Weekend Events in Silicon Valley June 7-9

People have the impression that the Silicon Valley is only business, but in reality there are so many fun events and activities that  surround the DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose. It’s supposed to be an amazing weekend, so spend it doing something fun! Enjoy!

SubZERO Festival

Friday, June 7th (6-10pm)

Image 3 full blocks of live performances, art and surprises in 1 fun filled evening! SubZERO is an annual event in Silicon Valley that is filled with DIY, artistically bent, hi-low-techno enthusiasts. “In addition to the South First Fridays monthly art walk, visitors will find outdoor stages of entertainment plus artists, performers & musicians celebrating the indie creative spirit!” from sanjose.com.

Located on 1st Street btwn San Carlos & Reed Streets in San Jose, CA

Moveable Feast: Willow Glen

Friday, June 7th (5mp-9pm)

Food Trucks are the newest rave in smaller towns like Los Gatos, Campbell, and now Willow Glen! On the corner of Curtner Avenue and Canoas Garden Avenue and sample the best street dining in San Jose.

“In addition to food trucks serving up a variety of classic and cultural cuisine, attendees will enjoy live music and the chance to participate in arts and crafts. Participating vendors include Streetz Eatz, Tac Gos, Adam’s Grab Truck, An The Go, Babaloo, BBQ Kalbi, Bigg Shrimp’n, Bill’s Beer-Steamed Hot Dogs, Grill Stars BBQ, Curry Up Now, Munch India, Kasa, Tikka Bytes, Tandoori Chicken USA, Chairman Bao, House of Siam on Wheels, Little Green Cyclo, MoBowl, Nom Nom, Rice Rockit, Seoul on Wheels, Soulnese, Tomkat, Wow, Yumsilog, Tequila Taco, Sanguchon, No Way Jose, Los Altos Taqueria, Naked Chorizo, Mama’s Empenadas, Iz It, El Tonayense, Cabana Daves, Eat on Monday, Hiyaaa, Mayo & Mustard, Quick Dog, Rib Whip, Sam’s Chowdermovile, Speedy Panini, Toasty Melts, Louisiana Territory, O Mi Ninja, Project Cupcake, and Scoops Ice Cream, Bomb Truck, Butterscoth on the Go, Kara’s Cupcakes, Pacific Puffs, Twisted Chill, Whisk on Wheels and Treatbot.” www.sanjose.com

Tim McGraw: Two Lanes of Freedom Tour

Sunday, June 9th (7pm)

One of the most popular music artist, Tim McGraw, will be performing on Sunday, June 9th at 7pm at the Shoreline Amphitheater. His opening acts will be Brantley Gilbert and Love and Theft. Enjoy the concert! Yeehaw!

Memorial Day Weekend Events!

Memorial Day Weekend Events: 

We are so blessed to live in a country where our fellow American’s are willing to fight for our country and our freedom. Memorial Day Weekend is a great way to show our support and thanks to those who have risked their lives for us. So while you are resting on your day off on Monday, please take a moment to stop and think of those who have done so much for us. On behalf of DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose, we want to say THANK YOU to all of those who have served throughout the years.

Here are some great events that are happening in the bay area from San Jose, CA to San Francisco, CA. Enjoy your weekend!

FanimeCon 2013

May 24-27, 2013

FanimeCon is an annual event that many anime, manga, and video-game lovers look forward to all year! This awesome event isn’t just any old event, many attendees then to dress up in their favorite character outfits. At San Jose McEnery Convention Center, expect all sorts of exhibits, panels, dances, and themed paties for three whole days. The majority of the attendees stay at the DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose and we are very pleased to host this amazing group.Location: San Jose McEnery Convention Center

Visit http://www.fanime.com for times and prices.

San Francisco Giants

May 24-26, 2013
Start your Memorial Day Weekend off right by attending one (or all three) of the San Francisco Giants home games against the Colorado Rockies. In celebrating Memorial Day Weekend, fireworks will be scheduled after the 7:15pm game on May 24, 2013. Make sure to come early to the Saturday and Sunday game on account of they will be giving away Giants World Series Championship caps to the first 20,000 fans on Saturday, and Barry Zito bobbleheads to the first 40,000 fans on Sunday. Both Saturday and Sunday’s game will start at 1:05pm. For information and tickets visit www.sfgiants.com.

Location: AT&T Park, 24 Willie Mays Plaza

San Jose Taco Festival

May 25 11am – 5pm

The largest taco event in Northern California, the San Jose Taco Festival brings a variety of taco recipes from more than 35 of the best regional food trucks. All plates will be $5 or less. Short rib tacos, nacho tacos, Vietnamese shrimp tacos and even ice cream tacos is just a sample of the day’s menu. Attendees and surprise celebrity judges will weigh in on their favorite tacos.

Live music acts will perform throughout the day and a kids area will feature pinatas, balloon artists and face painters. Luche Libre (Mexican-style masked wrestling) wrestling events will also take place throughout the day.

A selection of approximately 20 art, jewelry, clothing vendors and community partners will also have a presence at the event. Location: History Park” Source from www.sanjose.com 

TACO TRUCKS (MORE TO COME)
333 Truck – Mexican/Korean/Indian fusion
Baba Kabob
Bao and Bowl
Blast Off!
Chairman Bao
Chutney Mary’s
Fairycakes – Cakes/Cupcakes
Hiyaaa! – Sandwiches
House of Siam – Thai
KoJa Kitchen – Korean and Japanese fusion
Louisiana Territory – Cajun
Madd Mex Cantina – Mexican
Me So Hungry – International Flavors
MoBowl – Nori
MoGo BBQ – Korean
No Way Jose – Mexican
O Mi Ninja – Vietnamese
Porky’s SJ
Rib Whip – Southern-style BBQ
Road Dogs – Hot Dogs
Sam’s Chowdermobile
Sanguchon – Peruvian
Seoul on Wheels – Korean
Soulnese – Chinese/Soul
Super Tacos El Conrro – Mexican
Tacomania – Mexican
Treatbot – Ice Cream
We Sushi – Japanese
Whisk on Wheels – American

 

2011 Silicon Valley International Auto Show

The Silicon Valley International Auto Show has been at the San Jose Convention Center for more than a decade. This consumer tradeshow is the highest attended tradeshow in San Jose, showing off the latest cars, crossovers, trucks and more. From ultra high-end exotics to the latest alternative fuel vehicles, this automotive extravaganza is bigger, with more makes and models than last year, and offers something for families, car fanatics and consumers in the market for a new car.

Today – Sunday, Jan. 9 @ San Jose Convention Center

Tickets range from $5-$9, cash only.

For more information, click here.

Come for the Auto Show and stay with us, DoubleTree San Jose. We are only minutes away from the convention center, along with tons of other businesses (restaurants, bars, etc).


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Season 2 of Fireside Chat with Carrie and Rob Begins

Weekly Fireside Chat with Carrie McAllen, Director of Business Development and Rob Balmer, General Manager discussing the latest news & events at the Doubletree Hotel San Jose and city of San Jose California.

We are excited for Season 2 of Fireside Chat! Welcome to the new fall season beginning with Season 2/Episode 14.

Silicon Valley Restaurant Week; Spencer’s for Steaks and Chops $35 prixe fix menu now through October 21st. Visit: siliconvalleyrestaurantweek.com for more information.

Upcoming HP Pavilion Events: Rascal Flats concert, Disney On Ice Princess Classics. Make your room reservations now at the Doubletree Hotel San Jose.

Star Trek Exhibition at Tech Museum of Innovation in downtown San Jose. Book your Beam Me to the Tech package at the Doubletree Hotel San Jose which includes guest room, admission tickets, and parking; check the Hotel Specials link for more information.

San Jose Weekend Guide Oct 18-19

San Jose Museum of Art Exhibition – Road Trip
running through Jan 25, 2009

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“We find after years of struggle that we do not take a trip; a trip takes us.”
- John Steinbeck

Often considered a distinctly American experience, the road trip is an excursion in which the journey is as compelling as the destination. The exhibition Road Trip examines this travel experience through photography, video, sculpture, and works on paper by Eleanor Antin, Jane Benson, Sophie Calle, Steven Deo, Lordy Rodriguez, Ed Ruscha, and others. Photographers Candace Plummer Gaudiani and Catherine Opie methodically document their surroundings, often searching for remnants of the past. Other artists such as Val Britton and Nina Katchadourian favor a metaphorical approach, reinterpreting maps to produce invented landscapes. Road Trip offers a broad exploration of real and imagined journeys, which often entail not only a physical displacement but also a psychological and emotional passage.

You can even download an ipod tour for this exhibition! Visit website for more info