Saturday, May 18, 2024
Culture night market tonight at Discovery Meadow
Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Downtown San Jose is getting a new high school
Tuesday, May 14, 2024
Free concerts are returning to St. James Park on May 26th
FREE Concerts return to St. James Park – Spring 2024
Friends of Levitt Pavilion San Jose: “Building Community through Music”.
Sundays this Spring (May 26, June 2, 9, 16) bring a picnic, drop a blanket on the lawn and enjoy free, all ages, high quality concerts from 3:30pm – 7pm in historic St. James Park. There will be a Beer & Wine Garden, and delicious local food trucks will be on hand to ensure a stress free Sunday afternoon in the park.
Kicking off the 4 concert series on May 26th, in celebration of Worldwide Recognition of Africa Day, Amayo will bring the Afro beats to the lawn. Former Frontman of Antibalas for 23 years, Amayo was credited for bringing Afrobeat to a global audience, leading it to become a genre of itself. He composed the GRAMMY nominated “Fu Chronicles” album for “Best Global Music Album of the Year” 2020. It was the launchpad for Amayo’s solo career - where Kung Fu meets Afrobeat. This concert will feature African diaspora music, dancing, crafts & more!
June 2nd, Friends of Levitt Pavilion San jose will honor and recognize the passing of Board Member, Rick Holden as Noah & The Arkiteks takes the stage in a celebration of Blues.
On June 9th, the Spring 2024 Levitt Pavilion San Jose concert series will feature the return of Lyrics Born. Lyrics Born relocated to the United States from his birthplace of Toyko, Japan around the time Hip Hop was exploding on the East Coast. From the moment he heard Sugar Hill Gang’s 1980 classic “Rapper’s Delight,” the Bay Area Hip Hop luminary knew he’d found his calling.
Closing out the Spring concert series on June 16th (the best place to celebrate Father’s Day!) The Jack Moves will bring the Souldies sound to the Levitt lawn.
About the Levitt San Jose Spring Concert Series:
Formed in 2016, Friends of Levitt Pavilion San Jose is a nonprofit with a mission to build community through free, all-ages, high-quality live music shows and performances on a permanent stage in historic St. James Park.
The Levitt San Jose Spring Concert Series will feature top local and national artists, giving a sneak peek of what’s to come when Levitt Pavilion San Jose joins the community of permanent Levitt venues across the country.
Friends of Levitt San Jose social links: Facebook, Instagram and Twitter,
The Levitt Pavilion San Jose Music Series is supported in part by the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation, which partners with towns and cities across America to activate underused public spaces through the power of free live music, creating welcoming, inclusive destinations. Presenting a broad array of music genres and cultural programming, Levitt venues and concert sites are community anchors where families, friends and neighbors of all ages and backgrounds come together.
FYI - You may have heard about Levitt San Jose’s efforts to break ground at St. James Park. Having dealt with a progress-halting lawsuit and appeal of the Court’s initial decision, Friends of Levitt Pavilion San Jose perseveres, and sets the tone for the future site of a Levitt Pavilion with this concert series. By recognizing the magic of live music to bring communities together and activate public spaces, Levitt San Jose strives to carve out a new era for Downtown San Jose’s most historic park.
Sunday, May 12, 2024
The first Block Party of 2024 is at the Historic District, May 16th
Wednesday, May 8, 2024
Mother's Day Salsa Brunch at the Signia San Jose
- Spanish Tapas Board: A delectable assortment including Spanish chorizo, Serrano ham, Manchego cheese, olives, roasted pimientos, and much more, perfect for sharing.
- Ceviche and Chips: Dive into a refreshing assortment of seasonal ceviche complemented by tortilla chips, guacamole, and tangy lime.
- Chilled Seafood Bar: Savor lemongrass poached jumbo shrimp, crab claws, and oysters, accompanied by our tequila-lime cocktail sauce or mignonette.
- Assorted Sushi & Sashimi: A selection of maki rolls and sashimi featuring big eye tuna, salmon, and hamachi, served with all the traditional accompaniments.
- Desayuno: Customize your omelets at our omelet station, and don't miss the potato and egg Spanish torta or the decadent tres leche French toast pudding.
- Street Taco Bar: Assemble your dream taco with a variety of fillings including chicken tinga, pork carnitas, and cauliflower barbacoa.
- Cantina Soup: Choose between the comforting elote soup and chicken tortilla soup for a warm delight.
- Main and Sides: Indulge in short rib enchiladas, herb-roasted chicken breast, seafood paella, and more, alongside a selection of hearty sides.
- Churrasco Carving Station: Feast on prime cuts of meat including prime top sirloin, double bone-in pork chop, and more, perfectly grilled and ready to enjoy.
- Sweet Seekers: End on a high note with café con leche flan, churros, tres leches, and a variety of other desserts, including the irresistible Republic Del Cacao Chocolate Fountain.
- Kids Corner: A specially curated menu for our youngest guests featuring vegetable crudité, beef sliders, chicken tenders, mac and cheese, and a candyland filled with sweets.
Sunday, May 5, 2024
Cinco de Mayo in San Jose
Saturday, May 4, 2024
Taco Throwdown 2024
Sunday, April 28, 2024
Campus Burgers will offer $2 Hamburgers and $3 Cheeseburgers in Downtown San Jose
- Hamburger $1.99
- Cheeseburger $2.99
- Fries $3.99
- Sodas $2.29
Saturday, April 20, 2024
Culture Night Market today
Friday, April 19, 2024
Viva CalleSJ: SoFA to the Streets (San Jose's SoFA, SCC Fairgrounds, and Martial Cottle Park)
Viva CalleSJ is back for it's 1st event of the 2024! Miles of city streets will be completely shut down to let people walk, run, dance, bike, unicycle, skateboard, or hoverboard down the streets of San Jose.
SoFA to the Streets features three activity hubs which are festivals-within-a-festival that highlight the local area. This time the activity hubs will be SoFA, the SCC Fairgrounds, and Martial Cottle Park. You can expect live music, vendors, food, activities, bike parking, and good times at all of the hubs. In between the activity hubs you will still find all sorts of interesting stops, hydration stations, and stores.The event takes place on Sunday, April 21st from 10am to 3pm (streets are closed until 4pm). There is no beginning or end and the traffic flows in both directions. It's completely free and you can use the handy map below to locate the routes and festivities. For more info, head over here.
Saturday, April 13, 2024
Hinodeya Ramen Bar coming to Downtown San Jose
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Two new housing projects between Downtown and Midtown San Jose
Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Updated lighting on the Adobe Pedestrian Bridge in Downtown San Jose
Source: aphelion2100 from Skyscraper City
Monday, April 1, 2024
Mayor Matt Mahan will seek a San Jose convention center expansion and new 800+ room hotel
Saturday, March 30, 2024
Three new Downtown San Jose eateries casually announced
200 Park is the 1 million SQFT beast behind The Tech Interactive museum (pictured below). A "destination restaurant" you say? That sounds very intriguing.
Source: SVBJ
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Save-the-date for all the 2024 Block Parties
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Nvidia AI Conference taking place in Downtown San Jose right now
Source: San Jose Downtown Association
Sunday, March 17, 2024
Plaza de Cesar Chavez has some new amenities
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
Latest news (and video) on Urban Putt - grand opening is later this week!
Friday, February 23, 2024
Has Google forgotten about Downtown San Jose?
Source: The Mercury News