwali #southbay #sanjosediwali #downtownsanjose #downtownevents #events #saturday #weekendvibes
Temps may be a tad warm this week, but you can still get a taste of Fall in Downtown San Jose!
Try out seasonal offerings at @foxtalefermentationproject, known for their creative spins on fermenting fresh local ingredients of all kinds (pumpkins too!).
Get a taste of exclusive cocktails at @fivepointsj, including spooky spins on all your favorites.
Or try chicken noodle soup at @habanacubarestaurant inside @sofamarketsj
What are your fall favorites in DTSJ?
#fallfavorites #fallfood #sanjose #downtownsanjose #foodie
TODAY! We are LIVE at the FIRST Diwali event in San Jose at Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park!
Enjoy a night of lights, music, shopping, and delicious food, with cultural performances including a live concert with Vidya Vox @vidyavox!
Come on out!
~Event Details~
Diwali Carnival
Saturday, October 25
3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Plaza de Cesar Chavez
194 S Market St, San Jose
Pro tip: Visit parksj.org to find convenient parking right near the venue.
Special thanks to:
@aia.events
@bolly923fm
@mattmahansj
@cityofsanjose
See you there!
#sanjose #diwali #southbay #sanjosediwali #downtownsanjose #downtownevents #events #free

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