A monument to Japanese American WWII veterans is dedicated

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World War II Japanese American Veteran Monument: Dedication & Gathering

It is a dedication and gathering for the World War II Japanese American Veteran Monument, held Saturday at 9:30 a.m. at the Japanese American Museum of San Jose.

The museum unveils a monument honoring Japanese American veterans of World War II, with a community gathering and refreshments. Medal recipients, relatives and friends are warmly invited. Free with RSVP.

Saturday at 9:30 am · Japanese American Museum of San Jose, 535 North 5th Street, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States

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Free Shopping Spree: Clothing Giveaway // Compras gratis: Ropa de regalo

Friday at 3:30 pm

Educational Park

A free clothing giveaway with gently used pieces in sizes XS to XL, handy for job interviews, everyday wear or the holidays. Students get the first hour, then it opens to everyone. No registration needed.

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Something Sensational to Read: A Tour of Silicon Valley LGBTQ+ Publications, 1950 to Today

Friday

King Library, 150 E San Fernando St, San Jose, CA 95112

An SJSU Special Collections exhibit tracing more than 70 years of LGBTQ+ newspapers, magazines, newsletters and programs from San José and the Bay Area. It covers the first Pride events, the early AIDS epidemic and debates over marriage and employment.

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Make Your Own Nature Mobile

Saturday at 2 pm

Woodland Branch Library

Drop in on the terrace to build a hanging mobile from natural materials. Supplies are provided, and you can bring your own twigs, leaves or feathers. Recommended for ages 5 and up, with young children joined by an adult.

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Music with Farmer Arann

Saturday at 11 am

Saratoga Library

Farmer Arann brings instruments, a big voice and original songs for a morning of live music and silliness. Wear your dancing shoes. Good for all ages, and it takes the place of regular Family Storytime.

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SJSU Theatre presents Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

Friday at 7:30 pm; also Sat 2 pm

Hammer Theater Center, 101 Paseo De San Antonio, San José, CA 95113

SJSU Theatre stages Sondheim's dark musical about a wrongfully imprisoned barber seeking revenge, with Mrs. Lovett and her suspicious meat pies. Student performers, musicians, designers and technicians bring it to life.

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South Bay Dance Center - Coppélia

Saturday at 6:30 pm; also Sun 12:30 pm

The Heritage Theatre - 1 W. Campbell Ave. Campbell CA 95008

Young dancers from South Bay Dance Center and South Bay Ballet Arts perform the ballet Coppélia at the Heritage Theatre. A nice way to cheer on local students after months of hard work.

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Friends of the Campbell Library Used Book Sale

Saturday at 10 am

Campbell Library

The Friends of the Campbell Library sale has puzzles, games, hardback fiction, children's books, romances, thrillers, audio books, DVDs, CDs and how-to titles. Bring a bag. They take cash, check, Zelle, card or Venmo.

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Saint Martin of Tours School Holiday Artisan Market

Sunday (see the event page for times)

St. Martin of Tours Parish, 200 O'Connor Drive,, San Jose, CA, 95128

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PLAN AHEAD

• Dec. 4South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose), SoFA District (San Jose). Details
• Dec. 5Fratello Marionettes: The North Pole Review, Saratoga Library. Details
• Nov. 28Free Admission Day at JAMsj!, Japanese American Museum of San Jose, 535 North 5th Street, San Jose, CA, 95112, United States. Details

WHAT DID WE MISS?

We do our best to read every calendar in San Jose, and we still miss good stuff. The church supper, the band at the corner bar, the block party your neighbor is throwing. If you know about something, tell us. Just write hello@loopcities.com. We read every note.