like nowhere else - San Jose Downtown Association

Where to Park
With more than 23,000 spaces in public and
private facilities, it’s easy to find parking in
downtown San Jose. Some downtown lots or
garages may offer free or validated parking. To
find out more about these programs, or to get the
most up-to-date parking information, visit
www.sjdowntownparking.com.
Take Public Transit
VTA Light Rail and Buses run seven days a week
and make several stops in downtown San Jose.
For information and schedules, visit www.vta.org.
Take a Cab
If you are interested in local taxi service, visit
www.sjc.org/travelers/taxi.html.
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MACLA – San Jose Center for Latino Arts
510 S. 1st St., 998-2783; www.maclaarte.org
Performing Arts
The San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art
560 S. 1st St., 283-8155; www.sjica.org
American Musical Theatre of San Jose
Center for the Performing Arts, 453-7108; www.amtsj.org
June 19 to 24 — All Shook Up
Children’s Musical Theater San Jose
Montgomery Theater, 288-5437; www.cmtsj.org
July 13 to 22 — Disney's High School Musical
July 27 to August 5 — Leader of the Pack - (SJ Rep Theatre)
August 9 to 12 — Charlotte's Web
City Lights Theater Company
529 S. 2nd St., 295-4200; www.cltc.org
Through June 17 — The Goat, or Who Is Sylvia?*
July 19 to August 26 — The Full Monty*
August 6 to 10 — Summer Classes for Youth
September 20 to October 21— Angels in America Pt. 2: Perestroika*
(*for mature audiences)
Northside Theatre Company
848 E. William St., 288-7820; www.northsidetheatre.com
June 21 to July 15 — Wrong Turn at Lungfish
Opera San Jose
California Theatre, 437-4450; www.operasj.org
September 8 to 23 — Lucia di Lammermoor
San Jose Repertory Theatre
101 Paseo de San Antonio, 367-7255; www.sjrep.org
June 23 to July 22 — ELLA
WORKS Gallery
451 S. 1st. St., 295-8378; www.workssanjose.org
Museums
Children’s Discovery Museum
180 Woz Way, 298-5437; www.cdm.org
Peralta Adobe - Fallon House Historic Site
175 W. St. John St., 993-8300; www.historysanjose.org
San Jose Museum of Art
110 S. Market St., 294-2787; www.sjmusart.org
San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles
520 S. 1st St., 971-0323; www.sjquiltmuseum.org
The Tech Museum of Innovation
201 S. Market St., 294-8324; www.thetech.org
Cinemas
Camera 12 Cinemas
201 S. 2nd St., 998-3300; www.cameracinemas.com
The Tech Museum’s Hackworth IMAX Dome Theater
201 S. Market St., 294-8324; www.thetech.org
San Jose Stage Company
490 S. 1st St., 283-7142; www.sanjose-stage.com
June 25 — Monday Night Live!
September 19 to October 14 — The Diary of Anne Frank
Comedy Clubs
Theatre on San Pedro Square
29 N. San Pedro St., Suite 200, 283-0200; www.tosps.com
July 14 to August 4 — Hair, The American Tribal Love Rock Musical (mature)
Stagelight Productions, 800-838-3006; www.stagelightproductions.org
August 17 to September 9 — William Shakespeare’s Measure For Measure
Arclight Repertory Theatre, 800-838-3006; www.arclightrep.org
The Improv at the Jose Theatre
62 S. 2nd St., 280-7475; www.improv2.com
Galleries
Anno Domini // the second coming of Art & Design
366 S. 1st St., 271-5155; www.galleryAD.com
GreenRice Gallery
300 S. 1st St., #310, 691-6489; www.greenricegallery.com
KALEID gallery
88 S. 4th St., 271-5151; www.KALEIDgallery.com
ComedySportz
288 S. 2nd St., 224-0842; www.national-comedy.com
Recreation
Monopoly in the Park
Discovery Meadow, 995-6487; www.monopolyinthepark.com
The Children’s Carousel
Arena Green, 999-6817; www.grpg.org
South Bay Segway
Daily guided tours. 370-7557; www.sbsegway.com
Produced in partnership by the San Jose Redevelopment Agency, the San Jose Downtown Association and the City of San José Department of Transportation
getting downtown
more to do downtown
summer downtown:
downtown san jose offers
something new and interesting
around every corner...
like nowhere else
San Pedro Square, downtown’s restaurant row, pours
out good cheer with every meal.
In the Historic District, discover high-quality retailers
and restaurants inside some of downtown’s most
distinguished buildings.
South First Area (SoFA) redefines downtown’s
entertainment experience, especially when nightclubs,
restaurants and art galleries light up South First Street.
In the Convention & Cultural District, make a day or
weekend of exploring museums, relaxing at Plaza de
Cesar Chavez, strolling the paseo, catching a matinee
and staying at a chic hotel.
A walk through St. James Park reveals protected
historic architecture, new residences and other gems,
all surrounding a beautiful, shady park.
City Hall includes a rotunda, fountain, and plaza.
Nearby, new restaurants mix with old favorites in an
area undergoing its 21st Century Renaissance.
San Jose MarketCenter, the northern gateway to
downtown, bustles with new and exciting retail activity.
Arena/Diridon is where urban meets utopian. The high
energy of downtown juxtaposes the soothing serenity
of the Guadalupe River Park and Gardens and its
carousel playground.
www.sjdowntown.com
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Downtown San Jose Farmers’ Market at San Pedro Square
Every Friday, more than 40 growers and artists offer brightly blooming
flowers, appetizing foods, unique gifts and fresh fruits and vegetables.
Topping it off – great lunch spots and people-watching.
279-1775; www.sjdowntown.com
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San Jose MarketCenter
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August 15 to 18 — Visa Gymnastics Championships
Top American gymnasts compete for national honors in all disciplines just
one year before the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Men’s and women’s
artistic events will be at HP Pavilion while rhythmic and acrobatic events
will be at the McEnery Convention Center. The USA Gymnastics National
Congress and Trade Show will also be here. www.hppsj.com
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September 1 to 3 — 32nd annual Tapestry Arts Festival
Tapestry Arts presents downtown San Jose’s oldest and largest free street
festival with art, live music, food, hands-on art activities for children and an
indoor home show. Also, stay for Sunday’s twilight concert with the
Heartbeats. Proceeds support arts education programs in our community.
494-3590; www.tapestryarts.org
September 16 — Fiestas Patrias
Celebrate Mexico’s independence with a parade downtown, followed by
great music, ethnic foods, arts & crafts vendors, a children’s craft area and
youth stage at Discovery Meadow. The event benefits American GI Forum
educational scholarships and veteran’s programs.
288-9470; www.sjgif.org
September 22 - Children Moon Festival
The Children Moon Festival, also known as Tet Trung Thu in Vietnamese,
promotes friendship and involvement in our communities. The event
features a lantern procession, multicultural dances, children's games, flower
and photography exhibitions, authentic food and entertainment.
Plaza de Cesar Chavez, 677-0386 or 687-8298
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July 27 to 29 — San Jose Grand Prix @ Redback Raceway
One of San Jose’s largest events "roars" to life for its third year, featuring
some of the world’s best racing drivers and speeds up to 180 mph. More
than 120,000 race fans attended last year’s race. Festivities also include the
Grand Prix of San Jose Drivers’ Party at the City Hall Rotunda.
277-9470; www.sanjosegrandprix.com
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July 12 to September 6 — Metro’s Music in the Park
Enjoy free Thursday concerts by world-renowned performers while taking in
the charm of downtown’s central park, Plaza de Cesar Chavez. Featuring
alternative, R&B, reggae, rock and jazz, this 19th season will keep you
dancing through the encores. 279-1775; www.sjdowntown.com
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July 10 to 15 — USA Taekwondo Junior Olympics and Senior Nationals
More than 5,000 participants will converge on the Convention Center for
the combined national championships of this martial art. A few senior
champions could be named to the U.S. Team for the 2008 Beijing Olympic
Games. The sport’s future will compete for national age group honors.
www.usa-taekwondo.us
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June 20 to August 29 — Cinema San Pedro
Don’t just see the movie – be the movie. Free celluloid classics shown every
Wednesday at dusk in the heart of San Pedro Square prompt plenty of fun
and audience participation for you, family and friends.
295-3378; www.cinequest.org; 279-1775; www.sjdowntown.com
July 1 to 4 — Independence Celebration at Discovery Meadow
Fun for the whole family! Events include KFOX’s Kihncert on the Green,
Channel 104.9’s Day on the Meadow, and the NBC11 Festival for
Independence and Fireworks Show on the Fourth of July. Benefits the
homeless programs of EHC LifeBuilders.
294-2100 x444; www.festivalforindependence.com
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June 16 to 17 - Juneteenth Festival
Juneteenth Festival is the celebration of ending the unique institution of
slavery. The festival is celebrated annually in more than 200 cities in the U.S.
The festival is designed for the entire family with live music, food and a fun
kids' arena. Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park. 292-3157; www.sjaacsa.org
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Through June 28 — Metro‘s Music in the Other Park
Groove and thrill to free Thursday concerts by quality recording artists at
one of downtown’s most historic places, St. James Park, which transforms
into the city’s coolest outdoor concert venue.
279-1775; www.sjdowntown.com
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First Fridays and Street Mrkt
Arts and culture on the First Friday of every (except July) month from
“8 to late” in downtown's SoFA district. Participating galleries include Anno
Domini, GreenRice Gallery, KALEID gallery, MACLA, Institute of Contemporary
Art, Museum of Quilts & Textiles and WORKS. Preceding South First Fridays,
Anno Domini hosts Street Mrkt. Enjoy live music and local artists. Free and
open to the public. 271-5151; www.SouthFirstFridays.com
Make more downtown discoveries with your Discover
Downtown San Jose card. Simply clip the card below and
use it at one of the more than 50 downtown businesses
listed below. Be sure to show your card prior to ordering.
August 6 to 12 — Comcast San Jose Jazz Festival
One of the “can’t-miss” events of the year, come listen to straight-ahead jazz,
blues, salsa, Latin, big band, and contemporary jazz in a fun and enjoyable
setting. Some of the best young musicians in Silicon Valley play on the
youth stage. The new Jazz Beyond stage mixes the best of contemporary
music with jazz. There is something for music lovers of all ages.
288-7557; www.sanjosejazz.org
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August 3 to 24 — Cinema St. James
Take advantage of San Jose’s near-perfect weather by grabbing a lawn
chair or blanket, sitting back, relaxing at St. James Park and enjoying some
of the best films ever made – for free. Fridays at dusk.
295-3378; www.cinequest.org; 279-1775; www.sjdowntown.com
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summer downtown: like nowhere else
You’ll be glad you extended your stay in downtown San Jose
this summer:
Our hotels offer first-class treatment
Great events abound every week
Our museums are full of art and gadgets that amaze and inspire
Enjoy patio dining and cocktails under the stars
Our theaters are full of world-class productions; be sure to take in a matinee
The tall cool grass of our parks and meadows are perfect for picnics
Enjoy shopping at chic boutiques in the Historic District
You can walk, walk, and walk some more – downtown San Jose is
perfect for exploration and discovery
For the best hotel rates, and to book a room, start at
www.sjdowntown.com/stay
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Dining
Retail
19Market
Agenda Restaurant
A.P. Stump's Chop House
Arcadia Restaurant (Marriott Hotel)
Bella Mia
Cafe Too!
City Bar & Grill (Hilton San Jose)
Downtown Britannia Arms
Downtown Chinese Fast Food
E & O Trading Company
Emile’s Restaurant
Eulipia Restaurant and Bar
Fahrenheit Ultra Lounge & Restaurant
Fountain Restaurant (Fairmont Hotel)
Fuji Sushi
The Grill on the Alley
Habana Cuba Restaurant
Haveli Indian Cuisine
Hawgs Seafood Bar
Henry’s Hi-Life
Lobby Bar (Fairmont Hotel)
Maui Wowi
Miro’s Restaurant (Crowne Plaza Hotel)
Pagoda Restaurant (Fairmont Hotel)
Peggy Sue's
The Pita Pit
Pizza Chicago in San Jose
Scott's Seafood
Señora Emma’s
Subway Sandwich & Salads
The Tandoori Oven
Tied House Café & Brewery
Venise Restaurant
Bronze - The Tanning Studio
Delia's Furniture & Upholstery
On First
R&J Jewelry and Loan
Print & Copy Services
FedEx Kinko’s
The UPS Store
Health & Beauty Services
A1 Barber & Hair Styling
Bronze - The Tanning Studio
Family Life Chiropractic
Hair Color Salon
Dry Cleaning Services
Angel’s Cleaners & Alterations
Hotels
Ramada Limited San Jose
Arts & Cinema
American Musical Theatre of San Jose
Ballet San Jose Silicon Valley
Camera Cinemas
Comedy Sportz
San Jose Museum of Art
San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles
The Tech Museum of Innovation
Nightclubs & Entertainment
Fahrenheit Ultra Lounge & Restaurant
Participant list as of May 15, 2007
Offers “discovered” at www.sjdowntown.com
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