Check out these performing arts and music events in San Jose this week.

Looking for fun, entertaining performing and visual arts events to check out in San Jose this week? Here are top picks with dates, times, locations and ticket links.

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Looking for fun, entertaining music events to check out in San Jose this week? Here are top picks with dates, times, locations and ticket links.

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San Jose Jazz is debuting a new music venue in the city’s downtown that includes a digital video wall outside, where it will project performances for free public viewing.

An artist is projecting an animation of running wolves from the back of a bicycle every evening this week in a roving art installation funded through Palo Alto's public art program.

San Jose's SoFA neighborhood will soon be home to a striking new outdoor pavilion that will host a number of art-themed events, and potentially serve as a symbol for a reimagining of Silicon Valley's built space.

Hamilton is coming to San Jose in October, and tickets are already selling fast. The mega-hit musical is playing Oct. 12-31 at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts.

You may notice over the next couple of days that San Jose City Hall is lit up in rainbow colors as a way to pay tribute to Eddie Gale, who was an iconic jazz trumpet player decades ago.

If you were planning to hit one of the biggest street festivals in the country this weekend you’ll have to make new plans

You may remember 15-year old Tyler Gordon of San Jose, who live-painted a portrait of Kamala Harris on Twitter last year. Now he has a bestselling book.

It appears a beloved mural in the Washington-Guadalupe neighborhood in San Jose is going to be covered up at the behest of the property owner, and many in the community are upset.

A statue in San Jose that has been a source of controversy even before it was installed, now finally appears to be headed to a storage yard. The statue displays former San Jose mayor Thomas Fallon holding a flag in San Jose while he was a captain in the Mexican–American War in 1846, after the U.S. had just taken possession of California. 

A popular art installation that once illuminated the sidewalks around the front of San Jose City Hall will be coming back in a few days, and it will stick around this time for the next six years.

The next big concert at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara could go later into the night after a vote by the city council last week.

Some big changes appear to be on the horizon for the Port of Redwood City as the push for waterfront development kicks into high gear.

A secret South Bay hideaway that pays tribute to Captain Hook, Blackbeard, and all the other famous pirates is about to get unearthed like a treasure chest and revealed to the entire world thanks to the National Geographic Television Series "The World According to Jeff Goldblum" on Disney+.

Bay Area music fans will have a new concert venue to break in starting this month as the doors open at the Guild Theatre in Menlo Park.

After being closed for almost two years because of the pandemic, a well-known and intimate live jazz music venue in San Jose’s SoFA District has now decided not to reopen and will be ending its operations permanently.

With COVID restrictions all but gone, organizers of the San Jose Jazz Summer Fest, formerly known as the San Jose Jazz Festival, have released the lineup of artists and are more optimistic than ever that they can pack this year’s event.

Mountain Winery in Saratoga has just released an impressive lineup of musical acts and comedians slated to play over the next six months as part of its first full concert season in three years.

An historic, dome-shaped cinema building near Santana Row in San Jose could get a major facelift that would transform it from a former movie theater into something new.

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South Bay cinema fans will have plenty to see and do during the second half of August, thanks to the innovative film festival known as Cinequest, which returns after a two-and-a-half-year hiatus.

A new community theater space that will host plays, dance events, live music, community events, parties, and weddings is coming to East San Jose.

SiliCon, the pop culture and maker event in Silicon Valley, has been canceled for 2023 due to unforeseen circumstances and challenges linked to the pandemic's lingering economic impact.

Experience the classic musical '1776' with a unique twist at the San Jose Center for the Performing Arts. This revival features an ethnically diverse cast, highlighting the importance of diversity in our country.

Experience Colombian superstar Maluma's unique style and dynamic live performance on the "Don Juan World Tour" as it takes the world by storm - catch him at the SAP Center in San Jose September 6th!

Live 105 returns to the Bay Area airwaves with its classic alt-rock format.

Santa Clara Police and Levi's Stadium put a damper on fans' excitement, enforcing a no-tailgating policy for the highly anticipated Taylor Swift concert next week.

The sold-out Post Malone concert at the Shoreline Amphitheatre leads to a traffic warning from Mountain View Police, as the city prepares for the influx of fans.

As the Mariposas Resiliency Center gears up for its grand opening, Santa Clara County high school students put their art skills to work at the "Justice for All" Art Contest, offering a sense of hope and healing, and honoring the victims of the 2019 Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting.

Discover how the new kinetic art installation "Sentia" at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center is transforming the atmosphere for expectant parents and children visiting the Susanne B. Wilson Women and Children’s Center.

Gilroy's inaugural Dia de Muertos Festival and Wellness Fair showcases a fascinating blend of arts, culture, and well-being while honoring the eternal bond between the living and the deceased.

As the Peninsula Outdoor Painters exhibit "Framing the Light" kicks off at the Twin Pines Art Center, artists and viewers alike are exploring the impact of changing light and dark values in various landscapes and scenes.

Artist Rafael Blanco approved for Racial Equity Art Project in San Mateo, aiming to address the ongoing need for racial equality in communities and promoting public engagement.

The 41st Palo Alto Festival of the Arts returns featuring 250 artists, street painting, live music, and local food and drinks, with a focus on sustainability and community spirit.

The Anderson Collection at Stanford celebrates its 10th year with exhibitions and reflections on art's impact.

Jon M. Chu directs "Wicked" and balances fatherhood while anticipating the sequel and other projects. He reflects on his Bay Area upbringing and passion for film.

Antonio De Jesús López has been named San Mateo County's new Poet Laureate, recognized for his work and cultural contributions from his East Palo Alto background.

Mountain View is set to start a downtown street makeover on May 6, aiming to beautify Castro Street with a "Ribbons" design, ensuring minimal disruption to traffic and business access.

The Gilroy Garlic Festival is set to return this summer at a new location, Gilroy Gardens, with tickets available from May 31.

CMT San Jose concludes its summer series with "Frozen," marking Artistic Director Kevin Hauge's retirement after 30 years. This special production features new songs and runs from July 25 to August 3, 2025.

South San Francisco's Concert in the Park features Ozomatli and Livewire on September 20, with free music, family activities, and food at Orange Memorial Park.

Hershey Felder's new production "The Piano and Me" is set to premiere at TheatreWorks Silicon Valley, featuring his personal narrative and music by iconic composers.

Pruneyard Cinemas in Campbell reached a last-minute deal to stay open, resolving a dispute with its landlord, Regency Centers, over rent increases. Local support played a key role in the agreement.

An ambitious regional triennial titled "Around Here" will link 80+ Bay Area arts organizations in March–June 2027. Expect a mobile hub, weekend 'Spotlight' programs and a new grant fund.

Hundreds of Aztec danzantes will descend on Emma Prusch Park next weekend for the 28th Mexica New Year, a three‑day blend of ceremony, drumming and a marketplace.

Milpitas High's new Performing Arts Center opened Thursday, unveiling a 560‑seat auditorium plus classrooms and sound‑treated rehearsal rooms for students and the public.

San Jose Jazz revealed its Summer Fest dates and a star‑studded lineup for Aug 7–9, 2026 in downtown San Jose. The city posted photos of the announcement and praised the roster.

Two big Cinco de Mayo celebrations hit San José on May 3: an east‑side lowrider parade and a parade‑free downtown festival. Expect road closures and detours.

Oliver Tree, the Santa Cruz-raised musician behind "Miss You," was killed Sunday when two helicopters collided midair over Rio de Janeiro. He was 32.

Free music floods San José this Sunday: dozens of venues, hundreds of performances, freebies and a selfie prize drawing. Plan your route with the interactive map.