Friday, December 1, 2023
South FIRST FRIDAY Dec 1st, 2023 in #DTSJ #ArtwalkSJ
Friday, November 3, 2023
South FIRST FRIDAY Nov 3rd, 2023 in #DTSJ #ArtwalkSJ
South FIRST FRIDAYS is back today will all new exhibits across multiple galleries in three different districts. Everything is open from at least 5-10pm. Participating venues include ANNO DOMINI, the Institute of Contemporary Art, KALEID Gallery, Works San Jose, the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles, the SoFA Market, MACLA, Art Ark Gallery, MACHU PICCHU, Natural Do Salon, 1Culture, and Chopsticks Alley Gallery.
There are a few special items worth noting for this month. You can go to the California Theatre and watch a free sneak peak of The Barber of Seville at 5:45pm, 6:30pm, 7:15pm, and 8pm. 1Culture is handing out Halloween treats for kids. Also, Phantom Galleries is presenting a special Gianfranco Paolozzi solo exhibition at The Pierce and the artist will be in attendance from 5-9pm.
It all goes down today, November 3rd. As usual admission is free and all ages are welcome. Click here for a preview of featured art! Below is a map with all of the galleries to check out across all three different districts.
Friday, October 6, 2023
South FIRST FRIDAY (+ STREET MRKT) Oct 6th, 2023 in Downtown San Jose
South FIRST FRIDAYS is back today and it's going to be a big one. Multiple galleries in three different districts are open from at least 5-10pm. Participating venues include ANNO DOMINI, the Institute of Contemporary Art, KALEID Gallery, Works San Jose, the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles, the SoFA Market, MACLA, Art Ark Gallery, MACHU PICCHU, Natural Do Salon, 1Culture, and Chopsticks Alley Gallery.
You can also swing by the San Jose Museum of Art to watch ballet. It'll be an art & culture filled day with many options to try out the newest restaurants in the Downtown area. I have to mention Goodtime Bar and the Club on Post, two excellent additions to the San Jose food scene that are in the Fountain Alley section of South FIRST FRIDAYS.
In addition to FIRST FRIDAYS it is also a STREET MRKT featuring over 50 artists a beer/fermentation garden, live music, and food trucks.
It all goes down today, October 6th. As usual admission is free and all ages are welcome. Click here for a preview of featured art! Below is a map with all of the galleries to check out across three different districts. Keep scrolling for a list of artists and food trucks.
South FIRST FRIDAYS presents:
STREET MRKT an indie urban art faire
5–10pm, free admission (spend it with the Artists!).
So. 1st St. between San Carlos & William streets
Join us for the LAST OUTDOOR STREET MRKT of the year! Featuring 50+ talented artists gather together out on So. 1st St. transforming the SoFA District into a lively outdoor gallery for the evening. We’ll have stunning paintings, unique sculptures,, chic fashion, live performances and even on the spot experiences like custom poems and the Deep Legends Bus with DJ Dirty Beats . Support our amazing artists and help our local art scene thrive!
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS
Soloman Acosta
Rebecca Anguian
Bay Area Glass Institute (BAGI)
Purl Bailey (aka Marilyn Roaf)
The Blunt Letters
Bolo Vintage
Julianne Bonnet
Budding Art Foundation
Bungalow Glow Candle Co.
Emmanuel Cervantes-Mejía + Michael Rogan
Crossroads Trading Co.
Curious Shapes / Brian Corbin
Current Tattooing
Jhovany De Ala
Jennifer DeChenne
Mario Dimas
Designs by Maureen
Enchant Christmas
Faded Visualz
Flow State Sound Healing & Arts
Force129 & Betty Proper
Cynthia Gonzalez
Hand in Hand Henna
Sydney Hessel
Higher Fire Clay Space & Gallery
Jodi408
Land and Sky Fine Art / Joe Mandrick
Frankie McFly
Julianne McKay
La Madre Bruja
Mattea Muzzy
Tania Okay + Lotte Van De Walle
OaxaCali Studios
Tania Okay
Jean -Luc Pedanou
Ragavon
Francisco Ramirez
Art of Joseph Richardson
Mason Roberts
Rene Schilling Sears
Radhika Sinha
South Bay Ceramics
Suha Suha
Sujata Tibrewala
Eric Vasquez
Heylu Wheat
Performances:
S 1st St and San Salvador intersection
6:00pm: SPR Strings Violin & Viola Studio
7:00pm: Huethuetl Tezka Aztec Dance
5pm–10pm DJ Dirty Beats & the Deep Legends Bus
Flipside Crew DJs in the beer garden, plus delicious food trucks!
BEER GARDEN & FOOD TRUCKS
On Tap…
Clandestine Brewing
Fox Tale Fermentation
plus…
Delicious Food Trucks…
3 Brothers Kitchen
3 Hermanos Mexican Grill
Akita Gourmet Sushi
Chickn Bros.
The South FIRST FRIDAYS Art Walk + STREET MRKT is produced by CURATUS in collaboration with the participating art venues, local artists, musicians, performers and independent businesses.
STREET MRKT is supported in part by a Cultural Affairs grant from the City of San Jose.
Thursday, September 28, 2023
Urban Confluence meeting to discuss placing Breeze of Innovation in Plaza de Cesar Chavez
The agenda will cover a history of the project, the Plaza de Cesar Chavez master plan, and plenty of time for public comments and questions.
Below is an early concept render, but no finalized design currently exists. The project will be developed in collaboration with park neighbors, event producers, visitors, and all interested citizens of San Jose.
- Improved infrastructure such as a stage, lighting, and sound for park events such as concerts and Christmas in the Park
- A possible expansion of the park footprint based on recommendations from the San Jose Department of Transportation
- Elements that honor Cesar Chavez
Friday, September 22, 2023
Sidewalk Shops every Sunday through October 29th at San Pedro Square from 1pm to 5pm
Thursday, September 21, 2023
CODAsummit: Art, Technology and Place - Oct 4-6
Friday, September 1, 2023
South FIRST FRIDAY (+ STREET MRKT) Sep 1st, 2023 in Downtown San Jose
South FIRST FRIDAYS is back today with multiple galleries open from at least 5-10pm. Participating venues include ANNO DOMINI, the Institute of Contemporary Art, KALEID Gallery, Works San Jose, the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles, the SoFA Market, MACLA, Art Ark Gallery, MACHU PICCHU, Natural Do Salon, 1Culture, and Chopsticks Alley Gallery.
In addition to FIRST FRIDAYS it is also a STREET MRKT featuring over 50 artists a beer/fermentation garden, live music, and food trucks.
It all goes down today, September 1st. As usual admission is free and all ages are welcome. Click here for a preview of featured art! Below is a map with all of the galleries to check out across three different districts. Keep scrolling for a list of artists and food trucks.
South FIRST FRIDAYS presents:
STREET MRKT an indie urban art faire
5pm–10pm, free admission (spend it with the Artists!).
So. 1st St. between San Carlos & William streets
50+ talented artists gather together out on So. 1st St. transforming the SoFA District into a lively outdoor gallery for the evening. We’ll have stunning paintings, unique sculptures, mesmerizing jewelry, chic fashion and even on the spot experiences like custom poems and the Deep Legends Bus with DJ Dirty Beats . Support our amazing artists and help our local art scene thrive!
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS
Soloman Acosta
Rebecca Anguian
Bay Area Glass Institute (BAGI)
The Blunt Letters
Bolo Vintage
Julianne Bonnet
Budding Art Foundation
Bungalow Glow Candle Co.
Jarold Cadion Art
Emmanuel Cervantes-Mejía + Michael Rogan
Crossroads Trading Co.
Curious Shapes / Brian Corbin
Current Tattooing
Jennifer DeChenne
Lorenz Dumuk
Eraeon Clothing
Faded Visualz
Flow State Sound Healing & Arts
Force129 & Betty Proper
Luisa Garcia
Glass Scout Studio
Cynthia Gonzalez
Ali Hall
Hand in Hand Henna
Higher Fire Clay Space & Gallery
Chris Jalufka
Jodi408
KNS Beauty Essentials
La Madre Bruja
Land and Sky Fine Art / Joe Mandrick
The Local Creative Show by StageOne
Frankie McFly
Julianne McKay
Judit Navratil
Roger O. Jr.
OaxaCali Studios
Tania Okay
Jean -Luc Pedanou
Leslie Perez Jewelry
Purl Bailey (AKA Marilyn Roaf)
Francisco Ramirez
Random Marks- the Art of Doug Edwards
Art of Joseph Richardson
Mason Roberts
Rene Schilling Sears
South Bay Ceramics
Suha Suha
Sujata Tibrewala
VMGC Designs
Heylu Wheat
Live Music:
6:30pm & 8pm: Bloc de la Soul (S 1st St and San Salvador intersection)
5pm–10pm DJ Dirty Beats & the Deep Legends Bus
Flipside Lovers DJs in the beer garden, plus delicious food trucks!
BEER GARDEN & FOOD TRUCKS
On Tap…
Clandestine Brewing
Fox Tale Fermentation
plus…
3 Brothers Kitchen
3 Hermanos Mexican Grill
Akita Gourmet Sushi
Chickn Bros.
Lemongrass Lane
Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Stunning animated murals by San Jose Storyboard
Sunday, August 27, 2023
Vinyl nights and vintage night market at NOITE in SoFA
Source: u/lechugaking on Reddit
Tuesday, August 1, 2023
South FIRST FRIDAY (+ STREET MRKT - August 2023)
South FIRST FRIDAYS is back this week with multiple galleries open from at least 5-10pm. Participating venues include ANNO DOMINI, the Institute of Contemporary Art, KALEID Gallery, Works San Jose, the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles, the SoFA Market, MACLA, Art Ark Gallery, MACHU PICCHU, Natural Do Salon, 1Culture, and Chopsticks Alley Gallery.
In addition to FIRST FRIDAYS it is also a STREET MRKT featuring over 50 artists a beer/fermentation garden, music, and food trucks.
It all goes down this Friday, August 4th. As usual admission is free and all ages are welcome. Click here for a preview of featured art! Below is a map with all of the galleries to check out across three different districts. Keep scrolling for a list of artists and food trucks.
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South FIRST FRIDAYS presents:
STREET MRKT an indie urban art faire
5pm–10pm, free admission (spend it with the Artists!).
So. 1st St. between San Carlos & William streets
50 talented artists gather together out on So. 1st St. transforming the SoFA District into a lively outdoor gallery for the evening. We’ll have stunning paintings, unique sculptures, mesmerizing jewelry, chic fashion and even on the spot experiences like custom poems and crystal bowl sound baths. Support our amazing artists and help our local art scene thrive!
PARTICIPATING ARTISTS
Soloman Acosta
Rebecca Anguiano
Art of Joseph Richardson
Purl Bailey (AKA Marilyn Roaf)
Bay Area Glass Institute
The Blunt Letters / Elle and Micaela
Bolo Vintage
Julianne Bonnet
Bungalow Glow Candle Co.
Arely Cardenas
Emmanuel Cervantes-Mejía + Michael Rogan
Curious Shapes / Bryan Corbin
Crossroads Trading Co.
OaxaCali Studios / Dario Cruz & Steve Gonzalez
Current Tattooing
Jennifer DeChenne
Sharon Diebert
Designs by Maureen
Lorenz Dumuk
Flow State Sound Healing & Arts / Lailani Africa
Force129 & Betty Proper
Jodi408
Faded Visualz
Cynthia Gonzalez
Ali Hall
Hand in Hand Henna
Ken Harmount
Sydney Hessel
Higher Fire Clay Space
KNS Beauty Essentials
Land and Sky Fine Art / Joe Mandrick
The Local Creatives Show by StageOne
Luui Arts /Nhi Nguyen
Frankie Mcfly
Julianne McKay
La Madre Bruja
Ocelote Press / Jhovany De Ala
Jean -Luc Pedanou
Tania Okay + Lotte Van De Walle
Leslie Perez Jewelry
Francisco Ramirez
Random Marks- the Art of Doug Edwards
Mason Roberts Artist
Rene Schilling Sears
South Bay Ceramics
Suha Suha
Eric Vasquez
VG Designs
Heylu Wheat
Flipside Crew DJs in the beer garden, plus delicious food trucks!
BEER GARDEN & FOOD TRUCKS
On Tap…
Clandestine Brewing
Fox Tale Fermentation
and more...
plus…
3 Brothers Kitchen
3 Hermanos Mexican Grill
Akita Gourmet Sushi
Chickn Bros.
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
South FIRST FRIDAY (+ SubZERO) - June 2023
South FIRST FRIDAYS is back this week with multiple galleries (both permanent and temporary) open from at least 5-9pm. Participating venues include ANNO DOMINI, the Institute of Contemporary Art, KALEID Gallery, Works San Jose, the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles, the SoFA Market, MACLA, Art Ark Gallery, MACHU PICCHU, Natural Do Salon, 1Culture, and Chopsticks Alley Gallery.
In addition to FIRST FRIDAYS it is also the 14th Annual SubZERO Festival. This spans from 5pm-11pm and includes nonstop live music, a beer garden, food trucks, and hundreds of vendors. The events are related so come and enjoy them both at the same time!
It all goes down this Friday, June 2nd and continues on Saturday, June 3rd. Admission is free and all ages are welcome. Click here for a preview of featured art! Below is a map with all of the galleries to check out across three different districts. Keep scrolling for SubZERO artists, musicians, and food trucks.
Friday, May 5, 2023
South FIRST FRIDAY - May 2023
South FIRST FRIDAYS is back this week with multiple galleries (both permanent and temporary) open from at least 5-9pm. Participating venues include ANNO DOMINI, the Institute of Contemporary Art, KALEID Gallery, Works San Jose, the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles, the SoFA Market, MACLA, Art Ark Gallery, MACHU PICCHU, Natural Do Salon, 1Culture, and Chopsticks Alley Gallery.
It all goes down this Friday, May 6th. Admission is free and all ages are welcome. Click here for a preview of featured art! Below is a map with all of the galleries to check out across three different districts.
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
South FIRST FRIDAY - April 2023
South FIRST FRIDAYS is back this week with multiple galleries (both permanent and temporary) open from at least 5-9pm. Participating venues include ANNO DOMINI, the Institute of Contemporary Art, KALEID Gallery, Works San Jose, the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles, the SoFA Market, MACLA, Art Ark Gallery, MACHU PICCHU, Natural Do Salon, 1Culture, and Chopsticks Alley Gallery.
One special stop on the art crawl I'd like to highlight this month is Opera San Jose. They are celebrating the launch of Puccini's Tosca and will have a rare sneak peek at rehearsals during South FIRST FRIDAYS! Performances will take place at 5:45pm, 6:45pm, and 7:45pm.
It all goes down this Friday, April 7th. Admission is free and all ages are welcome. Click here for a preview of featured art! Below is a map with all of the galleries to check out across three different districts.
Friday, March 3, 2023
South FIRST FRIDAY - March 2023
South FIRST FRIDAYS is back this week with multiple galleries (both permanent and temporary) open from at least 5-9pm. Participating venues include ANNO DOMINI, the Institute of Contemporary Art, KALEID Gallery, Works San Jose, the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles, the SoFA Market, MACLA, Art Ark Gallery, MACHU PICCHU, Natural Do Salon, 1Culture, and Chopsticks Alley Gallery.
Below is a map with all of the galleries to check out across three different districts. I would also suggest stopping by the Unzipped Pavillion at 320 S. First Street. One of the coolest pieces of urban art in San Jose has been locking behind a chain-link fence for most of it's existence and it appears to finally be accessible to the public as part of the San Jose Winter Jazz Fest gallery. This space will eventually be used for a high-rise project, so check it out before it's too late!
It all goes down this Friday, March 3rd. Admission is free and all ages are welcome. Click here for a preview of featured art!
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Content Pick-Up Party 15.2 "Sight & Sound"
Content Magazine is releasing their next issue on Friday, March 3rd. As is tradition they are hosting a party to celebrate the release, which is taking place at Open San Jose (38 South Second Street, next to the Improv). Music will be provided by Needle to the Groove and visual art will come courtesy of artists featured in issue 15.2. This also coincides with South First Fridays, so you can enjoy one of the newer art exhibitions at the same time.
The event takes place from 6:30-9:30pm and is free to the public. Content Subscribers also get a complimentary beverage and hors d'oeuvres.
For more info and to RSVP, head over here.
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
South FIRST FRIDAY - February 2023
South FIRST FRIDAYS is back this week, kicking off it's 17th year! Galleries (both permanent and temporary) will be open from at least 5-9pm. Participating venues include ANNO DOMINI, Institute of Contemporary Art, KALEID Gallery, Works San Jose, the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles, the SoFA Market, MACLA, Art Ark Gallery, MACHU PICCHU, Natural Do Salon, 1Culture, and Chopsticks Alley Gallery.
It all goes down this Friday, February 3rd. Admission is free and all ages are welcome. Click here for a preview of featured art!
Thursday, December 1, 2022
Content Pick-Up Party 15.1 "Discover"
Content Magazine is releasing their last issue of the year on December 7th. As is tradition they are hosting a party to celebrate the release, which caps 10 years in print featuring over 1,500 local creatives. The party will be at the new San Pedro Social on Santa Clara Street. Music will be provided by Needle to the Groove and visual art will come courtesy of Syrarium Studios, Wisper, and others artists in issue 15.1.
The event takes place from 5-9pm on December 7th and is free to the public. Content Subscribers also get a complimentary beverage.
For more info and to RSVP, head over here.
Celebrate the release of issue 15.1 "Discover" with us at the new San Pedro Social on Wednesday, December 7th from 7pm - 9pm.
Spend the evening with your friends and family, toast to issue 15.1 "Discover" - completing 10 years in print, and featuring 1,500+ creative individuals. We have so much to be thankful for and we'd love to share the night with you.
Enjoy music by Needle to the Groove, and visual art by Syrarium Studios, Wisper and other 15.1 featured artists.
Issue Featuring: Alan Frenz Music | Andrew Espino of 1Culture | Consuelo Jimenez Underwood | Hero Tent | Ian Santillano | John Mavroudis | Phil Leonard "Syrarium Studios" | "Reclamation: Art and Culture of the Muwekma Ohlone Tribal Council" featuring Monica V. Arellano | Wisper | SVCreates Arts Leadership Roundtable: Anna Watts, Executive Director of Starting Arts; Joshua Lanam, Executive Director of Vivace Youth Chorus; Pedro Aquihua Perez, Second Palabra of Calpulli Tonalehqueh; Rosalinda Sanchez, Executive Director of The Audacity Performing Arts Project; Sinjin Jones, Executive Director of Pear Theatre; and Verónica Meza, Artistic Director of Teatro Nahual
This event is free to the public. Content Members receive a complimentary beverage as a toast to their support of Content Magazine.
All magazine membership purchases directly support the work that we do and allow us to continue to tell the stories of the creative individuals in the South Bay Area. Become a member at bit.ly/contentmembership and enjoy the perks of membership including the satisfaction of supporting our local arts community.
We look forward to celebrating with you on December 7th!
Thank you Event Parters: San Pedro Social, San Jose Jazz, and Needle to the Groove
San Pedro Social brings games, food, drinks, entertainment, and FUN to the historic heart of Downtown San José. They offer a choice of bowling, arcade games, pinball, pool, skee ball, shuffleboard, hoops, karaoke, DJs, and streamed sports. Join San Pedro Social for that next celebration or company gathering for groups of all sizes.
Tuesday, November 29, 2022
South FIRST FRIDAY - December 2022
South FIRST FRIDAYS is back this week! Galleries (both permanent and temporary) will be open from at least 5-9pm. Participating venues include ANNO DOMINI, Institute of Contemporary Art, KALEID Gallery, Works San Jose, the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles, the SoFA Market, MACLA, Art Ark Gallery, MACHU PICCHU, and newcomers Chopsticks Alley Gallery and Natural Do Salon.
Admission is free and all ages are welcome. Click here for a preview of featured art!
Wednesday, November 2, 2022
South FIRST FRIDAY - November 2022
South FIRST FRIDAYS is back this week! Galleries (both permanent and temporary) will be open from at least 5-9pm. Participating venues include ANNO DOMINI, Institute of Contemporary Art, KALEID Gallery, Works San Jose, the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles, the SoFA Market, MACLA, Art Ark Gallery, and MACHU PICCHU.
Admission is free and all ages are welcome. Click here for a preview of featured art!
Saturday, October 15, 2022
Día De Los Muertos party today
There is a massive Día De Los Muertos celebration in Plaza de Cesar Chavez that runs from 11am to 7pm today. The event features all sorts of live entertainment including pro wrestling and mural painting. Of course there will be tons of Mexican cuisine and live music as well. More details below courtesy of the San Jose Downtown Association.