From The Fairmont San Jose Best Nearby Events (Events) (10 Overall Closest) Metro: San Jose, CA Santa Clara Historic Home Tour (Events - Best of the City) Various Locations, Santa Clara  CA Distance: ~0 ft         Description: 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. San Jose Holiday Parade (Events - Best of the City) 200 E Santa Clara St, San Jose  CA  95112 Distance: ~0 ft         Description: 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! Cinequest San Jose Film Festival (Events - Best of the City) Various venues, San Jose  CA  95113 Distance: ~0 ft         Description: 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. San Jose SaberCats (Events - Best of the City) 525 W Santa Clara St, San Jose  CA  95113 • 408-287-6655 • FAX: 408-573-5588 Distance: ~0 ft         Description: 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! San Jose Giants (Events - Best of the City) 588 E Alma Ave, San Jose  CA  95112 • 408-297-1435 • FAX: 408-297-1453 Distance: ~0 ft         Description: 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! Metro Fountain Blues Festival (Events - Best of the City) San Carlos Plz San Jose State University, San Jose  CA  95192 • 408-924-1000 Distance: ~0 ft         Description: 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. Scion Music in the Park (Events - Best of the City) 170 S Market St, San Jose  CA  95113 • 408-277-2757 Distance: ~0 ft         Description: 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. Festival for Independence (Events - Best of the City) W San Carlos St, San Jose  CA  95110 Distance: ~0 ft         Description: 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! Gilroy Garlic Festival (Events - Best of the City) 7473 Monterey St Christmas Hill Park, Gilroy  CA  95020 Distance: ~0 ft         Description: Gilroy Garlic Festival is now over 20 years old and going stronger than ever. Always held the last full weekend of July, the festival features the great Gilroy Garlic Cook-off, along with wines, arts and crafts, gourmet foods, a beauty pageant, and loads of amazing sights and scents. Cabrillo Music Festival (Events - Best of the City) 307 Church St Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium, Santa Cruz  CA  95060 • 831- 420-5240 Distance: ~0 ft         Description: Since 1963, talented American composers have used the Cabrillo Festival to introduce their new works to the public. This orchestral music celebration takes place in August at several area venues, although most performances are at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium. Past composers and performers have included Carlos Chavez, Christopher Rouse, Frank Zappa, Kronos Quartet, Phillip Glass, Tania Leon and John Adams. Families can enjoy a free concert designed just for youngsters. Copyright ©2001 10Best Inc. All rights reserved.