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South First Fridays gallery crawl and Street MRKT– Free and open to the public this Friday   

Come by the SoFA District this Friday evening, where the heart of creativity and art is located. Meet people and appreciate art in an inviting environment. Galleries along South First Street from San Carlos to Reed Street and on Market Street open their doors late with exhibit receptions, readings, performances, live music and more.  Plus, Anno Domini hosts Street Mrkt, a diverse showcase of local artist vendors and live local music.  On stage this week: Jhameel, Lisa Dewey and The Lotus Life and Sean Hayes.  8 pm-late.  It’s all free and one of the best events in downtown San Jose. South First Street between San Carlos and Reed streets, and various locations. www.southfirstfridays.com

Benefit for Downtown Doors program Wednesday

We don’t often send you outside downtown for an event, but the San Jose Downtown Foundation’s Downtown Doors program will be beneficiary of Art & Sole 2.  Art & Sole is a charity shoe auction, where young artists use shoes as canvas for their works.  The eclectic event raised $1,200 in its inaugural year for Downtown Doors, a program that showcases the works of high school students on double- and triple- utility doors of the Fairmont Hotel, Pavilion, Camera Cinemas, Re Theatre and other businesses downtown. Wednesday, 6-8 p.m.,Hotel Valencia courtyard at Santana Row.  www.facebook.com/SJFAM

Save the Date!  Sept. 16-19 – 01SJ Biennial: “Build Your Own World” – Check out the “Coming Up” section below for more info or visit www.01sj.org 

Downtown Farmers' Market – Friday 

Visit the market this week to receive composting tips from Compost Santa Clara County.  Each week the market brings to you more than 40 growers and artists, appetizing foods, unique gifts and fresh produce and flowers. Not to mention – great lunch spots, people-watching and live music by local artists.  All our vendors use biodegradable materials so be sure to help out by bringing your re-useable bag. 10 am-2 pm Fridays on San Pedro Street between Santa Clara and St. John streets.  Get validated: receive up to two hours of validated parking at the Market and San Pedro Street Garage.  www.sjdowntown.com/FarmerMarket.html 

This week’s events

Stage and Concerts

Wednesday – Comedy at the Improv: Chicano Kings of Comedy – This show features an all star line-up. 8 pm.  62 S. Second St. $12.  280-7475 or www.symfonee.com/Improv/sanjose 

Thursday-Sunday – Comedy at the Improv: Kevin Pollak – Bay Area native Kevin Pollak, has been featured in several films such as “A Few Good Men,” “Casino,” and “The Usual Suspects.”  He was also just honored with a Cinequest Maverick Achievement Award. 8 pm Thurs; 8 pm and 10 pm Fri; 7 pm and 9 pm Sat; 7 pm Sun.  62 S. Second St.  $22.  280-7475 or www.symfonee.com/Improv/sanjose

Friday-Sunday, Tuesday – SJ Rep presents “Black Pearl Sings” – A music-themed drama about the struggle between our past and individual histories from feminist and African-American perspectives.  8 pm Fri-Sat; 2 pm and 7 pm Sun; 7:30 pm Tues.  101 Paseo de San Antonio.  $28-$50, 367-7255 or www.sjrep.com

Fridays-Saturdays – ComedySportz – See competitive improvisational teams perform. 9 pm (family friendly) and 11 pm (adult-oriented) Fri; 7 pm and 9 pm (both family friendly) Sat.  Camera 3 Theater, 288 S. Second St.  $10-$15.  985-5233 or www.national-comedy.com

Friday – The Foundation of Asian-American Culture presents "Wind of Colorful Guizhou" – 8 pm.  Center for the Performing Arts, 255 Almaden Blvd. $15-$100,   www.foaac.org or www.sjtix.com

Saturdays through Sept. 25 – The Grill on the Alley presents Dancing on the Paseo – Enjoy live music, signature cocktails, happy hour specials and sponsor giveaways and samples.  5:30-8:30 pm.  172 S. Market St.  294-2244 http://thegrill.com/promo_sj.html

More Live Music

Wednesday-Tuesday – Live music at Morocco’s Restaurant – Wed: International Guitar Virtuoso Night.  Thurs: Chateau Marie Antoinette Knights of Wine.  Fri: Veronika Malki on the strings and vocals.  Sat: World Music Night.  Sun: Live piano with Jim Farber.  Mon: Father Snake live.  Tues: Latin infused contemporary music live with Moraga.  86 N. Market St.  Free.  www.moroccosrestaurant.com  

Wednesday-Saturday – Music at the Hedley Club – Wed: The Hedley Club Jazz (7:30 pm).  Thurs: Russo-Alberts Trio (8 pm).  Fri: Danjuma and Friends (8:30 pm).  Sat: J.P. and the Rhythm Chasers (8:30 pm).  The Hedley Club at the Hotel De Anza, 233 W. Santa Clara St.  http://www.hoteldeanza.com

Wednesday-Sunday and Tuesday – Live music at Poor House Bistro – Wed: Ron Thompson and friends (6-9 pm).  Thurs: Lara Price and Yesterdays Band (6-9 pm).  Fri: Little Johnny and the Giants (6-10 pm).  Sat: BeauFunk (6-10 pm).  Sun: The Bornia Boys (4-8 pm). Tues: Open Mic Night (6-9 pm).  91 S.  Autumn St.  Free.  292-5837 or www.poorhousebistro.com

Wednesday-Friday, Tuesday – Music at the Blank Club – Wed: Gamethings plus guests (Free).  Fri: Talky Tina, Street Score and Los Bastardos de Amor ($7).  Tues: Southern Culture on Skids, Preaching to the Animals ($13-$15).   9 pm.   44 S. Almaden Ave.  292-5265 or www.theblankclub.com

Thursday-Saturday – A Perfect Finish Wine and Dessert Bar – Thurs: Tim Gallant.  Fri: Steven Gary.   Sat: Original Jones.  9 pm.  55 S. First St.  288-6000 or www.apfwinebar.com

Thursday and Monday – Music at the Brit – Thurs: Bassment. Mon: Open Mic. 173 W. Santa Clara St.  $10.  278-1400 or www.britanniaarmsdowntown.com

Thursday – Live Jazz at the Loft Bar and Bistro – Various artists.  7-10 pm.  90 S. Second St.  Free.  291-0677 or www.loftbarandbistro.com

Thursday – Live music: Open Mic at Iguanas Burritozilla – Come check out locals performing a wide range of music while enjoying a burrito, taco, nacho fries or other Mexican favorites.  Plus, feed your appetite by taking the Burritozilla challenge. 9 pm.  330 S. Third St.  Free.  271-9772 or www.burritozilla.com

Friday-Saturday – Live Music at Temple Bar and Lounge – Various artists.   52 S. First St.  Free.  templebarlounge.com

Friday and Tuesday – Live music at Caffe Trieste – Fri: Caffe Trieste Opera Night.  Tues: 2 for 1 Peronis.  8 pm.  315 S. First St.  Free. 287-0400 or www.caffetriestesj.com

Saturday – Live music at South First Billiards – Various artists.  420 S. First St.  Free.  294-7800 or www.sofapool.com

Monday – Philz Coffee “Open Mic” – 6:30 pm. 118 Paseo de San Antonio, Free.  www.philzcoffee.com

Monday-Saturday – Live music at the Fairmont’s Lobby Lounge – Mon: Solo Grand Piano (8-11 pm).  Tues: Dueling Grand Pianos (8:30-11 pm).  Wed: The Girlz Band (8:30-11 pm).  Thurs: Contemporary or Latin Jazz (8:30-11:30 pm). Fri-Sat: Cocktail Hour Light Piano (5-7 pm) Weekly scheduled bands playing Jazz and Pop Dance hits (9 pm-Midnight).  Fri: Free Dance Lessons (8:30-9 pm).  The Fairmont San Jose, 170 S. Market St.  998-3909 or www.fairmont.com/sanjose

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Miscellaneous events

Daily – Team San Jose – Show visitors what its like to be a San Jose resident by submitting photos of yourself, your pet or post a blog feed to the site.  To submit information, go to www.sanjose.org

Daily – Silicon Valley Energy Watch – Check out a Kill A Watt EZ Meter at no charge for three weeks at a time from any San Jose library and measure how much electricity you are using at home. You must have a valid San Jose public library card in order to participate.  Free.  975-2531 or www.sjlibrary.org

Wednesday – Karaoke at the Brit – 173 W. Santa Clara St.  $10.  278-1400 or www.britanniaarmsdowntown.com

Wednesdays – Karaoke Night at the Dive Bar – Bring all your friends to enjoy drink specials and karaoke all night.  Plus, have the chance to win cash prizes.  9 pm-1 am.  78 E. Santa Clara St.  Free.  288-5252 or sjdivebar.com

Wednesdays – Learn to salsa at Agenda Lounge – Receive salsa lessons and stay after class and practice what you learned with live music, DJ and dancing.  8 pm.  399 S. First St.  No cover with dinner.  287-3991 or www.agendalounge.com

Wednesdays – Learn how to dance Ballet Folklorico at MACLA – Los Laureles dance group teaches you the art of Folkloric dancing.  Ages 4-12: 5-7 pm; Ages 13+: 7-9 pm.  510 S. First St.  Free.  649-1968 or www.maclaarte.org

Thursdays through Oct. 21 – Have lunch with SoFA friends and neighbors in Parque de Los Pobladores (Gore Park). Be sure to bring your own lunch bag, or buy a meal to go and meet there. Chairs and tables will available.  Noon-1:30.  At Market, South First and William streets.

Thursdays – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library tours – The library has more than 1.9 million items in its collections, plus nice views, California and local history collections, the Beethoven and Steinbeck centers, and more than 30 pieces of public art.  Free docent tours are available every Thursday.  Even some of the bathroom fixtures are artistic.  11:30 am.  150 E. San Fernando St.  Free.  808-2181 or www.sjlibrary.org

Fridays – Learn how to salsa at Miami Beach Club – Bring your friends, family or love one and learn how to salsa.  7:30 pm.  417 S. First St.  Free.  242-9621 or www.yourmiamibeachclub.com 

Fridays – Come Unity Drum Circle – Bring your drum and hand percussion and invite all levels of experience and ability.  Noon-1 pm.  Rio Robles Park at Rio Robles and N. First St.  Free. 

Sundays – Japantown Farmer’s Market – A year-round market of produce and hand-made goods.  8:30 am-noon.  Jackson St. between Sixth and Seventh Streets.  Free.  298-4303

Tuesday-Friday – Tour Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph – Learn from docents about California’s oldest parish, downtown centerpiece and national historic landmark.  One-hour tours occur from 1-3 pm.  Market and San Fernando Streets.  Free.  283-8100

Tuesdays – SoFA Sharks Pool School – Enjoy a free one-hour lesson on a Simmons Professional felt 9 ft. Olhausen pool table by Edgar "El Matador."  7 pm.  South First Billiards, 420 S. First St.  Free.  www.sofapool.com

Film

At Camera 12

“Eat Pray Love,” “The Expendables,” “Inception,” “The Last Exorcism,” “Lottery Ticket,” “Nanny McPhee Returns,” “The Other Guys,” “Piranha” (3D), “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World,” “The Switch,” “Takers,”  and “Vampires Suck.”

At Camera 3

“Lebanon,” and “The Wildest Dream: Conquest of Everest.”

Camera 12 is at Paseo de San Antonio and South Second Street. Camera 3 is at 288 S. Second St. Admission:  $10 general, $7.50 students with current ID, $7 matinees, and $6.75 seniors 63+ and children 12 and under (10 movies for $60 discount card also available).  For show times: www.cameracinemas.com

At the IMAX at The Tech Museum of Innovation: 

Now Playing: “Arabia,” “Hubble,” “Thrill Ride,” “Twilight: Eclipse,” “Thrill Ride,” and “Under the Sea.”  The IMAX Theatre is located inside the Tech Museum at 201 S. Market St.  $10.  Tickets include admission to the museum. Go to www.thetech.org for complete show times and ticket prices.

Kids

Daily – Children’s Discovery Museum: Family Discoveries Passport – The Passport encourages families to get out and do 20 Discovery Activities, exploring some of the many family friendly activities our area has to offer.  Passports are also available from Groundwerx ambassadors.  For more information visit www.cdm.org/passport

Daily-October 1 – Young Playwright’s Celebration – The Tabard Theatre Company is holding a playwriting opportunity for Santa Clara County youths in Fifth through Twelfth grades.  The finalists will have their plays fully-staged and directed by a professional director.  Free.  www.tabardtheatre.org

Wednesdays-Fridays and Tuesdays – Drop-in Theatre Workshops – Wed and Fri: Move to the Music.  Thurs and Tues: Let’s Improvise. 11 am.  Children’s Discovery Museum, 180 Woz Way.  Free with admission, 298-5437 or www.cdm.org

Thursdays – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library: Studio 150 – Join the King Library Children's Room for exciting art activities every Thursday. Children, teens and their families are welcome.   4-5 pm.  150 E. San Fernando St. Children's Room, First Floor.  Free.  808-2183 or www.sjlibrary.org

Sundays – Trinity Children’s Choir – Come and sing, laugh, learn new songs, and make new friends.  Ages 5 and up.  After the service.  Trinity Cathedral, 81 N. Second St.  Free.  293-7953 or www.trinitysj.com

Sports

www.sjdowntown.com/Parks_Recreation.html#sports

Mondays-Fridays – lifeSport Fitness Co-Ed Boot Camp – This year round boot camp helps lose weight and get in shape.  6-6:50 am.  110 Stockton Ave. www.lifesportbootcamp.com

Classes, conferences, meetings and workshops

Classes at the San Jose Entrepreneur Center

100 E. Santa Clara St.  www.acteva.com/go/ecenter

Other classes, workshops, conference

Weekly:  Financial Knowledge Institute employee financial workshops – The Financial Knowledge Institute, a 501c3 non-profit organization, holds free on-site employee educational workshops on personal financial matters at downtown area businesses.  Call 866-734-8465 or visit www.financialknowledgeinstitute.org

Saturday – Yu-Gi-Oh! Regional Qualifier – Duelists compete to earn great prizes and invites to the National Championship.  10 am.  Parkside Hall B, 180 Park Ave.  $20.  www.heroesonpaper.com

Tuesday – “Get in the Game” Luncheon –  Join the SJSV Chamber of Commerce at The Fairmont Hotel as we team up with the San Jose Sharks, San Jose Earthquakes, Oakland A's, San Francisco 49ers and the FC Gold Pride to help you "Get in the Game." 11:30 am- 2 pm. SJ Fairmont Hotel, 170 S. Market St.  291-5280 or www.sjchamber.com

Sept. 8 – Artist Fellowship Informational Workshop –  At this informational workshop, Arts Council staff will explain the fellowship program and application process, as well as answer artists' questions.  6:30-8 pm.  Theatre on San Pedro Square, 29 N. San Pedro St.  998-2787 or www.artscouncil.org

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Literature/Art

All South First Friday events begin at 8 pm unless otherwise noted

For more info visit www.southfirstfridays.com

Daily through Oct. 24 – The Tech Museum presents “Genghis Kahn: The Exhibition” – Discover the innovation, technological mastery and culture of one of the world’s greatest statesmen and most misunderstood conquerors. More than 200 13th century artifacts from Genghis’ reign, never before seen outside Mongolia, will be on display.  10 am-5 pm Mon-Wed; 10 am-8 pm Thurs-Sun.  201 S. Market St.  $15-$25. www.thetech.org

Friday – South First Friday: Anno Domini – Opening Reception: “Estates of the Splendrous and Secret” a solo exhibition by Alex McLeod.  Also on view in galleryONE: Pangea Fernando Chamarelli, solo exhibition.  366 S. First St. Free, 271-5155 or www.galleryad.com

Friday – South First Friday: Art Glass Center of San Jose – Enjoy live demos throughout the evening and visit the gallery featuring beautiful works by regional glass artists.  465 S. First St. Free, www.sjgaa.org

Friday – South First Friday: Higher Fire Clayspace and Gallery – “Water Works,” featuring new creations by clay artists Presley Martin and Phyllis Lee.  Plus, watch demos of wheel-throwing and hand building.  499 S. First St. Free, 287-0400 or www.higherfirestudios.com

Friday – South First Friday: KALEID gallery – Opening Reception: Featured Exhibitions “Coexist and Bisect Two” by Rene Lorraine and “Shadows of Light, from the Hidden Sun: a vision of the Authentic self” by Ras Lowe.  7-9 pm.  88 S. Fourth St. Free, www.kaleidgallery.com

Friday – South First Friday: MACLA – Preview of “Lineas: New Modes of Contemporary Urbanism” featuring recent work by Tanya Aguniga and Teddy Cruz.  510 S. First St. 998-2783 or www.maclaarte.org

Friday – South First Friday: Phantom Galleries – Temporary exhibits in vacant storefronts:  “Freedom. Experience Reality” by Nathan Belomy (386 S. First St.) and “Skull” by Paolo Fachinetti (388 S. First St.). 

 Friday – South First Friday: San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles – On view: The premier international TECHstyle Art Biennial featuring 28 artists and includes digital Jacquard tapestries and garments, videos, interactive works, and even a piece with hand-woven fiber optic cable.  520 S. First St.  Free, 971-0323 or www.sjquiltmuseum.org

Friday – South First Friday - SLG Art Boutiki & Gallery – On view: “The Art of the Zombie Apocalypse,” works by Jef Bambas, James Brunner, bew Adams and Jon “Bean” Hastings and many more.  Donate to the Second Harvest Food Bank and donate a canned food item.  577 S. Market St. 971-8929 or www.slgcomic.com

Friday – South First Friday: Caffe Trieste – Opening reception: “Gravity” by artist Velerie Runningwolf.  Music by Opera San Jose.  315 S. First St. Free, 287-0400 or www.caffetriestesj.com

Friday – South First Friday: Works San Jose – On view: “Painting the Town: the Murals of Silicon Valley,” a group show focusing on the concept of murals. Also, a live mural will be in the process. 451 S. First St.  Free, 286-6800 or www.workssanjose.org

Friday – South First Friday: Downtown Yoga Shala – Candlelight Yoga (6:15-7:45 pm). On view works by yoga teacher, Emily Lounsbury.  450 S. First St. Free.  885-1000 or www.downtownyogashala.com

Friday – South First Friday: Good Karma Vegan Cafe – A collection of distinctive monochrome on rescued and re purposed material.  37 S. First St.  Free.  www.myspace.com/goodkarmasj

Friday – South First Friday: Metro Photo Exhibit – The First St. Photo Collective presents: (Whatever #2) When nothing is a good theme you gotta do it twice. 550 S. First St.  www.metroactive.com

Friday – South First Friday: South First Billiards and Lounge – Cukui and friends “ImagiNatives: The 2nd Gathering.”  Plus, live painting session, live musical guests, clothing/goods market and free giveaways.  Ages 21 and over. 420 S. First St.  Free, www.sofapool.com

Friday – South First Friday: Ball Stacking Event at Gore Park – Listen to live music by the Jimmy Dewrance Blues Band while stacking concrete balls in creative ways.  S. First and William Streets.  Free, www.sofapool.com

Friday – South First Friday: Art Ark – Opening reception: “Fictions, The process of creating a new world new photography and videos by Alejandro Oliva.  Live music by Contain Her and The Star People.  1035 S. First St.  Free, www.artarkgallery.net

Friday – South First Friday: ICA – Focus Gallery: “Exposed: Today’s Photography/ Yesterdays Technology.” Cardinal Project Room:  “Captured: Photography’s Early Adopters.” Main Gallery: “Bernie Lubell: Conservation of Intimacy.”  560 S. First St.  Free.  283-8155 or www.sjica.org

Museums and galleries

Check out South First Fridays gallery crawl the first Friday of the month - Explore the SoFA district, downtown's hub of art and creativity, meet people and appreciate art in an inviting environment. Galleries along South First Street from San Carlos to Reed Street and on Market Street open their doors late to offer free exhibit receptions, readings, performances, live music and more.  Use a pedicab to get around. All events are free and start at 8 pm unless otherwise noted. 

Anno Domini // the second coming of art and design – Through June 17: “RE: BOB Barron Storey paintings” artwork exhibit of Barron Storey.  Open noon-7 pm Tues-Fri; noon-5 pm Sat. 366 S. First St. 271-5155 or www.gallery AD.com

Art Object Gallery – On going “Ken’s Sculpture.”  Open 7-9 pm Fri-Sat.  592 N. Fifth St. www.artobjectgallery.com

Children's Discovery Museum- Through Sept 9: “Run! Jump! Fly! Adventures in Action,” features the theme of action adventures in popular children’s books.  Through Sept 10: “Bob the Builder-Project: Build It” brings Bob’s interactive world to life. On View: “Mask” an exhibition created by visually impaired or blind youth.  The museum also hosts a variety of ongoing, hands-on exhibits for kids.  Open 10 am to 5 pm Tues-Sat and noon-5 Sun. $9-$10. 180 Woz Way. 298-5437. www.cdm.org

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Library – Ongoing: Displays of original Beethoven manuscripts, first editions, a lock of the composer's hair, art and demonstrations of historical keyboards.  150 E. San Fernando St.  808-2000 or www.sjlibrary.org

History San Jose - Through Jan 23, 2011: “Explore San Jose Parks: Open to the Public Since 1850” a look at San Jose’s parks. History Park, 1650 Senter Road.  287-2290 or www.historysanjose.org

KALEID gallery - Stop by the gallery during "Two Buck Tuesdays" - $2 art sale and eclectic speaker series on the third Tuesday of every month.  Open Noon-7 pm Tues-Fri; Noon-5 pm Sat.  88 S. Fourth St. 271-5151 or www.KALEIDgallery.com

MACLA – On view: “The Art of Politics” explored printmaking as a political and artistic movement. Open noon-7 pm Wed-Thurs; Noon-5 pm Fri-Sat.  Free, 510 S. First St. 998-2783 www.maclaarte.org

Natalie and James Thompson Art Gallery- Open 11 am-4 pm and 6-7:30pm, Tues and 11 am-4 pm, Wed-Fri.  Art Building, San Jose State University, 1 Washington Square. 924-4328.

Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum - Ongoing Egyptian historical artifacts and displays.  Open 10 am-5 pm Mon-Fri; 11 am-6 pm Sat-Sun.  $9, $7 seniors/students, $5 ages 5-10, free for ages 4 and younger. 1342 Naglee Ave. 947-3636 www.egyptianmuseum.org

San Jose City Hall - Ongoing: "San Jose: Generations of Innovations and Diversity" and "In Full View: Historic and Contemporary Panoramas."  200 E. Santa Clara St.  Free, 535-8168

San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art - Through July 3: “Modesto Covarrubias: Liminal,” explores ideas related to shelter, memories, and imagined space. Through July 3: “Libby Black: Work Out,” a life-sized paper replica of home a home gym replete.  Open 10 am-5 pm, Tues-Wed, and Fri; 10 am-8 pm, Thurs and Noon-5 pm, Sat.  560 S. First St. Free, 283-8155 or www.sjica.org

San Jose Museum of Art – Through Aug.  1: “Real and HyperReal.”  Through Sept. 19: “New Stories from the Edge of Asia: Plastic Life.”  Open 11 am-5 pm Tues-Sun. 110 S. Market St.  $5-$8, 271-6840 www.sjmusart.org

San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles – Through Aug 8: “Hawaii’s Alfred Shaheen: Fabric to Fashion,” exhibition of Hawaiian textiles and aloha wear by Shaheen. Through Aug 8: “Grand Applique: Hawaiian Quilts,” features traditional Hawaiian quilts by Carol Kamaile and her students. Through Aug 8: “Wendeanne Ke’aka Stitt: Contemporary Kapa,” exhibition of contemporary works by Wendeane Ke’aka Stitt.  Open 10 am-5 pm Tues-Sun (open from 8-11 pm on the first Friday of every month).  520 S. First St.  $5-$6.50/ Free during South First Fridays, 971-0323  www.sjquiltmuseum.org

SLG Art Boutiki & Gallery – Open 10 am-5 pm Mon-Fri; Noon-4 pm Sat.  577 S. Market St.  Free, 971-8929 or www.artboutiki.com

Tech Museum of Innovation – New permanent exhibit: “Technology Benefiting Humanity,” a 3,000 square foot interactive exhibition and the only exhibition on the West Coast that links social responsibility with technology.  Open daily 9 am-9 pm.  201 S Market St.  Pricing for regular galleries and one IMAX film is $10 all ages.  Add an additional IMAX film for only $5.  294-8324 or www.thetech.org

Works/San Jose - Open noon-4 pm Tues-Sat (to 7 pm Thurs), 451 S. First St. 295-8378 or www.workssanjose.org

Dancing Downtown

Agenda – 399 S. First St. 287-3991. agendalounge.com.

The Blank Club – . 971-8511. theblankclub.com.

Britannia Arms – 173 W. Santa Clara St. Free. 278-1400. britanniaarms.com.

Brix Nightclub - 349 S. First St.  947-1975 or brixnightclub.com

Capers Loft Bar and Bistro – 90 S. Second St.  loftbarandbistro.com

Dive bar – This bar includes a full bar, lounge, music and billiards. Open 7 days a week from noon to 2 a.m. 78 E. Santa Clara 288-5252 sjdivebar.com.

Elixir Ultra Lounge – Inside South First Billiards. No cover. 420 S. First St. 408-294-7800 sofapool.com.

Fahrenheit Ultralounge – 99 E San Fernando St.998-9998. fultralounge.com

Freddie J's –  97 E. Santa Clara St. No cover. 292-4058. www.freddiejs.com

Habana Club Restaurant – 238 Race St. 998-CUBA (2822) 998cuba.com

Island Grill – 1355 N. Fourth St. Free. 392-2468. theislandgrill.com. 

LidoNightclub -30 S. First St.  298-4318 or lidoclub.net 

MiamiBeach Club - 417 S. First St.  242-9621 or www.yourmiamibeachclub.com

MotifRestaurant and Club - 389 S. First St.  279-1888 or motiflounge.com

Pearl Nightclub – Doors open at 9 pm. Dress code strictly enforced. 21+.  8 S. First St. 279-4444 www.pearlsj.com

SaborTapas Bar and Lounge - 72 N. Almaden Ave.  287-1737

San Jose Bar and Grill – Sunday night DJ dancing. 85 S. Second St. 286-2397.

Temple Bar and Lounge – 52 S. First St. 288-8518.

Toon’s – 52 E. Santa Clara St. 292-7464. toonsnightclub.com 

Vault Ultra Lounge– 81 W. Santa Clara St. 298-1112  

Voodoo Lounge – 14 S. Second St. 286-8636. voodooloungesj.com 

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Downtown Dining and Business promotions 

Discover Downtown Card: Use your card to receive great deals at participating venues downtown.  www.sjdowntown.com/Discover_Downtown_Card.html

Daily - Discounted movies at Camera Cinemas - Get 10 movies for $60 with a Camera Cinemas Discount Card.  Good for any film, any day of the week (except Sat. after 6pm) for up to two people per visit.  Available at www.cameracinemas.com or at any Camera Cinemas box office location. Camera 12 is at the corner of Paseo de San Antonio  and S. Second St.  Camera 3 is at 288 S. Second St.

Daily – Discounts at Mucho's – Get a chicken taco or cheese quesadilla free with any other purchase.  Mention that you saw the deal on Downtowner Online.  72 E. Santa Clara St. 277-0333.

Daily – Pagoda: Dinner and a Movie for Two – Includes one appetizer per person, one main course per person, a glass of wine per person, and two movie tickets at Cinema 12.  Reservations recommended.  At the Fairmont Hotel, 170 S. Market St.  $50.  www.fairmont.com/sanjose

Daily through Sept. 6 – San Jose Museum of Art: Active Duty Military and their Families – Free admission to active duty military and their families.  110 S. Market St.  Free, www.sjmusart.org

Daily through Oct. 23 – The Earthquakes are offering a pair of free tickets to an Earthquakes home game during the 2010 season to any downtown business that is willing and able to display the schedule poster and pocket schedules in a store front window.

Wednesday – Grand Opening: The Mmoon (restaurant) – Celebrate the ribbon cutting with appetizers and drinks.  5-9 pm.  177 W. Santa Clara St.  999-0288

Wednesdays – Specials at Koji Sake Lounge – “Explore the Art of Sake” and get half-off the special sake of the night.  7 pm.  48 S. First St.  287-7199 or www.kojisakelounge.com

Wednesdays – Fahrenheit Restaurant and Lounge: Wine and Dine – Fifty percent off of all bottles of wine.  99 E. San Fernando St.  www.fahrenheitsj.com

Wednesdays and Thursdays – A Perfect Finish  – Wed: Martini Night and enjoy $3 off Martinis while listening to classic crooners.  Thurs: Wine Tasting ($7).  7 pm.  www.apfwinebar.com

Downtown Living

The 88 – This collection of unique high-rise residences offers unsurpassed views and immediate access to the arts, fine dining, parks, open space, and all of the everyday necessities.  88 E. San Fernando St.  279-8882 or www.the88sj.com 

Axis – Come home to arresting views, unparalleled convenience and palpable luxury— the ideal cosmopolitan lifestyle. 38 N. Almaden Blvd. 297-9888 www.axissanjose.com

City Heights – Each home boasts a contemporary kitchen, modern bath finished, parking and much more.  175 W. St. James St.  286-2489 or www.cityheightssanjose.com

Three Sixty Residences – Soaring 23 stories over the vibrant SoFA district, Three Sixty Residences features dramatic architecture, impeccable finishes and a seamless, cosmopolitan lifestyle blend.  170 S. Market St.  297-3003 or www.360residences.com

For more information visit www.sjdowntown.com/Find_Your_Home.html

Volunteers needed  

“Lend a Hand” at the Children’s Discovery Museum – On select weekends, a parent or mentor and child can volunteer together.  Space is limited.  Pre-registration required: call 298-5437 ext. 271 or e-mail volunteers@cdm.org.

Make a difference in your park … Volunteer – Become a one day volunteer and invite others to join you.  Learn gardening skills, clean up local parks and enjoy nature all in just 2-6 hours.  For more information please e-mail ParkVolunteer@sanjose.gov or call 535-3588

Guadalupe River Park – Volunteers needed to help clean and organize the gardens/parks, as well as lead educational activities.  San Carlos St. and Woz Way.  For more information call 298-7657 or visit www.grpg.org

SJ Heritage Rose Garden – Volunteers needed to snip all the dead roses in order to promote more bloom.  If interested call 298-7657 or e-mail lperez@grpg.org

MACLA – Volunteers needed to work openings, office assistance and to help prepare the gallery for exhibitions.  If interested call 998-2808 or e-mail info@maclaarte.org 

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Coming Up

Sept. 11-12 – Women's Regional 9-Ball Tournament – Enjoy this two day event featuring 30 top West Coast female players competing for a chance to win the tour championship.  Open to all ages.  10:30 am.  South First Billiards, 420 S. First St. Free.  www.sofapool.com

Sept. 12 –  Fiestas Patrias Parade and Festival – Celebrate Mexico’s independence with a parade downtown, followed by music, ethnic foods, arts & crafts vendors, a children’s craft area and youth stage. Discovery Meadow. 288-9470 or www.sjgif.org

Sept. 16-26 — San Jose Mariachi and Mexican Heritage Festival – With Linda Ronstadt as artistic director, the weeklong Mariachi Festival, includes world-class performances — from classic mariachi to contemporary Latin rock.  Sunday’s Feria del Mariachi is a free event in Plaza de Cesar Chavez. Latino independent film screenings, comedy acts and art exhibits are part of this year’s festival.  Folklorico dance and mariachi music workshops are also featured throughout the week. 928-5564 or  www.sanjosemariachifestival.com

Sept. 16-19 – 01SJ Biennial: Build Your Own World – The 3rd 01SJ Biennial unfolds.  Experience everything from multimedia opera, Aeolian bicycles, tomato based audio emission, robotic sculpture, inter-species food and the sound of climate change. Artists will present inspiring works and nearly 50 new art commissions, exhibitions, public art, street celebrations, music, film, performances and parallel programs will be showcased.  Various locations.  www.01sj.org

 HP Pavilion

hppsj.com

Sept. 17 – Paramore.  6:30 pm.  $35

Sept. 26 – Los Tigres del Norte with Special Guests Intocable.  7 pm.  $43-$153

Sept. 27 – Carrie Underwood. 7:30 pm.  $35.50-$55.50

Oct. 14 – Make A Difference Tour Featuring: Max Lucado, Third Day, Toby Mac and Michael W. Smith.  $26-$102

Oct. 17 – Joan Sebastian.  5 pm.  $40-$175

Oct. 20-24 – Disney on Ice: Mickey and Minnie’s Magical Journey.  Various times.  $17-$77

Oct. 28 – XBOX 360 presents Justin Bieber.  7 pm.  $39.50-$66

San Jose Civic

nederlanderconcerts.com/venue/venue.asp?id=64

SJSU Event Center

union.sjsu.edu/ec/Event_Center_Arena/event_center_arena.html 

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Parking / Pedicabs/ Traffic / SJ Mineta Airport

Convenient and Affordable Downtown Parking – www.sjdowntownparking.com 

Pedicabs - Eco City Cycles – Now a fleet of 10!  Look for Eco City Cycles door-to-door pedicab service.  The service is available Wednesday-Saturday from 7 pm-2 am.  Call ahead for reservations or pick ups 771-7723.  Negotiate your price – it’s all fun.  For more information www.ecocitycycles.com

Downtown business opportunity: FREE and Discounted Parking for employees - Businesses that ink new leases downtown can receive free parking, while current businesses extending leases can get half-price parking for a maximum of two years.  Interested businesses should contact Elias Khoury with the City’s Department of Transportation at elias.khoury@sanjoseca.gov or 975-3707.  For more information visit www.sjdowntownparking.com

Convenient and Affordable Downtown Parking – The lots at Second and San Fernando and Market and San Carlos are turning over to private property.  The lots are still open to the public, but the rates have changed and they no longer accept validations.  See www.sjdowntownparking.com

Traffic

Thursdays – Expect Slow traffic around S. Market Street between San Carlos and San Fernando St. for Music in the Park

Generally – Look for slow traffic around Third, St. James and St. John streets through Oct. 10 while a new water main is installed.

Mineta San Jose International Airport

  • Visit www.tsa.gov for the latest information about security procedures

  • For more information on Airport changes, maps, and services, go to www.flysanjose.com

  • Now offering New Service: JetBlue Airways and Volaris Airlines – JetBlue will begin a daily nonstop service between San Jose and Boston on Thursday.  And Volaris Airlines has started service between San Jose and Guadalajara.  Visit www.jetblue.com or call 1-800-538-2583. Also visit www.volaris.com.mx

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Editor: Rick Jensen
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The October meeting features a "state of downtown" talk with SJDA's executive director. The December meeting includes a wrapup of downtown events, advocacy and growth, presented in a multimedia format. The other meetings include guest speakers and various topics.

During January, March, May, July, September and November, the meetings are for board members only.

 


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