• Thu May 23
• Sake San Jose 2013
• at Yu Ai-Kai Senior Services (5:30pm - 9:00pm)
• Events

Sake San Jose combines sake tasting with a walk through Historic Japantown San Jose. Join us for the 8th Annual Sake San Jose event this spring 2013! Meet up with friends and family as you leisurely walk through historic Japantown San Jose

• Thu May 23
• Nick Moss & the Flip Tops
• at Poor House Bistro (6pm-9pm)
• Music

Join the Poor House Bistro as they proudly present an evening with Nick Moss & the Flip Tops. Originally starting out his music career as a touring bassist with the likes of Jimmy Dawkins and Muddy Waters, Nick Moss has become a headlining bluesman who was nominated as "Guitarist of the Year" at the 2007 Blues Music Awards.

• Fri May 24
• Juanes
• at The Mountain Winery (7:30pm)
• Music

Juanes comes to the Mountain Winery as they kick off their 2013 Concert Series. With six solo albums to his credit and multi-platinum sales of over 15 million copies, Juanes is currently the world's leading all-Spanish language musical artist.

• Fri May 24
• Midtown Beat
• at SLG Art Boutiki & Gallery (7:30pm)
• Music

Now that the Art Boutiki has finally set up shop in its new 44 Race Street location, it is already busy establishing new traditions. For starters, Art Boutiki wants to do its own version of First Fridays over on The Alameda-but on the fourth Friday of the month. It is being called Midtown Beat.

• Fri May 24 - Mon May 27
• FanimeCon2013
• at San Jose McEnery Convention Center (all day)
• Events

The Bay Area's largest anime convention, including guest stars, art, games,panel discussions and karaoke, FanimeCon also hosts its fourth annual music festival featuring Japanese and local indie acts. Around 20,000 people are expected to attend this event.

• Sat May 25
• San Jose Taco Festival
• at History Park (TBA)
• Events

The largest taco event in Northern California, the San Jose Taco Festival brings a variety of taco recipes from more than 35 of the best regional food trucks. All plates will be $5 or less. Short rib tacos, nacho tacos, Vietnamese shrimp tacos and even ice cream tacos is just a sample of the day's menu.

• Sat May 25
• LL Cool J
• at Shoreline Amphitheatre (7pm )
• Music

LL Cool J is back and will perform in San Jose. Renowned talented rappers: Ice Cube, Public Enemy, De La Soul and Z-Trip will perform along side LL Cool J.

• Sat May 25
• The JurassiC
• at Pagoda Lounge at The Fairmont Hotel (8pm )
• Music

Jackie Gage, singer for San Jose's the JurrasiC, seems to be channeling both Ella Fitzgerald's crystal-clear, radiant tone and Etta James' soulful voice, which is appropriate considering that musically, the JurassiC rests evenly in classic jazz and soul.

• Sat May 25
• Daydream Nation
• at San Pedro Square Market (7pm )
• Music

Finish Ticket's debut album, Tears You Apart, shows off a collection of beautiful, harmonious songs that mark a major breaking period for the San Francisco-based band. "I know we're young, but I feel so old," is the very first chorus line in their single "Doctor," which, looking back at their accomplishments makes some sense.

• Sun May 26
• Billy Idol
• at The Mountain Winery (7:30pm )
• Music

The Mountain Winery is thrilled to present an evening with the legendary Billy Idol as part of their 2013 Concert Series. His first claim to fame was as the lead vocalist for the London-based punk rock group, Generation X, in the late 1970's.