🛒 Latino/Hispanic

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🛒 African

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🛒 European

🛒 Asian

• 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.
• Superorganism | Wed., Oct. 19 | 7 p.m. | The Ritz, 400 S. First Street, San Jose | $20.00 | Jam out with the London-based indie pop band, featuring special guest Blood Cultures.

• Hawthorne Heights, Armor For Sleep, Action/Adventure | Thu., Oct. 20 | 8 p.m. | The Ritz, 400 S. First Street, San Jose | $20.00 - $103.00 | Get your fill of rock ‘n’ roll all night long.
• Macario | Thu., Oct. 20 - Sun., Oct. 23 | 8 p.m. | Mexican Heritage Theater, 1700 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose | $10.00 - $40.00 | Celebrate Día de los Muertos with Macario, the classic story of a poor woodcutter who dreams of a day without hunger.

• Wait Until Dark | Fri., Oct. 21 - Sat., Oct. 22 | 8 p.m. | Tabard Theatre, 29 N. San Pedro St, Ste 200, San Jose | $37.00 | Catch this psychological thriller about a blind, yet capable woman who is imperiled by a trio of men in her own apartment.
• History Park’s Halloween Haunt Light Show | Fri., Oct. 21 - Sun., Oct. 30 | 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.

• Saratoga Farmers’ Market @ WVC | Sat., Oct. 22 | 8:30-9:30 a.m. | West Valley College, Parking Lot 2, Allendale Ave & Science Wy, Saratoga, CA, Saratoga | Free | This year-round market features Asian vegetables, honey, mushrooms, eggs, roasted chicken, and more.

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• Santa Clara County is taking steps to remove discriminatory language from 24 million of its property records — which include restrictions on use, lease, and purchase of property for minority groups. The county also urges residents to submit property deeds that may have been subject to an unlawful restrictive convenant. (San Jose Inside)

• New light rail + bus service changes will take effect on Mon., Oct. 31 and includes 15-minute light rail service on the blue, green, and orange lines. View the full list of changes on VTA’s website. 🚉

• On the Mercury News’ list of 50 best Bay Area restaurants — East San Jose’s Acopio and Willow Glen’s Black Sheep Brasserie were among the top 10. More top eateries will be revealed in the next coming weeks. 🍽️

• Santa Clara County recently announced its $1.09 billion Children’s Budget for the 2022-23 fiscal year — which includes funding for new + existing youth programs and a new adolescent drop-in center in Downtown San Jose. Of the county’s ~2 million residents, 20% are children under the age of 18. More details on the budget can be found on the county’s website. 🧸 (San Jose Inside)

• The Open Space Authority recently updated its guide to biking in Santa Clara Valley — which educates about choosing the right bike + route, and ways to prepare for your trip. Looking for some local bike shops? We’ve got you covered with a few. 🚲

• On the hunt for something other than turkey for Thanksgiving? Japantown’s Aloha Fresh is offering a pre-order menu with sashimi + poke platters, poke nachos, and butter mochi. Place your order by Thurs., Nov. 17 + pick up on Thurs., Nov. 24. 🍣

• The Rancho Santa Teresa Mobile Home Estates in South San Jose have been bought for $40.7 million by members of a family trust in Atherton. The buyers assure that it will remain a mobile home park — but this move signals a growing interest in these type of property investments in the South Bay. (The Mercury News)

• The South Asian Literature and Art Festival is coming to the Montalvo Arts Center in Saratoga Sat., Oct. 29-Sun., Oct. 30, 12-6 p.m. Expect presentations and panels focusing on the 2022 theme of “humanity” with 40 local, national, and international artists + authors. Take a look at the full schedule. 🎤 (East Bay Times)

• If you WFH like us, it’s nearly time to break out the space heater. Solve chilly mornings the energy efficient way with the Dr. Infrared Heater that warms objects, not the air. Hello, cozy legs. Bonus: Heat your patio with infrared, too. 🔥*