Oh mother, where art thou?

I hate to break it to you, but Mother’s Day is this Sunday (audible gasp), so consider this your reminder to either (a) get her a nice card, (b) find a nice brunch/event spot she’d enjoy. Thankfully, we’ve got a pretty stacked weekend with car shows, comedy, and spots to snag that last-minute gift.

Have an event you’d like to share with the great 408? Let me know, and I’ll add it to the next Newsletter. And hey, I’m only human! If I make a glaring error, feel free to reply to this email and let me know so I can get it fixed.

Wednesday

• Tully Night Market | Tully Ball Fields (880 Tully Rd., San Jose) | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | FREE | Enjoy food, funk, local vendors, and more at this Free, weekly event.

• San Jose Shakeout Series | Creekside Socials (20 Barack Obama Blvd., San Jose) | 6-8 p.m. | FREE | The second of many running events for runners of all ages and abilities leading up to the San Jose Half Marathon. (Runs through 5/29)

• The Mission UK + Nuevo Testamento | The Ritz (400 S. First St., San Jose) | 7 p.m. | $35 Advance, $40 Day of Show | Leather, studs, and synths! Dark disco meets goth rock when these two legendary underground groups take the stage.

• Open Mic Showcase | San Jose Improv (62 S. Second St., San Jose) | 8 p.m. | $5 | Join Ato Walker and check out the freshest faces in local comedy, or step up to the mic yourself.

• Bizcochito Latin Party | Splash Video Dance Bar (65 Post St., San Jose) | 10:30 p.m. | FREE | Drink Specials, Drag, and dancing, Oh MY! Niya La Rey and Silvanna Daniels host this weekly dance party with special guests Alanna Pillay + Charity Kase.

Thursday

• Give the Drummer Some: Greg Hutchinson | SJZ Breakroom (12 E. San Carlos St., San Jose) | 5 p.m. | 5 p.m. show is FREE, 7 p.m. show is $25 | See “the drummer of his generation” as he showcases his supreme accuracy and imagination, followed by a showcase by Soul Jazz legend Houston Person.

• Rex Navarrete | San Jose Improv (62 S. Second St., San Jose) | 8 p.m. | $25 General Admission, $75-$85 VIP Banquette | This Bay Area comic has been on the comedy circuit both locally and internationally since the 90’s.

• The Bieber Party: Justin Bieber Night | The Ritz (400 S. First St., San Jose) | 9 p.m. | $16-$25 General Admission | Is it too late now to say sorry? No need to feel lonely as you dance along with other Beliebers. 

Friday

• Vintage Market: Spring Edition | Garden at the Flea (1590 Barryessa Rd., San Jose) | 4-9 p.m. | FREE | Every second and fourth Friday of the month, Pop-Up SJ’s Vintage Market curates local fashion + treasures with eats, beats, and neat kicks for your feets. (Runs through 10/1)

• San Jose Bike Party: Test Ride 3 | Baryessa BART Parking Lot (Mabury + Lenfest Roads) | 5:30 p.m. | FREE | Join the SJBP cyclists for a 16 mile ride as they test the route for May’s “Bikers of the Caribbean” ride.

• Hands off Rafah: End the Siege | De Anza Park (1150 Lime Dr., Sunnyvale) | 5:30 p.m. | FREE | Join neighbors, friends, and colleagues for a family-friendly rally and march to end the genocide in Palestine. BYO signs, flags and posters.

• Kev Herrera | San Jose Improv (62 S. Second St., San Jose) | 7:30 p.m., 9:45 p.m. | $25 General Admission, $85 VIP Banquette | Description (Runs through May 11) 

• Broadway Rave | The Ritz (400 S. First St., San Jose) | 8 p.m. | $15-20 General Admission | Channel your inner theatre kid and sing along to your favorite show tunes in this musical-inspired rave.

• Grease Dealer | Art Boutiki (44 Race St., San Jose) | 8 p.m. | FREE | This Bay Area supergroup blends funk, classic soul, and dance music.

• Serve | Splash Video Dance Bar (65 Post St., San Jose) | 10 p.m. | $10 (this is the usual cover, ymmv) | If you’re a Diva who divas, join Catinni P Vandon with guests Vendetta, Aurris Garçon + Alpha Andromeda for this weekly Drag spectacular.

• Circus of Sin: “hAAPIness” | Caravan Lounge (98 S. Almaden Ave., San Jose) | 9 p.m. | FREE | Indulge in the carnival of debauchery and celebrate AAPI Heritage month with this special burlesque show.

Saturday

• Willow Glen 5K | Downtown Willow Glen (Lincoln + Minnesota Avenues, San Jose) | 9 a.m. | FREE for Children 4 and under, $20 Teen or Youth, $30 Adults 20+ | Join friends and neighbors as they run + walk to raise funds for local elementary school PTAs to fund extra-curricular programs.

• Maum Market | Creekside Socials (20 Barack Obama Blvd., San Jose) | 12-4 p.m. | FREE | Celebrate AAPI history month with 50+ local makers and creators — from food and fashion to art and home decor.

• Nature Lotería | Hapas Brewing Co. (460 Lincoln Ave., San Jose) | 5 p.m. | FREE | Bring your four legged friend, and join community members for a Loteria game, food, drinks, and Cumbia music from Philly Dronez.

• Stephen Longoria: “Japantown” | Empire 7 Studios (525 N. 77th St., Ste. 10, San Jose) | 6-9 p.m. | FREE | Check out the opening reception of local artist Stephen Longoria’s ode to San Jose’s Japantown in Empire 7’s newly opened Sky Deck Gallery. (Runs through 6/1)

• Stacked Fifths | Art Boutiki (44 Race St., San Jose) | 8 p.m. | $15 Advance, $20 Day of Show | This four-piece Bay Area jazz fusion group blends modern jazz and metal.

• Gimme Gimme Disco | The Ritz (400 S. First St., San Jose) | 8 p.m. | $15-$20 General Admission | Don your flashiest 70s attire and dance along to Abba, Cher, Donna Summer, The Bee Gees and more at this bell bottom-hoppin’ good time.

• Sapphira Cristal | Splash Video Dance Bar (65 Post St., San Jose) | 9 p.m. | $15 (this is the usual cover, ymmv) | RPDR Alum sashays into SJ for a meet and greet and show hosted by local drag performers. 

Sunday

• Mother’s Day Brunch | Winchester Mystery House (525 S. Winchester Blvd., San Jose) | 10 a.m. | $155.99 Adults, $89.99 Kids | Splurge on your momma with a special dining event with live music + mansion tour.

• Low Rider Car Show | Mexican Heritage Plaza (1700 Alum Rock Ave., San Jose) | 2-5 p.m. | FREE | This celebration of mamas, motors, and momentum will feature custom + classic builds, live performances, and food trucks. The first 50 mamas will receive a carnation corsage.

• Queens of Comedy Mother’s Day Show | Rooster T. Feathers Comedy Club (157 E. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale) | 7-8:30 p.m. | $25 | Take a break from Mother’s Day shenanigans with these laugh-out-loud local comics. A champaign toast is included.

• Lords of Altamont | The Ritz (400 S. First St., San Jose) | 7 p.m. | $18 Advance, $20 Day of Show | Glam and B-movie biker rock coalesce into a rollickingly hellish tour.

• “Derek Hough: Symphony of Dance” | San Jose Center for the Performing Arts (255 S. Almaden Blvd., San Jose) | 8 p.m. | $118-$604 | Look, it’s a lot of money. But the chance to see the legendary Derek Hough tap his way across the stage in very little clothing? It’d be enough to make your mom (or dad) blush.

Thanks so much for reading!

I’m beyond thrilled at the incredible response to the first Newsletter last week. From the atta-boys on Instagram to your kind messages in my replies, it means the world that so many of you have connected with this little project of mine.

If you haven’t already, check out our IG for a continuously updated list of things and happenings throughout the week that I may have missed here! And if you have any suggestions for things you’d like to see in this list, please feel free to let me know.

Until next week,

- Gregg