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Food & Nightlife

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Shows & Events

San Jose Giants vs. Visalia Rawhide Apr 12

Andrew Orolfo Apr 12

USD 31-83

San Jose Barracuda vs. Coachella Valley Firebirds Apr 14

NiNi, BOTCASH ft. TJ Minor, Cyborg Octopus Apr 15

USD 28-521

U.S. Open Cup Round of 32: San Jose Earthquakes vs. Phoenix Rising FC Apr 15

Open Mic at the San Jose Improv Apr 15

USD 9

Anuhea, Drunken Starfighter, JR Rankin & The Irieize Apr 16

USD 42-521

Gianmarco Soresi Apr 16

USD 0

Shopping

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Live Events

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Sports

San Jose Giants vs. Visalia Rawhide

San Jose Barracuda vs. Coachella Valley Firebirds

Apr 14, 2026

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Concert

NiNi, BOTCASH ft. TJ Minor, Cyborg Octopus

Apr 15, 2026

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Sports

U.S. Open Cup Round of 32: San Jose Earthquakes vs. Phoenix Rising FC

Apr 15, 2026

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Open Mic at the San Jose Improv

Apr 15, 2026

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Concert

Anuhea, Drunken Starfighter, JR Rankin & The Irieize

Bay FC vs. Ottawa Rapid FC

Dancing With The Stars: Live! - 2026 Tour

Apr 18, 2026

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San Jose Barracuda vs. Bakersfield Condors

San Jose Giants vs. Ontario Tower Buzzers

Apr 21, 2026

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San Jose Giants vs. Ontario Tower Buzzers

Apr 22, 2026

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San Jose Earthquakes vs. Austin FC

Apr 22, 2026

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Concert

Hatsune Miku - EXPO 2026 North America

Apr 22, 2026

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The Extraordinary Card Magic of Jason Ladanye

Apr 22, 2026

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San Jose Giants vs. Ontario Tower Buzzers

Apr 23, 2026

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Arts & Theatre

Dropout Improv: Spring 2026 Tour

Apr 23, 2026

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San Jose Giants vs. Visalia Rawhide

588 E. Alma Avenue, San Jose, CA

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Andrew Orolfo

62 S Second St, San Jose, CA

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San Jose Barracuda vs. Coachella Valley Firebirds

1500 S Tenth Street, San Jose, CA

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NiNi, BOTCASH ft. TJ Minor, Cyborg Octopus

400 S 1st St, San Jose, CA

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U.S. Open Cup Round of 32: San Jose Earthquakes vs. Phoenix Rising FC

1123 Coleman Avenue, San Jose, CA

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Open Mic at the San Jose Improv

62 S Second St, San Jose, CA

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Concert

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Anuhea, Drunken Starfighter, JR Rankin & The Irieize

400 S 1st St, San Jose, CA

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Gianmarco Soresi

62 S Second St, San Jose, CA

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Bay FC vs. Ottawa Rapid FC

1123 Coleman Avenue, San Jose, CA

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