We’re putting the muse in museum 💫

The zodiac signs as San Jose museums and galleries

An adult and kid play with an interactive exhibit at the Tech Interactive.

Get hands-on fun at the Tech Interactive. | Photo via @thetechinteractive

In San Jose, we’re blessed to have many creative spaces for our equally creative population.

Today, you are the muse for our next reading. We’re letting the stars guide your next sojourn to a San Jose museum or gallery — here’s our best guess as to each spot’s astrological sign.

♎ Libra (September 23-October 22): The Tech Interactive
You excel in creativity + arts — and with your intellectual curiosity, The Tech is where you’ll find yourself at home. There’s so much to learn around every corner, that each exhibit will fuel your desire for mental stimulation.

A wall displaying different art canvasses. — 1Culture is Downtown’s newest art gallery.

♏ Scorpio (October 23-November 21): 1Culture
This new gallery shares its fierce loyalty with you, dear Scorpio. Its opening show displayed work from artists who were committed to its mission from “Day 1.” You’ll find your passionate nature reflected in the owner’s drive to uplift up-and-coming artists.

♐ Sagittarius (November 22-December 21): Institute of Contemporary Art San Jose
Your adventurous nature and resistance to conformity make you a perfect fit at ICA. Each exhibition begs you to engage, and be speculative + open-minded about complex ideas — like its current “The Time and Space of Now” exhibit on display until Feb. 26, 2023.

Museum of Art 2 — The San Jose Museum of Art is a Downtown staple.

♑ Capricorn (December 22-January 19): San Jose Museum of Art
What is a Capricorn, if not a leader? Like you, SJMA is a leader in the showcase of modern + contemporary art within the Bay Area. You can see your hardworking nature reflected in its full calendar of community events.

♒ Aquarius (January 20-February 18): History Park
This large museum park devotes itself to re-imagining the old into something fun + relevant. Original in its approach to a museum, it emulates your inventive and idealistic personality. Who knows, you might find yourself offering help on History San José’s next large project...

FOLLOW THE SIGNS

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Friday, October 21

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.
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.

Saturday, October 22

Bat Fest | Sat., Oct. 22 | 4-9 p.m. | Rancho Canada del Oro Open Space Preserve, 4289 Casa Loma Rd, Morgan Hill | $5.00 - $20.00 | Join Saved By Nature for an evening festival celebrating local animals of the night, with live bats, owls, food trucks, live music, games, movies, and more.
Hunger at Home’s 9th Annual Bridge the Gap Gala | Sat., Oct. 22 | San Jose McEnery Convention Center, 150 W San Carlos St, San Jose | $250.00+ | Help raise funds to support food insecurity and homelessness in the community.
Luna Mexicana | Sat., Oct. 22 - Sun., Oct. 23 | Hammer Theatre Center, 101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose | $40.00 - $65.00 | Celebrate Día de los Muertos with dance, joyful music, colorful costumes, flowers, candles, and food.
Magic Hour at Momstera: Meditation & Sound Bowl Healing | Sat., Oct. 22 - Sun., Oct. 23 | 6 p.m. | 428 E Campbell Ave, Campbell | $25.00 | Learn about meditation, breath work, chakras, and crystals.
Symphony San Jose: La Grand Viola | Sat., Oct. 22 - Sun., Oct. 23 | California Theatre, 345 S 1st St, San Jose | $55.00 - $115.00 | Enjoy a piece by Afro-English composer Coleridge-Taylor + Mendelssohn’s joyful Italian Symphony.

Sunday, October 23

History Park Children’s Halloween Haunt | Sun., Oct. 23 | 2:30-5:30 p.m. | History Park, San Jose | $5.00 - $10.00 | Enjoy enjoy crafts, activities, and trick-or-treating.
La Doña | Sun., Oct. 23 | 3 p.m. | Levitt Pavilion, Saint James Park, San Jose | Free | Catch the Latin folk singer as she performs at Levitt Pavilion’s Fall Concert Series.

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.

PLAN YOUR WEEKEND

Weather

77º | Partly cloudy | 4% chance of rain

Development

Kaiser Permanente is looking to build a 300-bed hospital at a South San Jose site — just a short distance from its long-time medical center at 250 Hospital Parkway. At the moment, there are no further details on a construction timeline. 🏥 (The Mercury News)

Announced

The Eagles will come to the SAP Center on Feb. 21, 2023 as part of their Hotel California Tour. A live orchestra + choir will accompany them to perform their most popular album from beginning to end — tickets go on sale next Fri., Oct. 28 at 10 a.m. 🎸

Plan Ahead

Nikkei Matsuri... in November? Yup, you heard right — the Nikkei Matsuri Foundation will host an artisan fair on Sat., Nov. 12 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Wesley United Methodist Church. The full artist lineup + schedule will be announced in the next coming weeks. 🛍️

Concert

This Sun., Oct. 23, the Levitt Pavilion Concert Series will continue with cumbia + hip-hop artist La Doña — as well as a lowrider showcase and cultural performances from four groups curated by MOSAIC America. The opening act will begin at 3:15 p.m. in St. James Park — and entry is free. 🎶

Sports

It’s truly #FlashbackFriday. The Sharks recently revealed its new Reverse Retro jersey — inspired by the 1974 California Golden Seals, the Bay Area’s first NHL team. The team will debut the jerseys at their Nov. 25 game against the LA Kings, but fans can grab theirs as early as Tues., Nov. 15 on the Sharks’ website. 🦈

Try This

Red light, green light... Immersive Gamebox at Valley Fair Mall is now offering a “Squid Games” experience — which invites you to play with 3-D motion tracking technology + wall-to-wall touch screens. Grab a group of six for a room, or book individually starting at $35. (The Mercury News)

Open

Works/San José has officially moved locations from S. Market Street to the old Zanotto’s site at 38 S. Second Street. While it’s still getting comfortable in its new space, feel free to stop by as part of its soft opening at the next First Friday. 🖼️

Watch

This Sun., Oct. 23, the 2022 Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival will kick off with two weeks of virtual screenings + interviews with filmmakers. All films will be available for 72 hours following the initial release — the full schedule can be found on the SVJFF’s official website. 🎥

Art

Local Color will host its third annual 31 Skulls Live Auction Fundraiser on Fri., Oct. 28 from 7-10 p.m. Ceramic skulls painted by local artists will be auctioned off, and followed by drinks, artist talks + music. Tickets are still available, and start at $75. 💀

Stat

37% of prospective homebuyers believe that homeownership will improve their quality of life, according to this recent Financial Wellness Study. Plus, more than 78% are considering buying their first home in the next five years, and 53% want to buy within the next two years. 🏡 *

Shop

Here’s a friendly reminder that Halloween is almost here. Have you bought your costume yet? What about the candy? And if you want to be the coolest parent or grandparent on the block — while increasing your trick-or-treater’s nighttime visibility — grab this affordable 100-pack of glow sticks.*

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Flutter over to Mariposa Park

San Jose calls on community to name new park

A long butterfly mural at the site of the future Mariposa Park.

The “El Sueño de la Mariposa” mural created for the future park. | Photo via Morgan Bricca

A metamorphosis is about to take place...

In February, the city called on the public to help choose a name for a new West San Jose park being built in the Tropicana-Lanai neighborhood — and ‘Mariposa Park’ or Butterfly Park was adopted as the official name in the summer. 🦋

Now, you can join the city this Saturday, Oct. 22 from 1 to 2 p.m. to celebrate its groundbreaking as construction kicks off on the 0.15-acre neighborhood park — expected to be completed in spring 2023.

Hear from individuals and organizations instrumental in funding + planning for the park, and bask in the beauty of the park’s “El Sueño de la Mariposa” (or “The Butterfly’s Dream”) mural by Bay Area artist Morgan Bricca — which was an inspiration for the final name.

Click the button below to learn about the park’s future features.