But instead of heading to a new museum or gallery, it’s time to sip your sign — here are 12 local bars we’ve matched with each sign on the zodiac calendar.
Set in the bustling center of Santana Row, your bold and high-energy personality will thrive in the atmosphere of this upbeat tequila bar. Treat your fiery side to the Sandia Picante, made with Fiero Habanero Tequila and house-made watermelon puree.
As a luxury lover, you’ll enjoy the swanky vibe of this modern lounge atop the Valencia Hotel — complete with a back-lit, red marble bar. Sip on the Santana 75, made with Sipsmith London Dry Gin, raspberries, and sparkling wine, while enjoying a view of The Row.
This entertainment hub in downtown is the perfect spot for you, social butterfly, to chat, dance, bowl, and sing the night away. Enjoy eccentric cocktails as fun as you, like E-40’s Blue Wave, made with the rapper’s tequila anejo, coconut crème, pineapple juice, and blue curacao.
Koffin Kats, Crazy and the Brains | Wednesday, Mar. 29 | 7 p.m. | The Ritz, 400 S. First St., San Jose | $15 | Hailing from the Garden City, this band brings their hard punk and psychobilly hits.
K-von | Wednesday, Mar. 29 | 8 p.m. | San Jose Improv, 62 S. Second St., San Jose | $25 | The comic from Dry Bar Comedy and NBC’s “Last Comic Standing” stars in a new movie this fall alongside Jon Heder.
Thursday, March 30
“Don Quixote” | Thursday, Mar. 30-Friday, Mar. 31 | 7-9 p.m. | Mexican Heritage Plaza Theater, 1700 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose | $20 | Follow the ingenious Alfonso Quixano and his squire, Sancho Panza, as they traverse the plains of La Mancha in search of daring adventures.
Jesus Trejo | Thursday, Mar. 30 | 7:30 p.m. | San Jose Improv, 62 S. Second St., San Jose | $22 | This comic recently had his first stand-up special, “Stay At Home Son,” debut on Showtime and can be seen recurring as the role of Mr. Trujillo on the Netflix series, “Mr. Iglesias.”
Friday, March 31
Sugar: The Nu-Metal Party | Friday, Mar. 31 | 8:30 p.m. | The Ritz, 400 S. First St., San Jose | $12 | Get ready to rage in the pit.
Tierra y Raíces/Earth and Roots | Friday, Mar. 31 | 9 p.m. | Mexican Heritage Theater, 1700 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose | Free | Step through La Plaza’s doors to embrace down-to-earth art installations by San Jose’s finest artists.
Plan ahead with our community events calendar below.
And the show will go on. The Tabard Theatre announced that instead of closing its doors on Sunday, April 2, it will remain open, and will transition from hosting main stage theater programs to music, comedy, and single-day events. This comes after previously announcing a closure mid-February.
Outdoors
Following January’s stormy weather, Alum Rock Park is said to have an estimated $19 million in damages — and will remain closed until further notice. Historically, the popular hiking destination has seen the most foot traffic on Easter, but park ranger Daniel Nguyen said it’s highly unlikely to reopen by then. (CBS News Bay Area)
Transit
VTA will do railroad rehabilitation work at the Chynoweth station this Saturday, April 1-Sunday, April 2, which will also close the Branham station. A bus bridge between Capitol and Blossom Hill will be in operation at this time.
Cause
On Monday, Mayor Matt Mahan joined former Earthquakes star Shea Salinas at PayPal Park to hand out the 70,000th meal distributed by Hunger at Home since July 2022. Project Dash is a partnership between DoorDash and the Quakes, and delivers groceries + premade meals to those struggling with food insecurity. (The Mercury News)
Legacy
Intel co-founder Gordon Moore died at the age of 94 last week at his home in Hawaii. In 1968, he co-created the semiconductor chip-producing company in Mountain View, which helped give Silicon Valley its name. He also is the namesake behind “Moore’s Law.”
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Drink
The most polished organizational item in your kitchen: the Fellow Atmos Coffee Canister, which not only looks great but keeps coffee fresh by sucking oxygen out of the jar. Pro tip: You can use it to store any snack and it will stay fresh longer.
Shop
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Development
💰 SJSU talks big bucks for beds
San Jose State University plans to invest $334 million into new campus housing
The Campus Village Buildings are the only residences with suites on SJSU’s campus — completed in 2005. | Photo via Wikimedia Commons
As part of the California State University’s push to increase student housing, San Jose State University is currently planning on investing $334 million into two new dorm buildings — dubbed Campus Village 3, or CV3 — which will accommodate up to 1,000 beds.
Where will it go? By 2024, the school will demolish the Washburn Hall dorms and the Dining Commons building — located on East San Salvador and S. Eighth streets — to make way for CV3.
When will construction begin? Though this plan is still in its preliminary stages, the university’s goal is to have the buildings, a new dining hall, and a welcome center complete by summer 2027.
I just wanted to give a shoutout to my best friend and housemate (+ SJtoday reader), who recently started her first substitute teaching job at G.W. Hellyer Elementary — I already know the kids love you 👏
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