Entertainment in The Peninsula
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Apple Jack's Inn
Inland of Pescadero, large stretches of the hills are protected in a patchwork of parks that, just like the coast, remain remarkably untouched despite the huge urban populations only a short drive to the north and east. Heading east toward Palo Alto, Hwy 84 winds through thick stands of redwood trees. Along the way is the tiny township of La Honda, 9 miles east of San Gregorio State Beach, and several local parks with hiking and mountain-biking opportunities. La Honda's Apple Jack's Inn, housed in an old blacksmith's shop, is a rustic, down-home bar offering live music on weekends and lots of local color.
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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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Rose and Crown
Hidden away behind Emerson St is this tiny ale house. It's a friendly spot for a pint, or to watch soccer on TV. Pub food and live music several nights a week also draw in the regulars.
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Antonio's Nut House
The Nut House stands out in orderly, gentrified Palo Alto. It's a down-to-earth, beer-and-peanuts sort of place. Said nuts are dispensed from a huge mechanical gorilla, so watch out.
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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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Gordon Biersch
Palo Alto is home to the original link in the Gordon Biersch chain of brewpubs. The German-style lagers are good, while the thick crowds are more stockbroker-geek than hipster-chic.
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Palo Alto Bowl
This is the real deal if you hanker to knock a few back (meaning pins). Adding a trendy twist, on Friday and Saturday nights students and singles take over the lanes until 01:00.
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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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Stanford Theatre
This recently restored movie house screens vintage Hollywood gems and international classics, accompanied by a 'mighty' Wurlitzer organ.
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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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