Downtown Willow Glen is the scene of many popular community and entertainment events year round. If you're hosting an event in Downtown Willow
Glen that you'd like to publicize on our calendar, you can submit your event through Social Wave. (Social Wave registration required)
You've heard us rehearse at Monsieur Beans on Friday mornings -- now we're finally ready to do it for real! WheelHouse is an acoustic duo based right here in San Jose. Come on down and enjoy an evening of old favorites mixed with a few originals and support our favorite coffeehouse while you're at it. Not only do they have great coffee and other drinks, their pastries are great...more
Monsieur Beans
1383 Lincoln Ave
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Cost: Free |
The Downtown Willow Glen Farmers Market is open on July 4, so come on down and and visit all your favorite farmers, purchase the finest in local produce, browse arts and crafts by local artisans, and enjoy live musical entertainment. This weekend we'll be featuring the freshest fruit and vegetables for your July 4th celebration! And be sure to stop by and see Victoria - she's now back with her special tea blends and tea-related items. The Willow Glen Farmers...more
Behind the Garden Theatre
1145 Lincoln Avenue
8:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: free |
Treehouse in the Glen is pleased to present a BBQ and a performance by PapaHugs! PapaHugs gives fun, educational, and interactive performances with songs that vary from rock, blues, to country - perfect for children and their parents to dance to.The BBQ to follow will include organic kosher hot dogs, burgers, and our famous organic strawberry lemonade. Dancing silks, hula hoops and flags will be on hand. So come on down...more
Treehouse in the Glen
1275 Lincoln Ave, Suite 2
11:00am
Cost: free |
Sew Beadazzled, located in Downtown Willow Glen, presents this class for beginning beaders, 12 years and older. Intro to Beading , taught by Phyllis Martin-Rennie, will teach you about the fundamentals of beading and about materials and findings used in many beading designs. Do you know how to tell if semi-precious stones are real or fake? Are the crystals you’re buying what you think they are? Get those answers and more in this class. You’ll be introduced to tools,...more
Sew Beadazzled
1068 Lincoln Avenue
10:00am - 1:00pm
Cost: $25 |
Treasure Chest Aquarium in Downtown Willow Glen presents a shark feeding on the 5th, 15th, and 25th of every month at 4:30pm. Check out our shark and bring the kids to learn more about this amazing fish.
Treasure Chest Aquarium
1064 Lincoln ave
4:30pm
Cost: free |
Willow Glen Community Center presents Kidz In The Glen Summer Camp! Offering 7 one-week-long sessions, June 22 - August 14, we'll offer children a variety of activities and experiences that will last a lifetime. Promoting cultural unity, providing recreational adventures, team building, and developing social interaction skills are what we do best.July 6-10, our theme for the week will be Pirates Week. Cost is $145 per session, including swimming. For more...more
Willow Glen Community Center
2175 Lincoln Ave
8:00am - 3:00pm
Cost: $145 |
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Willow Glen Community Center presents a Leaders in Training Camp. This Camp is for children aged 11-16 who enjoy working with children and in day camp settings and would like to learn about being a camp leader. Your teen will experience camp leadership as he/she works alongside a Day Camp Leader to lead camp activities. Cost is $160 for the full session, July 6-17. For more information, please phone the Community Center Staff at 408-978-7681. To register online, please click here.
Willow Glen Community Center
2175 Lincoln Ave
8:00am - 3:00pm
Cost: $160 |
Cucina Bambini, a hands-on cooking school for children and adults in Downtown Willow Glen, presents Around the World in 5 Days, two Summer Cooking Camps held July 6-10! The first will be for children ages 8 and up, 9am-11:30am. The second will be for children ages 5 and up, 1:30pm-4pm.Each day we’ll create dishes from a different country (China, Italy, Japan, Greece, and France), and learn a bit about the cultures through food. We’ll be making everything from...more
Cucina Bambini
1041 Lincoln Avenue
9:00am
Cost: $199 |
2 classes: Ages 5-8 & Ages 9-13Ages 5-8: 7/6-7/10 (9:30am-12:30pm) Ages 7-12: 7/6-7/10 (1:30pm-4:30pm) Cost: $225 Join ArtHouse Kids for this 5-day class in cartooning and animation for children ages 5-8 & 9-13. Always one of our most popular camps, this year we will not only study about cartooning styles and creation of character, but also learn the art of animating! Create characters, do storyboards, and have fun with all forms of...more
ArtHouse Kids
1043 Lincoln Avenue
9:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: $225 |
Join us at BabyBuzz for kid/baby haircuts by the fabulous Toni Guel, who has 40 years of experience as a hairdresser and salon owner.
BabyBuzz
1314 Lincoln Ave
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cost: $15 |
Come down to The Grapevine for a night of meeting friends (old and new), socializing with neighbors, and engaging in some personal/business networking. All Willow Glen business owners and residents are welcome!!We'll be taking out the chairs, turning up the music and allowing you a full room to mix and mingle. Plus, DJs Stephen Nicholas and Rob Riddle will be giving you the finest in jazz, soul, and rare grooves to enjoy while you're mixin' it up! No reservations; just come in ready to mix it up! (You must be age 21 or over to attend.)
The Grapevine
1389 Lincoln Avenue
6:30pm - 9:00pm
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The Diabetes Society sponsors a monthly support group for women ages 25 and up who have Type 1 (insulin dependent) diabetes. These meetings focus on the concerns of young women such as pregnancy, marriage, emotional peaks and valleys, etc. The group is run as an open forum, allowing it to be dynamic and interactive. Participants are encouraged to share from their own experiences.This group does not meet at the offices of the Diabetes Society. For meeting locations, please call Jean at 408-891-0222.
Diabetes Society
1165 Lincoln Ave, Suite 300
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Cost: free |
Kids and parents, come on down to Treehouse in the Glen every Thursday during the summer and play board games! Choose from Settler's of Catan, Chinese Checkers, Dwarves & Dice, Dominos, Tic Tac Toe, Gobblet Gobbler, and many other favorites. We will be open 10am-8pm Thursdays only so there will be plenty of time to play.For more information, please phone Treehouse in the Glen at 408-294-8699.
Treehouse in the Glen
1275 Lincoln Ave, Suite 2
10:00am - 8:00pm
Cost: free |
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Join us for an infant massage class at BabyBuzz, a baby/tot boutique in downtown Willow Glen. Infant massage classes are suitable for parents with children from birth to pre-crawling. Class size is limited to 5 people.
BabyBuzz
1314 Lincoln Ave
10:30am
Cost: $30/$45 |
Hicklebee's Books of Downtown Willow Glen is pleased to present Wiggle Friendly Family Story Time! Fans of Margaret More will be familiar with her wild outfits and fun songs. First time children, too, will be delighted with her engaging stories.Wiggle Friendly Family Story Time is appropriate for children ages 4 and up.
Hicklebee's Books
1378 Lincoln Avenue
11:00am
Cost: free |
Sew Beadazzled, located in Downtown Willow Glen, presents this class for beaders of all skill levels.This class, taught by Phyllis Martin-Rennie, will teach you how to wire-wrap very fine gagues of wire, briolette, and other objects as you make three pairs of earrings. Earring design and selling of your earrings will be discussed in this class. Cost for the class is $25 plus the cost of the kit. Please phone the shop for more information on how to reserve a spot: 408-293-2232.
Sew Beadazzled
1068 Lincoln Avenue
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Cost: $25 |
The Kiwanis Club of Willow Glen's 2009 Music in the Glen Concert Series presents FlashBack! Join The FlashBack Band for a fun and lively trip through the music of the 50s-90s. People have asked Flashback members, "How do you make that sound?" and the response is that we were there and we feel the music! Members of the band have played on the same stage as the Doobie Brothers, Tower of Power, Sly Stone, Cold Blood, and Fleetwood...more
Willow Glen Elementary
1425 Lincoln Avenue
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Cost: free |
The theme of San Jose Library's Summer Reading Celebration 2009 is Be Creative @ Your Library and here at Willow Glen Library we'll be celebrating by hosting a weekly art activity for children. This Friday we'll all be making our own butterflies and jellyfish!For more information, please phone the library at 408-808-3045.
Willow Glen Library
1157 Minnesota Ave
2:00pm
Cost: free |
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Come on down to the Downtown Willow Glen Farmers Market and visit all your favorite farmers, purchase the finest in local produce, browse arts and crafts by local artisans, and enjoy live musical entertainment. The Willow Glen Farmers Market is located at The Garden Theater building, 1165 Lincoln Avenue, in the heart of Willow Glen. More than 100 on-site parking spaces are available, with vehicle entrances at both Meredith and Willow. Please note the dog rest area is currently...more
Behind the Garden Theatre
1145 Lincoln Avenue
8:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: free |
Cucina Bambini, a hands-on cooking school for children and adults in Downtown Willow Glen, presents the Lil' Chefs Class for children ages 3-5. This 1-hour class is designed to give young aspiring chefs independence in the kitchen. During the class, each child will create one item from start to finish (with a little help from mom or dad).Cost is $20 per class. For more information and to register, please visit Cucina Bambini's website.
Cucina Bambini
1041 Lincoln Avenue
9:00am - 10:00am
Cost: $20 |
Treehouse in the Glen is throwing a family fun Red, White & Blue Tea Party! Come join us for a casual tea and art project in the Treehouse Courtyard. Get all dressed up or add us to your walk downtown. There will be two sittings: one at 10am and one at 1:30pm.Tea for two comes with, tea, crumpets (sweet treats), tea sandwiches, a patriotic art project, a professional event photo, and either story time (after the 10am sitting) or...more
Treehouse in the Glen
1275 Lincoln Ave, Suite 2
10:00am
Cost: free |
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On the second Saturday of every month, Treehouse in the Glen presents a very special Multicultural Storytime. For our July story time we will be celebrating the Spirit of the USA by learning and singing This Land is Your Land. Our story tellers will also have a few special stories to share.
Treehouse in the Glen
1275 Lincoln Ave, Suite 2
11:00am
Cost: free |
Treehouse in the Glen is throwing a family fun Red, White & Blue Tea Party! Come join us for a casual tea and art project in the Treehouse Courtyard. Get all dressed up or add us to your walk downtown. There will be two sittings: one at 10am and one at 1:30pm.Tea for two comes with, tea, crumpets (sweet treats), tea sandwiches, a patriotic art project, a professional event photo, and either story time (after the 10am sitting) or...more
Treehouse in the Glen
1275 Lincoln Ave, Suite 2
1:30pm
Cost: free |
Willow Glen Library is pleased to present Charles the Clown and his side-kick, Biscuit the Dog! They'll have you smiling from the moment the program begins. For more information, please phone the Library at 408-808-3045.
Willow Glen Library
1157 Minnesota Ave
Cost: free |
Sew Beadazzled in Downtown Willow Glen presents Abracadabra Rings! This is "free-form wire-working" at its best. Using 20g square wire, you will design and make two rings in this class. Add a pearl or a stone to mix in some color.Square wire has its own unique personality that will be discussed in this class. You will also learn finish your pieces as jewelers do by buffing and polishing your pieces. Cost for the class is $35 plus the cost of the kit. Please phone the shop for more information on how to reserve a spot: 408-293-2232.
Sew Beadazzled
1068 Lincoln Avenue
11:00am - 4:00pm
Cost: $35 |
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Willow Glen Community Center presents Kidz In The Glen Summer Camp! Offering 7 one-week-long sessions, June 22 - August 14, we'll offer children a variety of activities and experiences that will last a lifetime. Promoting cultural unity, providing recreational adventures, team building, and developing social interaction skills are what we do best. July 13-17, our theme for the week will be Ocean Odyssey. Cost is $145 per session, including swimming. For more...more
Willow Glen Community Center
2175 Lincoln Ave
8:00am - 3:00pm
Cost: $145 |
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Cucina Bambini, a hands-on cooking school for children and adults in Downtown Willow Glen, presents Essential Cooking Skills, a Summer Cooking Camp for teens held July 13-17, 9am-12pm. If your teen loves to cook, this is the camp to attend. We’ll cover everything needed to create fabulous entrees, including knife skills, making soups and stocks, and preparing various vegetables, starches and meats. After this jam-packed week, your child may even teach you a few...more
Cucina Bambini
1041 Lincoln Avenue
9:00am - 12:00pm
Cost: $249 |
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7/13-7/17, 1:30pm-4:30pm Cost: $235 Join ArtHouse Kids for this 5-day class for children ages 6-12. In this Art Around the World class we'll study cultures from countries such as Japan, Mexico, Africa with snacks and music, and we'll explore the value of the arts in each culture. Diverse materials and wonderful creative projects will make this a fun week for all! For more information and to register, please visit http://arthousekids.com.
ArtHouse Kids
1043 Lincoln Avenue
1:30pm - 4:30pm
Cost: $235 |
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Cucina Bambini, a hands-on cooking school for children and adults in Downtown Willow Glen, presents Cookies & Cakes, a Summer Cooking Camp for children ages 8 and up held July 13-17, 1:30pm-4pm. Is there any better way to spend an afternoon? From madeleines and fortune cookies to carrot cake and chocolate torte, this will be a delicious week of desserts. Cost is $199. For more information and to register, please visit Cucina Bambini's website.
Cucina Bambini
1041 Lincoln Avenue
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Cost: $199 |
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Willow Glen Library and Poetry Center San Jose are pleased to present poet Kelly Cressio-Moeller, who will be reading from her work. An open mic reading will follow. All are welcome to bring a poem of their own or by a favorite poet to share. Kelly Cressio-Moeller is a California native who completed undergrad and graduate work at SJSU. Although she's been writing poetry since her early teens, the first time she shared one of her poems in public was in August 2007 at Willow...more
Willow Glen Library
1157 Minnesota Ave
7:00pm
Cost: free |
All parties interested in the affairs, culture, and vitality of Downtown Willow Glen are welcome to join us for the Willow Glen Business Association's Membership & Board Meetings.Our Membership & Board Meetings are open to the general community. They are held on the second Tuesday of each month, 8am-10am in the Community Room of Willow Glen Library, 1157 Minnesota Avenue.. At 9:00-9:20am the meeting is an open forum for business and community members to share ideas and...more
Willow Glen Library
1157 Minnesota Ave
8:00am - 10:00am
Cost: free |
P&T Puppet Theatre is proud to present Goldielocks and the Three Bears at Willow Glen Library. P&T's delightful adaptation of this classic tale in a live theatre environment with a classical music backdrop is sure to please everyone in the family. Be sure to stay afterward for a ‘behind-the-scenes’ tour and puppet demonstration. For more information, please phone the Library at 408-808-3045.
Willow Glen Library
1157 Minnesota Ave
11:30am
Cost: free |
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Join us at BabyBuzz for kid/baby haircuts by the fabulous Toni Guel, who has 40 years of experience as a hairdresser and salon owner.
BabyBuzz
1314 Lincoln Ave
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cost: $15 |
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Cucina Bambini, a hands-on cooking school for children and adults in Downtown Willow Glen, presents the Lil' Chefs Class for children ages 3-5. This 1-hour class is designed to give young aspiring chefs independence in the kitchen. During the class, each child will create one item from start to finish (with a little help from mom or dad). Cost is $20 per class. For more information and to register, please visit Cucina Bambini's website.
Cucina Bambini
1041 Lincoln Avenue
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Cost: $20 |
Teens who have diabetes and their parents are encouraged to attend this free monthly support group. The Diabetes Parent/Teen Support Group focuses on problems specific to dealing with diabetes for teens and their families. If you would like to share experiences, problems, or just talk to others, please drop in. For more information, please phone Kat Carpenter at 408-207-0123.
Diabetes Society
1165 Lincoln Ave, Suite 300
7:00pm - 8:00pm
Cost: free |
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Treasure Chest Aquarium in Downtown Willow Glen presents a shark feeding on the 5th, 15th, and 25th of every month at 4:30pm. Check out our shark and bring the kids to learn more about this amazing fish.
Treasure Chest Aquarium
1064 Lincoln ave
4:30pm
Cost: free |
Join us at The Grapevine in Downtown Willow Glen for a night of good old fashioned comfort food brought to us by Willow Street Pizza.For $25, enjoy a salad, your very own personal size Willow Street Pizza (your choice of either pepperoni with mushroom or roasted veggies with pesto), dessert, and a flight of pizza-friendly wines or an ice cold beer. Tax and gratuity are included. To reserve your spot, please click here.
The Grapevine
1389 Lincoln Avenue
7:00pm
Cost: $25 |
Sew Beadazzled, located in Downtown Willow Glen, presents this class for beaders of all skill levels.This class, taught by Phyllis Martin-Rennie, will teach you how to Design a bracelet by mixing it up with glass beads, spacers, and some beads that you stitched. It's a great introduction to the peyote stitch if you want to learn this off-loom technique. Imagination welcomed. Cost for the class is $30. All supplies purchased at Sew Beadazzled for one of our classes are 15% off! Please phone the shop for more information on how to reserve a spot: 408-293-2232.
Sew Beadazzled
1068 Lincoln Avenue
10:00am - 4:00pm
Cost: $30 |
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Kids and parents, come on down to Treehouse in the Glen every Thursday during the summer and play board games! Choose from Settler's of Catan, Chinese Checkers, Dwarves & Dice, Dominos, Tic Tac Toe, Gobblet Gobbler, and many other favorites. We will be open 10am-8pm Thursdays only so there will be plenty of time to play. For more information, please phone Treehouse in the Glen at 408-294-8699.
Treehouse in the Glen
1275 Lincoln Ave, Suite 2
10:00am - 8:00pm
Cost: free |
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Hicklebee's Books of Downtown Willow Glen is pleased to present Wiggle Friendly Family Story Time! Fans of Margaret More will be familiar with her wild outfits and fun songs. First time children, too, will be delighted with her engaging stories. Wiggle Friendly Family Story Time is appropriate for children ages 4 and up.
Hicklebee's Books
1378 Lincoln Avenue
11:00am
Cost: free |
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BabyBuzz baby and tot boutique in Downtown Willow Glen presents Baby Signs, a fun and informative workshop designed to help you quickly learn basic signs for communicating with your baby and fun and easy ways to use signs in everyday routines. Babies have a lot to say even before they can actually speak. This workshop is taught by Jenny Wagner, MS, OTR/L. Fee includes Baby Signs Parent Kit (which includes the Baby Signs Parent...more
BabyBuzz
1314 Lincoln Ave
2:00pm
Cost: $60 |
Cucina Bambini, a hands-on cooking school for children and adults in Downtown Willow Glen, presents a Tamale Workshop for adults! Learn how to make three types of tamales: savory pork, veggie, and sweet.Cost is $40. For more information and to register, please visit Cucina Bambini's website.
Cucina Bambini
1041 Lincoln Avenue
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Cost: $40 |
The Kiwanis Club of Willow Glen's 2009 Music in the Glen Concert Series presents The Road Dogs! Join us for an evening of fun with this 4-piece classic rock cover band. Music in the Glen is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Willow Glen. All concerts will take place in the Quad Area of Willow Glen Elementary School. Please bring a lawn chair or a blanket to sit on. All food sales will benefit the school and local charities. Sorry, no pets allowed.
Willow Glen Elementary
1425 Lincoln Avenue
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Cost: free |
Go Green at Sew Beadazzled in Downtown Willow Glen! Learn how to create pendants and various other jewelry treasures while incorporating soda cans and very thin brass and copper to make a very light weight and inexpensive show piece.Cost for the class is $40. Please phone the shop for more information on how to reserve a spot: 408-293-2232.
Sew Beadazzled
1068 Lincoln Avenue
10:00am - 4:00pm
Cost: $40 |
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The theme of San Jose Library's Summer Reading Celebration 2009 is Be Creative @ Your Library and here at Willow Glen Library we'll be celebrating by hosting a weekly art activity for children. This Friday we'll all be creating our own fun paper animals! For more information, please phone the library at 408-808-3045.
Willow Glen Library
1157 Minnesota Ave
2:00pm
Cost: free |
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Come on down to the Downtown Willow Glen Farmers Market and visit all your favorite farmers, purchase the finest in local produce, browse arts and crafts by local artisans, and enjoy live musical entertainment. The Willow Glen Farmers Market is located at The Garden Theater building, 1165 Lincoln Avenue, in the heart of Willow Glen. More than 100 on-site parking spaces are available, with vehicle entrances at both Meredith and Willow. Please note the dog rest area is currently...more
Behind the Garden Theatre
1145 Lincoln Avenue
8:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: free |
Join us at BabyBuzz for a performance by PapaHugs and his Playtime Characters! PapaHugs gives fun, educational, and interactive performances with songs that vary from rock, blues, to country - perfect for children and their parents to dance to. The PapaHugs world is a place where imagination and music can take you anywhere you want to go! This event is free and open to the public.
BabyBuzz
1314 Lincoln Ave
11:00am
Cost: free |
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Willow Glen Community Center presents Kidz In The Glen Summer Camp! Offering 7 one-week-long sessions, June 22 - August 14, we'll offer children a variety of activities and experiences that will last a lifetime. Promoting cultural unity, providing recreational adventures, team building, and developing social interaction skills are what we do best. July 20-24, our theme for the week will be Sports Madness. Cost is $145 per session, including swimming. For more...more
Willow Glen Community Center
2175 Lincoln Ave
8:00am - 3:00pm
Cost: $145 |
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Cucina Bambini, a hands-on cooking school for children and adults in Downtown Willow Glen, presents a Crepe Craze Class for children ages 8 and up. Learn to make fresh sweet and savory crepes! Cost is $35. For more information and to register, please visit Cucina Bambini's website.
Cucina Bambini
1041 Lincoln Avenue
10:00am - 11:30am
Cost: $35 |
Halanda Studio in Downtown Willow Glen is pleased to present two weeks of summer classes for children, July 20 - July 24 and August 10 - August 14. Each of those weeks, Monday-Friday, we'll be offering daily one-hour classes in Persian dance, belly dance, ballet, jazz/hip-hop, and zumba. Classes in each style will be offered one hour a day for 5 consecutive days; class recitals will be held on Friday. Students may sign up for any number of classes each day, and may sign up...more
Halanda Studio
1062 Lincoln Avenue
10:00am - 4:00pm
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7/20-7/24, 1pm-4pm Cost: $225 Join ArtHouse Kids for this 5-day eco-art class for children ages 5-10. Let’s get creative with old discarded materials! Baskets, wooden figures, robots, old shoes, making paper… you name it and we are going to use it! You will be amazed at what you can make. Best of all, it will change how you think about keeping us a bit “greener”. For more information and to register, please visit http://arthousekids.com.
ArtHouse Kids
1043 Lincoln Avenue
1:00pm - 4:00pm
Cost: $225 |
Tues, July 21 & Thurs, July 2310am - 11am $35 This ArtHouse Kids two-day parent participation camp for children ages 2-4 will encourage children to squish clay, work at the easel wall, and create summer themed projects that work their motor skills with mom or dad at their side. Parents will enjoy the one-on-one time while creating projects you'll cherish. For more information and to register, please visit http://arthousekids.com.
ArtHouse Kids
1043 Lincoln Avenue
10:00am - 11:00am
Cost: $35 |
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Join us at BabyBuzz for kid/baby haircuts by the fabulous Toni Guel, who has 40 years of experience as a hairdresser and salon owner.
BabyBuzz
1314 Lincoln Ave
2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cost: $15 |
This monthly support group, sponsored by the Diabetes Society, is for people currently using an insulin infusion pump for the treatment of diabetes. Meetings will focus on the questions and problems that arise while using a pump. This group has no set agenda and is open for the discussion and sharing of experiences.Group leaders include: Bob Goodman; Alice Orth, RN, CDE; Sue Ann Lopes, RN, CDE. For more information on this support group, please e-mail Bob Goodman or phone him at 408-655-7591.
Diabetes Society
1165 Lincoln Ave, Suite 300
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Cost: free |
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Sew Beadazzled, located in Downtown Willow Glen, presents this class for beginning beaders, 12 years and older. Intro to Beading , taught by Phyllis Martin-Rennie, will teach you about the fundamentals of beading and about materials and findings used in many beading designs. Do you know how to tell if semi-precious stones are real or fake? Are the crystals you’re buying what you think they are? Get those answers and more in this class. You’ll be introduced to tools,...more
Sew Beadazzled
1068 Lincoln Avenue
10:00am - 1:00pm
Cost: $25 |
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Kids and parents, come on down to Treehouse in the Glen every Thursday during the summer and play board games! Choose from Settler's of Catan, Chinese Checkers, Dwarves & Dice, Dominos, Tic Tac Toe, Gobblet Gobbler, and many other favorites. We will be open 10am-8pm Thursdays only so there will be plenty of time to play. For more information, please phone Treehouse in the Glen at 408-294-8699.
Treehouse in the Glen
1275 Lincoln Ave, Suite 2
10:00am - 8:00pm
Cost: free |
Willow Glen Library is pleased to present a class for children ages 3-5 years and their parents/caregivers exploring the relationship between music and movement! The class is free, but pre-registration is required; please phone the library at 408-808-3045 after July 1 to reserve a spot - this is a very popular class.
Willow Glen Library
1157 Minnesota Ave
10:00am
Cost: free |
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Join us for an infant massage class at BabyBuzz, a baby/tot boutique in downtown Willow Glen. Infant massage classes are suitable for parents with children from birth to pre-crawling. Class size is limited to 5 people.
BabyBuzz
1314 Lincoln Ave
10:30am
Cost: $30/$45 |
The Kiwanis Club of Willow Glen's 2009 Music in the Glen Concert Series presents The Groove Kings! The Groove Kings' musical repertoire ranges from popular rock n’ roll to classic R&B all designed to keep the dance party going. Featuring soaring multi-part harmonies, virtuoso instrumental performances and taut arrangements, The Groove Kings never fail to satisfy audiences wherever they play. All concerts will take place...more
Willow Glen Elementary
1425 Lincoln Avenue
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Cost: free |
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Join BabyBuzz in Downtown Willow Glen for our free speaker series. Tonight, we'll be discussing Baby Proofing the Home. Come learn how to safeguard your home to prevent injuries to your family. Randy Ligh and Joseph Fridgen will discuss how to "baby proof" your home. Everything from first aid kits, house analysis, consumer advocate organizations, nursery product safety, to plants that poison, will be discussed. There...more
BabyBuzz
1314 Lincoln Ave
7:00pm
Cost: free |
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The theme of San Jose Library's Summer Reading Celebration 2009 is Be Creative @ Your Library and here at Willow Glen Library we'll be celebrating by hosting a weekly art activity for children. This Friday we'll all be making our own playdough from scratch! For more information, please phone the library at 408-808-3045.
Willow Glen Library
1157 Minnesota Ave
2:00pm
Cost: free |
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Cucina Bambini, a hands-on cooking school for children and adults in Downtown Willow Glen, presents the Parent/Child Fondue Class. What a great way to spend quality time with your child(ren)! Tonight, we'll be learning how to cook two types of fondue: cheese and chocolate, with preparation of all the dippers. Cost is $49 for one parent and one child, each additional is $20. For more information and to register, please visit Cucina Bambini's website.
Cucina Bambini
1041 Lincoln Avenue
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Cost: $49 |
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Come on down to the Downtown Willow Glen Farmers Market and visit all your favorite farmers, purchase the finest in local produce, browse arts and crafts by local artisans, and enjoy live musical entertainment. The Willow Glen Farmers Market is located at The Garden Theater building, 1165 Lincoln Avenue, in the heart of Willow Glen. More than 100 on-site parking spaces are available, with vehicle entrances at both Meredith and Willow. Please note the dog rest area is currently...more
Behind the Garden Theatre
1145 Lincoln Avenue
8:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: free |
Save the date for the Annual Downtown Willow Glen Sidewalk Sale, taking place all along Lincoln Avenue on Saturday, July 25. Stay tuned for more details...This event is sponsored by the Downtown Willow Glen Business & Professional Association.
Downtown Willow Glen
Lincoln Avenue
10:00am - 6:00pm
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ArtHouse Kids in Downtown Willow Glen presents a new Drop in Saturday Art for children ages 2 and up on the last Saturday of every month. This is a great chance to enjoy a little art and fun with your little one. We'll have painting at the wall, projects on the table, and Playdoh at the end of class. Cost is $15 each child. Reservations are encouraged; please phone 408-975-9987 to reserve a spot.
ArtHouse Kids
1043 Lincoln Avenue
10:30am - 11:30am
Cost: $15 |
Adira Dance and Costume in Downtown Willow Glen is proud to announce “HaflAdira”, a traditional belly dance hafla (dance party). Join us for a taste of the Middle East with soloist and troupe belly dance performances. July's Performers: Ena Cassia Alika La Hadine Eve Adelfi Amanda Esperanza Brenda House of Inanna Basinah Una Damascus Neferamun & Nadirah Tribal Moon and drummer Ray Dowler
Adira Dance & Costume Prkg Lot
1202 Lincoln Avenue
2:00pm - 4:30pm
Cost: FREE |
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Treasure Chest Aquarium in Downtown Willow Glen presents a shark feeding on the 5th, 15th, and 25th of every month at 4:30pm. Check out our shark and bring the kids to learn more about this amazing fish.
Treasure Chest Aquarium
1064 Lincoln ave
4:30pm
Cost: free |
Join the Diabetes Society at our rooftop gala and dine and dance under the stars at our outdoor ballroom atop Cupertino Square Shopping Center! Proceeds will benefit the Diabetes Society and our many services.The dinner and silent auction will begin at 7pm. At 8pm, there will be a short presentation with interesting speakers including Doug Burns, the 2006-07 winner of the Mr. Universe competition. Doug was diagnosed at the age of 7...more
Cupertino Square
10123 N Wolf Rd.
7:00pm - 11:55pm
Cost: $75 |
Sew Beadazzled, located in Downtown Willow Glen, presents this class for beaders of all skill levels, taught by Nancy Banks! Loop in loop is an extremely simple technique that allows one to create simple hollow cables, pods, round beads, baskets or even martini glasses. The possibilities are endless: uniform or undulating forms, the ability to change colors within a single piece, create in large sculptural scale or draw cable down to less than a quarter of an inch. Cost...more
Sew Beadazzled
1068 Lincoln Avenue
11:00am - 4:00pm
Cost: $35 |
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Willow Glen Community Center presents Kidz In The Glen Summer Camp! Offering 7 one-week-long sessions, June 22 - August 14, we'll offer children a variety of activities and experiences that will last a lifetime. Promoting cultural unity, providing recreational adventures, team building, and developing social interaction skills are what we do best. July 27-31, our theme for the week will be Adventure Week. Cost is $145 per session, including swimming. For more...more
Willow Glen Community Center
2175 Lincoln Ave
8:00am - 3:00pm
Cost: $145 |
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Cucina Bambini, a hands-on cooking school for children and adults in Downtown Willow Glen, presents Bambini Italiano, a Summer Cooking Camp for children ages 5-8 held July 27-31, 9am-11:30am. We’ll be making all their favorite dishes - pizza, pasta, mac-n-cheese, and we’ll even throw in a few veggies and desserts. Cost is $199. For more information and to register, please visit Cucina Bambini's website.
Cucina Bambini
1041 Lincoln Avenue
9:00am - 11:30am
Cost: $199 |
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2 classes: Ages 4-6 & Ages 7-12 Ages 4-6: 7/27-7/31 (9:30am-12:30pm) Ages 7-12: 7/27-7/31 (1:30pm-4:30pm) Cost: $225 Join ArtHouse Kids for this 5-day class for children ages 4-6 & 7-12. You'll create beautiful pieces this summer while we hone our skills in drawing and painting and get a little looser with cartooning. Each day we will concentrate on a new medium such as drawing with charcoal, pastels, etc. or painting with watercolor...more
ArtHouse Kids
1043 Lincoln Avenue
9:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: $225 |
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2 classes: Ages 4-6 & Ages 7-12 Ages 4-6: 7/27-7/31 (9:30am-12:30pm) Ages 7-12: 7/27-7/31 (1:30pm-4:30pm) Cost: $225 Join ArtHouse Kids for this 5-day class for children ages 4-6 & 7-12. You'll create beautiful pieces this summer while we hone our skills in drawing and painting and get a little looser with cartooning. Each day we will concentrate on a new medium such as drawing with charcoal, pastels, etc. or painting with watercolor...more
ArtHouse Kids
1043 Lincoln Avenue
9:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: $225 |
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Cucina Bambini, a hands-on cooking school for children and adults in Downtown Willow Glen, presents Afternoons of Appetizers, a Summer Cooking Camp for children ages 8 and up held July 27-31, 1:30pm-4pm. After your child takes this class, you’ll have to look no further for a helper in the kitchen for your next party. We’ll be making sausage wonton cups, roll-ups, cheese puffs, and eggrolls, just to name a few. Cost is $199. For more information and to register, please visit Cucina Bambini's website.
Cucina Bambini
1041 Lincoln Avenue
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Cost: $199 |
All are welcome to attend the Reading on the Avenue Book Club, which meets in the Community Room of Willow Glen Library on the 4th Monday of every month. On July 27, we'll be discussing the award-winning novel The Accidental by Ali Smith. The Accidental is the story of a mysterious stranger, Amber, whose sudden appearance during a family’s summer holiday transforms four unhappy people. Each of the Smarts–parents Eve and Michael, their 17 year old son...more
Willow Glen Library
1157 Minnesota Ave
7:00pm
Cost: free |
Willow Glen Library is pleased to present Dan Chan, The Magic Man! There's no other show like it, weaving magic, comedy, pick-pocketing, mind-reading, juggling, escapes, dog tricks, and acrobatics to create the ultimate variety show. Come and see for yourself! For more information, please phone the Library at 408-808-3045.
Willow Glen Library
1157 Minnesota Ave
Cost: free |
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BabyBuzz in Downtown Willow Glen presents an American Heart Association Heartsaver Adult/Child/Infant CPR/AED/Choking Class taught by Jenni Rahn of In a Heartbeat. This class, which provides CPR certification, is open to anyone 15 years or older, including parents, grandparents, siblings, caregivers, etc. No prior training is needed and there's no need to bring anything. But due to the nature...more
BabyBuzz
1314 Lincoln Ave
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Cost: $45 |
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Kids and parents, come on down to Treehouse in the Glen every Thursday during the summer and play board games! Choose from Settler's of Catan, Chinese Checkers, Dwarves & Dice, Dominos, Tic Tac Toe, Gobblet Gobbler, and many other favorites. We will be open 10am-8pm Thursdays only so there will be plenty of time to play. For more information, please phone Treehouse in the Glen at 408-294-8699.
Treehouse in the Glen
1275 Lincoln Ave, Suite 2
10:00am - 8:00pm
Cost: free |
The Kiwanis Club of Willow Glen's 2009 Music in the Glen Concert Series presents Sage! Beginning their musical quest in 1969, Sage has stayed true to its mission of playing great R&B funk and soul. Over the years the band has maintained the eight-piece member format for that big, full sound they like to deliver at live performances. Although based in San Jose, it was obvious from the beginning the solid rhythm section and blasting...more
Willow Glen Elementary
1425 Lincoln Avenue
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Cost: free |
Come join us for The Grapevine's new music series as we present Fratello di li Blues, featuring Diamond Bob Pero and Diego Picetti (of Diamond Bob & The Alley Sneakers).Come on down and groove with Fratello di li Blues as you swirl, sniff, sip and snack your way through our tasting menu. Our full regular wine and small plates menu will be served. All pricing is a la...more
The Grapevine
1389 Lincoln Avenue
7:00pm
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Sew Beadazzled, located in Downtown Willow Glen, presents a class in Artisan Weave taught by Phyllis Martin-Rennie. Weave this cuff using seed beads and small pearls with a different technique. Change the texture by the shapes of the fresh water pearls used. Are you ready for the challenge? Some experience in beading is required.Cost for the class is $35 plus the cost of the kit. Please phone the shop for more information on how to reserve a spot: 408-293-2232.
Sew Beadazzled
1068 Lincoln Avenue
10:00am - 4:00pm
Cost: $35 |
In celebration of San Jose Library's Summer Reading Celebration 2009, Willow Glen Library will be hosting a Bingo game for children age 3 and up accompanied by a parent/caregiver. It's a great way to learn and have fun with your kids!For more information, please phone the library at 408-808-3045.
Willow Glen Library
1157 Minnesota Ave
2:00pm
Cost: free |
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Willow Glen Community Center presents Kidz In The Glen Summer Camp! Offering 7 one-week-long sessions, June 22 - August 14, we'll offer children a variety of activities and experiences that will last a lifetime. Promoting cultural unity, providing recreational adventures, team building, and developing social interaction skills are what we do best. August 3-7, our theme for the week will be Hogwarts Week. Cost is $145 per session, including swimming. For more...more
Willow Glen Community Center
2175 Lincoln Ave
8:00am - 3:00pm
Cost: $145 |
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Cucina Bambini, a hands-on cooking school for children and adults in Downtown Willow Glen, presents 5 Days in Italy, a Summer Cooking Camp for children ages 8 and up held August 3-7, 9am-11:30am. Your child will be making everything from pizza, fresh pasta and chicken parmesan to Caesar salad and Italian desserts. Buon appetito! Cost is $199. For more information and to register, please visit Cucina Bambini's website.
Cucina Bambini
1041 Lincoln Avenue
9:00am - 11:30am
Cost: $199 |
Vivace Youth Chorus of San Jose presents The Marketplace: Songs from Far and Near, a Summer Music Camp. In this 5-day camp for children ages 6-10, we'll be exploring the sounds of vendors, street noises, and other experiences, and your child will become a villager who helps build the marketplace. Through music, art, dance, and instrumental workshops, the village marketplace will come to life!Vivace Summer Music Camp will...more
Stone Church of Willow Glen
1937 Lincoln Ave
9:00am - 1:00pm
Cost: $200 |
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Mon, 8/3, Wed 8/5, Fri 8/7 9:30am - 12:30pm Cost: $140 Join ArtHouse Kids for this 3-day class for children ages 5-10. In this class we'll have a smorgasbord of art fun with wacky sculptures, painting, watercolors, and crazy cartoons. You name it and we will do it in this amazing week of art. For more information and to register, please visit http://arthousekids.com.
ArtHouse Kids
1043 Lincoln Avenue
9:30am - 12:30pm
Cost: $140 |
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Willow Glen Community Center presents an Encore Theater Camp, a week-long spin-off from the Willow Glen Children’s Theatre Camp for children ages 6-12. Theater skill are the focus but we didn’t leave out the fun! Join us for a week of acting, improvisation, puppetry, and everything in between. Cost is $100 for the full week-long session, August 3-7. For more information, please phone the Community Center Staff at 408-978-7681. To register online, please click here.
Willow Glen Community Center
2175 Lincoln Ave
10:00am - 3:00pm
Cost: $100 |
Mon 8/3, Wed 8/5, Fri 8/7, 12:30pm-3:30pmCost: $150 Join ArtHouse Kids for this 3-day photography class for teens (ages 13 and up) and which we'll be viewing objects, people, and our surroundings a little more creatively. We will learn the basics of a camera and how to set up objects to shoot, and you'll be encouraged to go a little wacky with your own ideas at the studio and at home. On Friday we'll observe each other's work, discuss our inspirations...more
ArtHouse Kids
1043 Lincoln Avenue
12:30pm - 3:30pm
Cost: $150 |
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Cucina Bambini, a hands-on cooking school for children and adults in Downtown Willow Glen, presents Creative Cupcakes & Other Desserts, a Summer Cooking Camp for children ages 8 and up held August 3-7, 1:30pm-4pm. This camp is definitely for the more serious baker. We’ll be making a variety of cakes, frostings, and fillings and learning various decorating techniques. Crème brulee and chocolate mousse will also be on the menu this week. Cost is $199. For more...more
Cucina Bambini
1041 Lincoln Avenue
1:30pm - 4:00pm
Cost: $199 |
Hicklebee's Books in Downtown Willow Glen is pleased to present a special Summer Safari Collage Workshop with Bob Barner! Cost is $16.50 per child ($5 each additional sibling) and includes: instruction by Bob Barner, supplies, and an autographed copy of Barner's book, Dinosaurs Roar, Butterflies Soar!The world-renowned Bob Barner has written and illustrated over 25...more
Hicklebee's Books
1378 Lincoln Avenue
1:30pm
Cost: $16.50 |
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Sew Beadazzled, located in Downtown Willow Glen, presents this class for beginning beaders, 12 years and older. Intro to Beading , taught by Phyllis Martin-Rennie, will teach you about the fundamentals of beading and about materials and findings used in many beading designs. Do you know how to tell if semi-precious stones are real or fake? Are the crystals you’re buying what you think they are? Get those answers and more in this class. You’ll be introduced to tools,...more
Sew Beadazzled
1068 Lincoln Avenue
10:00am - 1:00pm
Cost: $25 |
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Hicklebee's Books of Downtown Willow Glen is pleased to present Wiggle Friendly Family Story Time! Fans of Margaret More will be familiar with her wild outfits and fun songs. First time children, too, will be delighted with her engaging stories. Wiggle Friendly Family Story Time is appropriate for children ages 4 and up.
Hicklebee's Books
1378 Lincoln Avenue
11:00am
Cost: free |
The Kiwanis Club of Willow Glen's 2009 Music in the Glen Concert Series presents The Houserockers! The Silicon Valley Houserockers is a rock and roll band out of Los Gatos that plays the greatest rock and roll songs ever recorded. With a wailing 5 piece horn section and rock solid rhythm section of two guitars, bass, drums, and keyboard, they bring the timeless rock and roll and rhythm and blues classics to life. It's a recipe...more
Willow Glen Elementary
1425 Lincoln Avenue
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Cost: free |
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Willow Glen Community Center presents Kidz In The Glen Summer Camp! Offering 7 one-week-long sessions, June 22 - August 14, we'll offer children a variety of activities and experiences that will last a lifetime. Promoting cultural unity, providing recreational adventures, team building, and developing social interaction skills are what we do best. August 10-14, our theme for the week will be Galaxy Week. Cost is $145 per session, including swimming. For more...more
Willow Glen Community Center
2175 Lincoln Ave
8:00am - 3:00pm
Cost: $145 |
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Halanda Studio in Downtown Willow Glen is pleased to present two weeks of summer classes for children, July 20 - July 24 and August 10 - August 14. Each of those weeks, Monday-Friday, we'll be offering daily one-hour classes in Persian dance, belly dance, ballet, jazz/hip-hop, and zumba. Classes in each style will be offered one hour a day for 5 consecutive days; class recitals will be held on Friday. Students may sign up for any number of classes each day, and may sign up...more
Halanda Studio
1062 Lincoln Avenue
10:00am - 4:00pm
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All parties interested in the affairs, culture, and vitality of Downtown Willow Glen are welcome to join us for the Willow Glen Business Association's Membership & Board Meetings. Our Membership & Board Meetings are open to the general community. They are held on the second Tuesday of each month, 8am-10am in the Community Room of Willow Glen Library, 1157 Minnesota Avenue.. At 9:00-9:20am the meeting is an open forum for business and community members to share ideas and...more
Willow Glen Library
1157 Minnesota Ave
8:00am - 10:00am
Cost: free |
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Hicklebee's Books of Downtown Willow Glen is pleased to present Wiggle Friendly Family Story Time! Fans of Margaret More will be familiar with her wild outfits and fun songs. First time children, too, will be delighted with her engaging stories. Wiggle Friendly Family Story Time is appropriate for children ages 4 and up.
Hicklebee's Books
1378 Lincoln Avenue
11:00am
Cost: free |
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Sew Beadazzled, located in Downtown Willow Glen, presents this class for beginning beaders, 12 years and older. Intro to Beading , taught by Phyllis Martin-Rennie, will teach you about the fundamentals of beading and about materials and findings used in many beading designs. Do you know how to tell if semi-precious stones are real or fake? Are the crystals you’re buying what you think they are? Get those answers and more in this class. You’ll be introduced to tools,...more
Sew Beadazzled
1068 Lincoln Avenue
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Cost: $25 |
The Kiwanis Club of Willow Glen's 2009 Music in the Glen Concert Series presents The Hitmen! The Hitmen have been delivering high energy dance music for audiences up and down the West Coast for over 11 years. The unique musical backgrounds of the musicians in this 9-piece band allows them to create and perform a musical dance review that transcends musical boundaries, playing a variety of hits from the 70's to modern day...more
Willow Glen Elementary
1425 Lincoln Avenue
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Cost: free |
Adira Dance and Costume in Downtown Willow Glen is proud to announce “HaflAdira”, a traditional belly dance hafla (dance party). Join us for a taste of the Middle East with soloist and troupe belly dance performances. August's Performers: Diane Qwan Alika Aisha Marcella Anthony Nicole's Student Troupe Sapphire Sisters of the Temple Moon Ghanima
Adira Dance & Costume Prkg Lot
1202 Lincoln Avenue
2:00pm - 4:30pm
Cost: FREE |
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