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Pencil this into your calendar: The Japantown San Jose Beerwalk is taking place on Saturday, Oct. 26. Attendees can stroll around Japantown and visit three local breweries offering unlimited pours. Proceeds from your $55 ticket will help support the Japantown Cultural Society — and that’s certainly worth a toast.
 
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🍁 Impress your guests with seasonal styles
Rotating images of fall furniture from Wayfair.
From cozy fire pits and themed bakeware to seasonal statement pieces, Wayfair has countless finds for fall.  | Photos by Wayfair
Fall is here. Read: It’s officially hosting season. Whether you’re throwing football watch parties, a spooky Halloween soirée, or a festive Thanksgiving feast, now’s the time to refresh your home with the steals of the season.

Way Day — aka Wayfair’s huge sale — returns today, Oct. 5 through Monday, Oct. 7 with thousands of limited-time deals on all things home goods. We’re talking up to 80% off, free shipping, and flash deals.

So without further ado, let’s get party planning. Here’s what we’re eyeing:

Kitchen essentials

  • Autumn treats cake pan: Leaves, pumpkins, and acorns adorn this charming nonstick pan.
  • Modern bar cart: Perfect for displaying your favorite bottle of 10th Street Distillery whiskey, this bar on wheels can be easily moved.
  • Bar tools set: While we’re talking special drinks, you’ll probably need this, too.
  • Le Creuset baking dishes: Cook your favorite family recipe in style with this must-have trifecta.
  • Chips and dips platter: Assemble your go-to game day snacks to cheer on the Spartans in this sleek porcelain dish.

Dinner with a view

  • Vintage-inspired globe chandelier: They say a new light fixture can transform a room, and this three-light pendant looks like it will do the trick (or treat).
  • Upholstered dining chairs: Modern style meets supreme comfort with this set of ergonomically designed seats.
  • Stoneware pumpkin trio: Adorn your mantle with these harvest-hued decorations to add a bountiful burst of fall color to any room.
  • Extendable dining table: Need more space? This solid wood table comes with a leaf to help accommodate extra guests and plenty of home-cooked dishes — or takeout from Luna Mexican Kitchen.

Outdoor entertaining

Pro tip: Give your guests something to talk about with this revolutionary smart bidet, complete with four cleaning modes + a heated seat.
 
Asked

What’s most likely to impress you at a party?

A. Stunning table settings
B. Themed food and drinks
C. Comfortable places to sit, soft blankets + fluffy pillows
D. Outdoor seating with a fire feature
E. Vibes (think: seasonal decor, warm lighting, and good music)
Give your host a heads-up
 
Events
This Weekend
  • Fall Festival | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 9 a.m. | Martial Cottle Park | Free | Celebrate Santa Clara’s agricultural history with this fun community gathering.
  • San Jose State vs. Nevada | Saturday, Oct. 5 | 4:30 p.m. | CEFCU Stadium | $20+ | Let’s go Spartans — it’s college football time, SJ.
  • Mosaic Festival Silicon Valley 2024 | Sunday, Oct. 6 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | History Park | Free | Celebrate the diversity across SJ’s neighborhoods at this community fest featuring food, arts, crafts, vendors, music, dancing + more.
  • Little Italy San Jose Italian Festival | Sunday, Oct. 6 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Little Italy | Free | Enjoy an Italian car show, food, and live entertainment in support of the new Little Italy San Jose Cultural Center & Museum.
  • San Francisco 49ers vs. Arizona Cardinals | Sunday, Oct. 6 | 1:05 p.m. | Levi’s Stadium | $95+ | Suit up in that red, black, white + gold — it’s Niners time.
Plan Ahead
  • “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse in Concert” | Wednesday, Oct. 9-Thursday, Oct. 10 | 7 p.m. | San Jose Center for the Performing Arts | $58+ | Your Spidey senses will tingle: Watch the movie on the big screen while an ensemble of musicians — including a full orchestra and DJs — perform the film’s score live.
  • San Jose Sharks vs. St. Louis Blues | Thursday, Oct. 10 | 7:30 p.m. | SAP Center at San Jose | $42+ | Fin City, it’s your time: Watch SJ’s hockey team hit the ice at their 2024-2025 season home opener.
  • Steve-O | Friday, Oct. 11 | 7:30 p.m. | San Jose Center for the Performing Arts | $34+ | The “Jackass” star brings his stand-up antics to SJ.
  • Flogging Molly | Friday, Oct. 11 | 8 p.m. | San Jose Civic | $45+ | The seven-piece Celtic punk band with SoCal roots takes the stage.
Lots of local events
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News Notes
Civic
  • San Jose plans to add 107 units to an existing 82-unit tiny home site at 5898 Rue Ferrari. Leaders have secured $1 million in federal funding for the expansion, and once it opens by this time next year, the site will house up to 270 San Joseans experiencing homelessness.
Open
  • Clara’s Junction — a new indoor-outdoor restaurant located 10 minutes from Levi’s Stadium — is open at 2221 Tasman Dr. in Santa Clara. The spot offers game watch parties, a taco truck, and a “live action BBQ pit” in its outdoor space featuring fire pits, lawn games, and weekly events.
Trending
  • Porsche Cars North America recently opened its first-ever Porsche NOW pop-up store in the US at Santana Row. The lounge-style location near Hotel Valencia boasts an electrified Porsche on display, and plans to offer curated events down the road. It’s open daily at 11 a.m. Sunday-Thursday and 10 a.m. Friday-Saturday. (SiliconValley.com)
Development
  • A former Fry’s Electronics store in Fremont that closed in 2021 could be redeveloped into a manufacturing, tech + research hub — not the first time a shuttered Fry’s has drawn the interest of tech developers. Florida-based Sterling Organization bought the 143,800-sqft site for $35.7 million over the summer. (The Mercury News)
History
  • City Council granted historical designation to Grace Baptist Church in downtown San Jose, which will protect the site from demolition and future development — including a proposal to turn the parcel into housing. The church was built in 1941 and offers space for homeless advocacy groups to provide community services. (San Jose Spotlight)
Tech
  • There’s a new internet service provider in town. Twist Broadband, powered by Sail Internet, is now available to ~50,000 households in the San Jose, Santa Clara + Milpitas areas. The company plans to reach another 100,000 households by November on its mission to increase community connectivity.
Edu
  • Niche ranked Mountain View-Los Altos Union High School District No. 11 among the Best School Districts in America and Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High School District No. 23. Both nearby districts — which each serve students in grades 9-12 — received high marks for their academics, teachers, and college prep.
Ranked
  • According to WalletHub, San Jose ranks No. 39 among the best foodie cities in America based on metrics like affordability + accessibility of high quality restaurants and the number of food festivals per capita. Want to keep up with local food news in our area? Read more on our website.
Number
 
City Guide

🎨 San Jose, you’re a work of art

11 murals around downtown San Jose
The mural across a side-walk depicts a brightly colored scene with various anthropomorphic Pandas enjoying an afternoon in a park.
Local Color is a nonprofit organization responsible for over 200 murals in San Jose. | Photo by SJtoday Staff
We all know that San Jose has a vibrant arts scene – and we’re not just talking about the San Jose Museum of Art or the Anno Domini Gallery. One of our all-time favorite galleries? San Jose itself.

Teal Town is home to a number of meaningful murals and street art pieces. Today, we’re sharing where to find murals that really paint a picture of our city.

Afternoon | By Sainer
This Little Italy art piece depicts a tired elderly woman sitting in a chair and a young person playing a flute. Meant to represent a view of the Italian countryside, the mural sits at the entrance of the original settlement for Italian immigrants in downtown San Jose.

Gross/Holmes Building | By Ricky Watts
Created as a part of the inaugural Pow! Wow! San Jose festival, the colorful looping 3D swirls of psychedelic gradients light up the side of the Gross/Holmes building on North First Street.

Malama Aina | by Taylor Reinhold, Erik Smiley, and Casey Landaker
Located on North Market Street, this mural celebrates the traditions, culture, and achievements of AAPI people. The phrase “malama aina” is a Hawaiian phrase meaning “caring for and honoring the land.”

Want more murals? San Jose Walls has an interactive map showing murals around the rest of downtown.
More magnificent murals
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