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Harvest Festival Original Art and Craft Show |
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November 27 - November 29, 2009 150 W San Carlos St, San Jose 95113 408-792-4194
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One-of-a-kind handmade furniture, specialty foods, pottery, old-fashioned toys and linens are among the many items you'll find at this huge show. Live musicians perform from the bandstand, and expect to run into other interesting entertainment, such as the Walking Puppet Stage and Wild West Express. |
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Christmas in the Park |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
November 27 - January 1, 2010 170 S Market St, San Jose 95113 408-277-2757
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An elaborate display of Christmas trees and floats transform the park into a holiday village each winter – one geared towards children and complete with a train, workshops and elves. The exhibit officially opens with a City Tree Lighting in late November and remains through the end of the season. Come visit with Old Saint Nick, and don't forget your camera! |
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Santa Clara Historic Home Tour |
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December 4 - December 5, 2009 Various Locations, Santa Clara
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Showcasing some of the neighborhood's finest homes, this tour has delighted attendees for over 30 years. Previous tours included houses built between 1890 and 1920, including the Madison Street Inn, a popular bed and breakfast built in 1890. Anyone with an interest in historic architecture is encouraged to attend. Children under six not permitted. |
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San Jose Holiday Parade |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
December 6, 2009 200 E Santa Clara St, San Jose 95112
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Grand floats and superior marching bands are the hallmarks of this award-winning parade, broadcast on NBC; however, the young, and young at heart, will tell you that watching Santa arrive in horse'n'buggy is the best part. After the parade, stick around for ParadeFest to meet costumed characters, check out a working fire engine and more! |
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Cinequest San Jose Film Festival |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
February 23 - March 7, 2010 Various venues, San Jose 95113
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The Cinequest San Jose Film Festival, which was started by a group of local filmmakers in order to promote innovation in film and appreciation for the filmic arts, takes place at several venues throughout the city. The schedule usually includes a variety of screenings, guest lecturers, and demonstrations. Famous names who have participated in past festivals include Kevin Spacey, Wes Craven, Peter Fonda, and Gus Van Sant. Most screenings take place at the Camera 3 Cinema. The festival takes place in late February to early March. |
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San Jose SaberCats |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
March 2009, April 2009, May 2009, June 2009, July 2009 525 W Santa Clara St, San Jose 95113 408-287-6655 FAX: 408-573-5588
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Founded in 1994, the SaberCats were the 2007 champs of the AFL (Arena Football League) and have a loyal following in the San Jose area. Spectators dig the action of this lower-profile version of football, so come see what it's all about! |
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San Jose Giants |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
April 2009, May 2009, June 2009, July 2009, August 2009 588 E Alma Ave, San Jose 95112 408-297-1435 FAX: 408-297-1453
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Take me out to the ballgame! Local fans love to spend spring and summer evenings rooting for the Giants, San Jose's own minor league baseball team. San Jose Municipal Stadium allows everyone a seat close to field, and players enjoy meeting the crowds and signing autographs. If you're in the area during baseball season, be sure to attend a game! |
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Metro Fountain Blues Festival |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
May 2009 San Carlos Plz San Jose State University, San Jose 95192 408-924-1000
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This free blues festival, year after year, brings in some of blues' biggest names – R. L. Burnside, Son Seals, Bo Diddley, and John Coltrane, to name but a few. One of the area's best events and something you won't want to miss. |
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Scion Music in the Park |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
June 11 - August 27, 2009 170 S Market St, San Jose 95113 408-277-2757
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Nothing draws crowds like a free concert ... just head downtown on a Thursday night, and you'll see. During this seasonal series, you might hear jazz or R&B one night and alternative rock the next. Previous stars have included Mandy Moore, blues artist Jackie Green and new wave band The English Beat. Bring your own chairs, but plan to purchase food and drinks on-site. |
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Festival for Independence |
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July 4, 2009 W San Carlos St, San Jose 95110
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Let the party begin! In downtown San Jose, the 4th of July celebration is an all-day production. Live blues, carnival rides, tasty international fare and arts and crafts for sale keep everyone entertained until the sun goes down, when it's time for the main event -- the fireworks. Bring your friends and arrive early for this annual blowout! |
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* All distances are
approximate "straight-line" distances.
See Directions for actual "travel distances."
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