Metro Issue: Jul 13–Jul 19, 2021

Cover Story
Final Fantasy
For young readers who came of age reading Harry Potter, the last movie in the series brings back memories of wizardly affection.
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back to topRogue Waves

The Fly: Zoning Out
Medical marijuana clinics are having a big summer in downtown San Jose, as patients in oversized jean shorts and nightgown T-shirts can be found burning on the sidewalk almost any afternoon.
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back to topSilicon Alleys: Socializing Media

A panel on social media and a visit to a Little Italy fundraiser boost San Jose’s mood.
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back to topReview: Mayhem Festival

This year's edition of the festival had some promising performances by Testament and Athiarchists, but was inconsistent overall.
read moreGet Down with the Pillowfights

The Pillowfights perform at Camera 3 in San Jose on Thursday, July 17, before the 9:15pm screening of ‘Rock ‘N’ Roll High School’; $7.50.
read morePreview: Dirty Pillows
The duo of Alejandro Villanueva and Jeff Evans captures the raw, rushing sound of the earliest days of punk and post-punk.
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back to topHogwarts at the Movies

Like the Bond series, the Potter movies ride a roller-coaster of quality.
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back to topHigh-Flying Pizza

The pizza at Napoletana in Mountain View conforms to the strict rules of Italian cuisine By Stett Holbrook
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