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Answered: San Jose, CA’s ultimate bucket list
A skyline shot of Downtown San Jose during sunset.
There’s nothing like the views of the great 408. | Photo via @sanjoseroots, by @danieldentone_
Last month, we asked you to help us create a San Jose bucket list — and you didn’t disappoint. Here are the can’t-miss activities readers suggested, finishing the prompt:

Did you really visit San Jose if you didn’t...

“Eat at La Vic’s” - @pepper_dy

“Get BOGO beers courtesy of Beer Batter at an SJ Giants game” - @carlitosbuey 🍻

“Go to the San Jose Sikh Gurdwara. Built on a hill overlooking San Jose, it’s for the spiritually inclined, or someone just looking for a bit of peace in an architectural marvel” - Warren U.

The labyrinth garden in Rosicrucian Park.

Get lost in the labyrinth...

Photo via @garden.gazing


“Visit the Rosicrucian Park and walk the labyrinth” - Paulette M.

“Eat at Original Joe’s [and] visit the Winchester Mystery House” - @kathleena.hanes 👻

“Catch a performance of San Jose Taiko” - Mary M.

“Get Ravs [raviolis] and a Chris Combo from La Villa in Willow Glen” - @real_kingsergios

And maybe the most San Josean experience: ”...get caught in traffic” - @thedanielzee 🚗

The San Pedro Square sign in Downtown San Jose.

You can’t beat the casual nightlife within San Pedro Square.

Photo by SJtoday staff


While you’re at it, don’t miss these other must-do suggestions:

“Nightlife/San Pedro, Valley Fair Mall, Top Golf” - @serenaasimoes

“I’d say the 3 things to do for any visitor would be the [Lick] Observatory, Rosicrucian Museum, and Mark’s Hot Dogs mainly for the building” - @mystical.wonderland

“Especially with this beautiful fall weather, one must take one of the many beautiful and easily accessible hikes — for example, Quicksilver or St. Joseph’s Hill — and then enjoy the fantastic view of San Jose” - Katie C. 🥾

“Sushi Con (on the patio), San Pedro Square, Christmas in the Park (holiday season), La Vic’s [and] Iguanas, Great America, Great Mall” - Kristen B.

“Gotta see a Sharks game” - @kelby_sellers 🏒

“SJ Bike Party! Especially the Christmas ride” - Christal N.

Thank you to everyone who wrote in with their suggestions. We will continue adding to this list — so keep ‘em coming.
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Monday, October 17
  • Karaoke Nights | Mon., Oct. 17 | 9 p.m. | O’Flaherty’s Irish Pub, 25 N. San Pedro St., San Jose | Free | Sing your favorite tunes with friends at this weekly karaoke night.
Tuesday, October 18
  • Black Lips | Tue., Oct. 18 | 7 p.m. | The Ritz, 400 S. First Street, San Jose | $20.00 | Jam with this Atlanta-based garage rock band, featuring special guest Soft Palms.
  • Turntables & Tacos | Tue., Oct. 18 | 5 p.m.-2 a.m. | Mama Kin, 374 S. First St., San Jose | Free | Take a night off to splurge on these $2 tacos + $6 drafts all night long.
Wednesday, October 19
  • Dennis Gaxiola | Wed., Oct. 19 | 8 p.m. | San Jose Improv, 62 South 2nd Street, San Jose | $20.00 | Have a laugh with this comedian who is most known for his appearances with Jamie Foxx on Comedy Central + The Latin Kings of Comedy Tour with Paul Rodriguez.
Thursday, October 20
  • Macario | Thu., Oct. 20 - Sun., Oct. 23 | 8 p.m. | Mexican Heritage Theater, 1700 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose | $20.00 | Celebrate Día de los Muertos with Macario, the classic story of a poor woodcutter who dreams of a day without hunger.
  • San Jose Bachata Nights | Thu., Oct. 20 | 9:15 p.m.-12 a.m. | On One Studios, 422 N. Capitol Ave, San Jose | $20.00 - $25.00 | Experience this dance party equipped with lighting, smoke machines, and state-of-the-art sound equipment.
Friday, October 21
  • History Park’s Halloween Haunt Light Show | Fri., Oct. 21 - Sun., Oct. 23 | 5:30-8 p.m. | History Park, San Jose | $5.00 - $10.00 | Enjoy an epic light show at the Pacific Hotel and outstanding displays, eat local food, listen to Halloween-themed music, and engage in family-friendly crafts.
  • Whitney Cummings | Fri., Oct. 21 - Sun., Oct. 23 | 7:30 p.m. | San Jose Improv, 62 South 2nd Street, San Jose | $30.00 | Laugh along with this LA-based comedian who co-created and co-wrote “2 Broke Girls.”

We have a monthly guide filled with events + activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.
MORE THIS OCTOBER

Weather
  • 76º | Partly cloudy | 8% chance of rain
Development
  • A three-tower residential project is being proposed to replace the Alfred Alquist building at 100 Paseo de San Antonio, creating 1,000+ homes for San José State University faculty + staff. The proposal is still in its preliminary stage, but the CSU Board of Trustees plan to review the SJSU-led project early 2023. 🏗️ (The Mercury News)
Sports
  • A recent San Jose Earthquakes recruit has been drawing some attention. 15-year-old midfielder Cruz Medina from San Francisco signed a Homegrown Player contract through the 2026 season — making him the third youngest player in Quakes’ history + the 15th youngest in MLS history. ⚽ (NBC Bay Area)
Trending
  • The 7-Eleven store on Kooser Rd. recently sold one of two winning Mega Millions lottery tickets worth nearly $247 million. The store will get a cut of the prize — about $1 million — and owner Hamideh Naderi says that she will give some money to her employees, as well as the nearby Pioneer High School. 💰 (KTVU News)
Arts
  • Nirvana Soul‘s Downtown location has new art in its cafe, featuring work by South Bay artist James Green. James teaches art in Santa Clara, and works in all types of mediums including oils, watercolor, and sculpture. Catch his work through the end of the year at 315 S. First St. 🖼️
Pets
  • Paw-ty with your furry friend at Eastridge Center’s “Howl-O-Ween” event on Fri., Oct. 28 from 6-8 p.m. Bring your costumed pup for a chance to win $100 to any Eastridge store — registration is required to enter the contest. 🐾
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Celebrating Filipino American History Month in San Jose, CA
Dancers perform the traditional Filipino folk dance of Tinikling.
Tinikling is a traditional folk dance in the Philippines. | Photo via @mobilememories.co
In October, we celebrate Filipino American History Month (FAHM) to commemorate the first recorded presence of Filipinos in the US — which was October 18, 1587 — and the role Filipinos have played in American history. 🇵🇭

Here are some local events you don’t want to miss hosted by Lead Filipino and the Santa Clara Valley chapter of FANHS:
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Today’s issue was written by Alyson.

Editor’s pick: When I first moved to San Jose for college, I thought it was such an interesting place that many people passed off as just a tech epicenter. But, you all showed me your pride in SJ through these bucket list responses, and it’s great to know that I’m among folks who feel proud to live in the 408. 💪

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