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01/09/2026

Featured: Summer 2024 Issue 16.3, “Discovery” — Scott Fulton,

Bid a fond farewell to the visionary behind the SJZ Break Room as hosts a special concert honoring Scott Fulton.

Sunday, January 11, 2026
Doors: 5:00p | Show: 6:00p
310 S. First Street, SJ

Tickets:
bit.ly/SJZFultonFarewell
(Link in Profile)

The Lineup:
ZHENIIA,
Arnie Sainz, .sainz w/ Jason Lewis and two other New York musicians, Robert Papacica and Alistair Johnston

After more than a decade of shaping the sound of San Jose, Scott Fulton is moving on to his next chapter. From launching the SJZ Boombox Truck to spearheading the build-out of the state-of-the-art , Scott has been a driving force in bringing innovative, world-class music to the heart of the SoFA District.

To celebrate his legacy, the evening features two sets by artists Scott has championed: ZHENIIA, a Persian/jazz fusion project led by Leela Paymai, and New York-based pianist Arnie Sainz, performing alongside South Bay favorites.

“I’m always interested in stuff that’s pushing the boundaries of the genre... I want to see something that I haven’t seen before, and I think that’s what we try to do here.” — Scott Fulton
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Read the Feature:
📖bit.ly/163ScottFulton
Written by David Valdespino Jr., | Photography by Daniel Garcia,

01/09/2026

Join for the opening of “Cul-de-sac”, a solo exhibition featuring the work of Jonathan Crow, .

Opening: Saturday, January 24
On view: January 10 - May 3
1505 Warburton Ave, Santa Clara

“Cul-de-sac” explores the uncanny beauty and quiet tension of California suburbs. Inspired by his background in filmmaking, Crow’s oil paintings evoke the stills from forgotten films, creating scenes that are both familiar and unsettling. Through tidy streets, manicured lawns, and carefully composed light, Crow invites viewers to reflect on identity, race, gender, and the complexities of everyday American landscapes.

More Information:
bit.ly/TritonCrow2026
(Link in Profile)
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Image 1: Jonathan Crow, | “Backyard Pool,” 30x30” Oil on canvas
Image 2: Jonathan Crow, | “The Finger.”

01/08/2026

Featured: Francisco Graciano, .graciano

Join for the opening reception of “The Last Act of the Political Circus,” featuring works by Francisco Graciano.

Opening reception: Saturday, January 10, 2026, from 4-7p
On view through January 10th to February 7
592 N 5th Street, San Jose

Based in San Jose, Francisco Graciano’s work centers on themes of evolution and human experience, which he showcases through sculptures, paintings, music, and tattoo. The “continuous line” that he bends and shapes in his sculptures is representative of life’s developments and changes that we all face.

Image 1: Photo by David E. Valdespino Jr.
Image 2: Francisco Graciano, .graciano | Santa Clara Convention Center, Nov 6th 2021
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Learn more about Francisco:
bit.ly/VideoFranciscoGraciano
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01/07/2026

Featured: Issue 17.4, “Profiles” — Abiam Alvarez, .alvarez

Join at the Edes Building in Morgan Hill to celebrate the opening of three new exhibitions, including a solo showing by 2025 Content Emerging Artist Abiam Alvarez.

Saturday, January 10, 2026 4–6p
17395 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill

RSVP:
bit.ly/CURAJAN26
(Link in Profile)

Event Highlights:
Solo Show: Abiam Alvarez, .alvarez
Solo Show: Gina Occhiogrosso,
2025 Open Call Group Exhibition
Featured artists: .banzaca .fein .griscom .art .art

The work of ceramicist and educator Abiam Alvarez pays tribute to the South Bay’s agricultural roots, using clay to honor farm workers and the essential labor often overlooked in traditional gallery spaces.

“It is my intention to bring the farm into the gallery and museums—not just the produce, but the workers, the labor, and the equipment. I want to highlight the people who are often forgotten.” — Abiam Alvarez
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Read the Feature:
bit.ly/174AbiamAlvarez
Written by William E. Jeske | Photography by Britt Bradley,

Image 3: Abiam Alvarez, .alvarez | “WATERMELON BIN,” 2021, Ceramic, acrylic, 21 x 40 x 29 inches

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01/06/2026

Join Circus of Sin at Caravan Lounge San Jose as they spit in the eye of the new year with a high-octane night of burlesque, variety, and beautiful madness.

Friday, January 9, 2026, 9:00p
Free Admission
98 Almaden Avenue, San Jose

To call bu****it on the machinations of "BigTimeIsAFlatCircle," Circus of Sin is ringing in the year with a full evening of variety performances featuring a lineup of all-new performers. This is the ultimate New Year party for the Sinners, the seekers, and the seekers of a good time.

So bring the old acquaintances, bring the new homies, and bring your existential dread for the future—but most importantly, bring that leafy green folding money for tippin’, sippin’, and merch.

Featuring Performers:
* Jackie Layshun: The former host of Silicon Valley Pride’s main stage for the last 5 years, is finally making her Circus of Sin debut.
* Miss Monsterra: The "Botanical Beauty from Hell" and Santa Cruz’s own cemetery babe.
* & MORE

Event Details:
* Full evening of burlesque and variety performances.
* Admission: FREE
* Support the artists: (Don’t throw kisses, throw money!)
* Flyer Art: and
* Graphic Design:

Image Credits: Image 1: Jackie Layshun, | 📸: | 👗: | 💈:
Image 2: Flyer Art: and | Graphic Design:
Image 3: Miss Monsterra, .monsterra | 📸: .pics

01/06/2026

Join at as they spit in the eye of the new year with a high-octane night of burlesque, variety, and beautiful madness.

Friday, January 9, 2026, 9:00p
Free Admission
98 Almaden Avenue, San Jose

To call bu****it on the machinations of “BigTimeIsAFlatCircle,” Circus of Sin is ringing in the year with a full evening of variety performances featuring a lineup of all-new performers. This is the ultimate New Year party for the Sinners, the seekers, and the seekers of a good time.

So bring the old acquaintances, bring the new homies, and bring your existential dread for the future—but most importantly, bring that leafy green folding money for tippin’, sippin’, and merch.

Featuring Performers:
    •    Jackie Layshun, : The former host of Silicon Valley Pride’s main stage for the last 5 years, is finally making her Circus of Sin debut.
    •    Miss Monsterra, .monsterra: The “Botanical Beauty from Hell” and Santa Cruz’s own cemetery babe.
    •    & MORE

Event Details:
    •    Full evening of burlesque and variety performances.
    •    Admission: FREE
    •    Support the artists: (Don’t throw kisses, throw money!)
    •    Flyer Art: and
    •    Graphic Design:

Image Credits: Image 1: Jackie Layshun, | 📸: | 👗: | 💈:
Image 2: Flyer Art: and | Graphic Design:
Image 3: Miss Monsterra, .monsterra | 📸: .pics

01/05/2026

Featured: Winter 2016/17 Issue 9.0, “Digital” — Wax Moon

Join Wax Moon for their first complete trio set, featuring Ben Henderson and special guest Tala Newell.

Friday, January 9 · 7:30 PM
No Cover, Donations Accepted
1101 Main Street, Redwood City
Little Green a Plant Bar

An acoustic vocal duo founded in the summer of 2013, Wax Moon originally comprised Paul Kimball and John Blatchford—two friends who met on a musical blind date and formed a new harmonic project. Drawing from the indie-folk Americana tradition, the duo seeks truth and humanism through stripped-down songwriting and rich vocal interplay.

Since then, Benjamin Henderson has joined the fold, slowly assembling what the group describes as an indie-folk Voltron. Special guest Tala Newell will also join the lineup for this performance.
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Wax Moon
Written by Giselle Tran | Photography by Daniel Garcia Photography
bit.ly/WaxMoon90

Winter 2023 Issue 16.1, “Discover” — Benjamin Henderson
Written by Esther Young, | Photography by Jai Tanju
bit.ly/161benhenderson

11/19/2025

Join local award-winning advertising photographer Mel Lindstrom, , at Red Rock Coffee in Mountain View for asolo exhibition, “Nature/Plants,” showcasing professiona iPhone photography.

On view through Sunday, November 30
201 Castro St, Mountain View, CA 94041

Local photographer Mel Lindstrom is showcasing a new exhibition titled “Nature/Plants” at Red Rock Coffee in Mountain View. The show features a selection of images photographed entirely on an iPhone, highlighting the capabilities of mobile photography in a fine-art context.

The series can be viewed online at melphoto.com/portfolios/nature, and the public is invited to visit the venue to see the prints in person. Information about Mel’s iPhone photography classes is also available for those interested in learning more about the process.
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Images from melphoto.com/portfolios/nature

Image 1, 3, & 4: Mel Lindstrom, | Nature Series

11/18/2025

Featured: Winter 2016/2017 Issue 9.0, “Celebrate,” Silicon Valley Asian Art Center, .jianhua

The Silicon Valley Asian Art Center has a new gallery near San Jose City Hall. Join them for the opening reception of a solo exhibition by Michael Zhang.

Michael Zheng — Solo Exhibition: “This Is a Line. This Is Not a Line.”
Opening: Saturday, Nov 22, 2025, 3-5p
150 E Santa Clara St, Suite B, San Jose, CA

RSVP:
bit.ly/MichaelZhengSVAAC
(Link in Profile)

Peninsula-based conceptual artist Michael Zheng opens the center’s second exhibition in the newly launched space. Known for his site-specific installations and his explorations of perception, presence, and the phenomenology of experience, Zheng invites viewers to engage directly with the subtle dynamics of environment and interaction.

Since its founding in 2004 in Santa Clara, the Silicon Valley Asian Art Center has been dedicated to promoting Chinese and Chinese American art and fostering cross-Pacific exchanges in ink art. Now located near San Jose City Hall, the Center presents contemporary and digital art alongside historical works.

Read more about Silicon Valley Asian Art Center:
bit.ly/90SiliconValleyAsianArtCenter

Written by Kate Evans
Photography by Daniel Garcia,

11/17/2025

Anno Domini // the second coming of Art & Design invites zine makers, small press publishers, and creative independents from around the globe to submit work for the ART of ZINES exhibition, celebrating the zine as an art form and cultural force.

Deadline to submit: November 22, 2025
Opening reception: Friday, December 5, 2025
366 S 1st St, San Jose, CA

Call for ZINES from down the block to around the world!
Zines will be featured in a curated exhibition at Anno Domini in San José, California.

They’re seeking submissions of art, music, poetry, literature, photography, and subculture zines (broad range of subjects). First-time self-publishers to seasoned zine veterans, all levels of experience and geographic locations are welcome.

SUBMISSION DETAILS:
• Deadline: November 22, 2025
• Format: Print zines only (no digital submissions)
• Size: Any size
• Quantity: 1–5* copies of each submitted zine.
• 1 copy will be on view and submitted to our Art of Zines Library. You may add four additional copies as give-aways.

For over two decades, A.D. has championed DIY (sub)culture and independent voices. We have had several Art of Zines exhibitions over the years, bringing zines to audiences that may or may not be familiar with this underground culture. We intend to introduce zine makers and their work to our audience, acknowledge them, and inspire others to keep the tradition going.

The opening will take place on Friday, December 5, 2025, during the First Fridays ArtWalk SJ, featuring special guest artist Yasushi Matsui, creator of SKRAPS, as well as zine-making how-to workshops with artist Quynh Vy.

All submitted zines will be added to their extensive zine library (unless you request we return them).

DM or email [email protected] for submission details.
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Images from flickr.com/photos/cherrilakey

Image 1: Photo by Cherri Lakey, | Art of Zines 2013 at Anno Domini,

11/14/2025

Join .gallery for the opening reception of their annual “12 x 12(x 12): An Open Invitational” group exhibition.

Saturday, November 15, 3-5p
6500 Soquel Dr, Aptos, CA 95003gallery

Cabrillo Gallery’s annual 12 x 12(x12): Open Invitational celebrates our diverse creative community of artists. For this very popular exhibition, they open their doors and wall space to all California artists, at any point in their career, offering a truly inclusive arena for creative individuals to express their unique vision, each through their chosen artistic discipline and media.

Learn more:
bit.ly/202512x12
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Images from 2020 .gallery 12 x 12(x 12): An Open Invitational

Image 1: Dee Ho**er, | “Squid Boy,” mixed media on wooden panel, 2019, dhooker.com
Image 3: Janet Fine, .jo | “Bury,” cyanotype, Van D**e, coffee, wood, plexi, sand, 2019, janetfine.com
Image 4: Sara Friedlander, | “Offerings: Human/Nature - Flight,” framed digital collage, archival print, 2019, lensculture.com/sara-friedlander

11/12/2025

Join for “Al Son del Corazón”—celebrating 56 years of Los Lupeños de San José.

Saturday, November 15, 8p
Sunday, November 16, 2p
1700 Alum Rock Ave, San Jose

Al Son del Corazón embodies the vibrant soul and enduring legacy of Los Lupeños. For 56 years, they have danced to the rhythm of the people—moving with love, pride, and profound cultural purpose.

Get ready to immerse yourself in Mexico’s rich culture and vibrant rhythms. Let the music transport you to a world of passion and joy. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with the heart and soul of Mexican music. Al Son del Corazón is a name that captures both the spirit of this evening and the essence of Los Lupeños de San José.

In Mexican tradition, el son is more than a rhythm—it is a way of life. As the saying goes, “al son que me toquen, bailo”—whatever life brings, we meet it with dance, heart, and resilience.

Get Tickets:
bit.ly/AlSondelCorazon
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Images from loslupenos.org

Image 1: 1970s with Mariachi
Image 3: , 2019

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