🌮 Local snacks

• Baked goods — Greenlee’s Bakery cinnamon loaves, Peter’s Bakery burnt almond cake + cream puffs, El Rico Pan Bakery conchas, Pink Elephant pan dulces, and Christine’s Cookie Co. cookies.
• Hot items — Bertucelli’s La Villa raviolis, Falafel Drive-In sandwich, Lee’s Sandwiches banh mis, La Casita Chilanga tortas, Super Taqueria Super burrito, Sourdough Eatery sandwiches, Mexico Bakery tortas, Original Joe’s chicken Parmesan, egg rolls, tacos from every spot in San Jose, and of course, a bacon-wrapped street hot dog.
  

🏙️ San Jose souvenirs + experiences

• Mementos — a “Secret San Jose” book by Cassie Kifer, a Sharks tumbler, models of the historic electric light tower + lowrider cars, a San Jose Monopoly board game, Winchester Mystery House merch, a SJSU keychain, Preservation Action Council of San Jose’s enamel pins, art from Le Petit Elephant, Nirvana Soul merch, and a Quakes game giveaway item.
• Local experiences — A guide to San Jose murals + tickets to the Winchester Mystery House, a Quakes game, Broadway San Jose shows, a local art museum, Happy Hollow, a Sharks game, a SJSU athletic event, and New Ballet shows.

• Teatro Musical: “Aladdin” | Thursday, Dec. 14-Friday, Dec. 15 | 7-8:30 p.m. | School of Arts & Culture, 1700 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose | $0-$10 | Prepare to be taken to a “Whole New World” with student-actors from the bilingual musical theater class.
• Tommy and the Commies, Fuzz Attack | Thursday, Dec. 14 | 8 p.m. | The Ritz, 400 S. First St., San Jose | $12 | The alternative indie band hails from Canada + brings with them two thrashin’ guests.

• Holiday Mixology Workshop | Friday, Dec. 15 | 6 p.m. | 350 E. Campbell Ave., Campbell | $95 | Play bartender for the night + create your own holiday-inspired cocktail.
• Punjabi Jingle Night | Friday, Dec. 15 | 10 p.m. | Myth Lounge, 152 Post St., San Jose | $0-$45 | Groove to Punjabi + Bollywood tracks from DJ KS.

• San Jose Winter Wonder Market | Saturday, Dec. 16 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Westgate Center, 1600 Saratoga Ave., San Jose | Free | Do your last-minute holiday shopping with a variety of 150+ makers, artists, designers, and small businesses.
• The Official Christmas Bar Crawl | Saturday, Dec. 16 | 4-11:59 p.m. | Three Sisters, 170 W. Saint John St., San Jose | $5-$20 | Drink your way through downtown at Fuze Bar & Grill, Splash, The Brit, Old Wagon Saloon & Grill, and Tiki Pete.

• While many eateries will be closed on Christmas Eve + New Year’s Eve, there are a handful of restaurants that will be open. See what’s being offered at The Bywater, The Tasting House, Manresa Bread, and more leading up to Christmas Day. (East Bay Times)

• Metro Silicon Valley has released the second installment of its “Best Of Silicon Valley” winners — and it’s all about food + drink. See which spots your fellow South Bay residents chose for categories like “Best Margarita” or “Best PreSharks Game Spot.” (Metro Silicon Valley)

• A San Jose-based medical company, Multidisciplinary Association for Psychadelic Studies, submitted an FDA application to begin providing MDMA capsules (coupled with talk therapy) to patients with post-traumatic stress disorder. If approved, the US Drug Enforcement Agency would be required to reschedule MDMA + make it available for prescription use. (KTVU Fox 2)

• This Saturday, Dec. 16, the Barracuda will host the Teddy Bear Toss night at their match against the Calgary Wranglers. Bring your stuffed animals + toss them on the ice when our home team scores their first goal — all toys will be donated to Working Partnerships USA.

• Looking for gift for your nature-loving friends or family? Santa Clara County Parks offers gift certificates that are redeemable for local park merch, reservations, annual passes, and more. Get details on the official website.

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• Alice Hur — The dancer will host workshops, disco “takeover” nights + outdoor events through her “Disco Connection” project.
• Pantea Karimi — This artist’s “Garden Impressions” will honor our region’s historic orchards using prints of botanical clippings from Guadalupe River Park.
• Deborah Kennedy — The author’s “Broadside Art and Poetry Project” will encourage residents to express themselves through poetry + lyrics.
• Rayos Magos — Utilizing printmaking techniques, narrative storytelling, and more, the artist will create a book called “Symbolic Narratives.”
• Yosimar Reyes — “Abuelito Fest” will be this artist’s project that highlights participants’ grandparents through art activities + music.