Arts & Entertainment
Get Out This Weekend! Feb. 17-20
Here's some good possibilities in town and as far afield as San Jose. Check them out!
It's Thursday, which means it's time to start thinking about the weekend. Not sure where to go or what to do? We've done some exploring for you. Here are our five suggestions for what we think sounds interesting and fun among the events going on in and around Gilroy this weekend. Don't forget to add your own suggestions in the comments section below.
Where/When: At AMC theaters in San Jose, Cupertino, Milpitas and Mountain View, for a one-night only. Special premier showing at 8 p.m. at all theaters.
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Why Go: RISE celebrates American figure skating while commemorating the 50th anniversary of the 1961 tragedy in which the entire U.S. figure skating team was killed. Peggy Fleming is one of the storytellers (along with Dorothy Hamill, Scott Hamilton, Michelle Kwan and Brian Boitano) for this inspirational movie about the power of the human spirit as it honors a group of individuals who, through their loss, inspired the hopes, dreams and success for generations of skaters to follow. For details about RISE and the accompanying live event in New York City to be hosted by Matt Lauer, go to rise1961.com.
Pricing: $15
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Where/When: 250 Old Gilroy St.; Saturday, 6 p.m.
Why Go: Join the Gilroy Irmandade da Festa do Divino Espirito Santo, better known as the I.F.D.E.S., in Gilroy for an all-you-can-eat crab cioppino and shrimp! Buy your tickets at Mafalda's Bridal and Al Pinheiro Insurance.
Pricing: $45.
Where/When: Gilroy Senior Center, 7371 Hanna St.; Thursday, 6 p.m.
Why Go: Public meeting with Caltrain officials to discuss proposed service and far changes. If you ride Caltrain, you should be there.
Pricing: Free
VIETNAMESE SPRING FESTIVAL PARADE
Where/When: Downtown San Jose at Market Street; Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Why Go: For the Vietnamese, this is the Year of the Cat. The event features arts and crafts, live music, cultural performances, martial arts, children’s games along with Vietnamese food and drinks.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: , City Council Chambers, 7351 Rosanna St.; Saturday, 9:30 a.m.
Why Go: To have coffee with the mayor! There are many ways in which citizens can engage the mayor in discussion, but Coffee with the Mayor venues provide an additional, informal setting in which the mayor can answer questions and otherwise engage in specific or broad discussions on city issues with Gilroy residents.
Pricing: Free
