11.24.2023

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Dazzling gifts you can buy right now

2023 Holiday Gift Guide: 38 gifts you can buy right now

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Shop gifts sure to dazzle at any price. | Graphic by 6AM City

Searching for the perfect holiday gift? Check out some of the season’s top gifts, including options that support local businesses.

Bonus: Take advantage of Black Friday with 30% off gift guides on Six & Main.

$25 and under

For art aficionados: San Jose wheat art print | $15+ | Share the SJ pride with this gallery wall addition.

For locals: West Coast Best Coast vinyl decal | $4 | Because everyone knows it. If they don’t know it yet, they will with this sticker.

For organizers: The PETITE Card Wallet | $15 | This slim and minimalist wallet comes in multiple colors.

For anyone: Personalized star ornament | $6.49 | The perfect gift for just about everyone, these handmade clay ornaments come from a five-star shop.

For trivia fans: Trivial Pursuit “Stuff You Should Know” party game | $21.99 | A game to help you build your knowledge of weird, fascinating, and unbelievable trivia.

For your significant other: Personalized song plaque | $9.98 | A light-up plaque you can customize with their favorite song + a photo of you together.

Shop 30% off gifts on Six & Main

$25-$50

For the sipper: San Jose cocktail glasses | $39.99 | Say “cheers” to the holiday season with these etched glasses.

For accessory lovers: Vintage Snow Wash Dad Hat | $36 | Because dad caps aren’t just for dads.

For anyone: Sunset Cliffs reed diffuser | $48 | Enjoy the aromas of sea salt, driftwood, jasmine, lily of the valley, and tonka bean.

For style icons: Women’s cropped vest | $36.97 | A winter outfit addition they can pair with anything.

For worker bees: Crockpot Electric Lunch Box | $39.98 | A personal portable food warmer to keep lunchtime meals hot.

For techies: 3-in-1 wireless charging station | $29.99 | Help them charge their phone, smartwatch, and AirPods all at one organized charging stand.

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Events

Friday, Nov. 24

Aries Spears | Friday, Nov. 24-Sunday, Nov. 26 | Times vary | San Jose Improv, 62 S. Second St., San Jose | $25-$75 | This Chicago native has gained a following from being a regular on Mad TV, as well as starring in multiple feature films like “Why Do Fools Fall In Love.”
Jingle Jam | Friday, Nov. 24-Sunday, Dec. 31 | 6:30 p.m. | Nomikai, 48 S. First St., San Jose | Free | This bar’s newest holiday pop-up brings festive cheer with holiday performances + drink specials.
“Mariachi Sol de Mexico-Merry-Achi Christmas” | Friday, Nov. 24 | 3 p.m. + 7:30 p.m. | Hammer Theatre Center, 101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose | $35-$45 | Listen to your favorite holiday tunes mariachi-style by one of the most critically acclaimed mariachis, Embajadores del Mariachi.

Saturday, Nov. 25

Vintage Market (Fall + Winter Edition) | Saturday, Nov. 25 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Garden at the Flea, 1590 Berryessa Rd., San Jose | $0-$10 | Shop small for the holidays at Pop-Up SJ’s fair of 50+ thrift sellers, creatives, and collectors.
Yuletide Oddities Show | Saturday, Nov. 25 | 12-9 p.m. | Winchester Mystery House, 350 S. Winchester Blvd., San Jose | $5-$95 | Shop peculiar + odd treasures from artisan vendors each Saturday of the holiday shopping season.

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News Notes

Today Is

Black Friday — a day kicking off the gift-giving spirit of the holidays with local and national sales. If you’re one who likes to sleep in and haven’t had a chance to hop into the shopping lines yet, we suggest checking out Santana Row’s deals (where you can also meet the Grinch).

Eat

Not ready to start cooking again? Don’t worry — we’ve got 18 local pizza shops ready to handle dinner. Head to the “map it out” section to find the spot closest to your home, if even driving sounds like too much for the post-Thanksgiving slump.

History

Today is Native American Heritage Day, in the midst of Native American Heritage Month. You can learn more about Native history and culture at upcoming San José State University events.

Learn

Need weekend plans? Stay warm inside The Tech Interactive, where you’ll experience 100+ interactive activities, labs, IMAX films, and exhibitions about everything from climate change and outer space to robotics and biology. Pro tip: Use Code TECHFAM for 10% off your admission.*

Shop

This FDA-registered vibrator is so good, doctors recommend it. It also has six unique motors, 16 speeds, and it’s Bluetooth-enabled. Bonus: It’s 35% off right now.*

Trending

If you haven’t noticed, it’s Black Friday. See all the good Amazon deals — like 15% off the highly rated 5-quart COSORI Air Fryer.*

Watch

Deal alert: Hulu is offering its ad-supported version for $0.99 a month for 12 months. Excuse us while we stream all the holiday content.*

Seasonal

🍸 Gin-gle all the way

Gin-gle all the way to these holiday pop-up bars

A bar with various holiday lights and decorations, including a blow-up snowman and Snoopy.

Nomikai has become a winter wonderland this season. | Photo via @nomikaisj

You know what they say... it’s the most wonderful time for a beer.

Check out these holiday pop-up bars scattered around the Bay Area where you can get your fa-la-la-libations.

Miracle

The Miracle Pop-up is a beloved classic, transforming bars into kitschy holiday wonderlands and serving up drinks like the “Christmaspolitan” and “Snowball Old Fashioned.”

Miniboss | Wednesday, Nov. 22-Sunday, Dec. 31 | 5 p.m.-12 a.m., Tuesday/Wednesday/Sunday + 5 p.m.-2 a.m., Thursday-Saturday
Paper Plane | Wednesday, Nov. 22-Sunday, Dec. 31 | 5 p.m.-12 a.m., Tuesday/Wednesday/Sunday + 5 p.m.-2 a.m., Thursday-Saturday

Sippin’ Santa

Sippin’ Santa was created to be the tropical companion of Miracle. Think of Santa replacing the sleigh with a surfboard and swapping out the pine trees with ornament-laden palms.

55 South | Wednesday, Nov. 22-TBD | 4 p.m.-2 a.m., Tuesday-Sunday

Four more spots for holiday spirit(s)

The Buy

The Buy 11.24.23 (Affiliate + Six & Main)

A great Black Friday find: $180 off the Dyson cordless vacuum. Check out even more deals and happy shopping.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Brianna

From the editor

I’ll be living off of Thanksgiving leftovers alllll weekend long. If you’re in the same (gravy) boat, check out this turkey and sausage jambalaya recipe from The Mercury News that will help you use up any turkey leftovers.

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