The inaugural Cukui Music Festival, coming up this Saturday at Great America, promises fun for the whole family—from roller-coaster loving teens, water park rats, and fans of some of the best local and national hip-hop, R&B and reggae talent. Local street wear brand Cukui got its…
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As some people may know, Mr. Harada and I love vans. Chevy vans, Dodge vans, Ford or mini, all of them resonate with our core desires of freedom. But there are two vans we love most: Ludwig van, and the Caravan. So, it was with…
During the 1930s, Vietnamese poet Tu Mo published an ode to pho. The poem centered around the beloved national dish and doubled as a call for independence from French colonizers. He praised the soup, highlighting its internationally renowned flavors and street food prices. And in…
San Jose is in the running to win a large sum of money that will go to making the city a more interesting and vibrant place. The city is one of 26 so-called “Knight Communities,” eligible to win a chunk of $5 million from The…
The South Bay is oozing with talented artists showcasing their gifts at Santana Row’s Makers Market in the Park. Just because summer is winding down, does not mean it is is too late to visit Makers Market in the Park, a music, wine, dine and…
Plenty are familiar with the Tour de France. Far fewer, we’d wager, have ever heard of the Tour de Coup, which takes participants on a journey to explore local small scale poultry producers, beekeepers and backyard gardeners. On Sep. 17 South Bay residents are invited to join…
The origins of tapas are murky, but the most amusing origin story goes like this: A Spanish king, Alfonso The Wise, fell ill and could only ingest tiny meals and small sips of wine during his recovery. After returning to full health, he mandated that…
Social Policy is preparing to host the first of many private dining experiences, showcasing local talent and bringing together residents to break bread. The Social Policy—or So/Po—which filled the Paseo de San Antonio space most recently vacated by Blackbird Tavern, is fairly new on the…
Life’s a little less ruff when you get to spend your day with nearly 4,000 dogs. The Naglee Park Campus Community Association (CCA) is hosting their annual Bark in the Park event at William Street Park on Sep 17. Bark in the Park was started in…
Broadway San Jose presents one of the most beloved musicals of all time, The Sound of Music. The local stage company plans to bring a touring production of the acclaimed Rogers and Hammerstein musical to San Jose in November. For years the enchanting story of the Trapp…
