Six & Main is our online store where we show love to local artisans from our sister markets across the nation. | Photo by 6AM City

We’re head over heels for our readers. As we enter the month of love, we want to show our love by helping you choose the sweetest gifts from our online shop, Six & Main, which showcases local artists and small businesses from around the country.

Whether you plan to spend Valentine’s Day with your significant other, friends, or family — or simply by treating yourself — these goods will have you falling in love at first sight.

Taste the love 🍫
Indulge in hand-painted chocolates in this Valentine’s Day 12 Piece Bonbon Gift Box by Marble & Steel Craft Chocolates. Don’t forget to toast to love with a colorful cocktail glass from AlanaKayART, which pairs perfectly with this strawberry lemonade mixer from Simple Times Mixers.

Read the love 💌
Write something sweet to someone special using the “You Make Me Happy” card by Joy Paper Co. If you’re feeling extra smitten, let them know they’re “Quite the Catch.”

Show the love 🎨
No brushes or paint needed for this gift of art. Gift (or keep) this peonies watercolor painting by Kelsey Nichols Art or the “Smiling Faces Beautiful Places” by Dream a little ART SC.

Smell the love 🕯️
Let the mood fill the room with this rosemary sage candle by Resolute Candles, or smell the aroma of Venice with this bellini candle by Wixology Candle Company.

Wear the love ❤️
For the jewelry lovers, check out these heart necklaces from Eleven + Jane. What’s even sweeter? There are matching heart earrings to go with it. If you’d rather don a love-inspired shirt, this flamingo button-down from Block + Ink is the perfect fit.

There’s more love to go around. Click the button below to explore the entire Valentine’s Day Gift Guide.

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EVENTS

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Monday, Jan. 30

Trivia Night | Monday, Jan. 30 | 6:30 p.m. | Park Station Hashery, 1701 Park Ave., San Jose | Free | Grab a team of up to six at this weekly multimedia trivia event hosted by local comedians.
Reverend Horton Heat + The Surfrajettes | Monday, Jan. 30 | 7 p.m. | The Ritz, 400 S. First St., San Jose | $25 | This psychobilly band from Texas have established themselves as one of the most popular underground acts in America.

Tuesday, Jan. 31

DesignCon | Tuesday, Jan. 31-Thursday, Feb. 2 | 9 a.m. | Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy., Santa Clara | Free | Browse exhibits with hundreds of new products and technologies, and network with industry professionals.

Wednesday, Feb. 1

We Ain’t Done Wild’N Yet Comedy Tour | Wednesday, Feb. 1 | 8 p.m. | San Jose Improv, 62 S. Second St., San Jose | $25+ | Get ready for some hilarious improv by two Wild’N Out comedians.

Thursday, Feb. 2

Hammer Theatre presents “Much Ado About Nothing” (NT Live) | Thursday, Feb. 2 | 7 p.m. | Hammer Theatre Center, 101 Paseo De San Antonio, San Jose | $20 | Escape to the Italian Riviera to watch this beloved comedy about new beginnings.
David Lucas | Thursday, Feb. 2 | 8 p.m. | San Jose Improv, 62 S. Second St., San Jose | $20 | This up-and-coming funnyman has opened for Louis CK, Joe Rogan, Tony Hinchcliffe and Brendan Schaub.

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

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NEWS NOTES

Weather

56º | Sunny | 2% chance of rain

Civic

In case you missed it, city council recently appointed former Silicon Valley manager Arjun Batra to represent District 10 — the council seat Mayor Matt Mahan left vacant. Batra served on former Mayor Sam Liccardo’s Smart City advisory board, and previously was a manager at Intel, IBM, and Dow Chemical. 🏛️ (San Jose Inside)

Edu

San Jose State University announced its new Master of Science in Finance program that offers courses in corporate finance, business valuation, planning + analysis, and more. Applications will open next month for the Fall 2023 cycle. 📚

Try This

History San José has collaborated with the African American Heritage House to present “The Bridge” — a free workshop series that explores Black history and culture. All sessions will be hosted at History Park, and you can catch the next one on Thursday, Feb. 2, at 5:30 p.m.

Community

This Saturday, Feb. 4, San Jose Parks & Rec will celebrate a ribbon-cutting for Miner Park’s newly-added amenities. It now has a new walking pathway and three fitness equipment areas — join the community from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Lean Avenue + Copco Lane. 🌳

Kids

The “Thomas & Friends: Explore the Rails” interactive exhibit recently opened at the Children’s Discovery Museum and focuses on STEAM learning through playful activities. The exhibit will run through Sunday, May 14, and is free with museum admission. 🚂

Regional

Did you know that the oldest person in the world is 115-year-old San Francisco native Maria Branyas Morera? A French nun named Sister André previously held the record at 118 years old, but died earlier this month. (East Bay Times)

Finance

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Wellness

If one of your 2023 goals is to create more time for self care and relaxation, an acupressure mat is a must. The mats are designed to stimulate pressure points to relieve tension, decrease stress levels, and increase circulation. This ProsourceFit full body mat includes neck support.*

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ARTS

Creativity doesn’t stop in San Jose

A wall displaying different art canvasses.

1Culture is Downtown’s newest art gallery. | Photo by SJtoday staff

Next month, San Jose has a lineup of downtown art shows — and you don’t want to miss these. Show some love in February to these four upcoming galleries.

🎨 “Bay Area Legends” | Feb. 4-Mar. 11 | 1Culture Gallery
For 1Culture’s fourth exhibit since opening, owner Andrew Espino brings together local artists who’ve mastered the medium of aerosol — grab tickets to its opening night featuring live painting, artist talks, a DJ, and drinks.

🎨 “Sour & Sweet” | Feb. 11-Mar. 4 | Empire 7 Studios
First they’re sour, then they’re sweet.This exhibit features 30+ artists — both local and national — showcasing artwork that is a little sweet, sour, and perhaps, twisted.

🎨 “A Photo Night in Japantown” | Feb. 11 | Multiple Japantown locations
Stroll through Japantown and pop into six different businesses to view both individual and group photography shows — brought to you by local creators including 35mmallie, the Earthquakes’ Artist in Residence.

ONE MORE SHOW

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Alyson.

Editor’s pick: Man, what a bummer about the Niners. Honestly though, they had a really good season and I was lucky enough to see a game this year. No matter what, I’m still watching the Superbowl — for Rihanna, of course.

Missed the last newsletter? See the big headliners performing in San Jose this year.

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