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🎻 Sounds of the season

• “Gilmore Girls” Trivia Night | Tuesday, Nov. 28 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Britannia Arms Almaden, 5027 Almaden Expy., San Jose | $8-$24 | Do you know everything about Luke’s Diner, Friday night dinners + the quirky townsfolk of Stars Hollow?
• Karaoke Night | Tuesday, Nov. 28 | 8-11:45 p.m. | Renegades Bar, 501 W. Taylor St., San Jose | Free | Enjoy local talent or step up to the mic yourself at this weekly event.

• Trans-Siberian Orchestra | Wednesday, Nov. 29 | 7 p.m. | SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose | $33.49-$119.75 | Rock out with TSO as they bring “Ghosts of Christmas Eve: The Best of TSO and More” back to the great 408.
• Peter Antoniou | Wednesday, Nov. 29 | 8 p.m. | San Jose Improv, 62 S. Second St., San Jose | $20-$70 | This British comic’s wit has taken him from the stage of “America’s Got Talent” to headlining Las Vegas.

• Content Pick-Up Party 16.1, “Discover” | Thursday, Nov. 30 | 6 p.m. | State Street Market, 170 State St., Los Altos | Free | Celebrate Content Magazine’s latest issue with performances and exhibits from local artists, organizations, and small businesses.
• Prism Party | Thursday, Nov. 30 | 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.

• Recent Santa Clara County wastewater readings showed a rise in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza, and COVID-19 this month. Local health officials are urging residents to vaccinate and mask indoors + in crowded places during this spike. (San José Spotlight)

• The San Jose Sharks signed forward Justin Bailey to a one-year contract, and forward Filip Zadina has been placed on injured reserve. New York native Bailey has secured six goals + five assists with the Barracuda this season, and has appeared in 82 career NHL games.

• A Phoenix-based, Korean dessert cafe called Snowtime has expanded to its first out-of-state location in Campbell at San Tomas Expressway and Hamilton. For its grand opening this Saturday, Dec. 2, Snowtime will offer BOGO 50% off all day + the first 50 customers will receive a free mini ice cream.

• A British artist and photographer named Marcus Lyon has finished his book, “De.Coded: A Human Atlas of Silicon Valley,” which explores familiar faces within our region like former Mayor Ron Gonzalez, former county supervisor Blanca Alvarado, and more. The book will soon be made into a podcast. (The Mercury News)

• The Ladies 1st DJ Club, headed by Charlene Alcanices of SOULMAT3S, is launching another 8-week professional DJ program open to all women 21+. Applications will be accepted until Tuesday, Dec. 19, and the program will begin in January.

• A Jack Daniels Barrel Tree has been set up in front of the SAP Center + will glow through the holiday season. Each barrel sale is a part of its “Operation Ride Home” program that helps junior-enlisted service members and their families travel home for the holidays.

• Giving Tuesday, an annual celebration of generosity. Use this interactive map to check out charitable movements across the globe, including in Santa Cruz and Monterey.

• Ever wanted to decode your pet’s DNA? Basepaws’ pet DNA tests provide insights into 300+ dog breeds and 280 health markers — and they’re $85 for Black Friday.*