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This is right up our alley

Right up your alley: 7 places to go bowling in the South Bay
The view of someone bowling from behind the lane at Bowlero.
Bowlero allows you to order food + drinks right from your lane. | Photo by SJtoday staff
To longtime locals, you’ve had to say goodbye to beloved alleys like Fiesta Lanes, Alma Bowl, and Capitol Lanes. But fear not — the South Bay’s bowling scene is still incredi-bowl.

Check out these 7 bowling alleys for newbies, seasoned bowlers, and everyone in between.

🍻 Rollin’ deep

Bowlero, four locations
Boasting 21-59 lanes (depending on location), a full bar, and a delicious lane-side menu, this alley is perfect for large groups.
Rates: $8-$12/game, $6.99 shoe rental

Homestead Bowl & The X-Bar, 20990 Homestead Rd., Cupertino
Offering various group + party packages, Homestead Bowl has immersive gameplay, karaoke, big screen sports, and a full bar.
Rates: $5-$8/game, $5.50 shoe rental

🎳 Spare the frills

4th Street Bowl, 1441 N. Fourth St.
For over 60 years, this family-run bowling alley has catered to frequent bowlers + leagues, with a connecting diner.
Rates: $5-$7/game, $5 shoe rental

SJSU Student Union Bowling Center, 211 S. Ninth St. (Closed until Feb. 11, 2024)
You don’t have to attend SJSU to play here. This fairly new alley is an affordable option for practicing your spares.
Rates: $5/game, $3 shoe rental

A bowling ball sits in the middle of two lanes at San Pedro Social.

Check out this groovy alley.

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Photo via @sanpedrosocialsj

🕹️ Bowling + beyond

San Pedro Social, 163 W. Santa Clara St.
What’s better than free arcade games, delicious cocktails, and neon-lit bowling? Grab your crew for a fun night out at the lanes or karaoke.
Rates: $15/game, shoe rental included

Round1 Bowling & Amusement, 2200 Eastridge Loop, Ste. 2094
Try an immersive scoring experience that lights up the lane + interacts with your ball, and also enjoy arcade games, ping pong, darts, and more.
Rates: $5-$8/game, $4 shoe rental

Big Al’s, 27 Ranch Dr., Milpitas
Enjoy a lounge-like atmosphere at these luxury lanes, with pool tables, arcade games + sports bar with a 55-ft wide projection screen.
Rates: $7-$10/game, $6 shoe rental
 
Events
Tuesday, Nov. 14
  • Plaza Azul Farmers Market | Tuesday, Nov. 14 | 12-3 p.m. | San Jose City Hall Rotunda, 200 E. Santa Clara St., San Jose | Enjoy fresh fruit and veggies, Mexican candies, and locally made arts and crafts from Berryessa Flea Market artisans.
  • Marvel Infinity Saga Trivia Night | Tuesday, Nov. 14 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Britannia Arms Almaden, 5027 Almaden Expy., San Jose | $8-$24 | Prove your knowledge of MCU, win prizes, and enjoy themed food + drink specials
Wednesday, Nov. 15
  • The Price Is Right Live | Wednesday, Nov. 15 | 8 p.m. | San Jose Civic, 135 W. San Carlos St., San Jose | $40-$60 | Watch a live version of TV’s longest-running + most popular game show.
  • Ryan Long | Wednesday, Nov. 15 | 8 p.m. | San Jose Improv, 62 S. Second St., San Jose | $25 | This NYC-based comedian headlines clubs across the country, having garnered 100 million views with his digital shorts + podcast, “The Boyscast.”
Thursday, Nov. 16
  • Prism Party | Thursday, Nov. 16 | 9-11:30 p.m. | 386 Lounge, 386 S. First St., San Jose | $5-$10 | The newest drag show in San Jose brings a rotating lineup of the Bay Area’s up-and-coming drag artists.
Events calendar here
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News Notes
Development
  • An eight-story apartment building is being proposed on the corner of West San Carlos + Josefa streets, a block away from Google’s planned transit village. Con Sabor a México occupies the current site — details on the taco restaurant’s relocation have not been announced, as plans are in the preliminary stages. (The Mercury News)
Community
  • By the end of this year, San Jose will have added 650 new e-bikes to its bike-sharing program fleet. By next year, 21 new docking stations will be installed to pick up, drop off, and charge e-bikes. This is made possible by funding from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. (Silicon Valley Business Journal)
Kids
  • Children’s Discovery Museum will host previews of New Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” and Broadway San Jose’s “Dr. Suess’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical” on Sunday, Nov. 19, and Saturday, Nov. 25, respectively. Kiddos will also have the chance to meet + greet with the Grinch. (The Mercury News)
Environment
  • Did you know that Valley Water offers a rebate of up to $300 to install a rain garden? With the rainy season upon us, you can receive $35 per rain barrel you install — learn more about the program and how you can best conserve water + utilize rainwater.
Holiday
  • Get ready, because in just eight days, the “Miracle on 1st” at Paper Plane + “Miracle at Miniboss” pop-ups will begin and bring holiday decor, seasonal drink specials, and more. The holiday cheer will run through Sunday, Dec. 31.
Sports

🎵 Fresno can’t touch this

What’s MC Hammer doing at a San Jose State football game?
A screenshot of San Jose State Football's Instagram post featuring MC Hammer.
There was some starpower at SJSU’s game vs. Fresno State on Saturday, Nov. 11. | Screenshot via Instagram
This past weekend, the San Jose State Spartans came out on top with a 42-18 victory over the Fresno State Bulldogs to take back the Battle for the Valley trophy.

But, that wasn’t the only thing that made a return to Spartan Stadium that night.

Music legend + rapper MC Hammer attended the rivalry game, showing his support for assistant coach Alonzo Carter.

Why? Well, Carter used to be Hammer’s lead dancer + choreographer back in the late 1980s to early 1990s, no big deal.

In 2017, Carter went viral after dancing to “U Can’t Touch This” on the field, and at the time, his players were unaware that he toured with Hammer. He even made appearances on Arsenio Hall’s + Oprah Winfrey’s talk shows between 1989 and 1993.

The two obviously still stay in touch today, and it’s safe to say that Hammer is a Spartans fan.
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