The Brit Almaden is hosting a Super Bowl Blitz party on Sunday, Feb. 9. | Photo via @britalmaden
Super Bowl LIX kicks off Sunday, Feb. 9, at 3:30 p.m. If you’re looking for a local spot to watch the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles, we’ve mapped out a game plan for you. Score a fun game day experience at these SJ spots.
Super Bowl Blitz | 11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. | The Brit Almaden | It’ll be games on games at the sports bar + pub on Super Bowl Sunday — are you ready for it? The fun kicks off with four rounds of Taylor Swift-themed bingo, followed by Super Bowl commercials-themed bingo. The pub will also give away raffle prizes during each quarter and offer specials on food + drinks. Register ahead of time for free entry.
San Pedro Square Market | Doors open at 10 a.m. | With 15 restaurants and four bars throughout this hub, you’ll be able to watch the big game across 20+ TVs. Pull up a chair, order some food, and enjoy.
Gilberto Santa Rosa | 8 p.m. | San Jose Civic | $65+ | The Grammy Award-winning Puerto Rican bandleader — aka “El Caballero de la Salsa” — brings his mix of salsa + bolero to the stage.
Nick Swardson | Thursday, Feb. 6-Saturday, Feb. 8 | Times vary | San Jose Improv | $44+ | The comic, writer, and actor who regularly tours with Adam Sandler, David Spade, and Rob Schneider performs his latest stand-up act.
Friday, Feb. 7
Valentine’s Super Love Jam | 7:30 p.m. | SAP Center at San José | $70+ | Get ready to groove — this lineup features Keith Sweat, Jon B, Ready for the World, Heatwave, Evelyn “Champagne” King, and Force MDs.
Valentine Fun Run/Walk | 9 a.m. | Campbell Park, Campbell | $30+ | Get your heart pumping with this race for the whole family at Los Gatos Creek Trail — choose a 5K, 10K, or kids’ dash.
Dallas Stars vs. San Jose Sharks | 7 p.m. | SAP Center at San José | $47+ | Celebrate Black History with a special-edition beanie giveaway while supplies last.
Tuesday, Feb. 11
DeveloperWeek 2025 | Tuesday, Feb. 11-Thursday, Feb. 13 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Santa Clara | $200+ | Network with 8,000+ engineers, software architects, developers, IT leaders, and technical professionals from more than 115 countries at this expo.
SJSU Art Galleries Lecture: Key Jo Lee | 5-6 p.m. | San Jose State University - Art Building Room 133 | Free | Hear from the chief of curatorial affairs and public programs at the Museum of the African Diaspora in San Francisco.
Love Songs Megamix Bingo | 7:30-9 p.m. | Britannia Arms Almaden | Free | Wear your pajamas and play four rounds of bingo set to iconic love songs, from slow jams to power ballads.
SJSU’s enrollment is projected to increase by 8,000 students through 2040, so the university is planning a major campus redesign. The Master Plan includes adding 2,100 beds for student housing and 2 million sqft of new academic space + student support services. The plan will likely be certified this spring. (San Jose Spotlight)
Trending
A flurry of recent property deals is helping to advance a housing development that will create a new neighborhood at Montague Expressway + Seely Avenue in north San Jose. The plan will bring nearly 1,500 homes to the area, plus 19,000 sqft of local retail and a new, 2.5-acre city park. (The Mercury News)
Traffic
SJC opened a new Cell Phone Waiting Area at 2470 Airport Blvd., just beyond Economy Lot 1. The small lot includes 75 parking spaces and replaces the previous facility on Airport Boulevard. The Airport Parkway Cell Phone Waiting Area east of the 87 overpass along Airport Parkway remains open, too.
Open
How sweet: The Texas-based Dumont Creamery & Cafe is now open at San Pedro Square. The shop serves sustainably-sourced coffee, ice cream, and bubble tea — please excuse us, we’re drooling over the maple + cinnamon shortbread ice cream. It’s open daily at 7 a.m.
Development
San Jose real estate firm Swenson plans to develop a six-story, 260-unit affordable housing complex near a BART station on Berryessa Road. The project would be built within the area’s Facchino neighborhood, where 350+ market-rate homes are also being planned. (The Mercury News)
Announced
San Jose’s Cinequest Film Festival will spotlight indie films Tuesday, March 11-Sunday, March 23 and organizers have released the lineup. A quick sizzle reel: Opening night features a screening of “The Luckiest Man in America” and closing night showcases “The Friend,” starring Naomi Watts + Bill Murray. Get tickets.
Sports
Bay FC signed two-time NWSL defender Kelli Hubly to a contract through 2026. Hubly spent the past eight seasons with the Portland Thorns (thanks, PDXtoday), where she won two NWSL championships. “I’m thrilled to be joining this amazing club,” she said. The feeling is mutual — welcome to our city.
Real Estate
According to this study, San Jose is the No. 5 most expensive city to rent a one-bedroom apartment. The average price is $2,720 — an 11% surge year-over-year. Across the US, the rental price for a one-bedroom apartment has increased 2.5% compared to this same time last year. (KRON)
Try This
San Jose Makers will kick off its 2025 events with the Valloween market on Park Avenue this Saturday, Feb. 8. You can also shop small + local at The Garden Theater Makers Market on Sunday, March 9 in downtown Willow Glen and at the St. Patrick’s/Lucky Market on Sunday, March 16.
Job
The San Jose Fire Department (SJFD) is hiring Firefighter Recruits, accepting applications through Thursday, Feb. 27. The trainee level position will learn SJFD’s diverse tasks, policies, procedures, and standards. After completing the program, recruits can move into the first phase of being a firefighter.
Home
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Finance
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Shop
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Health
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Eat
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Yelp’s Elite Squad is the place for local movers and shakers. | Photos provided by Yelp
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Try a sweet or savory crepe from Whispers Cafe. | Photo via @mbhadox
Ah, brunch. For many of us, it’s the most important meal of the day. San Jose’s brunch scene is poppin’ — check out this round of recommendations and don’t forget to bookmark our full brunch guide to use time and time again. Happy brunching, friends.
Weekday wonder
Café Rosalena | Monday-Saturday, 7 a.m.-2 p.m. | Pro tip: Anyone can indulge in this spot’s famous breakfast burritos — even vegetarians + vegans.
Weekend must
The Funny Farm Restaurant | Tuesday-Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-8 p.m. + Sunday, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. | Pro tip: This is a carnivore’s paradise, so expect minimal vegetarian options. Try the Monte Cristo — it was featured on “Man vs. Food.”
Quick and easy
Whispers Café & Crêperie | Cafe | Daily, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | No matter sweet or savory, you can’t go wrong with one of the 12 freshly made crepes on the menu.
Is it soccer season yet? Bay FC revealed its 2025 primary kit and the fit is it. The uniform — the club’s first design collab with Nike — is mostly navy, which the team says represents “strength and confidence.” A pattern of nine lines flowing across the jersey “represent the nine counties that bind the Bay Area.”
Replica kits go on sale later this month; sign up for merch notifications. Bay FC’s home opener is on Saturday, March 22; keep an eye on tickets here.
Answered
Answered
We asked: When did the first US pizzeria open?
Easy as pie, right? More than 44% of SJtoday readers knew the answer: 1905. Now, go reward yourself with a slice — SJ sure has a lot of great places for pizza.
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