Get Ready for the 16th Annual Dine Downtown July 11-21 SAN JOSE, CA (JULY 9, 2024) – Downtown San Jose’s very own Restaurant Week, the 16th Annual Dine Downtown, is set to dazzle food enthusiasts from July 11-21. This year, the city will come alive with culinary delights, offering a feast for every palate. Indulge in prix fixe menus, food & drink pairings, and unique dishes from top restaurants. Whether you crave international flavors, farm-to-table freshness, or innovative fusion, there’s something for everyone. This event is a fantastic opportunity to support our local restaurants and c ..read more

Starlight Cinema presented by UA Local Union 393 provides a night full of family fun  SAN JOSE, CA – July 3, 2024 – Experience the magic of outdoor cinema with your family & friends, and join us as we kick off the summer movie season with Barbie! Movies kick off at dusk, but the excitement starts before! Join us for family-friendly games and activities leading up to each screening.  The movie schedule includes:  July 6: Barbie – PG-13, 2023. (games at 7:30 p.m.; movie at 8:50 p.m.) Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world ..read more

The summer season in San José is officially here, offering a packed calendar of events, art places and spaces to dine and gather with friends and family. In this guest blog post, Robert Robledo, Director of Marketing and Communications with the San José Downtown Association, shares a bit about what to expect this summer. Summer in Downtown San José is a time of vibrant energy and endless activities. From music festivals to cultural celebrations, the downtown area transforms into a bustling hub of entertainment and community spirit. Whether you’re a local or visiting for the first time, there’s ..read more

Jon Lopez is the newly appointed program manager for Groundwerx, funded through the Property-Based Improvement District (PBID) that is managed through the San Jose Downtown Association (SJDA). At 33, Lopez is the youngest ever to hold that position, but be is also one of the few to have spent 14 years moving up through the organization, eventually holding virtually every position at some point. “There is no better manager than one who can relate to the job challenges of every single worker,” said Chris Kendrix, SJDA Operations Manager.  Lopez was just 19 years old when he started as a Saf ..read more

Chris Kendrix has spent his career working behind the scenes. Starting as an IATSE stage rigger for concerts, touring Broadway shows, circuses, and the like for 10 years before taking a job at Groundwerx to restore his work/life balance with more regular hours.  Now he moves to center stage in his new position of Operations Manager of San Jose Downtown Association, replacing Chris Arkley who left SJDA last year to become Downtown Coordinator for the City of San Jose. As Operations Manager, Kendrix oversees Clean and Safe programs, the Social Impact Team, and the SJPD secondary unit. He is ..read more

San Jose, CA – May 20, 2024 – The San Jose Downtown Foundation (SJDF) is excited to announce the 21st Annual Downtown Doors Reception, held on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at the San Jose Museum of Art.  The Downtown Doors reception celebrates the artistic achievements of high school students from across San Jose. This year’s event honors the creativity and vision of young artists who transform urban spaces into vibrant public galleries. “Downtown Doors is one of the best programs the San Jose Downtown Foundation supports,” said Katia McClain, SJD Foundation Trustee and Partner at Steinberg Har ..read more

Local cannabis dispensary expands their business to West Santa Clara Purple Lotus, the only family-owned and operated cannabis dispensary in San Jose officially opened their first downtown location at 66 West Santa Clara Street. Purple Lotus is committed to maintaining their identity as a family-owned business, and provides a welcoming atmosphere with top quality products. The cannabis dispensary is now located in the midst of downtown San Jose, just one block away from San Pedro Square. Matt Krishnamachari and his wife Vanessa established Purple Lotus in 2010, in an office next to Regional Me ..read more

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A ribbon-cutting was held this morning for five new businesses along Paseo de San Antonio as part of the MOMENT Paseo pop-up retail program – a collaboration between SJDA, the City of San Jose, and San Jose Made. Sandra Contreras of Cositas Contreras readies her store for opening, as an artist starts on a hand-painted floral backdrop. Sueños at 112 Paseo de San Antonio is a curated retail experience featuring three Latina-owned businesses: La Paloma Imports, MiGi Cera Candles, and Cositas Contreras, offering candles, home goods, decor, plus handcrafted jewelry and accessories. Two woman-owned ..read more

Jenni Martin recognized for her equity and inclusion practices in the museum field Jenni Martin, director of strategic initiatives at Children’s Discovery Museum in downtown San Jose, is being recognized for her leadership and excellence on diversity and inclusion practices in the museum field by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM). AAM is the only organization that represents the entire museum community. Honorees receive awards for their exceptional impact on the field and the role they play in building strong museums, thriving communities, and a better world. “The hallmark of Jenni’s near ..read more