Entertainment in San Jose
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California Theatre
This landmark venue has undergone a thorough renovation and its absolutely stunning Spanish interior is cathedral worthy. It is home to Opera San Jose, Symphony Silicon Valley and an ongoing classic film series. This is one venue for the city's annual film festival, Cinequest, held in late February or early March.
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HP Pavilion
The San Jose Sharks, the city's NHL team, plays at the HP Pavilion, a massive glass-and-metal stadium. The NHL season runs from September to April.
Tickets are available from the Compaq Center box office or, for a surcharge, through Ticketmaster.
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Spartan Stadium
Major League soccer team the San Jose Earthquakes (formerly the Clash) plays at the Spartan Stadium from late March to mid-October.
Tickets are available from the Compaq Center box office or, for a surcharge, through Ticketmaster.
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Almaden Feed & Fuel
If you've been hiking all day in Almaden Quicksilver County Park, stop for a bite and a beer at this funky, century-old joint that was once a stagecoach stop. It's about 10 miles south of San Jose, just off the Almaden Expressway.
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Trials Pub
If you seek a well-poured pint in a supremely comfortable atmosphere, Trials Pub, north of San Pedro Sq, has many excellent ales on tap (try a Fat Lip), all served in a warm, friendly room with no TVs. There's good pub food too.
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Agenda
Agenda is a bar and restaurant that also serves up live jazz and cocktail music upstairs and house music in the cellar. A happy-hour cocktail in the lovely upstairs bar makes a pleasant start to the evening.
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Sofa Lounge
In a cool loft space above the Eulipia Restaurant, Sofa is a relaxed club that puts on live music and DJs. The space has anchored the 1st St scene and attracts a savvy, mixed crowd.
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Hedley Club
Also downtown, inside the elegant 1931 Hotel De Anza, Hedley Club is a good place for a quiet drink in art deco surroundings. Jazz combos play Friday and Saturday night.
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Camera 12
Camera 12 is a multiplex with a state of the art sound system, and features independent and foreign films along with the better Hollywood releases.
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South First Billiards
It's a great place to shoot some stick, and a welcoming club to boot. Sunday's free rock shows always draw a fun crowd.
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San Jose Repertory Theatre
Now in its third decade, this company offers a full season of top-rated productions in a new, 525-seat venue downtown.
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Zoë
The young and stylish shake it up in this ultra lounge. Hip-hop rules the weekend. Admission is free Thursday.
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