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The central perk of making friends
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Get on your feet for some meet-and-greets. | Photo via the Silicon Valley Biking Coalition
It can be hard making friends as an adult — and even more so with how hectic San Jose life can be.

But whether you’re new to the great 408, or have been a local all your life — there are so many ways to meet new people, and we’ve gathered a few places where you can start.

Friends mill around in a big gaming hall, where Street Fighter plays on multiple screens.

Make friends by showing off your fighting game skills at one of Guildhouse’s many competitive events.

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Photo by SJtoday staff

🎮 Game on

Wanna find your Player Two? We’ve got you covered whether you prefer Super Smash Bros. or board games. There’s also Guildhouse (board + video games) and Miniboss (arcade games).

LGBTQ+ folks should check out Oddizens, and the Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center’s various events — which welcome geeks, gamers, and crafters of all identities.

🍽️ Get cooking

Sharpen your knife skills, or get cracking on a new recipe at Sur La Table, Cultivate Culinary Gatherings.

Learn about sustainability through Veggielution and Garden To Table Silicon Valley.
 
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Events
 
Monday, Jan. 29
  • Trivia Night | Monday, Jan. 29 | 6:30 p.m. | Park Station Hashery, 1701 Park Ave., San Jose | Free | Grab a team of up to six at this weekly event hosted by local comedians.
Tuesday, Jan. 30
  • Job Fair | Tuesday, Jan. 30 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Bill Wilson Center, 1100 Shasta Ave., San Jose | Free | Bring your resume and gear up for onsite interviews and job opportunities.
  • “Real Housewives” Trivia | Tuesday, Jan. 30 | 7:30 p.m. | The Brit Almaden, 5027 Almaden Expy., San Jose | $8-$24 | Channel your inner Real Housewife for a night of glitz, glamor, and gossip.
  • San Jose Sharks vs. Seattle Kraken | Tuesday, Jan. 30 | 7:30 p.m. | SAP Center, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose | $26-$434 | Team Teal’s winning streak goes head-to-head with this tough rival team.
  • Karaoke Night | Tuesday, Jan. 30 | 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.
Wednesday, Jan. 31
  • Rooster’s Comedy Showcase | Wednesday, Jan. 31 | 8 p.m. | Rooster T. Feathers Comedy Club, 157 W. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale | $10 | See the best and brightest new + up and coming comics in the Bay Area as they cut their teeth and sharpen their skills.
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News Notes
 
Civic
  • Santa Clara County approved new license plate-reading cameras, expanding the coverage into unincorporated areas. The sheriff’s office will need to seek funding for the program, which will sunset two years after being funded. The expansion will allow law enforcement to share license plate data with other agencies. (San José Spotlight)
Ranked
  • San Jose is the fourth most difficult city for Gen Z to become homeowners. Citing affordability relative to income, Point2Homes ranked SJ just behind Fremont (No. 1) and San Diego (No. 2). But, our city is more expensive than Riverside (No. 5), Los Angeles (No. 6), and Sacramento (No. 7). (Point2Homes.com)
State
  • A new law proposed in the state Senate would require cars built and sold in California to have built-in GPS systems that would restrict vehicles from traveling above 10 mph over the speed limit. Voting on the bill will take place Friday, Feb. 23. (SF Gate)
San Josean
  • Vicki Chang, a professional breaker, is vying for her spot on the American team for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. Break dancing, or “breaking” as it is also known, will be making its debut at this year’s games in Paris — and, hopefully so will the San Jose native. (NBC Bay Area)
Concert
  • Justin Timberlake is bringing sexyback to San Jose. The “Selfish” crooner will be at the SAP Center Monday, May 26, for his “Forget Tomorrow” world tour. Fan club pre-sale tickets are available this morning, with general admission on sale this Friday, Feb. 2. (Billboard)
Coming Soon
  • The famous Piroshky Piroshky, once featured on Anthony Bourdain’s “No Reservations,” will be making appearances in the Bay Area next month. Narrative Fermentations (101 E. Alma Ave.), is hosting the pop-up Monday, Feb. 26, 5-7 p.m. The bakery recommends ordering ahead. (The Mercury News)
Sports
  • Peep the San Jose Sharks’ new Cali Fin uniform… Utilizing yarn-dyed textiles + a serapes striping pattern, the new duds feature an “Evolve Fin” logo, in place of the traditional Shark’s head. Keep an eye out for the new digs at home games throughout February and March.
 
 
Feel Good
 
💘 Sleepless in San Jose
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Did step one begin with axing them out? | Photo courtesy AxeVentures
This Valentine’s Day, we’re creating a map of places where our readers have made memories around the area. We want to hear about every kind of relationship. Tell us about your meet cute stories, getting advice from a parent, learning to love yourself... we love love stories in all their forms. (But do keep it PG, please.)

Add a story to our map by clicking the green “add point” button. You have until Friday, Feb. 9, to submit for a chance to have your story featured.

We’ll go first with a story of our own.

City Editor Gregg here — My love story started on a dating app, and even though one of us accidentally missed our first two dates (look, it was a busy time), we still ended up bonding over a shared love of video + board games and mutual weirdness. Seven years later and we’re plotting out our wedding.
 
The Buy
 
Thermal, fleece-lined leggings that look like sheer tights. Pair them with your favorite skirts and dresses to keep your legs toasty this winter.
 
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I cannot get over the fact that a Detroit Lions fan purchased a billboard in Santa Clara for their team to be visible during the NFC Championship Game. Considering how expensive it is to purchase billboard space, do you think it was worth it? Let me know.
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