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👀 What’s in store for Plaza de Cesar Chavez?
San Jose plans to reimagine Plaza de Cesar Chavez
Several people can be seen walking around Plaza de Cesar Chavez on a nice day. | Photo via Wikimedia Commons
Downtown’s plaza may get a facelift.
San Jose City Council recently unanimously voted to explore Plaza de Cesar Chavez as the new location for Urban Confluence’s art installation, “The Breeze of Innovation.”
“The Breeze of Innovation” installation.
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Rendering via Urban Confluence
The 200-ft, illuminated art piece has gone through several location changes, and was originally planned for Arena Green. However, environmentalists are concerned the 500 lit-up rods could cause light pollution in the natural area where Guadalupe River Park + Los Gatos Creek meet.
Now, the newest plans place it in Plaza de Cesar Chavez and the city is seeing it as an opportunity to reimagine the area as a central hub for San Jose — further than just its location.
From 1849-1851, it was the location for California’s state capital, and from 1889-1958, it hosted San Jose City Hall.
The last time the park was renovated was in the 1980s, and shortly following in 1993, it was renamed “Plaza de Cesar Chavez” to honor the civil rights activist who resided and held some of his early protests in the great 408.
Plaza de Cesar Chavez often hosts large city events.
Trivia Night | Monday, Apr. 24 | 6:30 p.m. | Park Station Hashery, 1701 Park Ave., San Jose | Free | Grab a team of up to six at this weekly event hosted by local comedians.
Introduction to DJing | Monday, Apr. 24 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Momstera Lounge, 428 E. Campbell Ave., Campbell | $30 | Learn basic cueing of songs, beat matching, song transition, and music theory with DJ Ness Rock.
Off Nite | Monday, Apr. 24 | 8-9:30 p.m. | Tabard Theatre, 29 N. San Pedro St., Ste. 200, San Jose | Free | Every Monday, Mighty Mike McGee and Ato Walker host a variety talk show and draw on participation from audience members.
“Tosca” | Monday, Apr. 24-Wednesday, Apr. 26 | Times vary | 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.
Tuesday, April 25
Truesdays Storytelling Open Mic | Tuesday, Apr. 25 | 6:30 p.m. | True Brew Taphouse & Kitchen, 787 The Alameda, Ste. 10, San Jose | Free | Performers, comics, poets, and storytellers of all types are welcome to take the stand.
Taylor Swift Trivia Night | Tuesday, Apr. 25 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Britannia Arms Almaden, 5027 Almaden Expy., San Jose | $8-$24 | Prove that you’re the ultimate Swiftie.
Wednesday, April 26
Longevity Walk | Wednesday, Apr. 26 | 7-9 a.m. | Westfield Valley Fair, 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd., Santa Clara | Free | Calling all seniors of San Jose — stay active and strong by taking a stroll around Valley Fair Mall with your local elected officials.
Botanics, Bubbles, & Beats: Botanical Drawing Class | Wednesday, Apr. 26 | 6 p.m. | 428 E. Campbell Ave., Campbell | $45 | Paint your own masterpiece while sipping champagne + jamming to beats by Momstera herself, Charlene.
Rauw Alejandro | Wednesday, Apr. 26 | 8 p.m. | SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose | $79-$205.50 | Catch the “King of Modern Reggaeton” with special guest JABBAWOCKEEZ.
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Did you know you have until next Monday to share good, local news with your neighbors on Nextdoor and be entered for a chance to win $500 in cold hard cash?
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Following an extended soft opening, the Goodtime Bar will celebrate its official grand opening this Saturday, April 29, from noon to midnight. Enjoy natural wine selections and live DJ sets at 30 Fountain Alley, Ste. 160.
Sacramento-based pizzeria Pizza Guys has opened its fourth San Jose location at 7062 Santa Teresa Blvd. This marks the brand’s 26th location in the Bay Area. (Restaurant News Release)
Edu
A new Native American and Indigenous Student Success Center will open at the Spartan Memorial Chapel on SJSU’s campus this fall. San Jose State will be the ninth California State University to designate a campus space for its Native American and Indigenous students. (SJSU News)
Giveaway
The San Jose State football team is hosting a raffle for a group home game experience package for up to 20 fans. All you have to do? Drink beer — er, we mean, purchase a Brewfest/Spring Game ticket before Friday, May 5, 11:59 p.m., for a chance to win. The winner will be contacted on Monday, April 8.
Biz
A 3.2-acre site in the Alviso District has been obtained by Sol San Jose Owner, a Seoul-based real estate entity. The group acquired a $26.4 million loan that was held for a firm proposing a 200-room hotel project at 7 TopGolf Dr. in 2019. No further development plans have been announced. (The Mercury News)
Jobs
Tomorrow, April 25, San José City College will host a spring career fair featuring 60+ employers and resource providers. Meet representatives from Amazon, Chase Bank, County of Santa Clara, San Jose Sharks, San José Job Corps, and more from 3-5 p.m. in the main gym.
Drink
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Wellness
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Two words: free bowling. Sign up for Kids Bowl Free to connect with local bowling alleys where kids can receive two free games of bowling everyday this summer. Plus, grab a Family Pass + up to four adults can join in on the fun.
Holiday
Get excited to celebrate Cinco de Mayo with our online shop (Six & Main). Cheers with this Margarita Bundle from Simple Times Mixers, and treat your taste buds with Sobremesa, a small-batch mole and salsa company.
Eat
🥨 We’re going knots
Celebrate Pretzel Day in San Jose
Stanley from “The Office” said it best. | Gif via Giphy
Fans of “The Office,” this one’s for you. Wednesday, April 26, is Pretzel Day — AKA Stanley Hudson’s favorite day of the year. Naturally, there is only one way to properly celebrate the occasion — with a soft pretzel. Here are a few places around town where you can cure your pretzel hankerings:
How was everyone’s sunny weekend? I had a great time celebrating my friend’s 25th birthday at Tapsilog Cantina in Santa Clara — which I highly recommend for great Filipino food. I saw a ton of people heading to Viva Calle, and my mom was sweet enough to share videos of Japantown’s Nikkei Matsuri.
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