So. First Arts District downtown #SanJose. #SiliconValley #dtsj

Joined February 2009
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.@SoFAdistrict is a “Best Thing To Do” in San Jose! Thank you @lonelyplanet.
“The possibilities are endless as long as you’re up for art, culture & fun. Once a month, you have the chance to experience South First Fridays, a popular, free art gallery walk that features local artists & live music.” -@LonelyPlanet #BestThingToDoSJ lonelyplanet.com/articles/to…
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TONIGHT! First Fridays @ArtWalkSJ in @SoFADistrict (& beyond!) DTSJ! New exhibits, live music & performances 5pm–9pm with free entry. Full schedule: southfirstfridays.com
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“The single most obvious answer to homelessness is to not let it happen in the first place,” said Jennifer Loving, CEO of Destination: Home.
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Feb 10
Lights! Camera! Action!⭐ Let VTA be your ticket to the Cinequest Film & Creativity Festival, March 10–22. Mark your calendar, bring your curiosity, and get your tickets at Cinequest.org.
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SJPD Announces Street Closures in San Jose for Super Bowl LX uqfh5.app.goo.gl/s9p2
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FIRST FRIDAYS @ArtWalkSJ Feb. 6th 5pm–9pm at @AnnoDomini 366 S. 1st St. @SoFAdistrict Artist’s reception: “Endless Draft” by ZEZÃO (São Paulo, Brazil) solo exhibition. Artist in attendance.
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FIRST FRIDAYS @artwalksj is back. Enjoy a free, all-ages evening of art, music, and community as galleries, museums, and creative spaces stay open late. Friday, February 6, 2026 SoFA District (& beyond!) The Full Lineup: southfirstfridays.com #FirstFridays #ArtWalkSJ
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“….a housing crisis that has increasingly priced out not only low-income residents, but also middle-class workers who keep the city running.”
San Jose has been ranked No. 1 for the least affordable city in the world for first-time homebuyers in a new global study, underscoring how far housing costs have outpaced wages in the heart of Silicon Valley. sanjosespotlight.com/san-jos…
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Silicon Valley community and government leaders gathered to denounce the expected arrival of federal U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in the Bay Area during the upcoming Super Bowl. sanjosespotlight.com/santa-c…
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Students, you can catch a show at SJZ Break Room for just $10! F/T students can purchase any available ticket to any San Jose Jazz show at the Break Room. Just show your school photo ID at the door, 10 minutes before showtime. sanjosejazz.org/events. Photo by Leilani Lei Amolo.
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Terrific work by the SJFD Arson Unit and @SanJosePD to identify and arrest the alleged individual responsible for the recent string of vehicle fires across San José. We appreciate the community’s cooperation during this investigation.
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LINEUP LIVE! Cinequest Film Festival is officially UNBRIDLED! From the majestic California Theatre to our new home at Alamo Drafthouse Mountain View, this is your invitation to experience the unstoppable force of creativity. cinequest.org #Cinequest #FilmFestival
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Just a few tickets remain for tonight's Saúl Sierra Quartet set at the SJZ Break Room. Saúl has been a vital part of the Bay Area Latin jazz scene for 25 years, and made a splash with his 2024 album "Caminos." Don't miss out--grab a ticket now! sanjosejazz.org/tickets
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26 Dec 2025
Celebrate safely with FREE rides on all VTA buses and light rail from 8 p.m. Dec 31 through 5 a.m. Jan 1! Let us be your designated driver this New Year’s Eve. Plan your trip with VTA’s Trip Planner or the Transit app and enjoy a worry-free night out. vta.org/blog/ring-new-year-f…
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Tonight at 7pm! Take a break from decking the halls, and come on down to Christmas in the Park to see our High School All Stars big band blow the roof off the Community Stage! They'll perform big band arrangements of some of your favorite Holiday tunes in Plaza de César Chávez.
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TONIGHT: The Int’l Art of Zines Exhibit opens! Zine makers from down the block & around the globe join us in the celebration of the zine as an art form & cultural force. We invite everyone to make, remix, and reimagine Zines with us 5-9pm during First Fridays @ArtwalkSJ 5-9pm.
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