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Santana Row Farmers' Market

Sat, 03 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PST

Event name: Santana Row Farmers' Market
event Date Begin: 01.01.2007
event Date End: 26.12.2010
org Name: Pacific Coast Farmers Market Association
event Url: http://www.pcfma.com
venue Name: Santana Row
venue Address1: 377 Santana Row
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venue City: San Jose
venue State: CA
venue Zip: 95128
event Ticket Info: Free
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event Start Time: Sun: 11am-3pm
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The season's freshest fruits, greens, nuts, and vegetables are available at the Santana Row Farmers' Market, which takes place every Sunday on the Piazza Di Valencia, year round. This certified Farmers' Market features both organic and conventionally grown agricultural products, fresh from the fields and orchards of California's farmers.

Cupertino Square Farmers' Market

Wed, 14 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Event name: Cupertino Square Farmers' Market
event Date Begin: 16.03.2007
event Date End: 01.01.2037
org Name: Pacific Coast Farmers Market Association
event Url: http://www.pcfma.com
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event Ticket Info: Free
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event Phone2: 408-777-3081
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event Start Time: Fri: 9am-1pm
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Find fresh, local produce, fresh vegetables, greens, nuts, fruits, plants, cut flowers, and the ever popular Kettle Korn every Friday in Cupertino. The Farmer's Market is open year-round and located in the parking lot behind JC Penney.

Downtown Campbell Farmer's Market

Thu, 15 Mar 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Event name: Downtown Campbell Farmer's Market
event Date Begin: 01.05.2007
event Date End: 01.01.2037
org Name: Campbell Chamber of Commerce
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event Start Time: Sun: 9am-1pm
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A stroll through downtown Campbell on a Sunday morning can bombard the senses with the aroma of fresh kettle corn, bread, fruit, flowers, and live music. For many residents, the Campbell Farmer's Market is a weekly ritual where they enjoy a mix of local growers, bakers, artisans, florists and specialty foods.

Sunnyvale Farmers' Market

Wed, 06 Jun 2007 00:00:00 PDT

Event name: Sunnyvale Farmers' Market
event Date Begin: 09.06.2007
event Date End: 01.01.2037
org Name: Sunnyvale Downtown Association
event Url: http://www.urbanvillageonline.com/sunnyvale/index.html
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event Ticket Info: Free
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event Phone2: 510-745-7100
event Email: urbanvillage@earthlink.net
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event Start Time: Sat: 9am-1pm
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The finest local fruits and vegetables, fresh ranch eggs, sumptuous bakery items, fresh cut flowers, unique prepared foods, fresh locally caught fish, local handcrafts, and the gentle sounds of local musicians all harmonize together to provide a cornucopia of earthly delights at the Sunnyvale Farmers' Market. It is located on South Murphy Avenue, between Washington and Evelyn Street.

Mountain View Farmer's Market

Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 PST

Event name: Mountain View Farmer's Market
event Date Begin: 17.09.2008
event Date End: 25.09.2010
org Name: City of Mountain View
event Url: http://www.mountainview.gov
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event Ticket Info: Free
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event Email: recreation@mountainview.gov
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event Start Time: Sun: 9am-1pm
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The City of Mountain View is proud to have one of the best certified farmers’ markets in the Bay Area right here in our own backyard!The widely attended and acclaimed market features over 70 growers and food vendors with peak season produce, including organic produce, as well as many other offerings. You can enjoy a day of shopping for the freshest ingredients. Whether you are in the mood for fresh fruit or freshly baked cinnamon bread—the Mountain View Certified Farmers’ Market is for you! Easy Caltrain and light rail access, and within walking distance to Downtown Mountain View, the place to Shop, Dine, Play.

Harvest Festival 2009

Wed, 30 Nov -0001 00:00:00 PST

Event name: Harvest Festival 2009
event Date Begin: 27.11.2009
event Date End: 29.11.2009
org Name: Western Exhibitors, Inc.
event Url: http://www.harvestfestival.com
venue Name: San Jose McEnery Convention Center
venue Address1: 150 W. San Carlos Street
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venue City: San Jose
venue State: CA
venue Zip: 95113
event Ticket Info: $4-$9
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event Phone2: 415-447-3205
event Email: harvest@weshows.com
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event Start Time: Fri: 9am-6pm Sat: 10am-6pm Sun: 10am-5pm
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Each Harvest Festival includes three fabulous days of fun, food, entertainment and one of a kind handmade arts & crafts. Hundreds of artisans, including some you haven’t seen before – featuring truly unique product – from eye catching jewelry, colorful glassware and ceramics, hand-woven and embellished clothing, photography, specialty foods, home décor and much, much more! And it is all made in the good ol’ USA.

Holiday and Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Event name: Holiday and Christmas Tree Lighting Celebration
event Date Begin: 05.12.2009
event Date End: 05.12.2009
org Name: Sunnyvale Downtown Association
event Url: http://www.downtownsunnyvale.com/dir/home.php
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event Ticket Info: Free
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Come ring in the Holiday Season in Downtown Sunnyvale with celebration and decoration! There will be a beautiful tree lighting ceremony with the Mayor of Sunnyvale and a surprise visit from Santa Claus!

Festival of Lights Parade

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Event name: Festival of Lights Parade
event Date Begin: 29.11.2009
event Date End: 29.11.2009
org Name: Los Altos Festival of Lights Parade Association
event Url: http://www.losaltosparade.com/
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event Email: losaltosfestivaloflightsparade@gmail.com
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event Start Time: 7pm-8pm
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This year the Los Altos Festival of Lights Parade Association celebrated 30 years of bringing the beloved “Festival of Lights Parade” to our community. The annual theme, “A Child’s Holiday Fantasy,” is sure to delight children of all ages as the parade winds its way through our downtown streets. Not only do we continue to inaugurate new floats, new costumed characters and new forms of entertainment, we promise the return of many old – and treasured – favorites.

Downtown Farmer's Market

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Event name: Downtown Farmer's Market
event Date Begin: 01.05.2009
event Date End: 18.12.2009
org Name: San Jose Downtown Association
event Url: http://www.sjdowntown.com
venue Name: San Pedro Square
venue Address1: San Pedro Street @ Santa Clara
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venue City: San Jose
venue State: CA
venue Zip: 95113
event Ticket Info: Free
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event Start Time: Fri: 10am-2pm
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Now in its 17th season, the Downtown Farmer’s Market remains the ideal destination for fresh produce, local artist crafts, and friendly faces. Serving 2,000 people each week!!!!

Zero1 Festival - 2010 01SJ Biennial: Build Your Own World

Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Event name: Zero1 Festival - 2010 01SJ Biennial: Build Your Own World
event Date Begin: 15.09.2010
event Date End: 19.09.2010
org Name: Zero1
event Url: http://zero1.org/
venue Name: SoFA District
venue Address1: S. 1st Street & E. San Salvador Street
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venue City: San Jose
venue State: CA
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event Start Time: Various locations and times. See website for complete schedule.
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The Biennial is a celebration of creativity at the intersection of art, technology, and digital culture; the theme for the 2010 Biennial is Build Your Own World. “The best way to predict the future is to invent it,” posited Alan Kay. This idea encapsulates the Build Your Own World theme where: The future is not about what’s next; it’s about what we can build to ensure that what’s next matters. How can we, as resourceful, innovative, and knowledgeable local and global citizens build and participate in a desirable future in the face of global climate change, economic meltdown, political instability, and cultural divisiveness?

The 2010 01SJ Biennial is predicated on the notion that as artists, designers, engineers, architects, marketers, corporations and citizens we have the tools to (re)build the world, conceptually and actually, virtually and physically, poorly and better, aesthetically and pragmatically, in both large and small ways. Under the theme “Build Your Own World,” the 3rd 01SJ Biennial will present a broad range of exemplary work, which not only imagines the future (world) but builds it.

The 3rd 01SJ Biennial will take place September 15-19, 2010, throughout San Jose. It is about how powerful ideas and innovative individuals from around the world can make a difference and come together to build a unique, city-wide platform for creative solutions and public engagement. It is about the inspiration needed to build a world we want to live in and are able to live with.

The Great Dickens Christmas Fair

Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Event name: The Great Dickens Christmas Fair
event Date Begin: 27.11.2009
event Date End: 20.12.2009
org Name: Red Barn Productions
event Url: http://www.dickensfair.com
venue Name: Cow Palace
venue Address1: Geneva Avenue and Santos Street
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venue City: Brisbane
venue State: CA
venue Zip: 94134
event Ticket Info: $22 General $19 Student/Senior/Military $10 Children (ages 5-11) Children under 5 free
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event Email: office@redbarnproductions.org
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event Start Time: Sat-Sun: 11am-7pm Fri, 11/27 (day after Thanksgiving): 11am-7pm
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A holiday adventure into Victorian London, partying with hundreds of costumed players in 90,000+ square feet of theatrically-lit music halls, pubs, dance parties and Christmas shops on winding lanes. It's a twilight evening in Charles Dickens' London Town - a city filled with lively and colorful characters from both literature and history. Enticing aromas of roasted chestnuts and hearty foods fill the air. Cries of street vendors hawking their wares ring out above the bustling crowd. Dozens of lamplit shops are filled to overflowing with Christmas presents. New this year: each patron receives a Victorian name, a Passport to the Past, and tokens for prizes if the Timegame is well played. And it's all in a Holiday Humor!

Christmas in the Park

Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Event name: Christmas in the Park
event Date Begin: 27.11.2009
event Date End: 01.01.2010
org Name: Christmas in the Park
event Url: http://www.christmasinthepark.com
venue Name: Caesar Chavez Park
venue Address1: South Market Street
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venue City: San Jose
venue State: CA
venue Zip: 95113
event Ticket Info: Free
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event Phone2: 408-995-NOEL (6635)
event Email: info@christmasinthepark.com
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event Start Time: Daily: 9am-12am
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San Jose’s best-known holiday tradition, Christmas in the Park, is now in its 29th year. Come stroll among 60 animated displays, hundreds of decorated trees and thousands of twinkling lights. There is also nightly entertainment by local schools and groups; check the North Pole information booth. Christmas in the Park draws more than 450,000 people to downtown San Jose during the four-week holiday season.

Downtown Los Altos Tree Lighting Ceremony

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Event name: Downtown Los Altos Tree Lighting Ceremony
event Date Begin: 04.12.2009
event Date End: 04.12.2009
org Name: Los Altos Village Association
event Url: http://www.downtownlosaltos.org
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event Start Time: 5:30pm
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Ring in the holidays with the Downtown Los Altos Tree Lighting Ceremony. Carols and performances will be sung around the tree from local choirs. There will also be pictures with Santa for $3.

Tree Lighting and Open House

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Event name: Tree Lighting and Open House
event Date Begin: 27.11.2009
event Date End: 27.11.2009
org Name: Saratoga Chamber of Commerce
event Url: http://www.saratogachamber.org
venue Name: Saratoga Village
venue Address1: Big Basin Way & 5th Street
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venue City: Saratoga
venue State: CA
venue Zip: 95070
event Ticket Info: Free
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event Start Time: 5:30pm-9pm
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The City of Saratoga and The Saratoga Chamber of Commerce joyously present the Tree Lighting Ceremony and Village Open House. The city will begin the evening with the ceremonial tree lighting to mark the advent of the holiday season and follow up the lighting with Caroling, Horse-drawn Carriage Rides, a Children's Petting Zoo, Village Open House Shopping with extended shopping hours, and more entertainment! The tree lighting will take place in Blaney Plaza, with the other activities spanning up and down Big Basin Way in Saratoga.

San Jose's 232nd Birthday Celebration

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Event name: San Jose's 232nd Birthday Celebration
event Date Begin: 29.11.2009
event Date End: 29.11.2009
org Name: History San Jose
event Url: http://www.historysanjose.org
venue Name: Peralta Adobe and Fallon House Historic Site
venue Address1: 175 W. St. John Street
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venue City: San Jose
venue State: CA
venue Zip: 95110
event Ticket Info: Free
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event Start Time: 12pm-5pm
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In partnership with Los Californianos, History Park says "Happy Birthday" to San Jose! This free event will feature live music, candle lighting, birthday cake, and tours of the Peralta Adobe - Fallon House Historic Site. This event promises to be fun for the whole family!

This 232nd San José Birthday event includes tours of the two-room Peralta Adobe, with the recamera or bedroom showing the very earliest lifestyle of the settlers and the sala or living room illustrating the Mexican Rancho period. On display on the adobe site is an example of straw-bale construction.

Visitors may tour the newly-restored 1855 Fallon House, across the street from the Peralta Adobe. This fully furnished fourteen-room Victorian mansion was the home of Carmel Cota Lodge Fallon (a member of the Castro family) and Thomas Fallon, former mayor of San José.

Heritage Holiday

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Event name: Heritage Holiday
event Date Begin: 05.12.2009
event Date End: 05.12.2009
org Name: History San Jose
event Url: http://www.historysanjose.org
venue Name: Peralta Adobe and Fallon House Historic Site
venue Address1: 175 W. St. John Street
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venue City: San Jose
venue State: CA
venue Zip: 95110
event Ticket Info: Free
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event Start Time: 10am-4pm
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Shopping, music, dancing and festivities come to History San Jose complete with decoration and all of the holiday splendor we can afford. Come one, come all and enjoy the holiday season while learning about San Jose's rich heritage. Don't miss our special guest of the day, Santa Claus!

Festival of Trees - Luncheon and Fashion Show

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Event name: Festival of Trees - Luncheon and Fashion Show
event Date Begin: 03.12.2009
event Date End: 03.12.2009
org Name: Peninsula Children's Auxiliary
event Url: http://www.pcafestivaloftrees.org
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event Ticket Info: Luncheon only: $85 Holiday Cocktail Party only: $125
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event Email: development@achievekids.org
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event Start Time: Luncheon: 10:30am-2:30pm Cocktail Party: 6:30pm- 9:30pm
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Peninsula Children's Auxiliary request the pleasure of your company. Celebrating its 27th year, Festival of Trees consists of two events a luncheon with fashion show and holiday boutique and a cocktail party. This event is made possible through the collaborative volunteer efforts of the Auxiliary members, Board of Directors of AchieveKids, and Community Volunteers. All of the proceeds benefit AchieveKids and directly support the mission of providing students and their families the special education and mental health services they need to be active members of the community. For more details on the participating stores and activities at these events please check the website.

Second Saturdays in Los Gatos

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Event name: Second Saturdays in Los Gatos
event Date Begin: 12.09.2009
event Date End: 12.12.2009
org Name: Los Gatos Chamber of Commerce
event Url: http://www.losgatoschamber.com/SecondSaturdays.html
venue Name: Los Gatos Town Plaza
venue Address1: S. Santa Cruz Avenue and W. Main Street
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venue City: Los Gatos
venue State: CA
venue Zip: 95030
event Ticket Info: Free
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event Start Time: Every 2nd Sat: 9am
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Discover the treasures of Los Gatos. Every second Saturday in September, October, November and December, the historic downtown is throwing an all-day party for discerning shoppers, foodies, wine lovers, and the most discriminating "daycationers." Enjoy special offers galore at the finest shops, restaurants, spas and wineries as well as live music, entertainment and special events throughout Los Gatos. There are eleven Free Parking lots and free Pedicab rides.

Spring in Guadalupe Gardens

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Event name: Spring in Guadalupe Gardens
event Date Begin: 24.04.2010
event Date End: 24.04.2010
org Name: Friends of Guadalupe River Park and Gardens
event Url: http://www.grpg.org
venue Name: Guadalupe Gardens
venue Address1: 715 Spring Street
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venue City: San Jose
venue State: CA
venue Zip: 95110
event Ticket Info: Free
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event Phone2: 408-298-7657
event Email: info@grpg.org
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event Start Time: 10am-3pm
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Spring in Guadalupe Gardens includes plant and garden-related and environmental sales vendors, tours of the River Park, Heritage Rose Garden and Historic Orchard, food sales, demonstrations, lectures, and kid’s activities. It is a fundraiser for our organization as well as an opportunity to create awareness of the Guadalupe River Park & Gardens.

2009 San Jose Holiday Parade

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Event name: 2009 San Jose Holiday Parade
event Date Begin: 06.12.2009
event Date End: 06.12.2009
org Name: City of S.J. Parks, Rec. & Neighborhood Services
event Url: http://www.sanjoseholidayparade.com/
venue Name: Caesar Chavez Park
venue Address1: South Market Street
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venue City: San Jose
venue State: CA
venue Zip: 95113
event Ticket Info: Free
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event Phone2: 408-794-6200
event Email: sjholidayparade@sanjoseca.gov
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event Start Time: 8:30am-11am
event Type: downtownsj

The International Award-Winning San Jose Holiday Parade, considered one of the "Top 25 Parades in America” by the International Festivals and Events Association, is ready to start off the holiday season in Northern California! The San Jose Holiday Parade, the largest parade of its kind in Northern California, and one of the largest in the state, will usher in the holidays with its giant helium balloons, over two dozen marching bands, creative floats, dozens of specialty units, clowns and Santa Claus. The parade will showcase approximately 90 entries with 5,000 marchers, including giant soaring helium balloons, top marching bands, colorful floats, drill teams, equestrians, clowns, and special guest celebrities!

The parade will step off on Santa Clara Street and Delmas Avenue, near the HP Pavilion, proceeding east on Santa Clara Street. It will turn right on Market Street marching south past Plaza De Cesar Chavez and ending at San Carlos Street.

The Lost Murals of Miguel Covarrubias

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Event name: The Lost Murals of Miguel Covarrubias
event Date Begin: 19.04.2010
event Date End: 31.05.2010
org Name: Mexican Heritage Corporation
event Url: http://sanjosemariachifestival.com/index.php
venue Name: San Jose City Hall
venue Address1: 200 E. Santa Clara Street
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venue City: San Jose
venue State: CA
venue Zip: 95113
event Ticket Info: Free
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event Email: info@mhcviva.org
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*Please Note: This exhibition has been rescheduled to Spring, 2010. Dates are approximate*

This blockbuster art exhibition will feature murals created by the Mexican painter Miguel Covarrubias for the 1939 Golden Gate International Exposition on San Francisco's Treasure Island. In partnership with History San José, this historic exhibition will present the murals at San José City Hall along with rare examples of Covarrubias' artwork from the private collection of collector and Covarrubias expert Adriana Williams. This event is part of the T-Mobile San Jose Mariachi and Mexican Heritage Festival presented by Target.

Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Event name: Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival
event Date Begin: 17.10.2009
event Date End: 22.11.2009
org Name: Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival
event Url: http://www.svjff.org
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event Ticket Info: $9-$30
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The Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival offers a broad selection of high-quality films and related events for members of the community. The SVJFF strives to produce an environment where members of the Jewish community experience a purely cultural connection with their heritage, and at the same time, reaches out to the non-Jewish community.The Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival promotes cultural diversity by providing opportunities to the Silicon Valley community to expand their knowledge of film that focuses on Jewish themes and cultures. Films will be shown in various venues in San Jose, Campbell and Palo Alto.

Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Event name: Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival
event Date Begin: 22.11.2009
event Date End: 22.11.2009
org Name: Silicon Valley Jewish Film Festival
event Url: http://www.svjff.org
venue Name: Camera 12
venue Address1: 201 S. 2nd Street
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venue City: San Jose
venue State: CA
venue Zip: 95113
event Ticket Info: $9-$11 Films $14-$18 Film + Comedy show
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event Start Time: 3pm: Adam Resurrected 5:30pm: Circumcise Me! 7:30pm: Lost Islands
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Adam Resurrected - This film is based on a novel by renowned Israeli author Yoram Kaniuk. It is the early 1960s in an Israeli mental hospital where all the patients are emotionally scarred Holocaust survivors, Jeff Goldblum, in a tour de force, plays a brilliant but deeply tormented camp survivor, once a famous German nightclub performer, whose soul died as a result of the degradation that he experienced during the war. The film is searing and dark, always powerful, and at times, both inspiring and uplifting. Derek Jacobi and Willem Dafoe shine as supporting players. Audience Note: This is a strong film with scenes that may be difficult for some.

Circumcise Me! - It’s non-stop laughter when standup comedian Yisrael Campbell—born Chris Campbell—tells of his conversion to Judaism from Catholicism. You can’t help but laugh as he relates how he had three circumcisions (it’s true!). His story is a side-splitting true tale of his conversion to Reform, then Conservative then Orthodox Judaism. Yisrael, who after a stint with illegal substances, says he was born “Catholic enough to know I was going to hell,” now has the pais to prove his Orthodox commitment. And, by the way, he lives in Jerusalem. Laughs galore are promised as Yisrael delivers standup comedy in this unusual story. Following the film, the afternoon of comedy continues as well-known South Bay comedian Jeff Applebaum keeps the laughs flowing.

Lost Islands - This is a film about growing up, relationships, and the special difficulties of Israeli life, circa 1980. In the Levy family, there are twin brothers, the outgoing of whom is favored by his mother, and the shyer one, who is largely ignored by her. As time passes, the brothers fall for the same girl, and their destinies are transformed forever when one brother is forced to stay at home to care for his father while the other is called to war. It’s a unique portrait of Israeli life with all the laughs and tears of an engaging family drama.

First Annual San Jose Short Film Festival

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Event name: First Annual San Jose Short Film Festival
event Date Begin: 05.12.2009
event Date End: 06.12.2009
org Name: The Wave Magazine
event Url: http://www.sjshortfest.com/
venue Name: Camera 3
venue Address1: 288 S. 2nd Street
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venue City: San Jose
venue State: CA
venue Zip: 95113
event Ticket Info: Sat: $10 Sun: $6
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event Start Time: Sat: 6:30pm Sun: 2pm & 4pm
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Presented by The Wave Magazine, the First Annual San Jose Short Film Festival is dedicated to honoring and promoting short films while providing an outlet where local and national filmmakers, scriptwriters and all-around movie mongers can showcase their creative talent. Through a partnership with Artsopolis and Camera Cinemas, the Short Film Festival seeks to strengthen the local cultural community and enrich local, national and international creative arts endeavors. The Festival is also a unique opportunity for local businesses to connect with the local arts community. A selection committee will choose the films to be screened at the two-day event hosted and a three-panel judging committee will then choose the first, second, and third place winners. A Viewers Choice Award will also be given, voted on by the attendees. Saturday's opening night includes a pre-show mixer, the premiere screening, and a meet the movie makers forum after the screening.

San Jose Super Toy, Comic and Record Show

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Event name: San Jose Super Toy, Comic and Record Show
event Date Begin: 05.12.2009
event Date End: 05.12.2009
org Name: Time Tunnel Toys
event Url: http://www.timetunnelnews.blogspot.com/
venue Name: Santa Clara County Fairgrounds
venue Address1: 344 Tully Road
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venue City: San Jose
venue State: CA
venue Zip: 95111
event Ticket Info: $2.50-415
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event Start Time: 9am-4pm
event Type: festivals

This event features more than 200 toy, comic book and record vendors selling new and vintage items! There is a huge variety of Hot Wheels, GI Joe, Godzilla, dolls, Disney items, model kits, Transformers, Star Wars, robots and Legos. A large and eclectic collection of rock, pop, jazz, hip hop, movie soundtrack, and surf records is included. And, don't forget to browse the Marvel, DC and small press comic books.

Special guest Barbara Luna, actress from Star Trek and Mission Impossible will be attending the show. Please check the website for additional guests and artists as they are added.

Simcha... A Chanukah Celebration and Bazaar

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Event name: Simcha... A Chanukah Celebration and Bazaar
event Date Begin: 19.12.2009
event Date End: 19.12.2009
org Name: Firebird Dance Theatre
event Url: http://www.simchashow.com
venue Name: Heritage Theatre
venue Address1: 1 W. Campbell Avenue
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venue City: Campbell
venue State: CA
venue Zip: 95008
event Ticket Info: $15-$25
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event Start Time: 4pm
event Type: dance

This is a one-night-only encore performance of a magnificent dance show, a unique and joyful event for the whole family, just in time for Chanukah! Experience Simcha, the story of a Jewish family’s journey that spans continents and generations, from a small Jewish village — a shtetl — in Europe, to the bustling streets of New York.

Inspired by the stories of Sholom Aleichem, this humorous and touching tale is a rich tapestry of Jewish tradition, woven with music and dance. Be prepared to rejoice and remember. Join in celebrating all that is best in life... family, tradition, warmth, and love.

Arrive early for a festive Chanukah Bazaar! Before the show begins, you will find yourself immersed in a small and charming shtetl from years long gone by. In this shtetl, you’ll stumble upon the local market, bustling with Chanukah cheer, beautiful crafts, delectable treats, and wonderful wares. Don’t miss this holiday celebration!

Community Tree Lighting

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Event name: Community Tree Lighting
event Date Begin: 04.12.2009
event Date End: 04.12.2009
org Name: City of Cupertino
event Url: http://www.cupertino.org/index.aspx?page=94
venue Name: Quinlan Community Center
venue Address1: 10185 N. Stelling Road
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venue City: Cupertino
venue State: CA
venue Zip: 95014
event Ticket Info: Free
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event Start Time: 6pm
event Type: festivals

The City of Cupertino kicks off the holiday season with a beautiful Christmas tree lighting. Families and neighbors are all welcome to attend in this community tradition.

Carol of Lights Festival

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Event name: Carol of Lights Festival
event Date Begin: 05.12.2009
event Date End: 05.12.2009
org Name: Campbell Chamber of Commerce
event Url: http://www.caroloflights.org
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event Ticket Info: Free (Donations accepted)
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event Start Time: 4pm-8pm
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One of the most popular Campbell traditions is back! Once again, the Carol of Lights Festival in Downtown Campbell will feature Santa visits, bounce houses, pony rides, a petting zoo, and a snow zone with real snow for kids to play in. It's a true family event with tons of community spirit not to be missed.

Saratoga Rotary Art Show

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PDT

Event name: Saratoga Rotary Art Show
event Date Begin: 02.05.2010
event Date End: 02.05.2010
org Name: Rotary Club of Saratoga
event Url: http://www.saratogarotary.org
venue Name: West Valley College
venue Address1: 14000 Fruitvale Avenue
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venue City: Saratoga
venue State: CA
venue Zip: 95070
event Ticket Info: Free
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event Start Time: 9am
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You're invited to the 53rd Annual Saratoga Rotary Art Show and Wine Tasting. Plan to spend the day on the beautiful grounds of West Valley College in Saratoga as fine artists and craftsmen from around the country showcase their works at what is recognized as “the largest one day juried fine art show in the west!" You'll find a wide variety of fine art... paintings, sculptures, ceramics, jewelry, photography, glassworks, woodworks and mixed media — something for everyone!

There will be delicious food and great entertainment, including special entertainment for kids. Enjoy wine tasting from superb local wineries. Food and entertainment will be featured and Saratoga Idol finals, will be held with a cash prize of $1000 awarded to the winner.

Bring the family and enjoy a day of art, entertainment for all ages, a large selection of food, and wine tasting. Best of all, you will be contributing to worthy causes. All net proceeds from the show go to the Saratoga Rotary Charitable Foundation.

Mt. Pleasant Holiday Faire

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST

Event name: Mt. Pleasant Holiday Faire
event Date Begin: 06.12.2009
event Date End: 06.12.2009
org Name: Mt. Pleasant Booster Club
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event Start Time: 10am-4pm
event Type: holiday

Mt. Pleasant High Schol Booster Club will be sponsoring the 2nd Annual Holiday Craft Faire to benefit various school clubs and sports. Santa will be ready for pictures and a children's craft area will be available. Many vendors will be selling their handmade goods, crafts and ornaments. This will be a good event at which to pick up those last-minute gifts for family, friends, co-workers... even your favorite pet. It will be held in the MPHS gym.

11th Annual Fantasy of Lights

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST

Event name: 11th Annual Fantasy of Lights
event Date Begin: 27.11.2009
event Date End: 31.12.2009
org Name: Santa Clara County Parks
event Url: http://www.parkhere.org/portal/site/parks/
venue Name: Vasona Lake County Park
venue Address1: 333 Blossom Hill Road
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venue City: Los Gatos
venue State: CA
venue Zip: 95032
event Ticket Info: $15 per car $10 per car thru Dec. 10 $25 per small bus (10-25 guests) $50 per commercial bus
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event Start Time: Nightly: 6pm-10pm
event Type: festivals

Fantasy of Lights is the most spectacular family holiday tradition in the South Bay. Vasona Lake County Park is transformed into a magical wonderland of thousands of twinkling lights and exciting animated displays, all set to your favorite holiday music and viewed from the warmth of your own car.

Holiday Ranch House Tours

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST

Event name: Holiday Ranch House Tours
event Date Begin: 13.12.2009
event Date End: 20.12.2009
org Name: Santa Clara County Parks
event Url: http://www.parkhere.org/portal/site/parks/
venue Name: Joseph D. Grant County Park
venue Address1: 18405 Mt. Hamilton Road
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venue City: San Jose
venue State: CA
venue Zip: 95140
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event Start Time: Sat & Sun: 1pm-4pm
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Come enjoy the holiday season with a relaxing tour of the Grant Ranch House. Take a break from the hectic shopping and have a hot drink and pastries in the seasonally decorated mansion while learning about its past inhabitants.

Santa at the Ranch

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST

Event name: Santa at the Ranch
event Date Begin: 19.12.2009
event Date End: 19.12.2009
org Name: Santa Clara County Parks
event Url: http://www.parkhere.org/portal/site/parks/
venue Name: Santa Teresa County Park
venue Address1: 260 Bernal Road
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venue City: San Jose
venue State: CA
venue Zip: 95119-1809
event Ticket Info: Free
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event Start Time: 1pm-3:30pm
event Type: festivals

Meet Santa without standing in crowded malls! Santa will listen to children’s holiday wishes and hand out candy in the ranch house’s decorated Victorian parlor. Bring a camera for the perfect holiday family photo. The ranch is located at the corner of Camino Verde and Manila Drive in San Jose.

Star Party

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST

Event name: Star Party
event Date Begin: 19.12.2009
event Date End: 19.12.2009
org Name: Santa Clara County Parks
event Url: http://www.parkhere.org/portal/site/parks/
venue Name: Joseph D. Grant County Park
venue Address1: 18405 Mt. Hamilton Road
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venue City: San Jose
venue State: CA
venue Zip: 95140
event Ticket Info: Free
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event Phone2: 408-274-6121
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event Start Time: 5:30pm-10:30pm
event Type: festivals

Take a look into the night sky with members of the Halls Valley Astronomical Group. Telescopes are provided, but you are welcome to bring one. Meet at Telescope Row!

Japantown Certified Farmers' Market

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST

Event name: Japantown Certified Farmers' Market
event Date Begin: 08.11.2009
event Date End: 01.01.2012
org Name: Japantown Business Association
event Url: http://www.japantownsanjose.org/market.html
venue Name: Japantown - San Jose
venue Address1: N. 5th Street & Jackson Street
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venue City: San Jose
venue State: CA
venue Zip: 95112
event Ticket Info: Free
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event Start Time: Sun: 8:30am-12pm (Except 12/27/09 and 1/3/10)
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This is a friendly, neighborhood farmers' market with wonderful flowers, eggs, breads, kettle-korn, fruits, vegetables, jewelry and more.

Evening By The Lake Yuletide Dinner

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST

Event name: Evening By The Lake Yuletide Dinner
event Date Begin: 04.12.2009
event Date End: 04.12.2009
org Name: City of Fremont
event Url: http://www.fremont.gov/CurrentEvents.aspx?EID=471
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event Ticket Info: $28 $25 Senior Center Members
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event Start Time: 6pm
event Type: music

Begin the holidays with a fabulous four-course prime rib dinner followed by a holiday concert and sing-a-long performed by the Encores on Wheels Orchestra.

Patio Book Sale

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST

Event name: Patio Book Sale
event Date Begin: 21.11.2009
event Date End: 22.11.2009
org Name: Friends of the Martin Luther King Jr. Library
event Url: http://www.friendsofthekinglibrary.org/booksales.htm
venue Name: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library
venue Address1: 150 E. San Fernando Street
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venue City: San Jose
venue State: CA
venue Zip: 95112
event Ticket Info: Free
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event Start Time: Sat: 10am-5pm Sun: 1pm-5pm
event Type: poetry_literature

The Friends of the King Library holds special outdoor book sales every month, usually on the last weekend of the month. These sales take place on the patio outside the Friends Bookstore (main level of the King Library on the SJSU side). Parking in the Fourth Street Garage is free.

On Sundays, books are $5/bag. There are approximately 15,000 items at each sale, including books, DVD's, CD's, Audio Books, Foreign Language Books, Children's Books and much more.

Patio Book Sale

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST

Event name: Patio Book Sale
event Date Begin: 19.12.2009
event Date End: 20.12.2009
org Name: Friends of the Martin Luther King Jr. Library
event Url: http://www.friendsofthekinglibrary.org/booksales.htm
venue Name: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library
venue Address1: 150 E. San Fernando Street
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venue City: San Jose
venue State: CA
venue Zip: 95112
event Ticket Info: Free
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event Start Time: Sat: 10am-5pm Sun: 1pm-5pm
event Type: poetry_literature

On Sundays, books are $5/bag. There are approximately 15,000 items at each sale, including books, DVD's, CD's, Audio Books, Foreign Language Books, Children's Books and much more.

A Holiday Madrigal

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST

Event name: A Holiday Madrigal
event Date Begin: 06.12.2009
event Date End: 06.12.2009
org Name: Stage 1 Theatre
event Url: http://www.stage1theatre.org
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event Ticket Info: $30
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event Email: www.stage1theatre.org
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event Start Time: 3pm
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An Afternoon of Tea with the Queen's Court... an Elizabethan Romp complete with singers, a brass choir, court jesters, beggars, Major Domo and Mistress of the Court... a Wassail toast... four courses of hors d' oeuvres and dessert... this event is a great way to bring in the Holidays! This special event is a fundraiser for Stage 1 Community Theatre.

7th Annual RoboGames

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST

Event name: 7th Annual RoboGames
event Date Begin: 23.04.2010
event Date End: 25.04.2010
org Name: San Mateo County Event Center
event Url: http://www.robogames.net/
venue Name: San Mateo County Event Center
venue Address1: 2495 S. Delaware Street
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venue City: San Mateo
venue State: CA
venue Zip: 94403
event Ticket Info: $15-$20 Children 5 & under free Active military personnel free $7 parking fee
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event Start Time: TBA
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RoboGames invites the best minds from around the world to compete in over 70 different events. Combat robots, walking humanoids, soccer bots, sumo bots, and even androids that do kung-fu. Some robots are autonomous, some are remote controlled - but they're all cool! As an open event, anyone can compete - this means you. So register!

Watch the video below to see how cool RoboGames is! No matter what your favorite robot sport is, the best bots in the world come to San Francisco every June. The stands are filled with people watching 340 pound robots shoot flames and smash into each other and androids cart-wheeling down the soccer field.

For more information, please visit the official website.

Holiday Peace Fair

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST

Event name: Holiday Peace Fair
event Date Begin: 05.12.2009
event Date End: 05.12.2009
org Name: San Jose Peace & Justice Center
event Url: http://www.wilpfsanjose.org/
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event Start Time: 10am
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Bring your friends and family to the Holiday Peace Fair! Local peace and justice groups will offer unique holiday gifts for all ages. There will be books, handcrafts, non-violent toys and games, and fair trade coffee and chocolate. A reasonably priced lunch, hot and cold beverages, and a variety of home-baked desserts will be available.

Enjoy live international music and dance performances. There will be a free supervised kids’ activity area. A $2 donation at the door benefits the Low Income Self Help Center. Parking available. Call 408-297-2299 for more information.

Holiday Craft Faire

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST

Event name: Holiday Craft Faire
event Date Begin: 05.12.2009
event Date End: 06.12.2009
org Name: Fremont Featherettes
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event Start Time: Sat: 9am-5pm Sun: 10am-3:00pm
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This 22nd Annual Holiday Craft Faire features over fifty vendors!

Kwanzaa Celebration

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST

Event name: Kwanzaa Celebration
event Date Begin: 19.12.2009
event Date End: 19.12.2009
org Name: History San Jose
event Url: http://aahhsanjose.org/kwanzaa_festival_/kwanzaa_festival_.html
venue Name: History Park
venue Address1: 1650 Senter Road
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venue City: San Jose
venue State: CA
venue Zip: 95112
event Ticket Info: $3-$5
event Phone1
event Phone2: 408-398-8044
event Email: AAHHSanJose@aol.com
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event Start Time: 10am-4pm
event Type: holiday

The seven-day holiday of Kwanzaa will be celebrated for the first time at the African American Heritage House (AAHH) at History Park. All are invited to experience Kwanzaa at this event, which includes ethnic foods, live entertainment, and a traditional parade at 1pm. Also included are guided tours of the Zanker House (AAHH), hands-on activities for children, and a focus on healthy living by A Cup of Cold Water, a nonprofit organization.

Kwanzaa Festival 2009 is co-sponsored by the African American Heritage House and by Habibatique Ethnic Collections. Proceeds from this event will go toward the restoration and upkeep of the African American Heritage House.