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From Earthquakes Fan to World Cup DJ: Raffi Nalvarian’s Full-Circle Journey
Fifty years ago, when Raffi Nalvarian was a kid, he saw Pele play against the San Jose Earthquakes at Spartan Stadium. Now his DJ company will handle all the World Cup games at Levi’s.
When Nalvarian formed Sound...
As Great America Faces Closure, the FIFA World Cup Arrives in Santa Clara
As Great America fades away, the FIFA World Cup will soon begin. Santa Clara might never be the same.
After picking up my credential for the World Cup games at Levi’s Stadium, I looked at my photo—the same...
Thee Marloes Bring Indonesian Soul to San Jose with ‘Di Hotel Malibu’
The beginning of “Di Hotel Mallibu,” the title track of Thee Marloes’ latest project, begins with soft drums before sinking into the warmth of some guitar. The song hints at a vintage soul aesthetic, but as the...
Dave Eggers in Menlo Park
In Dave Eggers’ new novel Contrapposto, a boy realizes he can draw, and meets a girl far more brilliant and worldly.
Rob Brezsny’s Free Will Astrology for June 10-16, 2026
ARIES (March 21-April 19)
Many of you have a fraught relationship with discipline. You recognize you need it if you want a life rich with...
Cinco de Mayo in San Jose: Parades, Festivals and Citywide Celebrations
San Jose is the Bay Area’s Cinco de Mayo capitol, with community-wide celebrations and red, white and green flags everywhere. While the date commemorates Mexico’s 1862...
Gavin Newsom’s Mixed Record on Cannabis and His Political Balancing Act
Many are asking: What is the deal with Gavin Newsom? Since Donald Trump returned to office, the governor has gained a lot of new fans across...
J Boog in Saratoga
J Boog makes smooth, romantic reggae that feels easygoing without feeling slight, which is harder than it sounds.
Lucinda Williams in Menlo Park
Lucinda Williams is widely recognized as one of America’s finest songwriters. Her latest album is 2026’s World’s Gone Wrong.
Dana Carvey and David Spade in Saratoga
Saturday Night Live alumni Dana Carvey and David Spade come to the Mountain Winery for one night of non-stop laughs.
Dogs in a Pile in Menlo Park
New Jersey band Dogs in a Pile take their name from a Grateful Dead lyric, which is a good indication of their place in music.
Advent Horizon in Redwood City
Melodic progressive rockers Advent Horizon got their start in 2008 in Salt Lake City when members were still in high school.
Young Hoff in San Jose
Stop, Drop & Roll Show LIVE! presents another fire night with San Jose’s own Young Hoff. Young Hoff writes lyrics about his past addictions and present...