Community Corner
Get Out! Thursday Night Live, County Fair and Bonnie Raitt
Party on Castro Street, hope on rides and eat funnel cake, sip coffee while swaying to local artists, or jam with folk artists, all this weekend in Mountain View and nearby.
Check out what's happening in and around the city during the next couple of days, and don't forget to add your own suggestions in the comments section below.
Where/When: Castro Street between Villa and California Streets; Aug. 4 and Aug. 18 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
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Why go: Enjoy restaurant dining, shopping, kids' activities, farmer's market, live music and custom/classic cars on display. Tonight's band is The Colony Street Band, which plays jams from the 60's through the 90's.
Pricing: Free
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Where/When: 344 Tully Rd, San Jose, CA 95111 (Santa Clara County Fairgrounds; Aug. 4 to 7 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Why go: See live performances, a livestock auction, a pet parade and go on the rides. It's great for adults as it is for kids.
Pricing: While admission to the is free, each ride takes three to five tickets that you can purchase on the fairgrounds. Ride tickets are $23 for 25 coupons, and $70 for 80 coupons. There is also a Pay One Price ticket for $25, available for use only on the day of purchase.
Where/When: , 201 Castro St.; Friday, Aug. 5 and Sat. Aug. 6 at 8 p.m.
Why go: Come listen to indie pop band The Jordan Emmans band from Campbell on Friday and the post-pop electro-soul sounds of Bravo Juliet from the Fraser Valley on Saturday.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: 2731 N. First St., San Jose, CA. Open daily until August 31st.
Why Go: Blood donors can beat the heat and get a cool ice cream treat after you're done. The American Red Cross "Pint For a Pint" promotion runs through the end of August and allows any donor that donates a pint of blood to receive a coupon for a free pint of ice cream at the nearest Baskin Robbins location.
Musicians United for Safe Energy Concert
Where/When: Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View, Aug. 7
Why Go: It's a benefit concert and portions of the proceeds will go to Japan earthquake disaster relief organizations. Why else? With a lineup like Crosby, Stills & Nash, Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne, Jason Mraz, Kitaro and Sweet Honey in the Rock, this folk music festival promises to be amazing.
Pricing: Regular seating with fees: Lawn seats $24.50; Upper Level between $45.50 and $62.85 and Lower Level $68.85 and $116.30; Silver Benefit tickets: $250.00
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