Come out and celebrate with us on Friday, August 29th at 6pm on Post. St. (at S. 1st St.) Qmunity District. “Romance” mural by Danny Feliz Hanson. Curated and facilitated by Phantom Galleries. Proudly sponsored by San Jose Downtown.

“Nor does the public seriously believe that billboards will create “urban vibrancy,” or are as “artistic” as their proponents claim and will bring news of civic events to an uninformed city.”

San José Sharks Would Stay in Silicon Valley Through 2051 Under New Deal dlvr.it/TMWx7w

Paul Cornish's debut album "You're Exaggerating!" is out today on Blue Note Records! You can see him live at the SJZ Break Room on Fri, October 3! youtube.com/watch?v=RTJ4SR… sanjosejazz.org/tickets #sjz #sjzbreakroom

Former San José Councilmember Omar Torres Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison dlvr.it/TMmKbX

SoFA District (& beyond!) The FIRST FRIDAYS Art Walk is back along with STREET MRKT indie urban art faire! Join South FIRST FRIDAYS as we come together to ensure that the arts, creativity, and community thrive. The Full Lineup: southfirstfridays.com

Tomorrow night is South FIRST FRIDAYS in our SoFA neighborhood and we host free programming in the SJZ Break Room. Enjoy a concert by Michael Webster Quartet at 6:20pm and our all-ages jazz jam 7–9pm! Drop in anytime to relax with some great local jazz. More info: bit.ly/4gsLUDn

First Fridays @ArtWalkSJ 5-10pm, free entry & all ages in SoFA district ! Full schedule: southfirstfridays.com

Artist’s reception tonight 5-9pm during @ArtWalkSJ ! @KALEIDGallery presents: Portraits from the Wild Jeffrey Bramschreiber solo exhibition

Opening Reception tonight 5-9pm during @ArtWalkSJ. “A love letter to all the cars that could have hit me, but didn’t.” Kazland (UK) solo exhibition The collection focuses on the relationship between mortality and magic – and how we shouldn’t try to control the world around us.

Tonight is FIRST FRIDAYS Art Walk + STREET MRKT indie urban art faire! New gallery exhibitions, live performances in music venues and amazing local artists ready to share their work and meet their creative community! 5-10pm in SoFA district & beyond! southfirstfridays.com

Dmitri Matheny vaulted onto the jazz scene in the 1990s as the protégé of jazz legend Art Farmer. The SF Chronicle calls the prolific Matheny “one of the jazz world’s most talented horn players.” See him live at the SJZ Break Room on Sat, Oct 18! sanjosejazz.org/tickets

We're thrilled to welcome the Golden State Valkyries to San Jose! The Bay Area is proud of them for making HERstory as the first WNBA team to make the playoffs in their inaugural season. Taking VTA to the SAP Center is a slam dunk. See how: bit.ly/41TGf38

#DTSJ will be left w/ no authentic voice / experiences of our unique districts in 2027. A successful #DTSJ should highlight, not homogenize, its districts. “Together they stitch districts to create a stronger sense of arrival into our downtown with major (sports) events ahead.”

Downtown San Jose Light Rail Realignment Business Stakeholder Meeting #2 Date: Oct. 7th 5:00 PM-6:30 PM Location: VTA DOWNTOWN SAN JOSE CUSTOMER SERVICE 2 NO. MARKET STREET SAN JOSE CALIFORNIA 95113

San Jose’s newest councilman Anthony Tordillos has hired an office staff of fresh faces to restore trust with District 3 residents and bring downtown out of a dark chapter after his predecessor resigned in disgrace sanjosespotlight.com/meet-downtown-…

“…and it’s time for us to start looking for other countries where we can have highly skilled talent,” said Chris Thomas

Unfortunately no. “A lot of young movers are choosing cities that reflect what matters to them.”

First Fridays @ArtWalkSJ + the FINAL Street Mrkt of the season is this week! Friday Oct. 3rd 5-10pm in SoFA district (& beyond!). southfirstfridays.com

Final STREET MRKT of the year TONIGHT @ArtWalkSJ in #SoFADistrict #DTSJ. 5-10pm. Free entry - spend it with the Artists!