El Observador
As Summer gets into full swing this 2016 a flurry of outdoor events arise in order to take advantage of the warm days and cool nights. The heat is here, the AC is blasting, and there’s a need to get out of the house and enjoy the longer days, maybe with ice cream, music or just the classic beach scenario.
In honor of summer season we have personally picked some of the best events in the Bay to mark on your calendar, whether it be an app, in your head, or just an good old fashioned 12-month kitty themed wall calendar.
There’s a lot going on, and a diverse amount of things to experience. Previously covered artists are having shows, great festivals and block parties are strewn around the peninsula. Mariachi, Hip-Hop and Jazz will sooth your soul. Food, lots of food will be had, and there’s more to it than the staple of BBQ. Some events are free, some are not, but they are all guaranteed to incite those feelings of summer, hopefully minus the sunburn nostalgia.
Whatever gets you dancing, singing, or just makes you smile this Summer be sure to check out all that is great in our guide.
Stay safe, and drink more water!
Highlights
National Night Out
National Night Out is a crime and drug prevention event that is sponsored nationally by the National Association of Town Watch and co-sponsored locally by the San Jose Police Department.
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday August 2, 2016
Emma Prusch Farm Park
647 S King Rd, San Jose, CA 95116
SV Pride night festival – 2016 Parade and Festival
This year is the 41st anniversary of the SV Pride organization and festival, and with recent solidarity from the world for the tragic shootings in Orlando LGBT nightclub, it should be one for the ages. “Kick-off the festival celebration on Saturday night, August 27th starting at 5:00 pm and running into the darkness of night.”
Night-Fest 2016 — Saturday night, August 27th
5:00 pm – 10:30 pm
Parade — Sunday morning, August 28th
Market Street – starts at 10:00 am
Festival Headliners – Sunday afternoon, August 28th
12 Noon – 6:00 pm
Festival located at Park Ave. & San Fernando Street
Kid Nuñez Photo Exhibit
Savvy young San Jose photographer Kid Nuñez will be hosting a gallery where you can come view his exhibit highlighting the best of his photography of great custom cars and the culture behind it.
August 12th 2016
Cukui
229 Jackson St,
San Jose, CA 95112
Music in the Park
A San Jose Tradition, Music in the Park has had many iterations in its history. It’s back with
several weekends at Plaza de Cesar Chavez in Downtown San Jose. AC/DShe & The Killer Queens will kick it off July 14th while Ozomatli follows up the August 4th date. Finally August 25th brings Tower of Power as a energetic and funky ending to the summer season of Music in the Park.
July 14, August 4th, August 25th, 2016 @ 5:30 pm
Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park,
194 South Market Street,
San Jose, CA 95113
SV Beer Week
Now sporting it’s own “Beer Week Brew”, Silicon Valley Beer Week will up the ante in terms of the diversity of beers available to taste, as well as the events it will be hosting all in the name of celebrating great beers in the heart of Silicon Valley. Venues will include Original Gravity Public House, 4Th Sreet Pizza and more. Info on venues at <svbeerweek.com/venues>.
Friday July 22 – July 30th, 2016
The Mexican Museum Dedication Ceremony and cornerstone Presentation
The Mexican Museum is holding a family-friendly Dedication & Cornerstone Presentation at the site of its new facility in Yerba Buena Arts District. This history-making celebration marks the culmination of decades of work by hundreds of community and local government stakeholders to fulfill the reality of a new facility for the museum. Local dignitaries, special guests including legendary Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez will make an appearance. RSVP at <https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-mexican-museum-dedication-ceremony-cornerstone-presentation-tickets-25914846002>.
Tuesday July 19th
10:30 – 11:30 am
Jessie Square
223 Stevenson St
San Fransico CA 94103
PokeCon
Love poke? So do we! That’s why SoMa StrEat Food Park is celebrating the favorite Hawaiian speciality in style with their first Poke-festival. They’ll be celebrating all things Poke with some of the best Poke vendors from all over the Bay Area. In addition, PokeCon will have Lau Lau, Dole Whips, Hawaiian drink specials, live music, and more.
July 23rd – 24th, 2016
SoMa StrEat Food Park
428 11th St
San Fransico, CA 94103
Other Bay Happenings
Mexrrissey: Mexico Goes Morrissey
Sunday July 10
8:00 pm
Jewish Community Center of San Francisco
3200 California Street
San Francisco, CA 94118
Tickets at jccsf.org
Happy Hollow Half Price Admission Day
Tuesday July 19th, 2016
Happy Hollow Park & Zoo
1300 Senter Rd
San Jose, CA 95112
Patron Latin Rhythms
July 22nd 9:00 pm
Smoking Pig Fremont
3340 Mowry ave
Fremont, CA 94538
Black Light Slide
Saturday July 23rd, 2016
6:00 pm
Santa Clara County Fairgrounds
344 Tully Road
San Jose, CA 95111
Wekfest San Jose
Sunday July 24th, 2016
1:00 -6:00 pm
San Jose Convention Center
150 W. San Carlos St
San Jose, CA 95113
Shiny Side Up Bike Show
Sunday July 24th, 2016
10:00 am – 3:00 pm
San Jose History Park
1650 Senter Rd
San Jose, CA 95112
Tierra & El Chicano Live
Sunday August 7th, 2016
11:00 am -7:00 pm
San Jose History Park
1650 Senter Rd
San Jose, CA 95112
LITTLE JOE Y LA FAMILIA
(Tex Mex Living Legend)
Friday August 5th, 2016
8:00 pm
Mexican Heritage Plaza
1700 Alum Rock Avenue
San Jose, CA 95116
Strawberry Festival Watsonville
Aug 6th -7th, 2016
10:00 am – 7:00 pm
Historic Downtown Watsonville
250 Main St
Watsonville, CA 95076
Tacos Margaritas and Tequila Tasting
Saturday August 20th, 2016
6:00 pm
1151 N 4th St,
San Jose, CA 95112
