Latest Events in Silicon Valley(July Updated)

Claim Your Impact: Building a Healthier Silicon Valley Through the Arts is an event that goes beyond enhancing the quality of life. It has a profound impact on the Silicon Valley region, both socially and economically. Randy Cohen, a renowned leader in the arts sector, will be hosting an engaging discussion on our latest study, Arts & Economic Prosperity 6. This study uncovers how the arts contribute to local job creation, boost tourism, improve education, foster community unity, and promote well-being. By attending this event, you will gain valuable insights into leveraging this data to advocate for increased funding and arts-friendly policies. Hosted by SVCREATES and the City of San Jose Office of Cultural Affairs, this FREE event promises to be informative and thought-provoking. Claim Your Impact: Building a Healthier Silicon Valley Through the Arts is a unique opportunity to understand the integral role the arts play in shaping our society. Join us at San Jose City Hall, Wing Room 120, located at 200 E Santa Clara St., San Jose, CA 95112, on November 3, 2023, for this enlightening event. We extend our gratitude to our sponsors for their support.

Attend SVBC's Basic Bike Repair workshop in San Jose to master the essentials of bike maintenance - Air, Brakes, and Chain/Cassette. Gain hands-on experience to confidently fix and care for your bike. This 2.5-hour class, open to ages 14 and up, covers topics like fixing flats, adjusting brakes, and maintaining chains. Additional topics may be included based on available time. Past attendees praise the opportunity to practice tube patching and enhance their repair skills. Parking is available for those driving, while bike parking is at SVBC's courtyard. This free workshop, funded by 2016 Measure B from VTA, equips you with a patch kit and tire levers. Reserve your spot to avoid wastage of taxpayer money and ensure you benefit from this informative session. Join Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition on June 6th at 155 S. 11th St, San Jose, CA 95112, to enhance your bike repair knowledge.

The SPECTRUM FITNESS PRODUCTIONS 2024 NPC SAN FRANCISCO CHAMPIONSHIPS will take place at the Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley in San Jose, California on October 5, 2024. This prestigious event will showcase top fitness competitors from around the country vying for the title. Attendees can expect an exciting and competitive atmosphere as participants demonstrate their strength, agility, and dedication to the sport. Ticket prices range from $33.85 to $76.54, offering various options for spectators to witness this thrilling competition. Don't miss the chance to witness the ultimate display of athleticism at the SPECTRUM FITNESS PRODUCTIONS 2024 NPC SAN FRANCISCO CHAMPIONSHIPS.

This exciting run is your chance to experience your city like never before. Whether you're racing for a personal best or just out for a fun stroll with friends, this event is all about celebrating the energy and spirit of the local City.The course will guide you through iconic landmarks and hidden gems that make this City one-of-a-kind. As you race through the heart of it all, enjoy the sights, sounds, and community spirit that make this run a truly special experience!This is part of our Virtual/Hybrid Run series where you run at your own place and time. But if there are more than 10 participants, we'll bring out a coordinator!The first 3 participants to register and submit their results gets Donuts delivered to their home!How Does it Work?1. Sign-up for any distance2. Pick a place and time and run!3. When you finish, submit your results4. (Optional) Get aCustom Plaque with your Run!5. (Optional) Have your results post online, get a Certificate of Completion, and Medal shipped to your home6. (Optional): Get a Personal Virtual Run Cheer Crew (via SMS or Email) to send you encouragement before your runWhat You Get (Swag Bag):-Running T-Shirt (Shipped to the address you register with - US only)- Finisher's Medal!(Shipped - Email us after the run)- Training Pack- (Optional) We now have Technical Running Shirts. These lightweight, moisture wicking shirts can be upgraded for just $5 more.Packet Pickup:No hassle of picking up packets required!-Swag shipped direct to your address (Please make sure you provide your full, correct US mailing address including apartment number and check spelling)When will I get my Swag?You will get your shirt at your mailing address 1-2 weeks before your run. Your medal will be shipped after you complete your race. Virtual Run Packet:- Our Virtual Run uniquely offers a Training Pack with Digital Tools to support your run. Sponsorships & Promoting your Business:If you're looking to become a sponsor, we'd love to help promote your business! https://www.thebestraces.com/events Run for Others: Make a DifferenceEvery year we aim to provide 5,000 stipends, scholarships, or just free entries (with Shirt & Medal) to those who aren’t able to pay for a registration ticket themselves. We believe every person should have the opportunity to part of a fun, community run.This includes at risk youth, orphans, or the marginalized.If you’re an organization or Non-Profit wanting to apply for stipend/scholarships, feel free to contact us for more information at contact@thebestraces.com. Information Source: The Best Races | eventbrite

Silicon Valley City Producers Lauren Berman (former OFJCC Board Member), Judy Kitt, Patti Sue Plumer, Susan Sims, Ellice Papp, and Deborah Radin (JPP Board Member), in partnership with Michelle Shabtai and the Oshman JCC are proud to present THE 11TH ANNUAL SILICON VALLEY JEWISH PLAYWRITING CONTEST! Join the JPP, Oshman JCC, our City Producers, and the 30-member Silicon Valley Community Reader’s Panel for a stellar evening of community, culture and the JPP's specialty - Artistic Democracy! 90 minutes, 7 actors, 3 playwrights, and ONE WINNER - we need your votes and voice to choose! Arrive early to schmooze with the cast during the reception on the terrace. ABOUT JPPThe Jewish Plays Project is the nation’s leading development theater for 21st Century Jewish theater. The JPP’s one-of-a-kind, best-in-class programs are rooted in community, committed to diversity, and focused on making Jewish stories into public stories. In 13 years, the JPP has received and vetted over 2,100 plays from more than 1,400 writers in 34 states and 10 countries. Best of all,. the JPP has actively developed 57 of those plays, 37 of which have gone on to production in cities across the globe, including New York, Los Angeles, London, and Tel Aviv, playing for more than 100,000 audience members. The JPP regularly features the best artists working in New York, including writers David Hein and Irene Sankoff (Come from Away), Robert Askins (Hand to God), and Lauren Yee Cambodian Rock Band); directors Stephen Brackett (Be More Chill, A Strange Loop), Daniella Topol (Rattlestick Theater AD), and Tamilla Woodard (Yale Drama, WP Theater); and actors Andrew Polk (The Band’s Visit, Mrs. Maisel), Ronald Guttman (Mad Men, Homeland), Gus Birney (The Mist, Dickinson), and Obie and Drama Desk nominee Marcia Jean Kurtz. For more information about the Jewish Plays Project, click here. For more info about this event: mshabtai@paloaltojcc.org * Free parking is available at the venue at the entrance on Fabian Way David Winitsky - Founder and Executive Artistic Director David Winitsky is the Founder and Executive Artistic Director of the Jewish Plays Project, the nation’s leading development house for contemporary Jewish theater. Since founding the JPP, he has been a Storahtelling/LabShul Maven, a 2014-17 UpStart National Fellow, a 2013 LABA Artist Fellow, and a 2011 PresenTense New York City Fellow. Currently, he is a Fellow at UJA’s Institute for Jewish Executive Leadership at Columbia Business School. Information Source: Oshman Family JCC | eventbrite