🙌 What to do around SJ this weekend (8/23-8/25)

🌟3 Weekend Events to Attend

Westside Food Fest (SJMade x Moveable Feast)

• When: Sat. & Sun. (8/24-8/25), 12-7PM

• Where: Westgate Center (1600 Saratoga Ave, San Jose, CA 95129)

• Price: Free admission

• Description: Browse fun artisan goods while trying delicious bites at this summer foodie and craft festival. With over 90 small creative businesses and over 40 food vendors, you’re sure to find something you like. Dog friendly.

South Bay Mutual Aid Bloc Party

• When: Sat. (8/24), 12-5PM

• Where: Backesto Park (next to the tennis courts and bathrooms)

• Price: Free admission

• Description: Mingle with fellow art and fashion lovers at this community event. There will be free (vintage) clothing and art supply piles, a punk patch workshop, yoga in the park, and live music performances.

Stationery Depot

• When: Sat. (8/24), 1-6PM

• Where: MOMENT Paseo (112 & 115 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CA 95112)

• Price: Free admission

• Description: Load up on adorable stationery supplies while supporting your favorite local small businesses at this Downtown SJ Sidewalks Shops event. There will be around 10 businesses selling everything from washi tape to stickers and planners. Afterwards, check out nearby eateries and the MOMENT micro-retail storefronts (Woofboard, Tiny Keyboard Shop, Plant Slut, MiGi Cera Candles, and more).

🚗 1 Place to Visit

Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum & Park

• Where: 1660 Park Ave San Jose, CA 95191

• Price: $10 admission (buy tickets online or at the door)

• Description: Get a glimpse of ancient Egyptian life at the Rosicrucian—the museum with the largest collection of Egyptian artifacts on exhibit in the West. Marvel at the mummies on display, take a tour through a replica of an underground tomb, or check out the two workshops happening this weekend. It’s also close to the Rose Garden, so you can have a picnic lunch there before heading over!

🍽️ 1 Restaurant to Try

Maya’s Cafe

• Where: 2616 Union Ave, San Jose, CA 95124

• Description: While it may look unassuming at first glance, Maya’s Cafe is a hidden gem for authentic Honduran eats. Try their cheese pupusas ($4.50), chile verde with homemade tortillas ($23.99), and barbacoa de res ($23.99).*

👀 New to SJ

Qamaria Yemeni Coffee

• Where: 4193 Cushing Pkwy, Fremont, CA 94538

• Description: A popular new cafe with Yemeni coffee, cute ambiance, and spacious seating. Try their qamaria latte ($7), pistachio latte ($8), and unique pastries ($6-$8).* They’re also open until midnight (or until 1AM on Fridays and Saturdays) every day.

A&B Native American Frybread

• Where: San Jose’s Downtown Food Hall (82 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113)

• Description: A small 2-man business offering comfort food with a Native twist. Try their fluffy fry bread ($5), Native American taco supreme ($14.99), and fry bread burger ($13.99).*

*Prices based on online sources; might change.

Thanks for reading!

See you next week,
Cindy

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