From The Fairmont San Jose Best Nearby Cultural Venues (Attractions & Activities) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: San Jose, CA San Jose Repertory Theatre (Attractions & Activities - Cultural Venues) 101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose  CA  95113 • 408-291-2255 Distance: ~1068 ft         Description: The San Jose Repertory Theatre has been a part of the city's arts and culture scene for more than 20 years. The theatre, an interesting-looking blue structure, hosts a wide range of productions each season, including children's theatre and international performances. "The Rep" also hosts classes, workshops, and a few annual events like the New American Playwrights Festival. San Jose Stage (Attractions & Activities - Cultural Venues) 490 S 1st St, San Jose  CA  95113 • 408-283-7142 Distance: ~0.40 mi         Description: DOWNTOWN. This 200-seat theatre is located downtown in an area of San Jose known as the Theatre District. The theatre tends to eschew high-profile shows, opting instead for lesser-known contemporary gems like 1998's "Cumberland Blues." The San Jose Stage also hosts an annual art series. Show prices vary so contact the box office for more details. HP Pavilion at San Jose (Attractions & Activities - Cultural Venues) 525 W Santa Clara St, San Jose  CA  95113 • 408-287-7070 Distance: ~0.59 mi         Description: DOWNTOWN. HP Pavilion at San Jose, also known as the "Shark Tank," is home to the city's NHL franchise, the Sharks. The arena also plays host to other sporting events, including both professional and collegiate basketball games and arena football matches. Furthermore, the multipurpose complex frequently schedules major concerts. Past performers have included the Rolling Stones, Garth Brooks, and Bob Dylan. Lucie Stern Theatre (Attractions & Activities - Cultural Venues) 1305 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto  CA  94301 • 650-463-4900 Distance: ~16.01 mi         Description: PALO ALTO. The generosity of Mrs. Lucie Stern in the early 1930s gave Palo Alto a headstart on local community arts programs. The theater building she financed was completed in 1935 and is the heart of many community activities today. Now part of a complex of Spanish style buildings, Stern Theatre is home to the Children's Theatre, the Palo Alto Players, Theatreworks, and the West Bay Opera, in addition to the city's Recreation Department. Stanford Theatre (Attractions & Activities - Cultural Venues) 221 University Ave, Palo Alto  CA  94301 • 650-324-3700 Distance: ~16.86 mi         Description: PALO ALTO. Filmgoing in the early years was a more glamorous affair, and there are few theaters left that retain that spirit. The Stanford, a fully restored Greek Revival structure dating from 1925, is one of them. The theatre shows classics such as Laura, The Philadelphia Story, Beat the Devil, Nosferatu, and Citizen Kane. Frequent film festivals highlight certain genres, directors, or actors – offerings over the years have included an Alfred Hitchcock series, a Satyajit Ray Festival, and a Cary Grant retrospective. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.