Brunch as Augustine — oui, s’il vous plait. | Photo via Ed Anderson
Plan your weekend and pour those mimosas. We’ve compiled a whole bunch of brunch options — whether you’re on the hunt for fluffy eggs or stacked chicken and waffles — along with menu recs and pro tips.
The Breakfast Club | Daily, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. | What we’re ordering: The B’fast Chow Mein — oh, and don’t forget to add a morning cocktail.
Augustine + Cafe Augustine | Saturday-Sunday, 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. | C’est magnifique. A fresh addition to SJ’s newest restaurants, Augustine’s French-inspired weekend brunch menu features pancakes with lemon butter, a croque madame, and a smoked salmon tartine. The adjoining cafe offers beautiful pastries, too.
Crepevine | Daily, 8 a.m.-9 p.m. | What we’re ordering: The Kyoto savory crepe with grilled tofu + Shiitake mushrooms; for dessert, the Jamaican with caramelized bananas and caramel rum sauce.
CityDance San José: Cumbia | 6-9 p.m. | San Jose Museum of Art | Free | Head to the museum’s Circle of Palms for an evening of open-air line dancing and Cumbia music; museum admission is free from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., too.
Friday, Aug. 15
Women in Los Gatos History Tour | 11-11:45 a.m. | New Museum Los Gatos | Free | Did you know that Amelia Earhart’s flight instructor lived in Los Gatos? Learn more about the amazing women who shaped local history.
11th Annual Desi Comedy Fest | 7:30 p.m. | San Jose Improv | $32+ | This annual fest showcases the funniest South Asian comedians from around the world.
Saturday, Aug. 16
Spirit of ’45: Living History & Swing Dance | 2-10 p.m. | History San José | $11 | Step back in time with a WWII tent city, vintage cars, a fashion show, 1940s-era children’s games, exhibits, live big band music, and swing dancing — come on, cool cat.
Tres Vinos 2025 | 5:30-9:30 p.m. | Mexican Heritage Theater | $225+ | This annual fundraiser hosted by the School of Arts and Culture celebrates and supports the heart of East San José’s arts scene.
Symphony San Jose: “The Yellow River Cantana” | 7:30 p.m. | San Jose Center for the Performing Arts | $35+ | The symphony commemorates historical milestones with a performance of the powerful piece composed by Xian Xinghai.
Sunday, Aug. 17
Chill Out & Read | 1-5 p.m. | San Jose Woman’s Club | Free | Join the San Jose Woman’s Club for this ice cream social featuring 30 Bay Area authors and a tour of the historic 1929 clubhouse.
California Bridal & Wedding Expo | 1:30-5 p.m. | Santa Clara Convention Center | Free | It’s a nice day to plan a wedding — browse trends, products, venues, and services all under one roof; admission is free with online registration or $10 at the door.
San Diego FC vs. San Jose Earthquakes | 4 p.m. | PayPal Park | $31+ | This marks the first-ever showdown between the Cali teams (pipe down, SDtoday) — it’s also Made in the Bay Night, with a Stadium Flag giveaway for fans.
Wednesday, Aug. 20
Russell Peters | Wednesday, Aug. 20-Saturday, Aug. 23 | Times vary | San Jose Improv | $56+ | This longtime comic was the first to film a Netflix stand-up special and “Rolling Stone” recently named him one of the best 50 comics of all time.
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Add this to your list of must-do SJ events, for sure. Santana Row will host its inaugural Restaurant Week: Taste the Row from Friday, Sept. 19 to Sunday, Sept. 28. The 10-day culinary celebration will feature $50 three-course menus from 14 participating restaurants, including Dumpling Time, Meso, and Augustine.
Civic
Local leaders unveiled a $795,000 beautification project along Santa Clara Street that includes new murals, repainted buildings, and colorful lighting. The glow up aims to connect downtown’s districts, restore local pride, and make the city center more inviting ahead of the marquee sporting events coming to SJ in 2026 and beyond. (Local News Matters + The Mercury News)
Open
The Stand recently debuted a location in The Waterford Plaza Center on West Capitol Expressway. The menu features the chain’s burgers, bowls, salads, wraps, hot dogs, and sandwiches. It’s open daily at 11 a.m.
Pets
Want to add a furry friend to your family? The San Jose Animal Care Center will waive pet adoption fees this Saturday, Aug. 16, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., for Clear the Shelters. Check out who’s available for adoption — the shelter’s goal is to find forever homes for 50 animals.
Development
Looking good, Levi’s Stadium. The 49ers’ home turf — which will also host Super Bowl LX on Feb. 8, 2026 — received $200 million in upgrades that include a high-tech control room that powers 2,300 TVs across the stadium, new 4K video boards, and a revamped team store. (The San Jose Blog)
Plan Ahead
San Jose Made will team up with Peculiarities Market to host their Summerween Market on Sunday, Aug. 24, 3-7 p.m. The free event will showcase 40+ vendors selling everything from handmade Halloween items to jewelry and sweet treats. Pro tip: Find parking at Sunol Community School.
Sports
“The Show” at Oracle Park — that buzzy Washington Spirit vs. Bay FC match on Saturday, Aug. 23 — is taking it up a notch. It’ll feature a lineup of performers, including Bay Area hip-hop artists Mistah F.A.B. flowin’ before kickoff and P-Lo taking the stage at halftime. Get tickets.
Older Adults
The North East Medical Services PACE Center is now open on Story Road. The facility specializes in all-inclusive care for senior patients as an alternative to retirement homes. Some amenities include a physical therapy + exercise room, an indoor garden, and a multipurpose room for socialization and meals. (NBC Bay Area)
Closed
After four years in business, Tiger Tea & Juice has shuttered its San Jose location, saying there’s “no viable path forward for this store.” The specialty beverage brand operates three other Bay Area locations, but you’ll have to drive quite a ways — they’re in Burlingame, San Mateo, and Daly City.
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We love a little local history and these photos of downtown San Jose in 1975 versus present-day really caught our attention.
So, let’s run it back to our San Jose Decades series, specifically milestones from the 1970s in the great 408 — a time of bell-bottoms, disco balls, and groovy openings that shaped our city.
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The Fairgrounds Music Series returns tonight to the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds. Here’s how it works: Bay Area artists will take the outdoor stage every Thursday through Sept. 4 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Admission + parking is free — just bring the good vibes and your dancing shoes. Here’s the lineup.
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