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Filtering by: “Festivals”

Viva CalleSJ x Eastside Quest
Apr
19
Mercadito, Festivals

Viva CalleSJ x Eastside Quest

  • Sunday, April 19, 2026
  • 10:00 AM 3:00 PM
  • School of Arts and Culture at MHP (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Viva CalleSJ is happening on Sunday, April 19, the streets of East San José are going car-free for a day of biking, skating, and community celebration. Viva CalleSJ is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide effort to build healthier, more connected neighborhoods for communities like ours.

Join us at 1700 Alum Rock Ave and get ready for a day of fun with friends, family, and community. Here is what is waiting for you:

  • Los Rakas

  • Los Lupeños de San Jose

  • Plaza Teatro Musical

  • Lucha Libre featuring Pro Wrestling Revolution

  • Mariachi San José

  • Joy & Band

  • DJ Chalé Brown

Learn more
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🎉 Chile, Mole, Pozole Festival! 🇲🇽🌶️
Sep
14
Plaza, Festivals, Community

🎉 Chile, Mole, Pozole Festival! 🇲🇽🌶️

  • Saturday, September 14, 2024
  • 12:30 PM 5:00 PM
  • Mexican Heritage Plaza (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for an unforgettable celebration of Mexican Independence Day at the Chile, Mole, Pozole Festival! Immerse yourself in a vibrant atmosphere filled with traditional food, lively performances, and stunning local art.

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Fiesta del Mariachi
Jul
27
Festivals

Fiesta del Mariachi

  • Saturday, July 27, 2024
  • 12:00 AM 12:00 AM
  • School of Arts and Culture at MHP (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us on Saturday, July 27, in the heart of East San José at the Mexican Heritage Plaza. 

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Fiesta Navideña
Dec
8
Community, Plaza, Festivals

Fiesta Navideña

  • Friday, December 8, 2023
  • 5:30 PM 9:30 PM
  • School of Arts and Culture at MHP (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

La Plaza invites community members of all ages to celebrate as the year of events culminates with the annual holiday celebration, Fiesta Navideña.

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Avenida de Altares
Oct
28
Festivals

Avenida de Altares

  • Saturday, October 28, 2023
  • 5:30 PM 11:00 PM
  • School of Arts and Culture at MHP (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Embrace the spirit of Día de los Muertos with Bay Area cumbia legends La Misa Negra on Saturday, October 28, from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

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Altars On View
Oct
9
to Nov 1
Festivals

Altars On View

  • Mon, Oct 9, 2023 3:00 PM Wed, Nov 1, 2023 6:30 PM
  • School of Arts and Culture at MHP (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

La Plaza and its esteemed altar artists invite you to visit La Plaza's Lobby from October 9 to November 1st, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

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Chile, Mole, Pozole
Sep
16
Festivals

Chile, Mole, Pozole

  • Saturday, September 16, 2023
  • 1:00 PM 5:00 PM
  • School of Arts and Culture at MHP (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

We're thrilled to invite you and your friends to join us on Saturday, September 16, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for a prideful festivity filled with authentic Mexican food, live music, and the company of La Plaza's neighbors.

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An American Mosaic Opening Reception
Sep
9
Festivals

An American Mosaic Opening Reception

  • Saturday, September 9, 2023
  • 5:00 PM 8:00 PM
  • School of Arts and Culture at MHP (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

San José-based arts organizations Works/San Jose and Mosaic America join forces to launch “An American Mosaic.”

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An American Mosaic Exhibit
Sep
9
to Oct 1
Festivals

An American Mosaic Exhibit

  • Sat, Sep 9, 2023 5:00 PM Sun, Oct 1, 2023 4:00 PM
  • School of Arts and Culture at MHP (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

San José-based arts organizations Works/San Jose and Mosaic America join forces to launch “An American Mosaic.”

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Avenida de Altares | Call for Artists
Aug
4
to Aug 29
Community, Festivals, Plaza

Avenida de Altares | Call for Artists

  • Fri, Aug 4, 2023 11:59 PM Tue, Aug 29, 2023 11:59 PM
  • School of Arts and Culture at MHP (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

La Plaza is looking to secure artists and artist teams to build beautiful and meaningful altars for Avenida de Altares

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Bollywood and Beyond
May
21
Festivals

Bollywood and Beyond

  • Sunday, May 21, 2023
  • 3:00 PM 4:00 PM
  • School of Arts and Culture at MHP (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Select one of the two showings on Sunday, May 21 – 11:00 a.m. or 3:00 p.m. Purchase your tickets today!

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Bollywood and Beyond
May
21
Festivals

Bollywood and Beyond

  • Sunday, May 21, 2023
  • 11:00 AM 12:00 PM
  • School of Arts and Culture at MHP (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Select one of the two showings on Sunday, May 21 – 11:00 a.m. or 3:00 p.m. Purchase your tickets today!

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FOLKLOREADA
May
14
Festivals

FOLKLOREADA

  • Sunday, May 14, 2023
  • 2:00 PM 6:00 PM
  • School of Arts and Culture at MHP (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Don't miss out on Los Lupeños de San José's 4th annual Folkloreada at La Plaza on Sunday, May 14!

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#LaplazaEs: Fiesta Navideña
Dec
9
Community, Plaza, Festivals

#LaplazaEs: Fiesta Navideña

  • Friday, December 9, 2022
  • 5:30 PM 9:30 PM
  • School of Arts and Culture at MHP (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

La Plaza is ready to welcome you to a festive night filled with food vendors, performers, and East Los Angeles folk music band, Las Cafeteras. So, save the date, Friday, December 9 from 5:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

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2022 Chile, Mole, Pozole
Sep
11
Festivals

2022 Chile, Mole, Pozole

  • Sunday, September 11, 2022
  • 1:00 PM 5:00 PM
  • Mexican Heritage Plaza (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with "Chile, Mole Pozole" - a festival full with food, arts, dance, and more!

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Mosaic Festival
Aug
26
to Aug 27
Festivals

Mosaic Festival

  • Fri, Aug 26, 2022 6:00 PM Sat, Aug 27, 2022 10:00 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Mosaic America is celebrating its 2nd annual Mosaic Festival at La Plaza.

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#LaPlazaEs: Fiesta del Mariachi Concert
Jul
23
Festivals, Arts Education

#LaPlazaEs: Fiesta del Mariachi Concert

  • Saturday, July 23, 2022
  • 7:00 PM 10:30 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Lupita Infante, Nydia Rojas, Mariachi Azteca, and Mariachi Tapatio will perform at La Plaza on July 23, 2022 from 7:00 PM to 10:30 PM.

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#LaPlazaEs: Fiesta del Mariachi Workshop
Jul
22
to Jul 23
Festivals, Arts Education

#LaPlazaEs: Fiesta del Mariachi Workshop

  • Fri, Jul 22, 2022 8:00 AM Sat, Jul 23, 2022 9:00 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

A family-friendly mariachi festival and workshop that aims to preserve traditional Mexican culture by educating younger generations on the art of Mariachi music.


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La Santa Cecilia by San Jose Jazz
Feb
26
Community, Festivals

La Santa Cecilia by San Jose Jazz

  • Saturday, February 26, 2022
  • 7:00 PM 8:30 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

San Jose Jazz Winter Fest 2022 coming to La Plaza February 26 featuring internationally-known La Santa Cecilia , with their infectious hybrid of Latin culture, rock, and world music.

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#LaPlazaEs: Chile Mole Pozole
Sep
12
Festivals, Community, Plaza

#LaPlazaEs: Chile Mole Pozole

  • Sunday, September 12, 2021
  • 12:00 PM 4:00 PM
  • School of Arts and Culture at MHP (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

On Sunday, September 12, La Plaza will host our annual Chile, Mole, Pozole -- a celebration of Mexican Independence Day.

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Chile, Mole, Pozole - Virtual Platform
Sep
13
Festivals

Chile, Mole, Pozole - Virtual Platform

  • Sunday, September 13, 2020
  • 12:00 PM 2:00 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join is for our annual Chile, Mole, Pozole event on a virtual platform.

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Holiday Closure
Dec
23
to Jan 3
Arts Education, Conference, Festivals, Theater

Holiday Closure

  • Mon, Dec 23, 2019 8:00 AM Fri, Jan 3, 2020 9:00 AM
  • Google Calendar ICS

As a friendly reminder, offices will be closed from Monday, December 23 – Friday, January 3.   

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Chile, Mole, Pozole
Sep
15
Festivals

Chile, Mole, Pozole

  • Sunday, September 15, 2019
  • 11:00 AM 4:00 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for our 2nd annual celebration of Mexican Independence Day featuring traditional food, dance, unique family recipes, and art that bridges the traditions of Mexico and East San Jose.

Buy Tickets

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4th Annual Sonido Clash Music Fest
Sep
1
Festivals

4th Annual Sonido Clash Music Fest

  • Sunday, September 1, 2019
  • 4:00 PM 11:59 PM
  • Google Calendar ICS

Sonido Clash Music Fest is an all-ages, Latinx alternative music festival that will feature 4 stages of local to international performances from bands, DJs, and poets as well as live art, art installations, workshops, panel discussions, food, artist vendor market, children's activities, y más!

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