• Chile, Mole, Pozole Festival! ️| Saturday, Sept. 14 | 12:30-5 p.m. | Mexican Heritage Plaza | $5-$10 | Vamos, SJ — Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with good food, live performances, and local art at this vibrant, family-friendly fest.
• San Jose State Football vs. Kennesaw State | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 1:20-3:20 p.m. | CEFCU Stadium | $30+ | We see you, Spartans — are you ready for some football?
• Mid-Autumn Festival Celebration | Sunday, Sept. 15 | 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Bodhi Meditation Silicon Valley USA, Milpitas | Free | Enjoy performances, games, mooncakes, and tea tastings at this joyful fest.
• Aarya Ambekar: Sāns Music Festival | Sunday, Sept. 15 | San Jose Center for the Performing Arts | $42+ | Listen to the melodious voice of the popular artist from India — she’s one of the most sought-after playback singers in the Marathi industry.

• AJ Rafael + Nieman | Wednesday, Sept. 18 | 7 p.m. | The Ritz | $30+ | The pop artists join forces for the “Take Me Back Tour.”
• 2024 Fall Wine Walk | Thursday, Sept. 19 | 6 p.m. | Downtown Campbell | $50+ | Take a stroll while enjoying live music, fun shopping, and sips from 20+ wineries.
• Moon Fest 2024 | Friday, Sept. 20 | 5-9 p.m. | Garden at the Flea | Free | Celebrate the new moon + autumn with local performers, makers, food trucks, and craft brews.
• Bay FC vs. Orlando Pride | Friday, Sept. 20 | 7:30 p.m. | PayPal Park | $17+ | The soccer club’s inaugural season continues — let’s kick it, SJ.

1. Have your pup take this quick quiz (or take it for them — we don’t mind)
2. Receive expert recs for recipes + portions
3. Get meals delivered to your door (and rekindle that relationship with the mailman)
4. Eat, zoomie, repeat. Welcome to mealtime with Ollie.

• Wondering where all the Lime and Bird e-scooters went? The city said the companies left San Jose on Sept. 1, and there’s a new scooter operator in town. Spin is currently deploying scooters locally, as approximately 500,000 shared e-scooter rides are taken annually in SJ.

• According to a Redfin study, a household must earn $299,414 to afford a median-priced, $970,000 “starter home” in San Jose — more than anywhere else in the US right now. San Jose also leads the country for the highest monthly mortgage payment for those starting their home ownership path — $7,485. (The Mercury News)

• Akita Gourmet Sushi has expanded, opening a new location at 1710 Berryessa Rd. Expect handmade sushi rolls, poke bowls, and more on the menu. Want to keep up with all the most recent restaurants and bars that are opening or closing in our area? Read more on our website.

• Free fall concerts are coming to the future site of Levitt Pavilion at St. James Park every Sunday for a month. The lineup includes Goodnight Texas and Madeline Hawthorne on Sept. 29, Polyrhythmics on Oct. 6, Selenamos on Oct. 13, and Lady Blackbird on Oct. 20.

• Tailgating at Levi’s Stadium looks a little different this season — and 49ers fans aren’t loving it. The stadium has a new Directed Parking policy where lot attendants direct drivers to spots rather than letting people choose their own spaces, and some fans say it’s throwing off their pre-game parties. (NBC Bay Area)

• San Jose Public Library is eliminating late fines on all overdue materials checked out or returned after July 1, 2024, in hopes of removing barriers to access for its 760,000+ members. Locals with overdue items prior to this date can clear their accounts with programs like Volunteer Away Your Fines.

• Picklers, this one’s for you. After about six weeks of renovations, the city’s brand-new, permanent pickleball courts are now open at Cataldi Park as part of the Sports Court renovation project. The park’s half basketball court has also been upgraded to a full court. Swish.

• Caltrain is rolling out its new schedule for electrified service with free community celebrations at its Palo Alto and San Mateo stations on Saturday, Sept. 21 + Sunday, Sept. 22 from 2 to 6 p.m. The agency will also offer free train rides next weekend.

• Two free Friday night events are coming to Garden at the Flea. Head to Moon Fest on Sept. 20 to usher in the autumn season with local performers, artists, and food trucks. On Oct. 5, celebrate Mexican and Filipino cultures at MexiPino Fest through art, dance performances, and food.

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The moving trends

• Phoenix, AZ
• Las Vegas, NV
• Portland, OR (oh hey, PDXtoday)

• Los Angeles
• Sacramento/Roseville (oh hey, SACtoday)
• San Diego (oh hey, SDtoday)

Weekday wonder

Weekend must

Mimosas, mimosas, and more mimosas