Jason Bonham rocks out at The Mountain Winery in Saratoga, a venue hosting lots of big acts for the remainder of 2025. | Photo via Kyle Mackey/The Well Agency
Drumroll, please. From pop to country and everything in between, the San Jose area is a stop on 40 major artists’ and bands’ tour schedules. Scan this list and snag your tickets to ensure you don’t miss out on any of them.
Pop
Rick Springfield | Saturday, Aug. 2 | The Mountain Winery, Saratoga | Bust out the crimper — the “Jessie’s Girl” singer headlines the “I Want My ‘80s Tour” alongside John Waite, Wang Chung, and Paul Young. Totally rad.
Country
Parker McCollum | Friday, Aug. 15 | SAP Center | The Texas-based artist drops by on his 2025 tour with special guest Ashley Cooke.
Rock
The Offspring, Jimmy Eat World + New Found Glory | Saturday, Aug. 30 | Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View | OK, there’s a pretty fly mash-up happening here — three rock acts, one stage, and lots of songs that will take you back to simpler days.
Pobladores Night Market | 5:30-9 p.m. | Parque de los Pobladores | Free | Shop 20+ local makers, artists, and small businesses at this open-air summertime market that also features live music, art galleries, food trucks, and a beer garden.
Deon Cole | Friday, July 25-Sunday, July 27 | Times vary | San Jose Improv | $44+ | The comedian, writer, and actor known for his roles on “Black-ish,” “Average Joe” and 2023’s “The Color Purple” performs his stand-up act.
Saturday, July 26
Italian Family Festa | Saturday, July 26-Sunday, July 27 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | History San José | Free | The Italian American Heritage Foundation’s festival will feature culinary demos, arts and crafts, live music, vendors, activities for the kids, Italian cars + Vespas, and a Grape Stomp — magnifico.
Journaling Jam with Tea & Snacks | 1:30-3 p.m. | East San Jose Carnegie Branch Library | Free | Bring your favorite planner, sketch pad, or notebook to this relaxing journaling session.
The Psychedelic Furs with Rooney | 4-11 p.m. | Plaza de Cesar Chavez | $43+ | Music in the Park has rocked downtown San Jose since 1989 — tonight, the “Pretty in Pink” and “Heaven” rockers take the stage.
Fiesta del Mariachi | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | Mexican Heritage Plaza | $45+ | The Grammy Award-winning Mariachi Los Camperos will headline this festival featuring local mariachi groups and folklórico choreography.
AAPI Playwright Festival | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | San Jose Stage | $29+ | This year’s fest will showcase six newly commissioned 10-minute plays that explore identity, family, resilience, joy, and glimpses into the Asian American experience.
Tuesday, July 29
“MJ: The Musical” | Tuesday, July 29-Wednesday, July 30 | 7:30 p.m. | San Jose Center for the Performing Arts | $84+ | This Tony Award-winning musical follows the making of Michael Jackson’s 1992 “Dangerous World Tour” — expect MJ’s iconic hits and signature choreography.
Wednesday, July 30
Santa Clara County Fair | Wednesday, July 30-Sunday, Aug. 3 | 3-10 p.m. | Santa Clara County Fairgrounds | $10+ | The 81st annual fair will feature rides, exhibits, live entertainment, shopping, and fun fair food — don’t miss it.
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San Jose’s AI Upskilling Program is helping city workers learn to utilize AI to reduce time spent on tasks. About 50 staffers have been trained so far, with plans to offer the program to 1,000 city workers next year. Learn more about Mayor Matt Mahan’s AI ambitions for city hall. (Government Technology + Bloomberg)
Cause
The Stanford Blood Center is in dire need of donations. The center said its supplies are critically low and they need every blood type, especially O and A types. Find a donor center or mobile drive near you. (NBC Bay Area)
Closing
Iguanas — the local taqueria that makes the famous 5-pound, 18-inch “Burritozilla” — will close its beloved downtown location this Sunday, July 27. The Orozco family has run the business for 32 years, but they’re ready to pursue new projects and teased “other news” coming soon.
Open
San Francisco’s Marufuku Ramen chain recently opened a location at the Pruneyard shopping center in Campbell. The restaurant is known for its rich, flavorful Hakata-style Tonkotsu pork + chicken paitan bowls created with broth that takes 12 hours to make. It’s open daily, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. + 5-9 p.m.
Trending
Coffee lovers, you’ll find this a-peel-ling. Academic Coffee Co. has brought back its cult favorite banana cream drinks. Customers are going bananas for this fun announcement, saying they’ve been waiting for the matcha + lattes to return. “When Academic Coffee Co. answers your prayers,” one customer said on Instagram.
State
New data from the University of California shows the biggest employer of UC graduates in the past 25 years is the UC system itself, hiring 44,727 grads. The data represents ~35% of all UC alumni from 2000 to 2024. Other major employers include Google, Amazon, Kaiser Permanente, and UC Davis Health. (The Mercury News)
Sports
Items from MLB trailblazer Willie Mays’ personal collection will be auctioned Saturday, Sept. 27 near Oracle Park, including the late legend’s 1954 World Series ring. Proceeds will support Mays’ Say Hey Foundation, which strives to give kids across the US an equal chance to reach their true potential. (The Mercury News)
Fun Fact
Did you know? Actor Sam Rockwell hails from the Bay Area, specifically Daly City. Rockwell was recently nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor on “The White Lotus,” one of 23 nominations racked up by the series this year. The “Primetime Emmy Awards” will air Sunday, Sept. 14. (Deadline)
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Try This
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Home
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Fun Fact
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New exhibit alert. The Tech Interactive — one of SJ’s magnificent museums — just opened “Dream Garden,” an AI-powered exhibit that blends imagination, movement, and tech to bring vibrant ecosystems to life.
Check it out next time you visit the museum; it’s included with admission. The Tech Interactive is open Tuesday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
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