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Los Gatos Brewing Company Hosts ‘Firkin Fest’ This Weekend

Los Gatos Brewing Company Hosts ‘Firkin Fest’ This Weekend

Alongside picture perfect weather in the South Bay this weekend, Los Gatos Brewing Company hosts its third annual Firkin Fest on Saturday. But first, you might be asking, “What the frick is a firkin?”

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Lights Out for San Jose Rep

Lights Out for San Jose Rep

The San Jose Repertory Theatre will close for good and file for bankruptcy, the 34-year-old nonprofit announced.

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Homegrown San Jose Comedy Troupe Presents ‘Jokes and Validations’ at Blackbird Tavern

Homegrown San Jose Comedy Troupe Presents ‘Jokes and Validations’ at Blackbird Tavern

After a dozen years in the corporate world, Otis Gates had a lot of pent-up funny to let out. Teaming up with friends and family, he formed the “Heart on Comedy” troupe—concocted, he says, over bubbly beverages on a porch in the deep shadows of the sprawling metropolis of San Jose.

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Review: San Pedro Square Market’s Loteria Taco Bar Takes a Gamble and Wins

Review: San Pedro Square Market’s Loteria Taco Bar Takes a Gamble and Wins

The dishes take some chances, with creative combinations of ingredients that include some surprises. And like luck itself, some of them have a bit of a sneaky kick.

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Stage Review: ‘The Language Archive’ Stays Thoughtful, But Messy

Stage Review: ‘The Language Archive’ Stays Thoughtful, But Messy

The acting of the entire cast is superb; the dialogue is fast-paced, expressive and able to make some of the play’s lofty ideas more digestible. But The Language Archive is structurally a mess.

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A Conversation with the California State Bear (Sponsored)

A Conversation with the California State Bear (Sponsored)

The California State Bear has left the flag to rally, teach, and activate fellow Californians to better manage their energy use, water, and other precious resources this summer. Recent national studies have revealed the effects of climate change on the nation – and California is…

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Alexander’s Steakhouse New Executive Chef on Reacquiring a Michelin Star

Alexander’s Steakhouse New Executive Chef on Reacquiring a Michelin Star

Talking to Chef Derek Biazo is like talking to an NBA player right before the game. For one, he’s tall. I’m 6’4″ and was looking up at him ’til we sat down at the cocktail tables in the sleek bar/lobby of Alexander’s Steakhouse. And then it’s the way he talks. He talks earnestly about pushing his team, pushing himself, consistency, “executing at the highest level.”

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Artik Art and Architecture Hosts Annual Local Art Reception

Artik Art and Architecture Hosts Annual Local Art Reception

This week, a reception marks the 20th anniversary of gallery exhibitions at Artik Art & Architecture, a San Jose-based firm.

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Hugh Laurie Couldn’t Be Happier to Play the Blues

Hugh Laurie Couldn’t Be Happier to Play the Blues

“I spent pretty much 10 years solid in the US and nine-and-a-half months a year was spent in a large building with no windows. And that’s the great part of going on tour. The adventure of it is getting to know people and see places. It’s a big place.”

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Strike Brewing Company to Open Brewery and Tap Room

Strike Brewing Company to Open Brewery and Tap Room

Strike Brewing Company is nearing completion on a brewery and tap room in San Jose that could produce up to 5,000 barrels of beer annually.

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