San Jose - Fun & Entertainment

San Jose's Bay 101 and Casino M8trix are caught in a bind as a state ban may block their expansion while they continue to pay increased taxes resulting from Measure H.

A downtown San Jose block party organized by the Urban Vibrancy Institute kicks off today with hopes of breathing new life into the area some say is in need of revitalization.

Los Gatos' popular Promenades events have been put to rest due to rising funding and security challenges, marking the end of a colorful chapter for the community that had brought them together in the past summers.

Several claimed to have waited as long as three to four hours in an attempt gain entrance to the Peso Pluma show, only to miss the set altogether. Fans now say the show was oversold, as videos posted to TikTok show arguments breaking out among attendees as police intervened in some cases.

Focusing on a cohesive plan to bolster an entertainment district in San Jose could be the key to creating a more vibrant downtown area that has been battered by the pandemic and is still struggling to recover.

Thanks to all the rain we had this winter, super blooms in the South Bay have created eruptions of color all over the hills, and with the weather now warming up, people are flocking to the trails to get a glimpse of this rare phenomenon.

The Tully Night Market, an outdoor public market in East San Jose, is only about a month old — but it's already become a big hit.

A movie theater that is undergoing a complete renovation in downtown San Jose appears to have added another tenant: A restaurant and bar that centers around ax-throwing.

We are already seeing many pre-pandemic holiday traditions return this year and San Jose’s annual Christmas in the Park event is one of the activities giving visitors a small taste of normalcy.

Indoor miniature golfing is coming to downtown San Jose as part of the redevelopment of a former Camera 12 movie theater into a mixed-use office and retail space, the developer has announced.

If you're over virtual happy hours and long walks on your own but avoiding indoor entertainment, check out Hoodline's list of less-common outdoor activities to try around the Bay Area.

The Northern California Renaissance Faire is back this year, albeit with COVID-19 warnings, after being canceled "due to plague" in 2021.

From rollercoasters to nature hikes, and from charming shopping districts to Ancient Egyptian artifacts, Hoodline's Bay Area Day Trips series is exploring Santa Clara County this week.

Once again this year, since the Santa Clara County fairgrounds are still being used for coronavirus testing and vaccinations and as cases surge once more, fair organizers have had to scramble to keep parts of the event alive. 

The San Jose Jazz Summer Fest is returning Aug. 13-15, and it's featuring some big acts, including Academy Award, Emmy and Grammy-winning artist Common.

Wheels will hit the hardwood for the first time in a year and three months at the Aloha Roller Rink in East San Jose. The location at the Eastridge Mall opened back up to anxious roller skaters starting Saturday, July 3.

If you like to hike in the mountains and you enjoy finding free money then you may want to head to Santa Cruz County. There’s a treasure hunt now underway and the prize is $1000 dollars in cash — cash that is hidden somewhere, geocache-style, in a box. 

Various South Bay spots are hosting in-person Pride events this month, as well as virtual ones. Hoodline has put together a partial listing of some of the big ones happening around the area. And stay tuned for Silicon Valley Pride, coming up at the end of August!

San Jose's Happy Hollow Park & Zoo on Friday announced the birth of two critically endangered lemur pups. The adorable babies and their mama have an off-view den for quiet time out of the limelight, but visitors with a bit of luck may be able to spot them.

Mega entertainment venue Topgolf, with multiple levels of tech-enhanced driving-range bays and extensive food and beverage choices, is opening a San Jose location on Friday, April 16.

M8trix Casino opened its doors two days after Governor Newsom ended the stay-at-home orders allowing non-essential businesses to open in a limited capacity. And Bay 101 Casino, which also put up an outdoor gambling tent in September, reopened Thursday morning.

San Jose Vietnamese restaurant Café Paradise (2400 Monterey Hwy) was the location that sold a winning SuperLotto Plus ticket on Saturday — and the unidentified winner is taking home $18 million.

Locals heading to the Fantasy of Lights in Los Gatos can first get custom hot chocolate, to-go meals and more at the Flights Winter Wonderland drive-through market – and support laid-off workers in need at the same time.

By now many of us realize that the Christmas season may not be as merry this year compared to years past. With COVID-19 cases rising as we approach Thanksgiving, many communal Christmas experiences we’ve come to count on will likely be curtailed.

A recent change in Santa Cruz County’s status on the state’s tiered reopening list means the downtown area won’t be entirely closed down over Halloween weekend. That doesn't mean cops won't be out enforcing public health and open-container regulations.