New Ballet celebrates its 10th anniversary with a one-night-only evening that begins with a gala performance at the Hammer Theatre Center and continues with a Halloween dance party at the historic Corinthian Ballroom. The performance features highlights from the company’s classical and contemporary repertoire, including a world premiere by Dalia Rawson, followed by a red-carpet […]
Rock legends Rush return to the stage for two days October 15 & 17 with the Fifty Something Tour, celebrating the band’s music, legacy, and the life of late drummer and lyricist Neil Peart. Co-founders Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson lead the tour, which marks a major return for one of rock’s most influential bands […]
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. […]
