Celebrate fall in the “World Pumpkin Capital” at this beloved coastal tradition. The festival fills historic Main Street with giant championship pumpkins, expert pumpkin carving, the Great Pumpkin Parade, live music, juried arts and crafts, seasonal food and drinks, and family-friendly contests and activities. The festivities kick off earlier in the week with the Safeway […]
Head to Pasetta House in History Park for a fascinating trip through the South Bay’s music and counterculture history. This exhibition takes a nostalgic look back at the region's unique riffs and rhythms, exploring the local movements that helped shape California’s cultural revolution. It’s a perfect daytime outing for music lovers and history buffs alike. […]
Pulitzer Prize–winning author Barbara Kingsolver comes to San José to receive the 2026 “In the Souls of the People” John Steinbeck Award, presented by San José State University. The evening will also include a reading from her latest novel, Partita, and a live on-stage performance of classical piano pieces featured in the book. The event […]
Head to Pasetta House in History Park for a fascinating trip through the South Bay’s music and counterculture history. This exhibition takes a nostalgic look back at the region's unique riffs and rhythms, exploring the local movements that helped shape California’s cultural revolution. It’s a perfect daytime outing for music lovers and history buffs alike. […]
Celebrate Halloween with Symphony San Jose as conductor Peter Jaffe leads a program inspired by music’s greatest heroes and villains. The lineup ranges from Wagner’s Ride of the Valkyries and Dukas’ The Sorcerer’s Apprentice to themes from Batman, Spider-Man, Ghostbusters, The Phantom of the Opera, and The Empire Strikes Back. A costume contest adds to […]
Head to Pasetta House in History Park for a fascinating trip through the South Bay’s music and counterculture history. This exhibition takes a nostalgic look back at the region's unique riffs and rhythms, exploring the local movements that helped shape California’s cultural revolution. It’s a perfect daytime outing for music lovers and history buffs alike. […]
