• The Howard Wiley Show | Fri., Oct. 7 | 9 p.m.-2 a.m. | Mama Kin, 374 South 1st Street, San Jose | $10.00 | Enjoy your first Friday with some jazz, funk, and soul.
• San Jose Dance Theatre: A Sudden Gust of Wind | Fri., Oct. 7 - Sat., Oct. 8 | 8 p.m. | Hammer Theatre Center, 101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose | $15.00 - $40.00 | The world premiere explores sudden life changes set to music by Bloch, Ades, Debussy, and others.
• STREET MRKT Series 2022 | Fri., Oct. 7 | 5-10 p.m. | First Street between San Carlos and Reed; Parque de los Pobladores, San Jose | Free | Support local artists, indie creatives, museums and galleries, and the amazing businesses that make up the SoFA District.

• 2022 Bay Area Diwali Festival | Sat., Oct. 8 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Memorial Park, 10185 N. Stelling Road, Cupertino | Free | Enjoy food, music, and dance, including a traditional Rangoli display, and art and craft booths.
• Gimme Gimme Disco | Sat., Oct. 8 | 8 p.m. | The Ritz, 400 S. First Street, San Jose | $15.00 | Channel your inner ‘Dancing Queen.’
• Heidi Evelyn’s New Orleans Jazz Band | Sat., Oct. 8 | 9 p.m.-2 a.m. | Mama Kin, 374 South 1st Street, San Jose | $8.00 | Dance to upbeat party music from the jazz age.
• WALK UP / COLOR IN Drop in Workshop with Catherine Sherman | Sat., Oct. 8 | 1:30-4:30 p.m. | San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles, 520 S. First Street, San Jose | Free | Design a “sign of life” with a small piece of fabric.

• Downtown Campbell Farmers Market Open Sundays | Sun., Oct. 9 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Downtown Campbell, East Campbell Avenue, Campbell | Free | Shop from local farmers, craft vendors and food trucks at this year-round, weekly market.

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• 87º | Sunny | 6% chance of rain ☀️

• And this little piggy went wee wee weeee... The Stephen’s Meat Products sign, featuring the iconic dancing pig, was relocated yesterday to History Park — in preparation for Google’s Downtown West demolition work, scheduled to begin mid-October. But not to worry, the pig will return to the neighborhood in a few years. (The Mercury News )

• A modern office building on The Alameda is getting ready to welcome tenants following a massive upgrade + renovation from the former Watergarden bathhouse. After the bathhouse closed due to the pandemic, a Bay Area real estate firm paid $4 million in March 2021 for the 10,900-sqft property. 🏢 (The Mercury News)

• Cassie Kifer, the author of “Secret San Jose: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure,” is coming out with a new book called “San Jose Scavenger” which invites you on a treasure hunt through 300+ interesting spots around Santa Clara County. Pre-order the book on her website ahead of Sat., Oct. 15. 🔍

• Yesterday, the longtime Bay Area radio station, KGO 810, abruptly announced that it was going off air. Listeners got little explanation, but the station posted online that, on Mon., Oct. 10, a “new era is coming for 810am.” 🎙️ (KRON 4 News)

• Get your pick of the patch at the Pumpkins in the Park harvest festival this Sat., Oct. 8 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Discovery Meadow. This family-friendly event will include a costume party + live entertainment from San Jose Taiko. Can’t make it? There’s much more fall fun to come. 🎃 (The Mercury News)

• In observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Mon., Oct. 10, all San Jose Public Library branches will be closed — except for Martin Luther King Jr. Library in Downtown. 📖

• Dolla dolla bills, y’all. Depending on their income and tax status, Californians could see up to $1,050 deposited into their accounts as part of the state’s Middle Class Tax Refund beginning tomorrow. Golden State residents who filed their 2020 taxes online can expect to see the money by Fri., Oct. 28, while others may have to wait a bit longer. 💰 (ABC 10)

• Conde Nast listed San Francisco as one of the top cities in the US. We couldn’t agree more, and think that it’s the perfect last-minute fall getaway. Be sure to stroll around Fisherman’s Wharf, grab a drink at the historic Tonga Room, and stay in this eclectic apartment with Bay views.*

• Getting groceries delivered is great, but getting your favorite beer, wine, and liquor delivered is even better. With Drizly, you can order your go-to libations as well as mixers, party supplies, and snacks + they’ll be delivered to your door in under 60 minutes. Order now. 🥂*

🌙 Make it by midnight

• Local Kitchens, 1640 S. Bascom Ave., Campbell | Closes at 12 a.m., Mon.-Fri. | A micro food hall featuring Sushirrito, Rooster & Rice, and more 🍴
• DD Lounge, 2268 Senter Rd., Ste. 228 | Closes at 12 a.m., Wed.-Mon. | Vietnamese bar + lounge
• Parktown Pizza, 3039 Meridian Ave. | Closes at 12 a.m. everyday | Indian fusion pizza 🍕

🌙 The after(hours) party

• Everest Cuisine, 2092 Concourse Dr., Ste. 17 | Closes at 1 a.m., Tues.-Sun. | Nepalese + Indian diner
• Momo King, 2092 Concourse Dr., Ste. 15 | Closes at 1 a.m., Tues.-Sun. | Himalayan + Indian fusion 🍛