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Get ready for a fast-paced evening of contemporary dance as @new_ballet returns to the @hammer_sjsu for "Fast Forward." Fri, 3/27, 7:30p & Sat, 3/28, 7:30p 101 Paseo de San Antonio, SJ 🎟️🎟️🎟️: newballet.com/fast-forward Image 1: Photo by Chris Hardy #NewBallet #SanJoseArts

Review: Issue 18.2 Pick-Up Party at Hobee’s Thanks to @Hobees, 1Culture, @HillbrookSchool, & Levitt Pavilion SJ for a great night celebrating “Sight and Sound.” Full recap: bit.ly/PUP_182_Review ✍️Tanvee Tirthapura 📸@alexknowbody Save the Date: 5/15 at @WestValleyCC

The Gilroy Art Walk is back THIS Friday! Join the community to discover new artists & performers in Downtown Gilroy. Learn more: bit.ly/Gilroy3rdFriday 📸: KVN Media #GilroyArtWalk #DTSJ

The 20th Stop Drop & Roll LIVE! is back this Friday in DTSJ, featuring 10-year-old artist Big Ave. Experience a night of music and storytelling with the show’s youngest headliner yet. Fri, 3/20 | 7:30p 90 S 2nd St, SJ Free & All Ages RSVP: bit.ly/droprollave #BigAve #DTSJ

Patti LaBelle is coming to San Jose! The Godmother of Soul headlines San Jose Jazz Summer Fest, Aug 7–9. The 2026 lineup features Trombone Shorty, Zapp Ft. Tuxedo, Afro-Cuban All Stars, Joe Bataan & 100+ more across 8 stages. 3-Day Passes & Hotel Deals: summerfest.sanjosejazz.org

Opening Tonight at @SJSU: “Click on My Mouth: Language and Technology,” guest-curated by Tanya Zimbardo Tues, 3/17; 17 Talk: 5p | Reception: 6p Thompson Art Gallery, San José Details: bit.ly/sjsu-thompson-… #SJSU #SanJoseArt #DigitalMedia

Featured: Joe Miller, @joecompany Join Obelisk Gallery on 3/14, 4-6p for the closing of "Food and Shelter," by Joe Miller. 1945 Grant St Unit 1, Santa Clara More Info: bit.ly/Obelisk_Joe_Mi… bit.ly/45JoeMiller ✍️: Flora Moreno Episode #40 bit.ly/Pod40JoeMiller

Featured: Issue 18.2, “Sight and Sound” — George Psarras @citylights presents “Dial M for Murder.” Opening Night: Sat, 3/14 | 8p Runs 3/12 - 4/12 529 S 2nd St, SJ 🎟️🎟️: cltc.org/event/dial-m/ 📖:bit.ly/182GeorgePsarr… ✍️: William E. Jeske | 📸: Marietta Asemwota

Filmmaker John W. Kim discusses 20 years in indie film, his company, Civilized Beast, & his new film Reunion, premiering at @Cinequest on March 15. Listen: bit.ly/POD144JohnWKim Join John at the California Theatre in SJ. Sun, Mar 15 @ 12:30p. 🎟️🎟️: bit.ly/Cinequest-Reun…

Know Future Gallery hosts The Hunted Artists (THA Krew) for a group exhibition in San Jose Japantown. Sat, 3/14, 4– 7p 592 N 5th St This show features a collection of work from artists affiliated with the collective. T.H.A. “The Hunted Artists” was founded in 1993 by Raseone.

Apply for the 2026 Startup Art Fair San Francisco. The call for artists is open, with rolling applications due by 3/15. The fair runs 4/17-19 at Hotel Del Sol Artists curate their own exhibitions and keep 100% of sales. Apply: bit.ly/Apply-SUAF-2026

@Cinequest is officially unbridled. Starting March 10, catch 268 films, 123 premieres, and Maverick Spirit Award honorees Vivica A. Fox and Steve Zahn. Tickets: cinequest.org #Cinequest #SJFilm

Downtown Los Altos comes alive tonight, March 6, from 6-9 PM. @LosAltos1stFri transforms downtown into a walkable music festival with live performances and galleries open late. More info: losaltosfirstfriday.fun #LosAltosFirstFriday #ArtWalk

FIRST FRIDAYS @artwalksj is HERE! Enjoy a free, all-ages evening of art, music, and community as galleries, museums, and creative spaces open late with special exhibitions and live performances. Fri, 3/6 | ~5–9p~ SoFA District (& beyond!) Full lineup: southfirstfridays.com

Join Creative Ambassador Tricia Creason-Valencia for "Framing Our Own Stories"—a panel on gender, power, and media. Saturday, March 7 | 1:30p–2:30p History Park, San Jose Part of Mosaic America’s Women’s Heritage Day (12–4p). All are welcome to join.

Featured: Issue 11.3, "Perform" — Mel Day Join Mel at @sjmusart for First Friday: Game Changers, an evening of art, film, and music. Fri, 3/6 | 6–9p 110 S Market St, SJ RSVP: bit.ly/SJMA-March 📖 bit.ly/113MelDay-ISSUU ✍️Nathon Zannon | 📸Daniel Garcia

Featured: Issue 18.2, "Sight & Sound" — Mauricio Rodriguez Join Mauricio for the opening of "Codex Novus: Visual Forms of Music" at Art Ark. Fri, 3/6 | 6– 9p 1035 S 6th St, SJ ℹ️: bit.ly/ArtArk-CodexNo… 📖: bit.ly/182MauricioRod… ✍️: Allegra Maurischat 📸: Miguel Ozuna

Join @firstfridaysant for their monthly Art Tour, featuring exhibits and art events at local galleries and art spaces. This Friday, March 6, 2026 ~5:00 pm - 9:00 pm~ Learn more: firstfridaysantacruz.com #FirstFridaySantaCruz #SantaCruzArt #SantaCruzEvents #ArtWalk

Join @Empire7Studios for the opening of "Out of My Mind," the debut solo exhibition by Cynthia Yadira Gonzalez. Opening Reception: Sat, 3/7 | 6–9 p.m. 525 N 7th St, SJ SubZERO 2023 video feature: bit.ly/Cynthia2023SUB… @Empire7Studios blog: bit.ly/e7s-cynthia-go…

South Bay Brunch Baddies, this one is for YOU! R&B music, mimosas, and Sapphics—what else could you ask for? Join Sapphic Sundays at @Hobees for the launch of this brunch takeover Sun, 3/8 | 11a-2p 261 N Second St, SJ RSVP: bit.ly/38SapphicSunda…