🏒 San Jose Sharks (NHL) | Est. 1991

• Starting with the 1997-1998 season, the team had five consecutive postseason appearances, and won SJ’s first division title in the 2001-2002 Western Conference semifinals.
• In 2008-2009, the Sharks had the best record in the NHL and were the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference playoffs.
• Past players including Brent Burns and Joe Thornton brought back trophies to the Tank.

⚽ San Jose Earthquakes (MLS) | Est. 1994

• Two-time MLS Cup winners in 2001 + 2003
• Two-time Supporters’ Shields winners in 2005 + 2012
• Beat LA Galaxy (a longstanding rival) in the 2022 Cali Clasico derby 3-2 — the first time the Quakes won back-to-back regular season matches against them since MLS’s first season in 1996.

• Guardians of the Galaxy Trivia Night | Friday, Apr. 21 | 7-9 p.m. | The Plex, 800 Embedded Way, San Jose | Free | Enjoy two hours of trivia about the first two movies, and a costume contest with prizes.
• Joe Warner Trio | Friday, Apr. 21 | 8 p.m. | Tabard Theatre, 29 N. San Pedro St., Ste. 200, San Jose | $22 | Join this multigenerational group for jazz, blues, funk, and beyond — featuring legendary San Jose drummer and vocalist Ron E. Beck.

• 2023 Earth Day | Saturday, Apr. 22 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, 748 Story Rd., San Jose | Free with park admission | Celebrate Mother Earth with a day of sustainable, conservation-focused fun including games, crafts, activities, and an e-waste drop-off event.
• San Jose Giants vs. Inland Empire 66ers | Saturday, Apr. 22 | 4-7 p.m. | San Jose Giants Stadium, 588 E. Alma Ave., San Jose | $15-$29 | San Jose Environmental Services will take over the Excite Ballpark to help educate you on caring for our planet — the San Jose Giants will also become the San Jose Churros at this match.
• Top Shelf Big Band Karaoke | Saturday, Apr. 22 | 7:30 p.m. | Tabard Theatre, 29 N. San Pedro St., Ste. 200, San Jose | $27 | Here’s your chance to sing one of your favorite big band tunes from Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee, Harry Connick Jr., Lena Horne, Tony Bennett and more.
• This Is What You Came For: EDM Pop Party | Saturday, Apr. 22 | 8 p.m. | The Ritz, 400 S. First St., San Jose | $15-$20 | This iconic event, spun by festival DJs, will be mixing the biggest electronic dance floor hits, pop remixes, and a sprinkle of nostalgia.

• Viva Calle | Sunday, Apr. 23 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Locations vary | Free | Get ready to bike, scoot, and walk through miles of streets with activity hubs at SJSU, Downtown Willow Glen, and Municipal Rose Garden.
• Spring Tea: Around the World in San José | Sunday, Apr. 23 | 11 a.m. | History Park, 635 Phelan Ave., San Jose | $60 | Enjoy a beautiful Spring Tea experience on the second floor of the Empire Firehouse that oversees the History Park grounds.
• Nikkei Matsuri Festival | Sunday, Apr. 23 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Japantown, San Jose | Free | This annual festival aims to share and preserve the culture + heritage of the Japanese American traditions through the presentation of food, arts and crafts, performing arts, demonstrations and cultural exhibits.
• Tosca | Sunday, Apr. 23 | 2 p.m. | California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose | $55-$195 | Follow the tragic story of an opera singer and her artist lover whose passionate involvement with a political prisoner has made them targets of the chief of the secret police.

• The Guadalupe Community, San Jose’s sixth emergency interim housing site since 2020, is now open. The location is a former SJPD parking lot, and contains 96 units which will mainly be dedicated to residents within the San Jose Bridge Program. (ABC 7 News)
• The 200-unit apartment building that was proposed to replace a senior living facility will be built in Willow Glen following the city planning director’s approval this week. Construction on the 7-story building is expected to start early 2024. (San José Spotlight)

• Slice of Homage is now fully operating out of the Slice House at San Pedro Social, and is offering a lunch-style menu seven days a week. The pizzeria has a 20-seat seating area and an outdoor patio — grab a slice at 163 W. Santa Clara St.

• A Penthouse Lounge will soon be added to the SAP Center, and is expected to be finished as early as this fall. The lounge will be divided into theater boxes with private bars, and members will have access to all-inclusive food + beverages, a private entrance to the SAP Center, and free parking. Check out the renderings. (Sports Business Journal)

• We’re cinna-bummed out. Downtown’s Cinnaholic will close its doors this Sunday, April 23. The bakery specializing in vegan cinnamon rolls did not specifically mention a reason for its closure, but invites the community to enjoy its desserts one last time this weekend.

• We’re talking big bucks. The Wall Street Journal recently ranked San Jose State No. 1 among public universities in the US with high salaries for accounting graduates. An SJSU accounting grad earns ~$12,000 more than the median annual salary over the first 10 years of their career. (SJSU NewsCenter)

• San Jose City Council unanimously agreed to study Plaza de Cesar Chavez as the location for “The Breeze of Innovation,” and plans to improve the park. The design features hundreds of swaying, lit-up rods on top of a viewing platform and cafe. The project’s timeline has not yet been announced. (San José Spotlight)
• The San Jose Neighborhoods Commission has been suspended indefinitely until City Council can come up with a plan to retain the committee members. The commission only has four sitting members, but city council expects to introduce a better model of recruiting in the fall. (San José Spotlight)

• Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*

• Domani è la Giornata Mondiale della Terra. Questa giornata ufficiale è stata istituita nel 1970 da un senatore degli Stati Uniti, testimone diretto di una drammatica contaminazione da petrolio. Oggi viene celebrata da più di un miliardo di persone in 193 Paesi diversi. Translate this news with Babbel (currently offering 55% off lessons) in The Wrap at the bottom of our newsletter.*

• We’re firm believers in spoiling the ones we love — especially our pets. That’s why we’re adding these two things to our shopping carts: this customizable velvet collar and this durable bed that features a removable slipcover. Don’t forget the treats. We love these soft chews for doggos and these freeze dried snacks for cats.
• Celebrate Earth Day by supporting some of our Six & Main brands. Rainier Watch, a business inspired by mountains, gives a portion of its sales to organizations that protect National Parks, and Plant Based Candles allows customers to reuse the vessel as a planter with wildflower seeds included in each order.

• The 2023 Earth Day Action Toolkit — your resource for all things Earth Day and environmental advocacy.
• The Earth Day event finder — search for local events taking place near you.
• The Climate Literacy Communications Toolkit — learn about the key messaging and research behind climate literacy.