🙌 What to do in SJ this weekend (6/14-6/16)

🌟 3 Events to Attend

Fountain Blues & Brews Festival

• When: Sat. (6/15), 11AM-8PM

• Where: Plaza de Cesar Chavez (1 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose CA 95113)

• Price: $30 admission ($40 for 2 tickets when you buy in advance)

• Description: Enjoy world-class blues, gospel, soul, R&B, and rock performances from artists like Terrie Odabi, John Nemeth, Delgado Brothers, and more. Grab a drink at the craft beer garden and try Southern-style BBQ as you browse artisan booths. Plus, check out the afterparty to celebrate John Nemeth’s last performance.

Juneteenth in the Streets: Battle of the Bands

• When: Sat. (6/15), 12-7PM

• Where: SOFA District, Downtown San Jose

• Price: Free admission

• Description: Celebrate Juneteenth in downtown SJ with performances by headliner Marsha Ambosius and Alabama State University and Floria A&M marching bands. There’ll also be food and maker vendors to check out.

South Bay Makers: Off The Rail Brewery

• When: Sat. (6/15), 12-5PM

• Where: Barebottle Brewing Company (2520 Augustine Drive Santa Clara, CA 95054)

• Price: Free admission

• Description: Support this small popup of local makers and artists! Browse jewelry, plant-based skincare, candles, and more while sipping craft brew from SF. Pet friendly.

 🚗 1 Place to Visit

J&P Cosentino Family Farm

• Where: 15025 Carter Ave, San Jose, CA 95118

• When: Tues-Thurs (9AM-5PM), Fri.-Sun. (9AM-6PM)

• Description: Buy the best seasonal fruits, veggies, and goodies at this local family farm stand. Check out their Father’s Day kitchen pop-up for some freshly made farm treats, or buy a gift crate for dad. Cash or Venmo only.

 🍽️ 1 Restaurant to Try  

Jackie’s Place

• Where: 840 North 1st St San Jose, CA 95112

• Description: One of the best soul food places in SJ. Plus, it’s a woman-led, family operated, and black owned business! Try their fried fish ($20), fried chicken ($20), and candied yams ($6).*

👀 New to SJ

Check out these restaurants that opened recently!

Grocer + Goddess

• Where: 50 Skyport Dr, San Jose, CA 95110

• Description: An atmospheric store next to the San Jose Airport that offers both gourmet grocery items and delicious meals. For a weekend brunch, try their pancake of the weekend ($18) and green eggs & ham ($16). They also have a Thursday Buck Night with buffalo wings ($5), smash burgers ($5), and buck’et’ of fried chicken ($35).*

Slice House

• Where: 2565 California St St 501, Mountain View, CA 94040

• Description: 13-time world pizza champion Tony Gemignani’s first South-Bay restaurant. Try unique artisan pizzas like their apricot fields pizza ($7.50/slice), purple potato pizza ($6.35/slice), and motorhead pizza ($7.25/slice).

*Prices based on their website; might change

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See you next week,

Cindy

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