Arts & Entertainment
Get Out in Gilroy
A casino night extravaganza, a fool's festival, a walk in the woods, and an unusual food festival are just a few of the recommendations from Gilroy Patch for what you can do this weekend.
There's plenty of places to go and things to do in and around Gilroy this weekend. And for some, it might be a bit of a drive, but it could be very interesting. Like the food truck festival in San Jose. Or the flea market re-opening in San Juan Bautista. Want to stay closer to home? Try casino night, a visit to Gilroy Hot Springs or dance the night away at 9 Lives. These are the Gilroy Patch recommendations for this weekend, so go ahead and Get Out!
Where/When: Gilroy Elks Lodge, 2765 Hecker Pass Rd., Saturday, 5:30-10 p.m.
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Why Go: Hard to resist a casino night so close to home. And to gamble for a good cause, better yet. The evening includes dinner, a no-host bar and, of course, gaming. Money raised to to benefit the Gilroy Elks Lodge.
Pricing: $50 (with $50 in casino chips)
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Where/When: 9644 Betabel Rd., San Juan Bautista, (Betabel Flea Market), Sunday, 4-11 p.m.
Why Go: It's the season re-opening of this flea market. Besides vendor stalls, there will be food and music all afternoon and into the evening. Find out what will be happening there this season.
Pricing: Free, except for what you buy
Where/When: Henry W. Coe State Park, 9000 E. Dunne Ave., Morgan Hill, Saturday, 10 a.m.
Why Go: This is a chance to learn something more about an area close to home. The landmark here was once a resort hotel and later a readjustment enter for Japanese families who had been detained during World War Two. So take a little time out to explore.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: , 7430 Monterey St., Gilroy, Saturday, 8 p.m.
Why Go: It's Saturday night. The Saturday after April Fools Day. So celebrate like a fool. Dance to the music of Tawee Kiva, things, In(flu)enza, FMF, Flesh Weapon, Dimidium and The Devil Himself.
Pricing: $5-$8
Where/When: North Almaden Avenue and West Saint John Street, San Jose, Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Why Go: Are you kidding? Food truck food is our latest Northern California trend. And there will be at least 20 trucks there offering all kinds of food. They will be serving lunch (11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) and dinner (5-9 p.m.) With so many choices, perhaps you want to try lunch and dinner!
Pricing: Depends on what you eat.
