Space is extremely limited. Materials will be purchased and provided to attendees for use during the class.

About the Workshop

Meet at Creekside Socials for this free introduction to the art of Urban Sketching with artist Suhita Shirodkar and the Preservation Action Council of San Jose. Shirodkar is a San Jose-based reportage artist/educator and 2023 San Jose Creative Ambassador whose popular sketchwalks combine exploration and artistic documentation for an unforgettable new perspective on architecture and historic preservation in San Jose. All levels of drawing experience are welcome, and beginners are especially encouraged to participate! Attendees will receive sketching instructions, basic drawing materials and a special accordion-fold sketchbook for capturing the sights and stories behind some of the neighborhood's best hiding-in-plain-sight historic gems. The tour involves some walking (less than 1/2 mile).

Walking Tour Stops and Activities:

• Martini House

• Kearney Pattern Works

• Diridon Station

About PAC*SJ

Founded in 1990, the Preservation Action Council of San Jose is a dynamic nonprofit 501(c)(3) membership organization dedicated to preserving our unique and diverse architectural and cultural heritage. Through advocacy, education, and civic engagement, PAC*SJ promotes historic preservation as an essential tool for fostering equitable, distinctive, sustainable, and prosperous communities.

About Ben Leech

Ben Leech joined PAC*SJ as executive director in 2020. He is a preservation planner and architectural historian by training, as well as an illustrator and printmaker who loves to draw interesting old buildings.

About the Artist

Suhita Shirodkar is a global educator and sketcher using drawing to connect with locations. She conducts sketching workshops, received Knight and Belle Foundation grants, and is San Jose's 2023 Creative Ambassador. Suhita authored books on Urban Sketching and San Jose's vintage signs.

Photography & Videography Release

During this event, photos and videos may be recorded. By attending this event, you may be included in these photos and videos. Your attendance at this event grants your permission to be in these photos or videos, which may be used for educational, archival, or promotional purposes.

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PLEASE NOTE: This class is held outdoors. If the expected temperature is 95 degrees or above, the class will be rescheduled. We will do our best to notify attendees 24 hours in advance. 

Kuumba’s mission is to promote self-care, fitness, educational growth, and overall wellness through body movement. This welcoming space nurtures connection and belonging, fostering community health. Dance with us and celebrate diversity as we embark on a fun, educational fitness journey.

RSVPs coming soon.

PLEASE NOTE: This class is held outdoors. If the expected temperature is 95 degrees or above, the class will be rescheduled. We will do our best to notify attendees 24 hours in advance. 

About the Workshop

Learn to articulate your story and emotions through this ancient Vietnamese poetry form, cultivating your voice to resonate with others.

*Drop-ins are welcome for this event.*

About the Instructor

An Bùi (She/Her) is a poet in the QTViet Cafe Collective who writes about family, queer catholic Viet identity, grief, and social justice. Her work has been featured in Autostraddle, La Raíz Magazine, and Essential Truths: The Bay Area in Color.

@anonymousbui

About the Performance Group

CreativiTEA Community Open Mic

Chopsticks Alley Art hosts CreativiTEA Open Mics on the second Wednesday each month for Asian artists. For this Community Open Mic, we are inviting participants from the poetry workshop and all community members to perform.

RSVP coming soon.

PLEASE NOTE: This class is held outdoors. If the expected temperature is 95 degrees or above, the class will be rescheduled. We will do our best to notify attendees 24 hours in advance. 

Kuumba’s mission is to promote self-care, fitness, educational growth, and overall wellness through body movement. This welcoming space nurtures connection and belonging, fostering community health. Dance with us and celebrate diversity as we embark on a fun, educational fitness journey.

RSVP here.

PLEASE NOTE: This class is held outdoors. If the expected temperature is 95 degrees or above, the class will be rescheduled. We will do our best to notify attendees 24 hours in advance. 

About the Workshop

Let go and let loose with the mesmerizing world of alcohol ink art! This workshop is perfect for anyone seeking a creative escape, regardless of experience. Discover the meditative power of flow as vibrant colors dance across the canvas, guided by your breath and a touch of chance.

About the Instructor

Author and artist Julianne Kanzaki, a registered dietitian and National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, wrote Food For Thought: Simple Ways to Nourish Your Body and Soul. Kanzaki promotes a combination of whole food, plant-based nutrition, embracing the healing power of nature, and mindfulness-based practices for stress resilience.

@juliannekanzaki

About the Musical Artist

Esther Young is a guitar vocalist who creates lyrically rich, ethereal indie-folk music, emphasizing storytelling. In addition to organizing San Jose community events, she is a freelance writer profiling artists for Content Magazine and covering weekly events for Metro San Jose.

@eestarrious | Youtube: @writtenbyesther

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PLEASE NOTE: This class is held outdoors. If the expected temperature is 95 degrees or above, the class will be rescheduled. We will do our best to notify attendees 24 hours in advance. 

Join the Summer Sweat Series for a holistic fitness journey to boost health, wellness and community spirit. The program features group sessions combining high intensity interval training (HIIT) and Pilates, benefiting both strength and flexibility, while also engaging body, mind, and spirit. Ideal for all fitness levels and fostering social connections and mutual support, the series promises an uplifting, positive impact across the entire community.

Liv Skinner has named one of Marin IJ’s Readers’ Choice 2023 Best Pilates Instructors.

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