Silicon Valley Realtor Nancy Dinshaw

Hayes Mansion's "Be Merry, Be Our Guest"
2025-01-13 09:00 - 21:00, 2025-01-14 09:00 - 21:00, 2025-01-15 09:00 - 21:00, 2025-01-16 09:00 - 21:00, 2025-01-17 09:00 - 21:00, 2025-01-18 09:00 - 21:00, 2025-01-19 09:00 - 21:00, 2025-01-20 09:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) and 1 more date | Hayes Mansion, 200 Edenvale Avenue, San Jose, CA, 95136
Celebrate the holiday season at Hayes Mansion's "Be Merry, Be Our Guest" event from December 2 to December 31, 2024. Open daily from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM in the Plaza Lounge, guests can enjoy complimentary hot chocolate, apple cider, festive decorations, and holiday music. Gingerbread kits are available for purchase to create lasting memories. Additionally, there's a holiday toy drive in partnership with Sacred Heart Community Service, offering an opportunity to spread joy to those in need.
For more information, visit Hayes Mansion website.

Los Gatos Ballet's Nutcracker
2025-01-13 19:00, 2025-01-14 19:00, 2025-01-15 19:00, 2025-01-16 19:00, 2025-01-17 19:00, 2025-01-18 19:00, 2025-01-19 19:00, 2025-01-20 19:00 and 1 more date | McAfee Performing Arts and Lecture Center, 20300 Herriman Avenue, Saratoga, CA, 95070, United States
Experience the magic of Tchaikovsky's iconic score in Los Gatos Ballet's presentation of the Nutcracker Ballet. Join Clara on her enchanting journey as she celebrates with loved ones, defeats the Mouse King, and travels alongside her Nutcracker Prince through the Snow Queen's magical realm to the Sugar Plum Fairy's palace. This production features thrilling choreography, exquisite dancing, and beautifully designed costumes, props, and sets. Ideal for families, ballet enthusiasts, and newcomers alike, Los Gatos Ballet's Nutcracker invites you to be part of a cherished holiday tradition.
For more information and to purchase tickets, visit the Los Gatos Ballet website.

Community Day: Lunar New Year
2025-01-25 11:00 - 16:00 | San Jose Museum of Art, 110 S Market St, San Jose, CA, 95113
Welcome the Year of the Snake with a day full of art-making activities, cultural demonstrations, and live performances. This contemporary celebration honors Lunar New Year traditions celebrated worldwide and right here in San José.
Bring family and friends to explore and create together at this multigenerational event. Community partners such as New Ballet, Open Space Authority, and Teatro Visión will be joining the festivities.
Admission to the museum is free all day—don’t miss this wonderful celebration!

Chinese New Year Gala
2025-01-25 19:00 - 22:00 | Stanford Memorial Auditorium, 551 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford, CA, 94305
Celebrate Chinese New Year at Stanford!
Join the Association of Chinese Students and Scholars at Stanford (ACSSS) for the annual Chinese New Year Gala on Saturday, January 25, at Memorial Auditorium, Stanford University. Enjoy captivating performances, including Chinese folk music, martial arts, magic, traditional instruments, dance, and more, hosted in both Chinese and English.
Event Details:

Doors open at 6:00 PM; the show starts promptly at 7:00 PM.
Arrive early for the best seats; latecomers will be seated on the second floor.
Large bags, food, and beverages are not allowed.

Parking:
Free parking is available at Stanford Oval, Bing Concert Hall, Galvez Lot, and GSB. Street parking is also nearby.

Los Gatos Lunar New Year Celebration
2025-01-29 16:00 - 18:00 | Los Gatos Library, 100 Villa Ave, Los Gatos, CA, 95030
Join the Los Gatos Youth Commission for a craft-making session and celebration of the Year of the Snake. This event is open to all ages and aims to engage the community in Lunar New Year traditions.

San Jose Lunar New Year Celebration
2025-02-01 09:00 - 16:30 | Children’s Discovery Museum, 180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA, 95110, United States
Experience a festive celebration honoring Chinese and Vietnamese traditions with engaging activities and performances.
Visitors can enjoy hands-on activities such as creating beautiful blossoms, folding an origami snake, and decorating a lion mask.
The event also features captivating performances. At 11:30 a.m., Yun Yee Tong USA Lion Dance Group will showcase their skills. Storytime sessions celebrating the Year of the Snake take place at 1:00 p.m. and 2:15 p.m., while Viet Steps will perform at 1:30 p.m.

Mountain View Lunar New Year Celebration
2025-02-01 10:00 - 14:00 | Mountain View Community Center, 201 South Rengstorff Avenue, Mountain View, CA, 94040
Celebrate Lunar New Year traditions on Saturday, February 1, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Mountain View Community Center! Enjoy traditional performances, crafts, games, community booths, and tasty treats from food trucks. Join this vibrant celebration and connect with the community!

14th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration
2025-02-01 11:00 - 16:00 | Courthouse Square, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City, CA, 94063
Celebrate the Year of the Snake at Redwood City’s annual Lunar New Year festival! This vibrant event features traditional lion dances, cultural performances, martial arts demonstrations, and engaging family activities. Explore delicious food vendors, enjoy live entertainment, and soak in the festive atmosphere as the community comes together to welcome a prosperous new year!
The free event includes performances on Courthouse Square. Inside the History Museum, kids can participate in activity stations based on the Chinese zodiac. They can create a paper lantern, practice calligraphy, use an abacus, make a chopstick rest and more.
To reserve a spot, visit EventBrite.

Community Lunar New Year Festival
2025-02-01 14:00 - 17:00 | San Francisco Bay University, 161 Mission Falls Ct, Fremont, CA, 94539
This free community event will celebrate the Lunar New Year with cultural performances, food vendors, and family-friendly activities.

Tet Festival & Lunar New Year Celebration
2025-02-07 15:00 - 23:00, 2025-02-08 11:00 - 23:00, 2025-02-09 11:00 - 23:00 | East Ridge Mall, 2200 Eastridge Loop (Former Sears parking area), San Jose, CA, 95122
Join the largest Lunar New Year-Tet Festival in San Jose at Eastridge Mall for an unforgettable weekend of live music, cultural performances, carnival rides, lion dances, food vendors, games, and much more. The festival will take place from February 7 to February 9, 2025. On February 7, the event runs from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, while on February 8 and 9, it runs from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
The festival will be held at Eastridge Mall, located at 2200 Eastridge Loop, San Jose, in the former Sears parking area.
Visitors can explore 3D photo parks, enjoy the work of local artists, and experience endless fun for the entire family. Admission is free, so don’t miss this incredible celebration!

Chinatown Street Fair
2025-02-15 10:00 - 16:30 | Chinatown San Francisco, Stockton St Tunnel, San Francisco, CA, 94108
Explore Chinese cultural arts, including folk dancing, opera, drumming, and more, on the entertainment stage at Pacific Street below Grant Avenue. With over 120 booths and concessions, the fair is a shopper’s paradise. Bring the family for photos with giant puppets, dragons, and memorable parade artifacts.
The 2025 Chinese New Year Community Street Fair takes place on Saturday, February 15, from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM, and Sunday, February 16, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Chinatown, San Francisco. Admission is free, and the fair stretches across Grant Avenue (from California to Broadway) and Washington, Jackson, and Pacific Streets (between Stockton and Kearny).
The Chinese New Year Parade, featuring elaborate floats, lion dancers, folk performers, marching bands, and the stunning 288-foot-long Golden Dragon, will be held on Saturday, February 15, from 5:15 PM to 8:00 PM, starting at Market and Second Streets and ending at Kearny and Jackson. Don’t miss this spectacular celebration!

San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade
2025-02-15 17:00 - 20:00 | Chinatown San Francisco, Stockton St Tunnel, San Francisco, CA, 94108
This year’s parade, celebrating the Year of the Snake, features nearly 100 groups, including dazzling floats, elaborate costumes, lion dances, firecrackers, and the spectacular 288-foot Golden Dragon, carried by over 180 members of White Crane martial arts group.
The parade starts at 5:15 PM at 2nd and Market Streets, circles Union Square, and ends at Kearny Street & Columbus Avenue, covering a 1.3-mile route. Admission is free for standing room, while bleacher seating starts at $45, with premium seating options like Section A1 at $65 (covered by a canopy) and Section E3 at $75 (closest to Union Square and includes a gift bag).
The event concludes with a small fireworks display at Union Square and runs rain or shine. Public transportation is strongly recommended, as streets will be busy and parking limited. Arrive early to secure your spot along the route or purchase tickets for reserved seating to ensure the best view.
