LSZEE | Thursday, May 29-Friday, May 30 | 7 p.m. | San Jose Civic | $40+ | This EDM collab performance featuring LSDREAM + CloZee will donate $1 per ticket to organizations supporting wildfire relief, safety in life music, and food insecurity.
Tommy Davidson | Thursday, May 29-Saturday, May 31 | Times vary | San Jose Improv | $32+ | Talk about comedy royalty — catch the original “In Living Color” comic + actor live on stage.
Friday, May 30
BNM: Cumbia Y Cerveza | 5-9 p.m. | Garden at the Flea | Free | Dance to the rhythms of live Cumbia under the stars while enjoying local brews, food trucks, and vendors.
Saturday, May 31
SJMADE Fest 2025 | Saturday, May 31-Sunday, June 1 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | History San José | Free | It’s finally here — the annual fest returns with 250+ makers, artists, crafters, creative small businesses, and food stalls.
Sunnyvale Restaurant Week | Saturday, May 31-Saturday, June 7 | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Various locations | Prices vary | Try a lineup of special menus + exclusive dishes from participating downtown Sunnyvale restaurants, one bite at a time.
Dusty Slay: “The Night Shift Tour” | 7 p.m. | California Theatre | $34+ | This blue-collar comic and podcaster has nearly 500,000 followers on TikTok — hear his musings IRL.
Sunday, June 1
San Jose Half Marathon + 8K Race to the Row | Sunday, June 1 | Times vary | Stevens Creek Boulevard | $88+ | Lace up those sneakers and run this route along historical landmarks + neighborhoods, starting and ending at Santana Row.
HAUSER | 8 p.m. | San Jose Civic | $70+ | The renowned Croatian cellist performs “The Rebel Is Back” tour.
Tuesday, June 3
Jeopardy Bar League | 7-8 p.m. | Three Sisters Whiskey Bar | Free | What is... a really fun night? Bring your crew and test your knowledge at this trivia night inspired by the beloved quiz show.
Wednesday, June 4
TechEx North America 2025 | 8 a.m. | Santa Clara Convention Center, Santa Clara | Free | This expo brings together tech innovators leading the charge on topics like AI, cybersecurity, and intelligent automation — register to listen to speakers + engage in workshops.
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Pacaso’s platform offers easy purchase, ownership, and enjoyment of luxury vacation homes. | Photo by Pacaso
The wealthiest companies target the biggest markets — like Nvidia, skyrocketing ~200% higher in 2024 on the $214 billion AI market’s tailwind. That’s why investors like Pacaso.
Created by the founder behind a $120 million exit, Pacaso’s platform offers easy purchase, ownership, and enjoyment of luxury vacation homes. And their target market is worth $1.3 trillion.
Toastworthy tidbit — Tostadas is once again open in downtown San Jose. An electrical fire destroyed the family-run restaurant in September 2023, but owners Victor and Alex Garcia say they’re thrilled to be back in business and ready to dish up those famous tostadas, tortas, and bacon birria burgers. (ABC7)
Biz
The City Council approved seven “entertainment zones” designed to help boost business in downtown San Jose. The zones — which could open by July — will make it easier for restaurants to safely host outdoor events with alcohol and partner with other local businesses to create lively experiences. (NBC Bay Area)
Transit
Beep, beep — Waymo’s autonomous taxi fleet is coming to the great 408. The California Public Utilities Commission and DMV gave Waymo the green light to deploy its vehicles on SJ’s streets, making it the city’s first authorized driverless vehicle operator. A start date for the service has not been announced. (San Jose Inside)
Sports
San Jose Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky helped guide Team USA to its first gold medal since 1933 at the IIHF World Championship last weekend in Sweden. Warsofsky’s star ison the rise — this win could help him become a Team USA coach at the 2026 Winter Olympics. (The Mercury News)
Kids
A-M-A-Z-I-N-G. That describes three Bay Area students who made it to the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee. Aron Lee (36th place) from King’s Academy in Sunnyvale, Aiden Meng (58th place) from Orinda Intermediate, and Rithvi Balajee (89th place) from Stratford School in Pleasanton represented our region in the big competition. (East Bay Times)
Real Estate
The Bay Area housing market appears to be “cooling.” Despite continued high interest rates, inventory is at a five-year high, giving homebuyers more options. Prices are also staying steady — the median sales price of a single-family home in Santa Clara County was $2.1 million last month. (The Mercury News)
Development
Construction could begin this summer on a multi-family housing development in North San Jose. SummerHill Homes plans to build 292 apartments + 42 townhomes designed by KTGY on Baypointe Parkway, 15 of which will be affordable housing. The transit-oriented project is near the Baypointe VTA light rail station. (SF Yimby)
Arts
Empire Seven Studios (E7S) will produce San Jose Walls 2025, a showcase of art, small businesses, and community in Japantown. The festival kicks off Saturday, May 31 with an exhibition at E7S, followed by the Japantown ArtWalk on Saturday, June 7, 12-6 p.m., and a self-guided tour of new murals.
Plan Ahead
“America’s Got Talent” winner Kodi Lee will headline The Creekside School’s “Better Together” benefit at the Hammer Theatre on Thursday, June 5. Proceeds from the event will support The Creekside School’s mission to support students with autism and the launch of the organization’s Adult Day Program. Grab tickets.
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San Jose Mineta Airport knows one thing: Fly Simple. | Photo via SJC, by Mr. Ken Paul
Traveling this summer? To help make your time at San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC) as smooth as possible, we’ve created a guide that covers everything from nonstop flights to dining options.
What to know
Parking | Not everyone has a bestie who will drop everything to drop them off at the airport. Luckily, SJC has plenty of options — check the airport’s parking map to see each lot’s capacity and which one is closest to your terminal.
Food and drink | From local offerings at Jim Stump’s Taproom + Kitchen, to Japanese cuisine at Sushi Boat, there are plenty of options for you to grab a bite before heading out. Oh, and even more concessions are coming soon.
Nonstop flights
SJC offers 40+ nonstop domestic flights, plus international flights to places like Mexico and Asia. Here are three nonstop flights to nearby locations:
A rechargeable handheld fan to keep you cool all summer long. With a battery life of up to 14 hours and three adjustable speeds, it’s our favorite hack to keep from overheating in warm weather.
Loquats are having a moment in the Bay Area. The shrubs thrive in our local climate this time of year, so you may be seeing more of their small, bulb-shaped fruits around local farmers markets.
Loquat fruits are known for their combo of sweet, tangy, and tart flavors. While delicious on their own, if you’re feeling creative, you could try using them in these recipes.
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For 38.5% of our readers, a solid coffee menu is the No. 1 draw for visiting a local cafe, while 30.8% of readers are all about a cafe’s location.
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