Musicians on an outdoor stage
Aug 13, 2025

Summer Fest’s Brightest Moments

First of all, the Alebrijes—vivid sculptures from Oaxaca—arrived in Plaza de Cesar Chavez. They were perfect.
Pam Gullard in Menlo Park
Aug 19, 2025

Pamela Gullard in Menlo Park

Kepler’s Literary Foundation hosts a book discussion, followed by a wine reception, with Menlo Park author Pamela Gullard.
Michael Franti & Spearhead in Saratoga
Aug 19, 2025

Michael Franti & Spearhead in Saratoga

Michael Franti got his start in the ’80s with an intense, industrial project, The Beatnigs, which was followed by the critically loved ’90s hip-hop group Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy
Aug 13, 2025

Rob Brezsny’s Free Will Astrology for August 14–20, 2025

Author Rob Brezsny offers insights for all signs of the horoscope in his weekly Free Will Astrology column.
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Supervisors voted unanimously to ask voters to approve new sales taxes that would place half the county in the double-digits.
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President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” has defunded San Jose nonprofits assisting low-income residents facing eviction.
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Michael Franti & Spearhead in Saratoga
Michael Franti got his start in the ’80s with an intense, industrial project, The Beatnigs, which was followed by the critically loved ’90s hip-hop group Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy
Groundation in San Jose
Groundation, one of California’s premier roots reggae outfits, got its start in the jazz program at Sonoma State University in 1998
Cyndi Lauper in Mountain View
Cyndi Lauper burst forth in the ’80s and conquered everything.
Art Lande Quartet in San Jose
A musical force led by the acclaimed pianist, the Art Lande Quartet has carved its unique place in modern jazz since the 1970s.
Orianthi in Menlo Park
Australian guitar virtuoso Orianthi is a multi-genre artist whose work encompasses pop, blues, rock and metal.
Dave Koz in Saratoga
Since hitting the music industry in the late 1980s, Dave Koz has been a veritable tear through time
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