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How to celebrate baseball with Copa de la Diversión
Check out the special Copa de la Diversión uniform. | Photo by Shelly Valenzuela — San Jose Giants
For special games and events, the Giants transform into the Churros de San José — named for the fried snack you might enjoy while watching a ball game. The logo also features a hat-wearing churro to honor iconic churro vendor Hippolito who was formerly a vaquero and often wore a cowboy hat to games.
Don’t we have the best Copa de la Diversión mascot?
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Logos courtesy of the San Jose Giants
Copa de la Diversión began in 2017 with four teams in Charlotte, Durham, Visalia, and Las Vegas. The next year, it expanded to 33 teams and addeda little competition. The 2018 winner? The attendance-record-breaking Mariachis de Nuevo México in Albuquerque.
This year, 90 MiLB teams will compete to be crowned campeón based on ballpark experience, community engagement, and philanthropic impact.
Help the Churros de San José win by attending events and cheering them on at one of these upcoming games:
First Friday: Francis Experience Quartet | Friday, May 5 | 6-9 p.m. | San Jose Museum of Art, 110 S. Market St., San Jose | Free | Enjoy a Cinco de Mayo performance by the Francis Experience Quartet, featuring vocals by Jonathan Borca and other local musicians.
Samuel J. Comroe | Friday, May 5-Sunday, May 7 | Times vary | San Jose Improv, 62 S. Second St., San Jose | $20-$70 | This Los Angeles native most recently finished in fourth place on Season 13 of “America’s Got Talent.”
Un Año Contigo | Friday, May 5 | 9 p.m. | The Ritz, 400 S. First St., San Jose | $20 | Celebrate the one-year anniversary of Bad Bunny’s hit record “Un Verano Sin Ti” with a full-fledged dance party.
Cinco De Mayo Celebrations | Friday, May 5-Sunday, May 7 | Times vary | Locations vary | Prices vary | Check out our roundup of local events celebrating Cinco De Mayo.
Saturday, May 6
Yoga On The Row with lululemon | Saturday, May 6 | 8:30-9:45 a.m. | Santana Row, 1008 Santana Row, San Jose | Free | Learn about full-body mobility and strength at this free, weekly guided session.
Mural Ride | Saturday, May 6 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Woz Way Parking Lot, 253 Woz Way, San Jose | Free | Take a look at some murals at the very beginning of their creation through the Conservancy’s Artist in Residency program and meet the artists.
Silicon Valley Open Studios 2023 | Saturday, May 6-Sunday, May 7 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Various artists studios and galleries, San Jose | Free | Art lovers and collectors will be given behind-the-scenes access to 300+ local artists.
Under The Sea Rave | Saturday, May 6 | 8 p.m. | The Ritz, 400 S. First St., San Jose | $15-$20 | Dance the night away to all your favorite Nickelodeon + Disney hits.
Sunday, May 7
Oakridge Farmers Market | Sunday, May 7 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Westfield Oakridge, 5420 Thornwood Dr., San Jose | Free | Get fresh produce, live entertainment, and more at this year-round market.
Symphony San Jose: Brahms & Fandango | Sunday, May 7 | 2:30-4:15 p.m. | California Theatre, 345 S. First St., San Jose | $55-$115 | Violin virtuoso Anne Akiko Meyers returns with a new commission from preeminent Mexican composer Arturo Marquez.
This weekend, the CA Dept. of Transportation will close several highway off-ramps for a Cinco de Mayo march through downtown San Jose. Expect delays during closure hours — see the details. (The Mercury News)
Announced
The San Jose Parks & Recreation Department announced that ~50 koi fish from the Japanese Friendship Garden are missing. The fish, as well as a water pump system, have been reported stolen to the police, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact SJPD at (408) 277-8900. (NBC Bay Area)
Community
Music in the Park will return this summer for three shows starting in July, which will be headlined by Living Colour, Soul Asylum, and CeeLo Green. All concerts will be at Plaza de Cesar Chavez and tickets are on sale now. (The Mercury News)
Metro Silicon Valley has opened its “2023 Best of Silicon Valley Readers Poll” and is asking readers to submit their South Bay favorites by Friday, May 26. The winners will be announced on Wednesday, September 13.
Development
A five-story, 292,500-sqft office building that is a part of the Coleman Highline campus in north San Jose got final approval from city officials and will be the final piece of the mixed-use tech campus. Other tenants include Roku, Verizon Communications, and TikTok owner ByteDance. (The Mercury News)
Sports
The Dwight Clark Legacy Series will come to California Theatre Wednesday, May 10, and bring 49ers Coach Kyle Shanahan, along with other current and past Niners stars. The event begins at 7:30 p.m., and tickets — which will benefit the Golden Heart Fund — are on sale now. (NBC Sports)
The San Jose Sharks have signed goaltender Georgi Romanov and defenseman Valtteri Pulli to 2-year, entry-level contracts. Romanov hails from Yekaterinburg, Russia and Pulli comes from Turku, Finland. General Manager Mike Grier anticipates their size (~6.5 ft, 207-209 lbs each) to be a solid addition to defense. (NHL)
Biz
A 37-year-old north San Jose office building was bought for $9.1 million by a Redwood City-based real estate firm. There are no set plans for the building yet, but the 40,000-sqft property sits next to several Google-owned buildings. (The Mercury News)
Wellness
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Finance
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Fun Fact
National Beverage Day is this Saturday, May 6. In celebration, we’re featuring some of our Six & Main beverage brands across our markets including a|dash, Blanchard’s Coffee, Sarilla, Matcha Nude, and more. Start sipping now.
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Easy ways to support small businesses in San Jose, CA
Supporting small businesses is the name of the game for San Jose Makers. | Photo via @sj.makers
It may seem like Silicon Valley’s big corporations overshadow our small business scene, but it’s well and thriving here in the great 408.
This week is National Small Business Week, and we wanted to show you three small ways that you can support local businesses.
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Man, do I have a busy weekend ahead of me. I’m heading to Novato this afternoon for a wedding, and then going to the SJSU football team’s Brewfest + Spring Game tomorrow.
Speaking of which, there’s still time to grab your ticket to join in the fun at CEFCU Stadium — they’re currently 20% off until tomorrow. And don’t forget, by purchasing a ticket, you’re automatically entered into a raffle for a home game experience this season for up to 20 of your friends + family members.
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