Join us Friday, December 13th for our very first Illuminaries art show featuring new artwork, limited edition posters, postcards, and T-shirts. Be the first to see Illuminaries in rare form. Next door Cukui, will be having an artshow with the ill Sam Rodriguez as well. It's like a mini art walk!Location: 2twenty5Address: 225 Jackson Street, San Jose, CATime: 6pm-10pmMusic by: Brian Bluz Lu (…See More

Starting January 14th, every 2nd Tuesday, Joy Elan will be hosting open mic at Sweet Fingers with DJ Igor Beatz! $5 before 10 pm A NIGHT OF JUST VOCALS... ALL PERFORMANCES WILL BE DONE WITHOUT MUSIC... POETRY SPOKEN WORD COMEDY ACAPELLAShttps://www.facebook.com/events/1442497405970645/See More

Return of the Cypher is in full effect every Sunday with Davu & Bottom Hammer on the live beats, and DJ Kevvy Kev on the wheels of steel.Special guest 12/8 - KENSHO KUMAKensho Kuma - Japanese American MC from Berkeley, CA. Kuma was born in Yokohama, Japan, and was raised in the Bay Area; he has been actively recording and performing since ’97 and credits his ability and education to the local independent Bay Area Hip Hop scene.Kensho KumaKuma is a bilingual lyricist, able to flow in English…See More

Black Market SFpresented by"M" as in Market12.21.137PM-MIDNIGHT21+Black Market SF is a gathering ofthe city's best craft + food artisansunder an intimate evening setting.This holiday edition presented by "M" as in Market,blends local craft + food artisansdeejays + live local talent // Gabi Holzwarth + The JurassiCphotobooth // SnappeaSFcharity + cause // Toys for…See More

On 2nd Thursdays monthly The Oakland Poetry Slam & WIDE-Open-Mic visits Downtown's best little venue - Awaken Cafe. We're thrilled to bring you, our everloving audience to the great space with the extra tasty vittles and thirst quenching drinks (Sandwiches, Salads, Beer, Wine, Yay!). In December we're thrilled to feature SLC's fabulous Gray Brian Thomas. Remember - the show STARTS at 8 - get there early if you want to sign up and/or get a good seat.These days we start the show with the…See More

On 2nd Thursdays monthly The Oakland Poetry Slam & WIDE-Open-Mic visits Downtown's best little venue - Awaken Cafe. We're thrilled to bring you, our everloving audience to the great space with the extra tasty vittles and thirst quenching drinks (Sandwiches, Salads, Beer, Wine, Yay!). In December we're thrilled to feature SLC's fabulous Gray Brian Thomas. Remember - the show STARTS at 8 - get there early if you want to sign up and/or get a good seat.These days we start the show with the…See More

Black Market SFpresented by"M" as in Market12.21.137PM-MIDNIGHT21+Black Market SF is a gathering ofthe city's best craft + food artisansunder an intimate evening setting.This holiday edition presented by "M" as in Market,blends local craft + food artisansdeejays + live local talent // Gabi Holzwarth + The JurassiCphotobooth // SnappeaSFcharity + cause // Toys for…See More