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• Open Mic | Wed., Sept. 14 | 8 p.m. | San Jose Improv, 62 S. Second St. | $5 | Check out local talent — or take the stage yourself. 🎙️
• Wednesday Night Music Series - The Hitmen | Wed., Sept. 14 | 7 p.m. | Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Rd. | Free entry | This favorite Bay Area band has brought 70s funk, soul, and Latin music for 25 years. 🎵

• Bryan Callen | Thurs., Sept. 15 | 8 p.m. | San Jose Improv, 62 S. Second St. | $51+ | You’ve seen this former MadTV star on ABC’s “Schooled” and “The Goldbergs.”
• Miranda Love | Thurs., Sept. 15-Fri., Sept. 16 | 7 p.m. | Lamella Tavern, 1109 Lincoln Ave. | Free entry | Vibe out to acoustic originals + covers. 🎶
• San Jose Bachata Nights | Thurs., Sep. 15 | 9-12 p.m. | On One Studios, 422 N. Capitol Ave. | $15+ | Get on the dance floor.

• Eve of Jackie | Fri., Sept. 16 | 8-10 p.m. | Mexican Heritage Theater, 1700 Alum Rock Ave. | $35 | Take an intimate look at the life of Jackie Wilson, better known as Mr. Excitement. 🎭
• Farm Stand | Fri., Sept. 16 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | The Forge Garden, Santa Clara University | Free entry | Pay what you can for organic produce offered at a sliding scale. 🥬
• X Tour feat. Luis Angel “El Flaco” Y Luis Alfonso Partida “El Yaki” | Fri., Sept. 16 | 8 p.m. | San Jose Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St. | $83+ | Expect hits + duets from these regional Mexican artists. 🎤
• Big Trippin': DYKSJ in District 3 | Fri., Sept. 16 | 5-8:30 p.m. | Raymond Bernal Park, Seventh St. + Hedding St. | Free | This family-friendly event features food trucks, a beer garden, and a live band that blends rock, hip-hop, funk and jazz.

• Bark in the Park | Sat., Sept. 17 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | William Street Park, E. William St. + S. 16th St. | $10 | The largest dog festival in the US raises money for local pet-focused organizations. 🐶
• Kansas | Sat., Sept. 17 | 8 p.m. | San Jose Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St. | $73+ | Carry on my wayward son... 🎸
• 40th Anniversary Art & Wine Festival | Sat., Sept. 17-Sun., Sept. 18 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Central Park, 969 Kiely Blvd., Santa Clara | Enjoy 165+ arts and crafts booths, delicious food, fine wine, live bands, and community entertainment. 🍷
• San Jose Earthquakes vs. FC Dallas | Sat., Sept. 17 | 7:15 p.m. | PayPal Park | $27+| ⚽
• Cambrian Symphony presents “Firsts” | Sat., Sept. 17 | 7:30 p.m. | The Hammer Theatre, 101 Paseo de San Antonio | Free, donations accepted | Join this acclaimed violin group for the first concert of its seventh season. 🎻
• Nikkei Matsuri - Japanese Friendship Garden Cleanup | Sat., Sept. 17 | 8:45 a.m.-12 p.m. | Japanese Friendship Garden Regional Park, 1300 Senter Rd. | Free | Join this Adopt-A-Park event for a day of weeding, pruning, and general cleanup. 🌸

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• According to Valley Water, Santa Clara County successfully reduced water use by 16% in July, surpassing conservation goals. To maintain this trajectory, Valley Water voted yesterday to prohibit watering all decorative lawns on commercial + industrial properties. 💧 (The Mercury News)

• Mayor Sam Liccardo announced that this year’s State of the City will be held on Thurs., Sept. 22 at the California Theatre. During the event, locals will be recognized for their community work. Get more info + RSVP. 🏛️

• Congratulations are in order for SJSU psychology student Ome Garcia. Ome was given the 2022 CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement — the highest accolade in the CSU system, which is given to only one student per school. 🏆

• Take a look, it’s in a book... The San Jose Department of Parks & Rec is inviting District 5 community members to the unveiling of a new Little Free Library on Sat., Sept. 17 at Fleming Ave. + Waterstone Ct. In addition to a ribbon cutting, there will be a book swap. 📚

• Strike Brewing Company has teamed up with the San Jose Earthquakes on a new hazy IPA celebrating the club’s founding in 1974. Hop on over to Strike’s S. Tenth St. location today from 6:30-9 p.m. to crack one open + join a watch party for the Quakes’ away-match against the Colorado Rapids. ⚽

• In addition to the current historic survey on the Alviso area, the City of San Jose is also calling on community members in the Martha Gardens neighborhood to share stories of the area’s historic places, persons, and buildings. To learn more, join a virtual meeting on Thurs., Sept. 29 at 6 p.m. 🕰️

• Looks like the Niners didn’t just lose Sunday’s season opener against the Chicago Bears. Starting running back Elijah Mitchell suffered a serious knee injury, sidelining him for the next two months. 🏈 (CBS News)

• $109 million. That’s how much Santa Clara County’s nursery plant industry was worth last year — up 19% from 2020 due to an increase in home gardening. Nursery plants are our county’s top crop, followed by mushrooms + bell peppers. 🪴 (San Jose Inside)

• After a successful pilot program, California is extending the Golden State Education and Training Grant Program. The $2,500 grant will help adults with low incomes who lost work due to the COVID-19 pandemic re-train for new jobs. Get more information + apply online. 💼 (The Mercury News)

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