Time for tailgate season

When and where to watch football around San Jose, CA

Rep the blue and gold at CEFCU Stadium. | Photo via @mere_wphoto

The countdown to kickoff is on, and we’ve got the 411 on when and where to catch all the action around San Jose. 🏈

San José State University Spartans

The Spartans won their season opener against Portland State on Sept. 1 + are now headed down south to play Auburn University this Sat., Sept. 10 at 4:30 p.m.

Upcoming Spartan home games:

Sat., Sept. 24 — SJSU vs. Western Michigan | 7:30 p.m. | City of San José Day
Fri., Oct. 7 — SJSU vs. UNLV | 7:30 p.m. | Brew & Vine and Parent & Family Weekend
Sat., Oct. 29 — SJSU vs. Nevada | 7:30 p.m. | Homecoming

🎟️ Tickets: The Spartans are now offering the One Spartan Nation Membership which gives you all access for $6 per month. You can also buy single tickets online, with prices starting at $15 for select games.

Panoramic view of Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. — Catch all the action at Levi’s Stadium.

San Francisco 49ers

While our Niners won’t host their first home match until Sun., Sept. 18 (versus the Seattle Seahawks), it’s still a perfectly acceptable time to dust off your red + gold gear and plan out your game days at Levi’s.

Upcoming Niners home games:

Sun., Sept. 18 — Niners vs. Seattle Seahawks | 1:05 p.m.
Mon., Oct. 10 — Niners vs. Los Angeles Rams | 5:15 p.m.
Sun., Oct. 23 — Niners vs. Kansas City Chiefs | 1:25 p.m.

🎟️ Tickets: There are three main ticket options — Season Tickets, Single Game tickets, and Group Seating tickets. Prices start at $93 for select single games.

Happy football season, San Jose. Don’t forget to tag us in all of your game day photos + videos using @thesjtoday or #SJtoday. 📸

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Today

Empire Seven Studios Grand Opening | Fri., Sept. 9 | 6-9 p.m. | Exhibit Jtown, 525 N. Seventh St. | Free | Celebrate the 20th anniversary of State of Grace Tattoo with a new exhibit and 30+ artists. 🖌️
Jackie Gage: Holy Love Tour | Fri., Sept. 9 | 8 p.m. | Tabard Theatre, 29 N. San Pedro St, Ste. 200 | $10+ | Relax to the smooth sounds of jazz + folk. 🎶

Saturday

“Good Times With Good People” | Sat., Sept. 10 | 6-9 p.m. | Cukui, 229 Jackson St. | Free | Browse Cukui’s new community-based group photo exhibit. 📸
Friends of the West Valley Branch Book Sale | Sat., Sept. 10-Sun., Sept. 11 | Times vary | West Valley Branch Library, 1243 San Tomas Aquino Rd. | Free | Don’t turn the page on these literary treasures. 📚
Under the Moon | Sat., Sept. 10 | 5-9 p.m. | The Sunlight Space, 2059 Grant Rd., Los Altos | Free entry | Celebrate the mid-autumn festival at Jasmine Market’s new vendor event. 🥮

Sunday

Downtown Campbell Farmers Market | Sun., Sept. 11 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Along E. Campbell Ave., between Central Ave. + Third St.| Free entry | Shop from local farmers, craft vendors and food trucks at this year-round, weekly market. 🍊
Sebastián Yatra | Sun., Sept. 11 | 7 p.m. | San Jose Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St. | $39+ | This chart-topping Colombian artist fuses Latin, reggaeton, electronic + hip-hop beats. 🎵

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Civic

State Assemblymember Alex Lee recently secured $32 million for community projects in San Jose, Milpitas, and Santa Clara. The largest share, $10 million, will go towards building an 180-seat gym at Piedmont Middle School. It has not yet been announced when construction will begin. 💰 (San José Spotlight)

Coming Soon

A new Smart & Final is coming to South San Jose at the former Lucky site — located at 430 Blossom Hill Rd. — and will be one of the newest additions to the retail center, Downer Square. The large warehouse store does not have a set opening date as of yet, but is actively hiring. 🛒 (The Mercury News)

Arts

Symphony San Jose is celebrating its 20th anniversary + will kick off its concert season with world-renowned soloist Tine Thing Helseth. “Let the Trumpet Sound” will be held on Sat., Oct. 1 and Sun., Oct. 2 at the California Theatre — tickets are available now. 🎺 (Broadway World)

Plan Ahead

Poor House Bistro will host its Fountain Blues Foundation Fundraiser on Sat., Sept. 24 from 12-9 p.m. and include a silent auction + raffle, live music, and of course, New Orleans cuisine. Learn more and buy tickets in advance on Eventbrite. 🎶

Development

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Jobs

Santa needs his elves... Christmas in the Park is now hiring full-time event staff for its annual holiday event. This position runs from October through January and starts at $18/hour. Learn more about the role on Indeed. 🎄

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Just exorcising?

Urban legends and ghost stories from San Jose, CA

A Facebook post with a black and white picture of Quimby Road.

Have you spotted the jogger? | Photo via Bob Emerson

We’re kicking off spooky season early...

This post from History San Jose’s Facebook page suggests that there’s a ghostly jogger who can be seen on Quimby Road in East San Jose at midnight — which several residents have affirmed + the “San Hauntse” podcast investigated. 🔍

Though this spectre might startle those who travel up the hill, stories say he only stops + stares, before continuing his jog and then disappearing.

Do you believe in this legend? Know any others we should feature? Let us know. 👻

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Alyson.

Editor’s pick: In light of Queen Elizabeth II’s passing, I wanted to share this story about when she took part in the puck drop at our San Jose Sharks’ exhibition game back in 2002. Hopefully it puts a smile on your face, just like Mike Ricci watching the Queen start the game.

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