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Dive into the colors, music, and spirit of Dia de Los Mu***os at .ofrenda.festival - Gilroy’s 3rd annual Dia de Mu***os ...
10/29/2025

Dive into the colors, music, and spirit of Dia de Los Mu***os at .ofrenda.festival - Gilroy’s 3rd annual Dia de Mu***os Festival and Wellness Fair.

Saturday, November 1, 1–7p
Free Event | Downtown Gilroy


In the heart of Downtown Gilroy, this event is an immersive experience that embraces the essence of Dia de Mu***os – a time when families come together to honor their departed loved ones and celebrate the eternal bond between the living and the deceased.

From vibrant ofrendas and live performances to a wellness mercado and community bike ride, it’s a free, family-friendly celebration of culture you won’t want to miss.

This is a free, family-friendly, and multi-generational celebration of arts, culture, and wellness. As you stroll through downtown, you’ll enjoy a vibrant scene that includes:
• Live Music Performances
• La Gran Ofrenda
• Calavera Bike Ride
• Arts, Culture and Wellness Mercado
• “Lowfrendas”
• Camino de Ofrendas

More Information:
laofrendafestival.com
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Established in 2023, La Ofrenda Festival, Gilroy’s Dia de Mu***os Festival & Wellness Fair honors, celebrates, and preserves Indigenous traditions, securing our cultural legacy in South County. Through our family-friendly, multi-generational celebration, we aim to bridge the gap between arts, culture, and wellness.
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Image 1: Design by Cristy Aguilar,
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Featured: Issue 18.1 “Discover,” Hadi Aghaee, “If I make people talk about it and they stay in front of my work, my pain...
10/29/2025

Featured: Issue 18.1 “Discover,” Hadi Aghaee,

“If I make people talk about it and they stay in front of my work, my painting is doing its job. That’s all I want.” -Hadi Aghaee

 73rd issue.

Pre-order by 10/31 for free shipping:
bit.ly/181discover
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Content Pick-Up Party, 18.1
Thursday, November 13, 2025, | 6-9p
Location: .san.jose | 38 S Second St, San Jose

RSVP:
bit.ly/pup181discover

THANK YOU, Partnerssan.jose






Issue 18.1 Features:
Painter - Hadi Aghaee, | Multimedia Artist - Tachiya Bryant, | Artist - Sarah Bianco, | Artist & Teacher - John Contreras, | DJ/Producer - Arturo Garces, | Tattoo Artist - Low Le, | Artist - Betty Proper, |  Mixed Media Artist - Jasmine Reid, | Muralist - Augie WK, | Community Hub - Open San Jose, .san.jose | Community Art and Performance Center - Works / San José,
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Featured: Fall 2015 Issue 7.3, “Style” & Podcast #96 | Asiel Design, , , Join at for Sacred Art - All Saints—a curate...
10/28/2025

Featured: Fall 2015 Issue 7.3, “Style” & Podcast #96 | Asiel Design, , ,

Join at for Sacred Art - All Saints—a curated environment transformed by art, music, and activations that create visual theater and expressions of life presented by their newly formed nonprofit, Zion Gate & .

Saturday, November 1, 7-11p
Suggested donation of $50 // ticket, complimentary
245 McEvoy St. San Jose, CA


Get Tickets:
asieldesign.com/all-saints
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Sacred Art is more than an event.  It is an experience where the secular and the sacred converge. invites you into a curated environment transformed by art, music, and activations that create visual theater and expressions of life.

Each year carries a fresh narrative, inviting them deeper into mystery while sustaining the work of their newly formed nonprofit, Zion Gate.

This year, the story they step into is: All Saints, commemorating those who have gone before us.
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Written by Antoinette Siu,
Photos by Gregory Cortez,

Featured: Spring 2020, Issue 12.1, “Device” & Podcast episode #130, Tshaka Campbell, Join Tshaka & for a special editi...
10/28/2025

Featured: Spring 2020, Issue 12.1, “Device” & Podcast episode #130, Tshaka Campbell, 

Join Tshaka & for a special edition of Tiny Room Poetry Series presented by Beautiful Black Books—featuring the release of Tshaka’s newest collection, “BLOOD AT THE ROOT.”

 Sunday, November 2, 2025 6-9p
Free Admission
310 S First Street, San Jose


RSVP:
bit.ly/Nov25TRPS
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Tiny Room Poetry is an intimate evening of poetry and music featuring some of the Bay Area’s and LA’s premier artists.

This special edition offers a rare chance to connect with poets and musicians up close, meet fellow art lovers, and experience a vibrant local space in a fresh new way.

With performances by
Arlene Biala,
Tureeda Mikell,
Destiny Muhammad,
Dr. Donny Jackson, 

The night also celebrates the release of Tshaka Campbell’s newest collection, “BLOOD AT THE ROOT”: An nkisi (El Ma****lo Press). 

“BLOOD AT THE ROOT” is a lyrical meditation on fatherhood, ancestry, and identity—blending memory and history to confront trauma and resilience while affirming love as the force that carries us forward.

Hear more about Tshaka Campbell’s newest collection, “BLOOD AT THE ROOT,” on episode #130 of the Content Magazine Podcast:
bit.ly/pod130tshakacampbell

Poet, Arlene Biala, was originally featured in Summer  issue 8.1, “Sight and Sound” 
bit.ly/81arlenebiala 
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Image 1: Tshaka Campbell, ✍️ Yale Wyatt, | 📸 Robert Schultze, .studio_
Image 3: Arlene Biala, 📸 
Image 4: Tureeda Mikell, provided by
Image 5: Portrait of Destiny Muhammad taken by Sonjhai Meggette, esotericimages.com
Image 6: Dr. Donny Jackson, provided by

Join as Avenida de Altares fills La Plaza with color, music, and the vibrant spirit of Día de los Mu***os. Saturday, No...
10/27/2025

Join as Avenida de Altares fills La Plaza with color, music, and the vibrant spirit of Día de los Mu***os.

Saturday, November 1, 5:30-10:30p
Free Event
1700 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose, CA


RSVP:
bit.ly/2025MHPAltares
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Grammy-winning Los Angeles band Ozomatli will headline the 9th annual Día de los Mu***os celebration, Avenida de Altares.

On Saturday, November 1, families across the Bay Area will gather at the Mexican Heritage Plaza for a cherished Mayfair tradition that transforms La Plaza and the surrounding streets into a vibrant tapestry of culture and community pride.

Since its debut in 2017, Avenida de Altares has grown beyond La Plaza, turning Alum Rock Avenue into a glowing river of lights, music, and altars stretching to the 101 freeway. Guests can explore a curated altar gallery woven through local businesses, join hands-on art activities for all ages, and see faces light up with colorful designs. The evening crescendos with a lively catrina costume contest, high-flying lucha libre matches, an artisanal vendor market, and mystical tarot readings — honoring the holiday’s spirit with unforgettable sights and sounds.
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Featured: Issue 18.1 “Discover,” John Contreras, “I love humanity. All of it. All its ugly and all its beauty.” -John Co...
10/27/2025

Featured: Issue 18.1 “Discover,” John Contreras,

“I love humanity. All of it. All its ugly and all its beauty.” -John Contreras

 73rd issue.

Pre-order by 10/31 for free shipping:
bit.ly/181discover
(Link In Profile)

Content Pick-Up Party, 18.1
Thursday, November 13, 2025, | 6-9p
Location: .san.jose | 38 S Second St, San Jose

RSVP:
bit.ly/pup181discover

THANK YOU, Partnerssan.jose






Issue 18.1 Features:
Painter - Hadi Aghaee, | Multimedia Artist - Tachiya Bryant, | Artist - Sarah Bianco, | Artist & Teacher - John Contreras, | DJ/Producer - Arturo Garces, | Tattoo Artist - Low Le, | Artist - Betty Proper, |  Mixed Media Artist - Jasmine Reid, | Muralist - Augie WK, | Community Hub - Open San Jose, .san.jose | Community Art and Performance Center - Works / San José,
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Featured: Summer 2015 Issue 7.0, “Reveal,” Jeff Chang, Join LAP Literary Fellows Jeff Chang and Garrett Hongo for an In...
10/24/2025

Featured: Summer 2015 Issue 7.0, “Reveal,” Jeff Chang,

Join LAP Literary Fellows Jeff Chang and Garrett Hongo for an Intimate Conversation — A Writer’s Life.

Wednesday, Oct 29, 2025 7p
15400 Montalvo Rd, Saratoga, CA


Get Tickets:
bit.ly/LARPOpenAccess1025
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Two celebrated authors of our time, Jeff Chang and Garrett Hongo, come together at Montalvo for an unforgettable intergenerational conversation. Jeff Chang (2023 Fellow), author of Water, Mirror, Echo; Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop; and We Gon’ Be Alright, joins Garrett Hongo (2015 Fellow), author of Ocean of Clouds: Poems; Volcano; and The Perfect Sound, to discuss and share their thoughts on a wide range of topics that inspire them in their personal lives and work—including Bruce Lee, music, their Hawaiian ancestry, and their experiences coming of age in California.

This robust conversation offers insight into how personal heritage shapes universal human experiences.

A short Q&A will follow the discussion. Water, Mirror, Echo, and Ocean of Clouds: Poems will be available for purchase, and the authors will participate in a meet-and-greet and book signing in the Project Space Gallery.
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Read more:
bit.ly/70JeffChang

Written by Brandon Roos,
Photo by Daniel Garcia,

Featured: Issue 18.1 “Discover,” Works/San José, “That’s what Works came out of: this idea that there should be a commun...
10/24/2025

Featured: Issue 18.1 “Discover,” Works/San José,

“That’s what Works came out of: this idea that there should be a community space where it’s not just more democratic but totally democratic, a place where shows are completely open, and we still do those—whatever comes in gets installed.” -Joe Miller, Board President

 73rd issue.

Pre-order by 10/31 for free shipping:
bit.ly/181discover
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Content Pick-Up Party, 18.1
Thursday, November 13, 2025, | 6-9p
Location: .san.jose | 38 S Second St, San Jose

RSVP:
bit.ly/pup181discover

THANK YOU, Partnerssan.jose






Issue 18.1 Features:
Painter - Hadi Aghaee, | Multimedia Artist - Tachiya Bryant, | Artist - Sarah Bianco, | Artist & Teacher - John Contreras, | DJ/Producer - Arturo Garces, | Tattoo Artist - Low Le, | Artist - Betty Proper, |  Mixed Media Artist - Jasmine Reid, | Muralist - Augie WK, | Community Hub - Open San Jose, .san.jose | Community Art and Performance Center - Works / San José,
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Featured: Summer 2022 Issue 14.3, “Perform,” Kiana Honarmand, Join Kiana at Palo Alto Cubberley Community Center for a h...
10/23/2025

Featured: Summer 2022 Issue 14.3, “Perform,” Kiana Honarmand,

Join Kiana at Palo Alto Cubberley Community Center for a hands-on photo weaving workshop.

Wednesday, October 29, 2 - 3p - FREE
Cubberley Community Center Studio E6
4000 Middlefield Road Palo Alto, CA


Discover and express your personal meaning of home and belonging in this hands-on photo weaving workshop, led by Kiana Honarmand, the 2025 King Artist in Residence.

Bring printed photos, decorative papers, or images from newspapers and magazines that hold special meaning for you. You will explore various weaving methods to transform these materials into unique art pieces, fostering connection and reflecting your journey and sense of belonging.
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Written by Alyssarhaye Graciano,
Photo by Daniel Garcia, 

Featured: Issue 18.1 “Discover,” Low Le, “It’s crazy to think that you could create art and have it be with someone for ...
10/22/2025

Featured: Issue 18.1 “Discover,” Low Le,

“It’s crazy to think that you could create art and have it be with someone for the rest of their life. It’s the greatest gift in the world.” -Low Le

 73rd issue.

Pre-order:
bit.ly/181discover
(Link In Profile)

Content Pick-Up Party, 18.1
Thursday, November 13, 2025, | 6-9p
Location: .san.jose | 38 S Second St, San Jose

RSVP:
bit.ly/pup181discover

THANK YOU, Partnerssan.jose






Issue 18.1 Features:
Painter - Hadi Aghaee, | Multimedia Artist - Tachiya Bryant, | Artist - Sarah Bianco, | Artist & Teacher - John Contreras, | DJ/Producer - Arturo Garces, | Tattoo Artist - Low Le, | Artist - Betty Proper, |  Mixed Media Artist - Jasmine Reid, | Muralist - Augie WK, | Community Hub - Open San Jose, .san.jose | Community Art and Performance Center - Works / San José,
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Join at the opening receptions of their Fall Exhibitions. Navigating Uncertainty: Narrative Drawings by Kathryn PolkA p...
10/21/2025

Join at the opening receptions of their Fall Exhibitions.

Navigating Uncertainty: Narrative Drawings by Kathryn Polk
A powerful exhibition by Indiana-based printmaker Kathryn Polk, whose narrative lithographs explore womanhood, memory, and resilience.

Opening Reception: Sat, 11/1 | 4–6p | FREE
On View: 11/1 – 1/4

Discover the stories behind the prints.
Don’t miss the Printmaking Workshop on Sun, 11/2 | 11–1p ($25), and a Virtual Artist Talk on Thurs, 12/11 | 6–7:30p | FREE.

Facing West Shadows: In Praise of Shadows
Step into a world of shadow puppets, video projections, and immersive storytelling with Lydia Greer and Facing West Shadows, a collective blending old-world craft and new tech.

Opening Reception: Sat, 11/1 | 4–6p | FREE
Installation on View: 11/1 – 11/9

Immersive Performance: Sat, 11/8 | 6–8p ($25, free for kids*)
Shadow Puppet Workshop: Sun, 11/9 | 11–1p ($35, materials included)
Art, music, and magic for all ages.

17395 Monterey Rd, Morgan Hill


Learn more:
curacontemporary.com/events/
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Image 1: Kathryn Polk, | “THE FIREMAN’S DAUGHTERS,” 2014, Stone and plate lithography
14 x 11
Image 3: “Facing West Shadows: In Praise of Shadows”
Image 4: “Facing West Shadows: In Praise of Shadows”

Join  for their sixth annual 31 Skulls Showcase and Auction.Fri, 10/24/256–9p: Showcase & Auction9p-12a: Eternal Night A...
10/21/2025

Join  for their sixth annual 31 Skulls Showcase and Auction.

Fri, 10/24/25
6–9p: Showcase & Auction
9p-12a: Eternal Night After Party
420 First St, SJ


Get tickets for an unforgettable night of thrills, chills, revelry, and your chance to take home a one-of-a-kind skull while supporting Local Color’s mission to build equitable pathways for creatives to thrive.

Tickets:
bit.ly/31Skulls2025
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The Sixth Annual 31 Skulls features two exciting updates. This year’s event will occur at Guildhouse in downtown San Jose’s vibrant SoFA District. Plus, the fun won’t end when their live auction finishes. There will also be a fun after-party to celebrate another successful art auction. If you can’t attend the fundraising portion, drop in for the after-party.

Featuring:
DJ 
Food & Drink by , 
Raven’s Raffle: Sharks jersey, Wi******er Mystery House tours + more
Ghost Photo Booth by 
Best Dressed Prizes chosen by our skull artists

Artists:
._ .duh .luo.art .es .arts   .ass.foo
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Image 1: FCO, - “Unpredictable Sea of Colors”
Image 3: ._ with support from - “Fruits of Our Labor”
Image 4: Suhita Shirodkar, - “In the Weeds”
Image 5: Steven “Nizzotes” Rubalcaba, - “Ghosts in the Grain”
Image 6: Rayos Magos, - “El Jaguar”
Image 7: - “Resilience”

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Content Magazine is a bimonthly magazine promoting the people, events, and businesses of the South Bay. With headquarters in San Jose, Content Magazine articulates the innovative and creative culture that is unique to Silicon Valley.

We believe in getting people together with a common goal, helping them explore their talents while producing something that will be a benefit to the city.

Content brings awareness of the people, events and opportunities that are in our city, as we connect together through an aesthetically pleasing forum. Content brings pride and hope to our community, highlighting the distinctiveness which is a destination for visitors and improves the quality of life for our citizens. Through multi-media, web technology and a beautifully printed magazine, access is provided for people to engage in each others’ businesses and creative endeavors.

Call to Creatives. Photographers, designers, illustrators, musicians, writers and all other Santa Clara County residents interested in contributing Content Magazine, please contact us. Email your idea and proposal to [email protected] We look forward to collaborating with you. Be Content.