SoFA District

OPEN Friday + Saturday 6-11PM for outdoor dining, drinks, games, movies 409 S 2nd St #DTSJ SoFA District Friday: The OUTSIDER al fresco art market between Ann...o Domini & KALEID gallery http://bit.ly/30rgreX Saturday: FREE 8PM outdoor movie THE GOONIES w/ SJStoryboard Sunday: Virtual Sofa Street Fair, live music live stream- watch online 2PM - 8PM: https://www.sofamusicfestival.com/

Lots to do in SoFA tonight! We all need food for body AND soul -we’ll have plenty of both 5-9pm.

Come out first Friday OCT. 2nd to The OUTSIDER al fresco art market & dining in SoFA District! This is an in-person event encouraging real experiences with amazing artists and creatives in a safe, wide open parking lot surrounded by giant beautiful murals. It takes place from 59pm, free entry, masks required, on the 300 block of S. 1st St. downtown San Jose.

Orchestria Palm Court will be OPEN Friday & Saturday evenings! Come out, support our local independent businesses and ensure that the heARTbeat goes on in SoFA District.

Congratulations Nirvana Soul, we're all very excited to have you in the neighborhood!

Join us FRIDAY EVENINGS in SoFA District for The OUTSIDER al fresco dining and art market. KALEID Gallery & Anno Domini Gallery are also open. Free entry to all venues, social distancing and masks required.

OPEN tonight 6-11PM Visit our new outdoor pinball patio/ beer garden/ pop-up bistro 409 S 2nd Street in Downtown San Jose w/ Chef Matt & Chef Ben Ze Dirty Bird 2 Coast Catering in SoFA District Photos: Dantes Drinks, SJ Storyboard, TJ

JOIN US for The OUTSIDER every Friday in September, 5pm9pm in SoFA District https://www.facebook.com/events/794044964756366 Featuring artists & creatives that have been busy creating during these intense times and are excited to share their work with you!... Participating Artists & Creatives: Agada Energy Healing crystal sound bowl healing (7:30pm) Julie Barrett paintings Cynthia Gonzalez paintings & sculpture KathyKay Shirts & Kimonos Nao Kondo robotics David Krase paintings Valentino Loyola photography, paintings & clothing LucidBeaming photography Laurus Myth paintings & metal work Sean Levon Nash paintings Gianfranco Paolozzi paintings Jean -Luc Pedanou paintings Petite Galleria curated art & handmade goods Al Preciado paintings Shayla Putnam sculptures Marilyn Roaf knitted items Farm Fresh to You veggies and fruit delivery Visit KALEID gallery (next door) for two new feature exhibitions: Synesthesia exhibit by Jennifer Carrier and The Lexicon of Time exhibit by Jojo Perea and 60 other resident artists on view. Anno Domini gallery will also be open with MMXX Anno Domini Anniversary Group Exhibit (1st Decade). Grab dinner from our neighborhood restaurants and dine al fresco beneath the murals of Anno Domini: Culinary Corner Bistro 321 S. 1st St. LvL Up San Jose 409 S. 2nd St. SoFA Market 387 S. 1st St. San Jose Original Joe's 301 S. 1st St. PIZZA FLORA 78 S. 1st St. Uproar Brewing Company 439 S. 1st St. Free admission. Family friendly. Social distancing and masks must be worn at all times. A special "Thank You!" to Urban Community for the donation of the space! Location is the parking lot next to Anno Domini Gallery 366 S. 1st St. SoFA District downtown San Jose

We're looking forward to Nirvana Soul coffee shop coming to SoFA District very soon! (Located in the former Caffe Frascati space.) Welcome to the neighborhood!

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The City of San José and Team San Jose are kicking Works/San José, art and performance center out of their Market St. home in downtown San Jose. They are a vital venue for artists, residents and visitors and a crucial partner to the South FIRST FRIDAYS ArtWalkSJ and SoFA District. If you feel arts and performances are vital to a successful downtown, please take a moment to read Joe Miller letter and email our city officials to let them know of your support of this beloved SJ community asset.

The Silicon Valley Strong Fund is allocating $1.5 million to the Opportunity Fund to support small businesses (five employees or less) with grants for financial relief: www.opportunityfund.org/silicon-valley-strong-covid-19-eme/. We will continue this work in the days ahead, providing financial assistance to families, small businesses, and community organizations. If you are able to give, please help our community replenish the fund to reach more neighbors in need: www.siliconvalleystrong.org/donate. ~Mayor Sam Liccardo

We went behind the scenes with our Academic Coffee friends to tour their SJ Shipkits production. These Shelter in Place kits support families, hourly wage earners, and vulnerable neighbors across the county with essential items. More coming soon: www.sjshipkits.com.