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Welcome to the 408

鲍鱼直播 Loves SJ: Welcome to the 408 is a celebration connecting San Jos茅 State students to the heart of the city we call home. From August 20 to September 20, discover free and discounted events hosted by local businesses, artists, and community partners across downtown San Jos茅. Whether you're new to campus or a returning Spartan, Welcome to the 408 is your invitation to explore the culture, food, and creativity that make San Jos茅 special.

Spartan Discounts is your passport to exploring San Jos茅 with your student ID! Show your Tower Card at participating local businesses and unlock exclusive deals just for 鲍鱼直播 students. Whether you're grabbing coffee, shopping local, or planning a night out, these discounts are our community鈥檚 way of saying: Welcome to the 408!

AUGUST

 Downtown Farmer鈥檚 Market
馃棑 Date & Time: Wednesday, August 20, 9:00 AM 鈥� 1:30 PM
馃�� Community Partner: Regional Farmer鈥檚 Market Association
馃搷 Location: 101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose, CA 95113
馃搫 Description: Come and get fresh produce, packaged goods, and hot meals made by local food producers!

 

馃棑 Date & Time: Wednesday, August 20, 5:30 PM 鈥� 8:00 PM
馃�� Community Partner: Open San Jose 鈥� Anchor Partners
馃搷 Location: 38 S Second Street, San Jose, CA
馃搫 Description: Latina Coalition alongside anchor partners like Mosaic, Nor Cal Media, SJ Works, CreaTV, and Chopsticks Alley at Open San Jose will have a career panel, art showcase, and program information booths. Giveaways, memberships, and merchandise discounts (15%-25%) will be available onsite.

馃棑 Date & Time: Friday, August 22, 1:00 PM 
馃�� Community Partner: Chinese Historical Cultural Presevation Project
馃搷 Location: San Jose History Park
馃搫 Description:  Join a private docent-led tour of San Jose's Chinese American Historical Museum in the 14-acre History Park, only minutes away from 鲍鱼直播. The museum building is a replica of the Ng Shing Gung (Temple of the Five Gods), which stood from 1888 to 1949, and it features exhibits that reveal San Jose's five former Chinatowns. FREE transportation (RSVP ASAP), docent services, and snack at the classic "O'Brien's Ice Cream Parlor" will be provided by the host organization, Chinese Historical and Cultural Project. www.chcp.org.

Open Mic @ Nirvana Soul
馃棑 Date & Time: Friday, August 22, 6:00 PM 鈥� 9:00 PM
馃�� Community Partner: Nirvana Soul
馃搷 Location: 315 S 1st St, San Jose, CA
馃搫 Description: We host mixed open mic nights (music, poetry, comedy) every Friday from 6-9PM. 10% student discount available!

 

馃棑 Date & Time: Saturday, August 23, 9:00 AM 鈥� 1:00 PM
馃�� Community Partner: Japanese American Citizens League 鈥� San Jose Chapter
馃搷 Location: 565 N 5th St, San Jose, CA
馃搫 Description: We will clean windows, railings, trim trees and bushes, sweep ramps, porches, and decks, and clean bathrooms, the kitchen, and the conference room. Cleaning supplies will be provided. If you have tools for outdoor use, please bring them. Lunch provided!

 

馃棑 Date & Time: August 25, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
馃�� Community Partner: Office of San Jose City Council District 3
馃搷 Location: San Jose City Hall
馃搫 Description:  This annual tradition celebrates the strong and growing partnership between the City of San Jos茅 and our university community. Your presence would be a testament to the partnership that 鲍鱼直播 holds with the City of San Jose and local communities. We hope you鈥檒l be able to join us in uplifting this milestone together.

馃棑 Date & Time: August 25, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
馃�� Community Partner: San Jose Jazz
馃搷 Location: San Jose Jazz Break Room
馃搫 Description:  The Chicle Mosaic Workshop is a unique blend of art, culture, and wellness. Participants will begin with an inspiring introduction to Mr. F煤chila鈥檚 journey as a first-generation child of immigrants, gaining insight into his story of creativity and resilience. COST: $20.00 AGES: 12+ CAPACITY: 35

 

馃棑 Date & Time: Tuesday, August 26, 10:00 AM 鈥� 11:00 AM
馃�� Community Partner: Local Color
馃搷 Location: 300 S 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95113
馃搫 Description: The Color Walk is designed to share a new perspective of the creative environment in San Jos茅. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the artistic vibrancy of our city and the diverse stories behind each mural facilitated by Local Color in SoFA and Downtown. Includes light exercise.

 

馃棑 Date & Time: Tuesday, August 26, 12:00 PM 鈥� 1:00 PM
馃�� Community Partner: Local Color
馃搷 Location: 300 S 1st Street, San Jose, CA 95113
馃搫 Description: A second tour option for those who missed the first. Enjoy mural storytelling and artistic engagement through the SoFA district.

 

馃棑 Date & Time: Tuesday, August 26, 3:00 PM 鈥� 4:00 PM
馃�� Community Partner: Local Color
馃搷 Location: Back Lot of Hotel De Anza, 233 W Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA 95113
馃搫 Description: Explore murals behind Hotel De Anza and discover the hidden artistic gems in downtown San Jos茅. Great for art lovers and walkers!

 
Downtown Farmer鈥檚 Market
馃棑 Date & Time: Wednesday, August 27, 9:00 AM 鈥� 1:30 PM
馃�� Community Partner: Regional Farmer鈥檚 Market Association
馃搷 Location: Hammer Theatre Plaza
馃搫 Description: Fresh produce, local goods, and artisan items鈥攕upport San Jose's local food ecosystem!

 
Urban Putt Student Night
馃棑 Date & Time: Wednesday, August 27
馃�� Community Partner: Urban Putt
馃搷 Location: 201 S 2nd St., Suite 150, San Jose, CA 95113
馃搫 Description: 25% off mini-golf for students, 10% off for alumni. Student night packages available. Must enter before 8 PM to stay past curfew. Fully accessible facility.

馃棑 Date & Time: Thursday, August 28
馃�� Community Partner: AACSA, 鲍鱼直播 Black Alumni Network, BLOC, BSU
馃搷 Location: 304 N 6th St, San Jose, CA 95112
馃搫 Description: This event ensures incoming and current Black students are equipped with resources, scholarships, internships, job opportunities, and volunteer experiences while connecting with AACSA, the 鲍鱼直播 Black Alumni Network, and BLOC. As part of the 鲍鱼直播 408 Event Series, this event also helps students engage with local nonprofits, small businesses, and cultural institutions to deepen their connection to San Jos茅 through art, history, civic engagement, and culture.

 
Open Mic @ Nirvana Soul
馃棑 Date & Time: Friday, August 29, 6:00 PM 鈥� 9:00 PM
馃�� Community Partner: Nirvana Soul
馃搷 Location: 315 S 1st St
馃搫 Description: We host mixed open mic nights (music, poetry, comedy) every Friday from 6-9PM if any students would like to visit!

馃棑 Date & Time: Sunday, August 31, 10:30AM
馃�� Community Partner: SVPride, 鲍鱼直播 Pride Center
馃搷 Location: Julian Street & Market Street, to Plaza de C茅sar Ch谩vez Park
馃搫 Description: Walk with 鲍鱼直播 Pride at the Silicon Valley Pride Parade!

 
Experience Jaws 50th Anniversary in IMAX
馃棑 Date & Time: Saturday, August 30 鈥� Monday, September 1
馃�� Community Partner: The Tech Interactive
馃搷 Location: 201 S Market St
馃搫 Description: $18 Student ticket! First 20 students to arrive get free popcorn with student ID.

 
Alebrijes en San Jose
馃棑 Date & Time: August 鈥� September 28
馃�� Community Partner: San Jose Jazz
馃搷 Location: Plaza de Cesar Chavez Park
馃搫 Description: Just in time for the 35th Summer Fest, San Jose Jazz and a host of community partners bring to the region a spectacular exhibition of monumental, magical alebrijes, part of a tour of major US cities spotlighting Oaxaca as representative of Mexico鈥檚 artistic traditions and cultural richness. The eight extraordinary sculptures, ranging in height from 20 to 22 feet, will be placed all over the Fest grounds and will be on view through September 28. As night falls, these fantastical creatures come alive, glowing with colored light emphasizing their intricate painted motifs.

 

馃棑 Date & Time: Tuesday, September 2, 5:00 PM
馃�� Community Partner: 鲍鱼直播 Latino Advisory Council
馃搷 Location: MLK 225
馃搫 Description: Join us for a culturally affirming event that connects families, shares student voices, and supports a smooth transition into the Spartan Family!

 
Downtown Farmer鈥檚 Market
馃棑 Date & Time: Wednesday, September 3, 9:00 AM 鈥� 1:30 PM
馃�� Community Partner: Regional Farmer鈥檚 Market Association
馃搷 Location: Hammer Theatre Plaza
馃搫 Description: Weekly market with produce, meals, and local vendors.

Community Connections Fair
馃棑 Date & Time: Wednesday, September 3, 10:00 AM 鈥� 1:30 PM
馃�� Community Partner: 鲍鱼直播 Center for Community Learning & Leadership
馃搷 Location: 7th Street Plaza
馃搫 Description: Please join the 鲍鱼直播 Center for Community Learning & Leadership to learn about local volunteer, service-learning, and internship opportunities!

 
馃棑 Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 5:00 PM 鈥� 9:00 PM
馃�� Community Partner: We Start Gardens
馃搷 Location: SoFA Pocket Park Garden, 540 S. First Street
馃搫 Description: The Garden is open to tour, ask questions, harvest and eat at a food truck that uses farm fresh ingredients. It's a great place to chill.

 
Open Mic @ Nirvana Soul
馃棑 Date & Time: Friday, September 5, 6:00 PM 鈥� 9:00 PM
馃�� Community Partner: Nirvana Soul
馃搷 Location: 315 S 1st St
馃搫 Description: We host mixed open mic nights (music, poetry, comedy) every Friday from 6-9PM if any students would like to visit! 10% off student discount.

 

馃棑 Date & Time: Monday, September 8 (Time TBD)
馃�� Community Partner: LEAD Filipino
馃搷 Location: Gimelli Way, San Jose, CA 95133
馃搫 Description: Community Mixer and Local Park Activation with Free Food and Networking Opportunities! This event will honor the legacy of the United Farm Workers and the history of Filipino Americans in California.

 

馃棑 Date & Time: Tuesday, September 9, 10:00 AM 鈥� 12:00 PM
馃�� Community Partner: We Start Gardens
馃搷 Location: SoFA Pocket Park Garden, 540 S. First Street
馃搫 Description: Try some herbal teas grown and harvested from the garden. Get down with a little gardening if interested.

 
Downtown Farmer鈥檚 Market
馃棑 Date & Time: Wednesday, September 10, 9:00 AM 鈥� 1:30 PM
馃�� Community Partner: Regional Farmer鈥檚 Market Association
馃搷 Location: Hammer Theatre Plaza
馃搫 Description: Weekly market featuring San Jos茅鈥檚 best local vendors.

 

馃棑 Date & Time: Saturday, September 13, 4:30 PM
馃�� Community Partner: San Jose Earthquakes
馃搷 Location: Levi鈥檚 Stadium
馃搫 Description: Discounted single game tickets for our remaining home games for college students only. Ticket link

馃棑 Date & Time: Saturday, September 13, 11:00 AM 鈥� 12:30 PM
馃�� Community Partner: Mind Body Soul LLC & Bay Love Soul LLC
馃搷 Location: SoFA Pocket Park Garden, 540 S. First Street
馃搫 Description: Join us for Sonic Flow, a soul-nourishing outdoor wellness experience where mindful Pilates-inspired movement meets the healing vibrations of sound. $35 Experience.

 

馃棑 Date & Time: Sunday, September 14, 1:00 PM
馃�� Community Partner: First A.M.E. Zion Church
馃搷 Location: 95 South Twentieth Street, San Jose, CA 95112
馃搫 Description: First A.M.E. Zion Church is the oldest Black church in San Jose with 160 years of service towards community spiritual development. Students are encouraged to attend the 11AM worship service before the September Welcome Luncheon at 1:00PM.

 
鲍鱼直播 Votes Festival
馃棑 Date & Time: Tuesday, September 16
馃�� Community Partner: 鲍鱼直播 Votes & IPACE
馃搷 Location: Smith Carlos Lawn
馃搫 Description: Celebrate civic engagement and register to vote on campus!

 
Downtown Farmer鈥檚 Market
馃棑 Date & Time: Wednesday, September 17, 9:00 AM 鈥� 1:30 PM
馃�� Community Partner: Regional Farmer鈥檚 Market Association
馃搷 Location: Hammer Theatre Plaza
馃搫 Description: The weekly Wednesday tradition continues with fresh food and local vibes.

 

馃棑 Date & Time: Thursday, September 18
馃�� Community Partner: East Village SJ
馃搷 Location: Between 7th and 9th Street on E Santa Clara St
馃搫 Description: The Annual East Village Block Party Activation event is to encourage community unity while enhancing the district鈥檚 vibrancy.

 

馃棑 Date & Time: Saturday, September 20, 9:00 AM
馃�� Community Partner: Office of Mayor Matt Mahan
馃搷 Location: TBD
馃搫 Description: Join 鲍鱼直播 College Corps for a clean-up collaboration with the City of San Jose!

 City of San Jose & Education Football Night
馃棑 Date & Time: Saturday, September 20, 2:00 PM
馃�� Community Partner: City of San Jose
馃搷 Location: CEFCU Stadium
馃搫 Description: 鲍鱼直播 Students FREE. Celebrate education and local pride at the 鲍鱼直播 home football game.

 

馃棑 Date & Time: Saturday, September 20, 7:30 PM
馃�� Community Partner: San Jose Earthquakes
馃搷 Location: PayPal Stadium
馃搫 Description: Discounted single game tickets for college students only. 

 
American Indian Heritage Celebration at 鲍鱼直播
馃棑 Date & Time: Saturday鈥揝unday, September 20鈥�21
馃�� Community Partner: Indian Health Center & 鲍鱼直播
馃搷 Location: 鲍鱼直播 Events Center
馃搫 Description: A multi-day celebration honoring Native American culture, traditions, and history. Cultural activities, speakers, and community engagement throughout the weekend.