A literary evening exploring the ecological history of the California coast — of local interest given Silicon Valley's proximity to Monterey Bay and the historic canneries that shaped the region. Author Joseph Ogilvy discusses his book Tin Can Coast, which traces 300 years of coastal history through three marine species — abalone, sardine, and tuna — caught up in fishing, geopolitics, and conservation battles from the 18th century through Cannery Row's rise and fall. Ogilvy will be in conversation with James Workman, author of Sea Change and Heart of Dryness.
🔗 https://www.keplers.org/upcoming-events-internal/joseph-ogilvy
Bollywood playback legend Sonu Nigam brings decades of hits to San Jose, with VIP meet-and-greet and pre-show dinner packages available.
An Independence Day celebration built around a colorful parade of Indian cultural floats through downtown San Jose, followed by an evening festival featuring a record-attempt Indian human flag formation, live cultural performances, traditional street food, and a ticketed night market. Past editions have drawn 25,000+ attendees and featured Bollywood celebrity grand marshals, elected officials, and a flag-hoisting ceremony. The celebration runs from early afternoon into the evening, with exact program times to be confirmed closer to the event.
🔗 https://www.aiaevents.org/swades-2026
A two-day celebration of Indian culture and Independence Day. The Mela/Fair runs both days, Aug 15–16, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, with 120+ booths of arts, crafts, food, and cultural exhibits. The grand parade takes place on Sunday, Aug 16, at 11:00 AM, featuring 100+ colorful floats representing Indian regional cultures and Bay Area organizations, with live music and dance performances following from 1:30–3:00 PM. Best parade viewing is at the intersection of Walnut Avenue and Paseo Padre Parkway.
🔗 https://fogsv.com/event/fog-india-day-parade/
A two-day celebration of Indian culture and Independence Day. The Mela/Fair runs both days, Aug 15–16, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM, with 120+ booths of arts, crafts, food, and cultural exhibits. The grand parade takes place on Sunday, Aug 16, at 11:00 AM, featuring 100+ colorful floats representing Indian regional cultures and Bay Area organizations, with live music and dance performances following from 1:30–3:00 PM. Best parade viewing is at the intersection of Walnut Avenue and Paseo Padre Parkway.
🔗 https://fogsv.com/event/fog-india-day-parade/
Presented by South India Fine Arts (SIFA), the Bay Area's premier Carnatic classical music and dance organization, this two-day event celebrates South Indian classical arts and cultural heritage. Free for SIFA annual members and donors.
🔗 https://www.southindiafinearts.org/event-details/sifa-lalithakala-vaibhavam-2026
