Downtown SJ for the Holidays
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Events, Performances & Attractions
A series of night time video projections, created by Bay Area Latino artists, to animate and activate MACLA's building façade with creativity and contribute to SoFA as a cultural destination. 510 S. First St., 998-2783;
Open daily — Islamic Science Rediscovered
California Premiere. Don’t miss this limited engagement. Amazing ancient Islamic inventions are brought to life by more than 40 stations with interactive and sensory exhibits and videos to recreate the ingenuity. The exhibition covers the main fields of Islamic scientific endeavor including: architecture, arts, astronomy, engineering, exploration, flight, mathematics, medicine, optics and water control. The Tech Museum, 201 S. Market St.; 294-8324;
Open daily — Mammoth Discovery!
An exhibition that sparks the scientist within each of us to learn about the creatures that roamed San Jose during the Ice Age. Children’s Discovery Museum, 180 Woz Way; 298-5437;
Through Mar. 11 — This Kind of Bird Flies Backward: Paintings by Joan Brown
Explore the work of this beloved and pivotal Bay Area artist in the context of the women’s movement and stake a claim for her place in American art history, including many rarely seen paintings from private collections and the artist’s estate. Dec. 1 - Gallery Talk with Jodi Throckmorton. Dec. 7 - Lunchtime Lecture with Andrea Pappas. San Jose Museum of Art; 110 S. Market St.; 271-6840;
More Holiday Fun
Cinemas
Camera 12 Cinemas
201 S. 2nd St., 998-3300;
Downtown¹s 12-screen, state-of-the-art movie theater specializes in current Hollywood and independent films. Now featuring RealD 3D.
Open daily.
Camera 3 Entertainment
288 S. 2nd St., 998-3300;
Downtown¹s two-screen arthouse theater specializes in exclusive foreign, independent and documentary films. Psycho Donuts runs concessions and features unique, wacky donuts, espresso drinks, beer and wine.
Open daily.
The Hackworth IMAX Dome Theater at The Tech Museum
201 S. Market St., 294-8324;
Don't miss the premiere of Happy Feet 2. The ultimate movie experience. See more, hear more and feel more with crystal clear images up to 8 stories high and 13,000 watts of digital surround sound. Now also playing
Tornado Alley, Arabia and Born to be Wild.
Comedy Clubs
ComedySportz
Camera 3, 288 S. 2nd St., 408-985-LAFF;
Two teams of improvisors compete every Friday and Saturday in a head-to-head battle for laughs and points. Suitable for all ages.
San Jose Improv Comedy Club & Dinner Theatre
The Jose Theatre, 62 S. 2nd St., 280-7475;
This holiday season, America¹s premiere comedy showcase and restaurant hosts Bobby Slayton, Reggie Steele, Bobbie Lee, Rex Navarrete, Zhangster, Alan Havey, Maz Jobrani and more.
Sports,
Events & Entertainment
Through Jan. 31‹ San Jose Sharks
Catch a professional hockey game this season. The Sharks are in town with more than 15 exciting home games. HP Pavilion. 287-9200;
Galleries
Anno Domini // the second coming of Art & Design
366 S. First St.,
271-5155;
Dec. 2 – Jan. 7 —
Fresh Produce annual invitational group exhibit and sale. Works of urban
contemporary art by international artists all affordably priced for the holidays.
465 S. First St.,
971-1530;
Hands-on art glass
classes in fusing, casting, torching and stained glass, plus a fine art gallery
and unique gift shop.
499 S. Market St.;
A pottery studio and
contemporary ceramics gallery featuring work made by members, local clay
artists, and nationally recognized potters and sculptors.
88 S. 4th St.,
947-1785;
A gallery of fine
art, limited editions and creative gifts.
MACLA / Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana
510 S. First St.,
998-2783 main; 287-5819 gallery;
Through Jan. 7 —
Cuban Connections: Near and Far: artists and local collectors highlight
the work of contemporary Cuban artists throughout the Bay Area and
beyond. The San Jose
Institute of Contemporary Art
560 S. First St., 283-8155;
Through Feb. 18 —
Dos Mundos: Paintings and Works on Paper by Tim Craighead.
Through Feb. 25 —
One Thing Leads to Another: Seriality in Works on Paper
577 S. Market St.,
971-8929;
San Jose's swankiest
spot for comic books, graphic novels and toys, comic art and other cool
stuff.
451 S. First St.,
286-6800;
A community art and
performance center dedicated to providing an environment where
artists, audience, and ideas interact to expand the scope of cultural
and artistic experience.
Museums
Peralta Adobe - Fallon House Historic Site
175 W. St. John St.,
918-1055
Uniquely situated
across the street from one another, and now the centerpiece of the
new San Pedro Square Market, discover two rich periods of San
Jose’s past.
110 S. Market St.,
271-6840;
Through Feb. 5 —
Bill Owens: Ordinary Folks
Through Feb. 26 —
Beta Space: Anna Sew Hoy
San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles
520 S. First St.,
971-0323;
Through Feb. 5 —
Invisible Lineage
201 S. Market St.,
294-8324;
A must-see, must-do
Silicon Valley experience for all ages. Explore how technology and
science affect the way we live, work, play and learn. Discover fun,
hands-on exhibits. Learn about Silicon Valley innovations. Plus explore our
brand new exhibits in The Tech Innovation at Play Gallery and “Green Garage”.
More to Do
San Pedro Square Market
Brand new public market featuring 20+ independent locally-owned restaurants, businesses and services. Holiday programming to be announced, please check website for details. Also available to rent for holiday parties. 170 W. St. John Street, 813-5984,
Guadalupe River Park & Gardens
Three-miles of trails, parks, and public art along the banks of the
Guadalupe River in the heart of downtown. 438 Coleman Ave, 298-7657;
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