Let your love blossom at the Rose Garden. | Photo via @cheritransnaps
Whether you’re getting a jump start on your holiday party planning or preparing for an upcoming wedding reception or family reunion, check out this list of rentable venues in San Jose.
Note: Guest counts and rates are based on estimations and various options available on each venue’s website. Please contact venue owners to inquire about current availability and current pricing.
MAGWest | Friday, July 14-Sunday, July 16 | Times vary | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Jose, 2050 Gateway Pl., San Jose | $45-$90 | This 3-day event will bring nonstop console gaming, arcades, tabletop, LAN, live video game cover bands, and more to the South Bay.
Take PRIDE in Our Health Stories: San Jose | Friday, July 14 | 5-9 p.m. | Qmunity District, 72 Post St., San Jose | Free | This special pop-up event will unveil a new interactive exhibit that shares more about what community-engaged health research is and why LGBTQIA+ representation is important.
Dine Downtown San Jose | Friday, July 14-Sunday, July 23 | Times vary | Multiple locations in Downtown San Jose | $10-$80 | More than 40 restaurants and cafes will present prix fixe menus, chef specials and food-and-drink pairings.
Kung Fu Vampire | Friday, July 14 | 8 p.m. | The Ritz, 400 S. First St., San Jose | $20 | Jam along with the San Jose-born rapper who fuses hip hop, gothic rock, and electro together to make his unique sound.
Saturday, July 15
Fun with Folktales | Saturday, July 15 | 11:30 a.m.-4 p.m. | History Park, 635 Phelan Ave., San Jose | $0-$60 | Tune in to a story time and see the little ones create + perform their own folktale.
Urban Legends | Saturday, July 15 | 5-9:30 p.m. | Narrative Fermentations, 101 E. Alma Ave., San Jose | $17 | Spice up your Saturday night with live pro wrestling — open to all ages.
Starlight Cinema | Saturday, July 15 | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | Saint James Park, Second + St. John streets, San Jose | Free | Bring a blanket, grab food to go from a nearby eatery and get comfortable for an evening under the stars.
Sunday, July 16
Sunday Funday - True Crime, Cheese & Wine Bingo Time! | Sunday, July 16 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Britannia Arms Almaden, 5027 Almaden Expy., San Jose | Free | Enjoy interactive entertainment, a few games of bingo, and a chance to host your own murder mystery party.
International Drag Day Celebration | Sunday, July 16 | 12-7 p.m. | Holiday Inn Silicon Valley, 1350 N. First St., San Jose | $20-$240 | Enjoy a full day of drag performances, drink specials, and nonstop entertainment.
Rib and Tri Tip BBQ Competition | Sunday, July 16 | 12:30-4:30 p.m. | 100 N. 27th St., San Jose | Price of purchase | Calling all carnivores — get ready to meat the Bay Area’s best pit masters.
A housing project consisting of 132 affordable apartment units, 101 townhomes, and 504 market-rate apartment units may soon replace a tech campus in North San Jose. Developer Valley Oak Partners agreed to purchase it from Global Net Lease for $50 million — a construction timeline was not announced. (The Mercury News)
Health
A new Momentum for Health adult treatment center, located at 650 S. Bascom Ave., will open this August and offer patients a range of psychiatric services. It will serve people at risk for homelessness + re-hospitalization, as well as cover costs for those unsponsored or undocumented. (San José Spotlight)
Announced
The Preservation Action Council of San Jose has announced its second annual “Endangered 8,” a list of eight historic buildings that are facing neglect — and potentially the wrecking ball. Among the buildings are Burbank Theater, Levi Strauss Factory, and the former First Church of Christ Scientist. Learn more about these structures. (San José Spotlight)
Sports
The San Francisco 49ers will kick off their open practices starting Wednesday, July 26, through Tuesday, August 1. All sessions will be held at Levi’s Stadium, with two special dates celebrating NFL’s Back Together Weekend (Sunday, July 30) and Dwight Clark (Monday, August 7). General ticket sales open Monday, July 17, at noon.
Real Estate
Silicon Valley now leads the country as the most expensive metro market to rent. A single-family home, apartment, or condo in San Jose costs a median rent of $3,411 — with New York City following closely behind at $3,405. San Diego is next at $3,175, with SF trailing at $3,168. (The Real Deal)
Dine Downtown 2023 brings deals from 45+ restaurants to San Jose
Don’t miss your chance to snag the deals from more than 45 establishments. | Photo via Wikimedia Commons, logo via Dine Downtown
Dine Downtown, San Jose’s own restaurant week, just kicked off and is offering prix fixe menus, special discounts, and food and drink pairings from 45+ participating restaurants around downtown.
Here’s a preview of the deals you can snag from now until Sunday, July 23.
☕ Drink
Academic Coffee | $6 Sidecar (a 12 oz cold brew or 8 oz drip coffee with a side espresso shot)
Nirvana Soul | Get 50% off any waffle with a purchase of a specialty latte or tea.
🍳 Eat
Fountain Restaurant | Purchase any egg entree and receive 50% off of a mimosa.
Scott’s Seafood | $110 Chef’s Special “Surf & Turf” dinner for two
I will absolutely be participating in Dine Downtown this year. BRB, currently texting all the deals + menus I’m interested in to my girlfriend so we can plan our date nights next week. I’m especially looking at Bun Me Up and Tiki Pete’s food and drink pairings — it looks delicious. See you there?
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