If the playground, park and movie routine is getting a little tired, why not do something different with the kids this week? From cozying up to cats to a production of "James and the Giant Peach," these events will win approval from everyone in the family.
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Spend an Hour With the Cats at The Dancing Cat
From the event description:
This is your chance to, quite literally, hang out with the coolest cats in town. San Jose's The Dancing Cat is a creative space for people and sometimes adoptable cats are able to get in on the human interaction. The space provides a living room-like ambiance where anywhere between seven to 11 lucky cats can wander and play in a cage-free environment. Visitors go there to meet friends, read, study or simply lounge with adoptable cats under a ceiling of colorful paper lanterns. Whether you're looking to adopt or just like to soak up the cool cat vibe and maybe scratch behind a few furry ears, this is one hour of your time that won't be wasted.
When: Wednesday, Aug. 7, 1 p.m.
Where: The Dancing Cat, 702 E. Julian St.
Price: $5
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'James and the Giant Peach'
From the event description:
Come see this production of Roald Dahl’s fantastical tale of a boy, his insect friends and their amazing journey across the ocean on a huge piece of fruit in "James and the Giant Peach." When James is sent by his cruel and conniving aunts to chop down their old fruit tree, he discovers a magic potion that launches a journey of enormous proportions. Suddenly, he finds himself in the center of a gigantic peach — among human-sized insects with equally oversized personalities — but, after the peach falls from the tree and rolls downhill right into the ocean, the group faces hunger, sharks and plenty of disagreements. Thanks to James’ quick wit and creative thinking, they learn to live and work together as a family. This is an adventure musical for the whole family.
When: Thursday, Aug. 8, 7 p.m.
Where: Montgomery Theater, 271 S. Market St.
Price: $10
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Up to 40% off art classes at VE ART Studio
From the VE ART Studio deal description:
The studio provides a variety of art classes, including drawing and sketching, acrylic or oil painting and watercolors. There are beginner (ages 4.5-8), intermediate (ages 8-12) and advanced (ages 12+) classes.
Where: 4055 Evergreen Village Square, Evergreen
Price: $13 (38 percent discount off regular price)
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86% off all-day paintball
From the Paintball International deal description:
Equipped with paintball guns and masks, groups vie for supremacy over outdoor fields; afterwards enjoy a discounted pizza.
Where: 2306 Almaden Road, South San Jose
Price: $49 for package for up to 10 people (86 percent discount off regular price)
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