🪦 A time of remembrance

💀 Local celebrations

• Inaugural Día de los Muertos Celebration | Saturday, Oct. 21-Saturday, Nov. 4 | Times vary | Signia by Hilton, 170 S. Market St. | Prices vary | Get ready for a blessing + performance from Calpulli Tonalehqueh, tequila tastings, a winemaker dinner, and specialty menus.
• Día de los Muertos | Saturday, Oct. 28 | 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. + 1:30-4:30 p.m. | Children’s Discovery Museum, 180 Woz Way | $16-$18 | Larger-than-life skeleton puppets, a Calaveras procession, and sand painting await.
• Día de los Muertos Run-Walk | Saturday, Oct. 28 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Alviso Health Center, 1621 Gold St. | $45-$85 | Festive attire or makeup is encouraged at this health initiative fundraiser for those who can’t afford medical insurance.

• Leigh Weimers Emerging Artists Awards | Wednesday, Oct. 18 | 12 p.m. | Hammer Theatre Center, 101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose | Free | Join in on celebrating local artists as the grant winners share their performances + art discussions.

• Halloween Bride Paint Party | Thursday, Oct. 19 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Wheelhouse of Willow Glen, 1173 Lincoln Ave., San Jose | $40 | Take advantage of a haunting happy hour that starts at 5:30 p.m., followed by an enchanting paint session.
• All Hellas Eve III | Thursday, Oct. 19 | 7-11 p.m. | The Coterie Den, 169 Jackson St., San Jose | $15 | This all-ages party includes a costume contest + performances from The Hellas, Relents, Diablo Muerto, and Los Destinados.
• “La Muerte Baila” | Thursday, Oct. 19-Friday, Oct. 20 | 8-9:45 p.m. | Mexican Heritage Theater, 1700 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose | $10-$40 | Performed in Spanish, this story follows a recently departed soul who arrives in the land of the dead on the eve of Dia de los Muertos.

• County of Santa Clara Disability Awareness Day | Friday, Oct. 20 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Vista Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, 101 N. Bascom Ave., San Jose | Free | The county’s inaugural event will present panels, local organizations, and a tour of the Vista Center, which promotes accessibility + inclusion.
• Celebrating CreaTV’s 15 Years | Friday, Oct. 20 | 6-8 p.m. | Open San José, 38 S. Second St., San Jose | Free | Celebrate the milestone with activities, entertainment, and games at the new media office space.
• Prism: Dark Crystals Halloween Drag Show | Friday, Oct. 20 | 8 p.m. | 386 Lounge, 386 S. First St., San Jose | $10-$15 | Don’t miss out on drink specials, dancing, a costume contest, and a chance to win bottle service, a gift card, or two free drinks.

• It’s a safe bet… The Safeway and CVS stores next to Westfield Valley Fair will be closing in November, and new documents have revealed a plan to turn the space into a parking lot. Santa Clara city spokesperson Michelle Templeton confirmed this would add 221 parking spaces. (SFGate)

• The Best Sandwich Shop from Milpitas recently expanded to a second location in San Jose at 5124 Stevens Creek Blvd. We recommend the Torta Mexicana, Pastrami, and Chicken Shawarma Pita sandwiches.

• After 21 years in business, JT Express in Japantown will close its doors on Saturday, Oct. 28. Owner Steve Sakai said that he is ready for retirement as his first grandchild is on the way. Stop in for your final taste of JT’s sushi, shaved ice, and mochi ice cream.

• The San José Fire Department will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the relocation of Fire Station 8 tomorrow at 10:30 a.m. Since 1949, Station 8 has served San Jose on 17th Street, but will now be moving to the corner of East Santa Clara + 13th streets.

• San Jose saw the biggest one-week drop in gas prices last week, going from $6.53 to $5.45 per gallon. While the price is still higher than the national average ($3.55 per gallon), California’s downward trend is “gaining steam.” (Silicon Valley Business Journal)

• A new hotel might be popping up across from Santana Row. A development firm is proposing a 176-room hotel at the corner of South Winchester Boulevard and Olin Avenue. City officials are requesting public feedback on the 21-month development, which would not break ground until 2024. (The Mercury News)

• Campbell’s Heritage Theater will screen the cult-classic 2004 comedy, “Napoleon Dynamite,” on Thursday, Nov. 2. Cast members Jon Heder, Efran Ramirez, and Jon Gries will be present for a Q&A with the audience (and perhaps offer a tater tot or two). Tickets are available. (The Mercury News)

• A new, $2 billion innovation hub, dubbed the Berkeley Space Center, is in the works for NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View. The project hopes to expand UC Berkeley’s footprint + utilize the tech space that is Silicon Valley. Construction is expected to begin in 2026. (The Mercury News)

• One card, all the perks. A $200 welcome bonus, unlimited cash back, and 0% interest into 2025 (all with no annual fee) almost sounds too good to be true — but this card has it all.*

• You’ve heard of collagen — but have you heard of collagen loading? Here’s how to use NativePath’s Grass-Fed Collagen to do it while it’s over 50% off.*

• Get cozy and indulge in the unique flavors of Matcha Nude’s organic matcha, perfect for the cooler months.

• Stay cozy this season with the French Terry Crewneck from Kennedy Gray. With this soft fabric, it’s the perfect piece to keep you warm.

• Why upgrade to smart light bulbs? Set your lights to custom timers, turn lights off when you’re not home, and set the mood with different colors — all from your phone.

• This arched floor mirror’s modern shape will complement any room’s decor and refresh your space.

• First class flights don’t have to come full price. Shop an Elite Going membership, get 40-90% first class flights, and fly to your next vacation in style.