Upcoming Spring And Summer Events In San Jose

Year-round Silicon Valley rings with live music and a multifaceted array of other events, from edgy and sophisticated to down-home fun. With so much to choose from, and with 300 days of sunshine, travelers to San Jose find plenty of reasons to visit and stay.

San Jose, CA (PRWEB) May 1, 2008 -- Year-round Silicon Valley rings with live music and a multifaceted array of other events, from edgy and sophisticated to down-home fun. With so much to choose from, and with 300 days of sunshine, travelers to San Jose find plenty of reasons to visit and stay. Here’s what’s coming up over the next few months (visit www.sanjose.org/pressroom/pressreleases/2008.php?x=0408_spring_summer_event for full version of events release):

ENTERTAINMENT, EVENTS, AND FESTIVALS

Downtown San Jose Farmers’ Market

Fridays, beginning May 2

San Pedro Square

sjdowntown.com

CalChess State Championships

May 16-18

San Jose McEnery Convention Center

Chess tournament.

calchessscholastics.org

Dance Rave Competition

May 16-18

Civic Auditorium

Free Admission.

dancerave.com

FanimeCon 2008

May 23-26

San Jose McEnery Convention Center

Northern California's largest Japanese Anime convention.

fanime.com

Unique Lives & Experiences presents Judy Collins

May 30

Center for the Performing Arts

Featuring American folk music legend Judy Collins. Admission is $136-$282.

uniquelives.com

Irene Dalis Vocal Awards Competition

May 31

California Theatre

Features up-and-coming opera talent. Admission is $20-$200.

operasj.org

The 2nd Biennial 01SJ Global Festival of Art on the Edge

June 4-8

Downtown San Jose

This unique biannual event features transformative and provocative new works from world-renowned artists and performers at the cross-section of contemporary art, technology, and culture. The five-day festival will incorporate exhibitions, films, concerts, performances, happenings, and nightlife occurring throughout downtown San Jose’s parks, public streets, museums, theaters, and clubs. New this year is the Green Prix award for the best example of environmentally friendly art. Admission is free-$100. 01sj.org

Metro Music in the Other Park

Thursdays, June 5-26

St. James Park

Summertime comes alive with this popular outdoor concert series, featuring major-league acts. sjdowntown.com

California USA Wrestling’s Kids/Cadet Freestyle State

June 6-8

San Jose McEnery Convention Center

Admission is $5-$10. For more information, call 559-275-9478 or visit

ca-usaw.org

Symphony Silicon Valley presents Mendelssohn & Rachmaninoff

June 7-8

California Theatre

Admission is $36-$72.

symphonysiliconvalley.org

Voices in Harmony presents Now & Then

June 7

Center for the Performing Arts

Northern California’s premier men’s a cappella chorus. Admission is $20-$25.

vihchorus.org

American Musical Theatre of San Jose presents Disney’s High School Musical

June 10-15

Center for the Performing Arts

This new touring stage adaptation of Disney's High School Musical. Admission is $19-$74.

sjtix.com

La Arrolladora Banda Limon, Conjunto Primavera, and Montez de Durango

June 14

San Jose McEnery Convention Center

Top name bands from Mexico in one spectacular evening. Admission is $35-$65. elmexicanopresenta.com

San Jose Pride Parade

June 14-15

Discovery Meadow

Festivities include a parade, food booths, live music, and entertainment. Saturday is free Family Day. Admission for Sunday is $15 at the door and $10 in advance.

sjgaypride.com

Lyric Theatre presents The Pirates of Penzance

June 21-29

Montgomery Theater

Admission is $12-$34.

lyrictheatre.org

MamaFest!

June 28

Parkside Hall

Features “mamapreneur” speakers, a career/life coach, and comedy focuses on motherhood and how to create a work/life balance.

bayareamama.com

Movie Magic

June 28

Center for the Performing Arts

Dance performance depicting different movies using music from the past and present Hollywood movies. Admission is $20-$25.

thedanceaffair.com

Nor Cal Dance Arts

June 29

California Theatre

Nor Cal Dance Arts’ summer showcase. Admission is $18-$25.

norcaldance.com

Step Up and Dance

June 29

Center for the Performing Arts

A variety of dance styles – tap, jazz, ballet, and hip-hop – are performed by students ages 2 ½ through adults.

lanasdancestudio.biz

Festival for Independence

July 4-6

Downtown San Jose

americafestival.com

Cinema San Pedro

Wednesdays, July 9-August 27

San Pedro Square

Movie fans are encouraged to come together for free movies at dusk.

sjdowntown.com

Metro Music in the Park

Thursdays, July 10-September 4

Plaza de Cesar Chavez

Local and international artists perform music from a variety of genres. Free Admission.

sjdowntown.com

Cinema St. James

Saturdays, July 19-August 23

St. James Park

Film enthusiasts can check out free movies at dusk.

sjdowntown.com

San Jose Bodybuilding, Fitness, & Figure Championships

July 12

South Hall

Admission is $20-$38.

paullovesvproductions.com

LOOKING AHEAD

Comcast San Jose Jazz Festival presented by Southwest Airlines

August 8-10

sanjosejazz.org

6th Annual Electronic Sports World Cup Grand Final

August 25-27

eswc.com

San Jose International Mariachi Festival

September 24-28

mhcviva.org

Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon – San Jose

October 5

rnrsj.com

Downtown Ice

November 21-January 19

sjdowntown.com/eve_eve_ice.html

Winter Wonderland

November 26-January 4

giantcreative.com

Christmas in the Park

November 27-January 1

christmasinthepark.com

For a full version of the events release, visit www.sanjose.org/pressroom/pressreleases/2008.php?x=0408_spring_summer_event.

The San Jose Convention & Visitors Bureau’s (SJCVB) mission is to enhance the image and economic well-being of San Jose by marketing San Jose as a globally recognized destination. The SJCVB offers meeting planners, tour operators, and individual visitors a wide range of services to ensure a successful event and fun visit to San Jose. To receive a copy of the Bureau’s Meeting Planning Guide or Official Visitors Guide, please contact the SJCVB at 1-800-SAN-JOSE (1-800-726-5673) or visit www.sanjose.org.

CONTACT:

Meghan Horrigan, 408-792-4175, mhorrigan @ sanjose.org

Jeanne Sullivan, 650-215-8156, jsullivan @ sanjose.org

Yvette Roman, 408-792-4120, yroman @ sanjose.org

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