🙌 What to do in SJ this weekend (6/7-6/9)

🌟 3 Events to Attend

Cheese Food Fest

• When: Fri. (6/7), 5-9PM

• Where: 1590 Berryessa Rd. San Jose, CA 95133

• Price: Free admission with $5 parking

• Description: Enter cheese heaven at this cheese-themed food festival. Enjoy live music while trying dishes like Tlaxiaco’s Pizza’s oaxaquena pizza, Shrimp’n Ain’t Easy’s chopped cheese, and Taqueria La Suprema’s birria tacos and quesadillas.

Viva Calle

• When: Sun. (6/9), 10AM-3PM

• Where: 3 activity hubs (City Hall, Alum Rock Village, and Lake Cunningham Park)

• Price: Free admission

• Description: One of the most awaited community events in SJ! Viva Calle shuts down 6 miles of roads for you to enjoy festivities, entertainment, and local food vendors via walking, biking, or skating. There will be 3 main activity hubs, with many businesses along the route offering special deals. Since parking might be difficult, public transit is recommended.

SubZERO Festival

• When: Fri. and Sat. (6/7-6/8), 5-11PM

• Where: SoFA District (S. 1st St. between San Carlos & Reed streets)

• Price: Free admission

• Description: An indie arts and music festival celebrating the underground arts scene. Featuring over 100 artists and musicians, the SoFA District will be transformed into an outdoor urban gallery with exhibitions, live performances, food trucks/breweries, and more.

 🚗 1 Place to Visit

Bear Creek Redwoods Preserve

• Where: Free parking available at Alma Parking Area

• Price: Free

• Description: Offers 6 miles of shady trails along a beautiful redwood forest, creeks, and beautiful views of the Sierra Azul range. You can also register for a free 3-hour guided walk this Sunday.

 🍽️ 1 Restaurant to Try  

Sliders Burger

• Where: 1645 W San Carlos St, San Jose, CA 95128

• Description: A hidden gem tucked in a strip mall, featuring specialty burgers like the bison burger ($12.43), wild boar burger ($10.35), and ostrich burger ($15.59) on top of classics like their 8-oz hamburger ($9.98).*

👀 New to SJ

Check out these restaurants that opened recently!

Damso

• Where: 2910 El Camino Real Santa Clara, CA 95051

• Description: Authentic Korean cuisine with a modern twist. Try their seasoned marinated raw crab ($39), beef tartare ($30), and signature barley rice set ($38/person, minimum 2 orders).*

Doppio Zero

• Where: 220 E Campbell Ave, Campbell, CA 95008

• Description: A Michelin Guide-featured pizzeria with authentic Neapolitan pizzas and dishes. Try their Salsiccia pizza ($22), Fungo pizza ($22), and homemade ravioli ($21).

*Prices based on their website; might change

Thanks for reading! Appreciate you being here ❤️ 

See you next week,

Cindy

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