Join Run Local & Creekside Socials for event #3 in our free weekly shakeout run series in the buildup to the Sunday, June 2 San Jose Half Marathon & 8K presented by Kaiser Permanente and benefiting Special Olympics Northern California!

Every Wednesday in May we invite runners, joggers & walkers of all ages & abilities to enjoy a casual run (approximately 30 mins / 5K) led by a local run club, and then celebrate at Creekside Socials with FREE food, drinks, music, and more!

🗺️ This week's route coming soon!

Check out this week's featured partners!

• Lead local Run Club: San Jose Fit

• Music: Blue House + DJ Jay Sumabat

• Food & Drink: Churros el Guero – World's Best Churros & Agua Frescas + Hot Papa - San Jose's Best Loaded Potatoes

• Fun: Chopsticks Alley & Zero Waste Silicon Valley

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About Workshop: 

Have fun no matter your age by joyfully painting your own custom designs on river rocks! Participants will be encouraged to bring their vision to life by lead artist James Mertke. From there, they will be guided through how to weather coat their creation to bring a colorful, personalized touch to any garden or outdoor patio. 

About Painting with James 

James Mertke is a self-taught acrylic painter from San Jose, California. His still life paintings feature a variety of seemingly ordinary items that are brought to life through his use of color. Subjects such as fruits, candies, and items of nostalgia are prominent in his pieces. In addition to showing his art in local cafes and eateries, James has also exhibited his work in various galleries across California.

About School of Rock San Jose

School of Rock’s San Jose location is proud to offer music classes to help teach our community how to play instruments with skill and confidence. We teach everything from keyboard to bass guitar, songwriting, and vocals for all levels. At School of Rock, students can perform live shows and develop their musical ability in a supportive and encouraging learning environment. The city offers a wealth of opportunities for students to take the skills they learned at School of Rock and go on to perform at local venues such as Art Boutiki, a well known all-ages venue for local artists, and The Ritz.

RSVPs coming soon.

Join Run Local & Creekside Socials for event #2 in our free weekly shakeout run series in the buildup to the Sunday, June 2 San Jose Half Marathon & 8K presented by Kaiser Permanente and benefiting Special Olympics Northern California!

Every Wednesday in May we invite runners, joggers & walkers of all ages & abilities to enjoy a casual run (approximately 30 mins / 5K) led by a local run club, and then celebrate at Creekside Socials with FREE food, drinks, music, and more!

Check out this week's featured partners!

• Lead local Run Club – Run Local 408

• Music by Mariachi Perla De San Jose

• Churros el Guero – World's Best Churros (trust us) & Agua Frescas

• Zaida's Kitchen

• Preservation Action Council of San Jose x Local Color featuring brush lettering with Ben Henderson of Brush.House

RSVP here.

Beginning Wednesday, May 1, join Run Local & Creekside Socials for a free weekly shakeout run in the buildup to the Sunday, June 2 San Jose Half Marathon & 8K presented by Kaiser Permanente and benefiting Special Olympics Northern California!

Every Wednesday in May we invite runners of all ages & abilities to discover San Jose through a casual run (approximately 30 mins / 5K) and then a celebration at Creekside Socials with snacks, beverages, music, and more.

Weekly Community Partner Highlight: Local Color

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About Workshop: 

Learn about the rich cultural history of the Piñata – then begin to assemble your own colorful creation! This all-ages workshop will guide you through the process of building and decorating your own Donkey or Star Piñata. Learn a skill that can be recreated at every family party and occasion. 

About Jessica Carmen

California native Jessica Carmen honors her Chicana roots and the feminine experience via vibrant works of art. Her inspiration is often drawn from the folklore, artisanal crafts, iconography and flavor of the culture that allowed her to be unapologetically bold and find strength in her femininity. As a self-taught artist and arts education advocate, Jessica is eager to share her culture through workshops, public art and conversations with various communities.

About Baby Dizzle

Diana Alondra, known as Baby Dizzle, is a DJ, promoter, educator, and all around community member from the Monterey County area. When performing, her carefully curated musical selection is often a blend of cumbia, reggaeton, y2k and rock en Español.

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Preservation Action Council of San Jose is dedicated to preserving San Jose's unique and diverse architectural and cultural heritage. It's annual rummage sale fundraisers also reduce waste by preserving historical and vintage goods - clothing, furniture, home goods, window frames, music and more! Both days will feature free workshops and walks hosted by local organizations.

Saturday, April 27: Create

Join free brush lettering workshops hosted by Brush.House and jewelry remix workshops by SCRAP SF.

SCHEDULE

10:00 am - PAC*SJ sketchwalk

11:00 am - SCRAP SF workshop

12:00 pm - Brush.House workshop

1:00 pm - SCRAP SF workshop

1:30 pm - Brush.House workshop

Treats from Paleta Planeta

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Preservation Action Council of San Jose is dedicated to preserving San Jose's unique and diverse architectural and cultural heritage. Its annual rummage sale fundraisers also reduce waste by preserving historical and vintage goods - clothing, furniture, home goods, window frames, music and more! Both days will feature free workshops and walks hosted by local organizations.

EXPLORE

Learn about the local, natural and built environment on free 30-minute walks with Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society and PAC*SJ.

SCHEDULE

10:00 am - Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society bird walk

11:00 am - Lake House Historic District walk

12:00 pm - Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society bird walk

1:00 pm - River Street Historic District walk

2:00 pm - Santa Clara Valley Audubon Society bird walk

3:00 pm - Diridon Station walk with Rod Diridon

Grab lunch from Aina's Vegan Banh Mi, and treats from Paleta Planeta.

RSVP here.

About Workshop

Paint a great work of art while being mentored by a pro! In this interactive workshop, artist Jessica Cao will lead you through every brushstroke, ensuring your masterpiece comes to life. Whether you're a budding Picasso or haven't touched a brush since kindergarten, you'll thrive in this guided setting. 

About Jessica Cao:

San Jose native Jessica Cao is a muralist and illustrator working across digital and physical media (acrylic, oil, gouache.) Her work pulsates with energy, capturing the movement and individual character of flora and fauna. Jessica uses art for environmental advocacy, reminding us that we are cohabitants, not owners, of this planet. Her artwork can be found on greeting cards, silk scarves, and furniture, and previous clients include Waymo and the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds.

About Paulina Acosta

Paulina Acosta is a music teacher, vocalist, and artist born and raised in San José, California. Her maternal grandparents sang and played music for a living, and she is honored to continue to continue that legacy with her community today.

Paulina trained in classical piano for ten years at San José School of Music, and expanded her studies by adding vocal jazz and classical choir while at performing arts magnet Abraham Lincoln High School. She pursued her own art and music history research as an undergrad at UC Berkeley, abroad at Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile, and in graduate coursework at Brown University. As  Pau D'Arco, she performs throughout the Bay Area, singing covers of Latin American indie folk, traditional folk, sometimes corridos and cumbias.

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En colaboración con Creekside Socials, Good Karma Bikes está organizando una Noche en Español  donde crearemos un espacio seguro para aprender reparación básica de bicicletas a tu propio ritmo y en tu idioma.

Nuestros programas gratuitos enfatizan la inclusión, el acceso y la comunidad. La instrucción incluye el desarrollo de habilidades básicas en reparaciones comunes en la carretera y seguridad mecánica.

Trae tu propia bicicleta o aprende en una de las nuestras.

LEARN THE BASICS OF BIKE MECHANICS

Good Karma Bikes creates a safe space to learn basic bike repair at your own pace. Their free programs emphasize inclusion, access, and community. Instruction includes basic skill development in common roadside repairs and mechanical safety.

Bring your own bike or learn on one of ours.

RSVP here.

About Workshop

Dive into the world of printmaking by creating linocut stamps which can be reproduced as gifts, posters, and clothing patterns. Carve your own designs to be reproduced as many times as your heart desires! 

About Rayos Magos 

Rayos Magos is a Latinx/Chicano mixed-media artist from San Jose, CA. Rayos explores personal narratives and universal themes via collage, printmaking, painting, textile, and sculpture. As an Latinx artist, Rayos is inspired by culture, people, identity, and the roles we play in society. His past and present work is influenced by his investigation into his ethnic and cultural identity as a Chicano (Mexican-American/Latinx) person living in the U.S., which informs the work he makes and speaks to this unique bicultural experience. His body of work focuses on symbolism, healing, spirituality, mental health, and social justice. 

About Esther Young

Esther Young writes and performs lyrically rich, ethereal indie-folk music to highlight the power of honest storytelling. As a community engagement organizer and event host, she facilitates and works with artists and organizations who serve and represent East and Downtown San Jose. As a freelance writer, she profiles artists for Content Magazine and covers weekly events for Metro San Jose. You can find her music videos and more at hyperfollow.com/estheryoung

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Bay Area yoga instructor, Olivia Skinner, will lead the class in a 60-minute invigorating vinyasa class.

Please wear layers, bring your own water bottle and yoga mat

RSVP here.

Good Karma Bikes creates a safe space to learn basic bike repair at your own pace. Their free programs emphasize inclusion, access, and community. Instruction includes basic skill development in common roadside repairs and mechanical safety.

Bring your own bike or learn on one of ours.

RSVP here.

Good Karma Bikes creates a safe space to learn basic bike repair at your own pace. Their free programs emphasize inclusion, access, and community. Instruction includes basic skill development in common roadside repairs and mechanical safety.

Bring your own bike or learn on one of theirs.

RSVP here.

About Workshop: 

Join us for a one-of-a-kind Button Making Workshop where you'll leaf through vintage magazines to create personalized wearable accessories. It's the perfect blend of nostalgia, creativity, and self expression. As a participant once shared, “It’s 90% more fun than you think it will be!”

About Smooth Jazz 

Jazz “Smooth Jazz” Fuller is a visual and tattoo artist based in San Jose, California. A relentless creative, Jazz often finds inspiration everywhere they go. That inspiration flows into personal projects intended to document the rich history and traditions of tattooing, and meaningful permanent art their clients proudly display once a project is completed.

About Ren Geisick

Ren Geisick is a jazz singer turned singer/songwriter from Silicon Valley. Ren’s music is a manifestation of her Americana roots that is decidedly personal yet universally relatable. Borrowing elements of jazz, blues, and country, Ren delivers heartfelt performances of original music and reimagined classics. Never one to remain confined by a single genre, Ren flows seamlessly from a carefree country shuffle to an introspective ballad. What remains consistent throughout is her intimate lyrical delivery and vibrant energy.

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Bay Area yoga instructor, Olivia Skinner, will lead the class in a 60-minute invigorating vinyasa class.

Please wear layers, bring your own water bottle and yoga mat

RSVP here.

Good Karma Bikes creates a safe space to learn basic bike repair at your own pace. Their free programs emphasize inclusion, access, and community. Instruction includes basic skill development in common roadside repairs and mechanical safety.

Bring your own bike or learn on one of ours.

RSVP here.

About Workshop

Are you ready to bring your creative visions to life? Join us for a captivating Beginners Guide to Illustration workshop, where you will learn how to turn your ideas into drawings and bring your own unique characters to life on paper. Get your sketches out and grow your creative skills in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere.

About Artist – Mike Balingit “Liquid Brain” 

Mike Balingit was born and raised in Los Angeles and recently relocated to San Jose. He has been working as a professional artist for over 15 years, with experience working in interior decorative design, set painting and set building for film, and graphic design. Mike currently works as a tattoo artist. His passion has always been rooted in illustration and creating different worlds using his imagination. Helping other creatives cultivate their own voice through art is his way of giving back to the art community.

About Musical Guest – Sgt. Die Wies

Sgt. Die Wies is a freeflow DJ, always digging to discover new artists, find hidden gems, and sample the unexpected. She’s often spinning in the vein of trap hip-hop and urban club bangers while adding her own style and pop culture humor, and loves to throw in the occasional Saturday morning cartoon theme song to dip the audience’s toes in nostalgia and childlike playfulness.

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LEARN BASIC BIKE MECHANICS

Good Karma Bikes creates a safe space to learn basic bike repair at your own pace. Their free programs emphasize inclusion, access, and community. Instruction includes basic skill development in common roadside repairs and mechanical safety.

Bring your own bike or learn on one of ours.

RSVP here.

About Brush Lettering

Unleash your inner lettering artist and dive into the wonderful world of brush lettering! Join

Ben from @Brush.House for a fun intro to the ABCs of brush strokes, and the magic of

creating letterforms with just a brush and paint.

About Ben Henderson

Ben Henderson is an artist and musician from San José, CA. Operating as Brush House Art &

Design, he creates brands and brings them to life with painted storefronts, signs, murals and

more.

About B Roos

Brandon Roos is a San Jose native who speaks creatively through written word and musical

selection. As B Roos, he’s commanded the decks at such local institutions as Music in the Park,

San Jose Jazz Summer Fest, and Viva Calle. He’s made frequent appearances at The

Continental, AJI Bar and Robata, Camino Brewing Co, and Narrative Fermentations. Currently,

he’s one of the organizing forces behind all vinyl party Wax Wednesday, where he’s a resident

DJ.

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Barya Kitchen X Damansara Hawker Style Collab - SAN JOSE

Join us for an exciting food event as Barya Kitchen and Damansara come together to bring you a unique fusion of Filipino and Malaysian hawker cuisine!

Date: Feb 25, 2024

Time: 12-3pm

Location: Creekside Socials, 20 Barack Obama Blvd, San Jose, CA 95110

Indulge in a mouthwatering fusion of flavors and celebrate the Lunar New Year of the Wood Dragon!

Chef Roderick Reyes and Chef Tracy Goh will showcase their culinary skills, creating a fun hawker experience you won't forget.

Hawker style dishes will include fusion curry puffs, lumpia, skewers, noodles and yes of course, rice :) Whether you're a foodie or simply looking for a delicious meal, this event is perfect for you!

Don't miss out on this one-of-a-kind collaboration between Barya Kitchen and Damansara. Mark your calendars, bring your appetite and friends!

No RSVPs needed!

Content Magazine Sight & Sound Pick-Up Party

Come join us at the Content Magazine Pick-Up Party 16.2 "Sight and Sound." Get ready to celebrate the arrival of spring with a fun-filled in-person event. We're gathering at 20 Barack Obama Blvd for an evening of music, mingling, and excitement.

The evening will host creatives featured in Issue 16.2

Including performances by:

Rap Crew - Kids Lords

Musician - Amara 林

Dance - Xpressions-Dance of India

DJ - Needle to the Groove

And art Displays from:

Photographer - Britt Bradley

Videographer - Victor Aquino

Artist - Steven Free, Girafa

Artist - Julie Meridian

Artist - Deborah Kennedy

Artist - Rayos Magos

Content Members will receive a complimentary beverage and Hors d'oeuvres as a toast to their support of Content Magazine and the greater local arts community.

Food brought to you by Barya Kitchen

(Food also available for purchase)

RSVP here.

LEARN BASIC BIKE MECHANICS

Good Karma Bikes creates a safe space to learn basic bike repair at your own pace. Their free programs emphasize inclusion, access, and community. Instruction includes basic skill development in common roadside repairs and mechanical safety.

Bring your own bike or learn on one of theirs.

RSVP here.

Bay Area yoga instructor, Liv Skinner, will lead the class in a 75-minute invigorating vinyasa class.

Please wear layers, and bring a water bottle and yoga mat.

RSVP here.

This fun hands-on experience will allow you to discover the therapeutic benefits of working with moss as you craft your very own art piece.

Charlene Alcanices is the owner and founder of Momstera Lounge, a full service retail and plant consulting boutique located in Downtown Campbell, where she creates an inviting space for the community to shop and gather.

Join us a creative afternoon with Charlene and The Aura Stream providing soothing sounds from singing bowls.

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