🙌 What to do around SJ this weekend (8/16-8/18)

🌟3 Weekend Events to Attend

Galaxy Con

• When: Fri. (8/16) 2PM-2AM, Sat. (8/17) 10AM-2AM, and Sun. (8/18) 10AM-8PM

• Where: San Jose McEnery Convention Center (150 W San Carlos St,

  San Jose, CA 95113)

• Price: $40-$325 (buy tickets)

• Description: Buy unique merch, get autographs from your favorite celebrities, let loose at after-dark dance parties, and more at this 3-day fandom festival. There will be also meet-and-greets and photo ops featuring guests like musician “Weird Al” Yankovic, “The Little Mermaid” singer Jodi Benson, and “Star Wars” voice actress Ashley Eckstein.

Assyrian Food Festival

• When: Sat. (8/17) 11AM-9PM, Sun. (8/18) 11:30AM-9PM

• Where: 680 Minnesota Avenue, San Jose, CA 95125

• Price: Free admission

• Description: Get a taste of authentic Assyrian food this weekend with dishes like baklavas, kebabs, and fattoush salads. You can also taste exotic teas, coffees, and pastries at the Samovar Alley, check out the Assyrian History Exhibit, and learn some folklore dancing.

Music in the Park - Steel Pulse

• When: Fri. (8/16), 5-10PM

• Where: Plaza de Cesar Chavez

• Price: $45-$90 (buy tickets)

• Description: Wrap up your work week with Steel Pulse, one of Britain’s greatest reggae bands. They’ll be playing hits from their 12th album, Mass Manipulation, with music inspired by touches of jazz and Latin music.

🚗 1 Place to Visit

Don Edwards San Francisco Bay National Wildlife Refuge

• Where: 1 Marshlands Rd, Fremont, CA 94555

• Price: Free admission

• Description: Did you know that there’s a 30,000-acre wildlife oasis just 30 minutes from the San Jose airport? If you’re lucky, you might catch a glimpse of endangered birds like the California Clapper Rail and Western Snowy Plover. There’s also a guided twilight marsh walk happening this Saturday if you’re looking for a relaxing evening activity.

🍽️ 1 Restaurant to Try

Antipastos Delicatessen

• Where: 3454 McKee Rd, San Jose, CA 95127

• Description: An iconic family-run Italian spot that functions as an Italian deli, restaurant, and market. There’s limited parking available, but you should be able to find a spot in the surrounding streets. Come try a plate of their handmade raviolis ($10.99), cheese tortellini ($10.99), and steak sandwich ($15.99).*

👀 New to SJ

Munchiiez

• Where: 5566 Monterey Rd, San Jose, CA 95138

• Description: A new spot for healthy juices and snacks. Try their mango and coconut smoothie ($8.99), cucumber lemonade ($5.99), and Mangonada ice cream ($9).*

WOOGA Korean BBQ

• Where: 10493 S De Anza Blvd Ste 3011 Cupertino, CA 95014

• Description: A new KBBQ place with chic, modern vibes. Try their oxtail bone soup ($24), bossam ($22), and braised short ribs ($65). KBBQ meat is ordered a la carte (starting from $29/plate) or as combo sets (starting from $90).*

*Prices based on online sources; might change.

Thanks for reading!

See you next week,
Cindy

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