Santa Clara Performing Arts Foundation

03/11/2026

Join us this weekend at the 2026 Jerry Snyder GuitarFest on March 7-8!
Come to this free two-day event to experience our vast array of guitar offerings:
-Clinics on flamenco, classical technique, and arranging popular music (bring your guitar)
-Masterclasses by virtuosos João Luiz and Kaleido Guitar Duo
-Premiere of "Waves," written by Brig Urias, winner of the 2026 Young Dae & Inja Kim Composition Competition, and performances by the South Bay Guitar Ensemble, Evergreen Valley High School Ensemble, and other school groups
-Ticketed concerts at the end of each day performed by Kaleido Guitar Duo (March 7) and João Luiz (March 8)
-Youth competition for students under age 18
-Luthier display featuring instruments from prominent makers including Kenny Hill, Richard Prenkert, and Gil Carnal
Venue is Evergreen Valley High School, 3300 Quimby Road, San Jose. For more information and a full schedule of events, please visit the GuitarFest website. sbgs.org

02/01/2026

Save the date for our premier cultural celebration! 📣

📅 March 20, 2026, 4th annual Viva el Mariachi Showcase at the Mexican Heritage Plaza Theatre.

Join us in celebrating local youth performances including mariachi and ballet folklórico groups.

✅ For more information, visit: https://sccoe.to/vivaelmariachi
📝 Registration opens February 20, 2026

School of Arts & Culture

02/01/2026

02/01/2026

An Evening of World-Class Classical Guitar

Join us on Saturday, February 7th at 7:00 PM for an extraordinary concert featuring Leonela Alejandro, winner of the prestigious Rose Augustine Grand Prize at the 2024 GFA (Guitar Foundation of America) International Concert Artist Competition.

Originally from Puerto Rico and now captivating audiences across the U.S. and Europe, Leonela has earned top prizes in over a dozen competitions and is celebrated for her powerful, energetic performance style. Don't miss this chance to experience one of classical guitar's rising stars!

The evening opens with a prelude performance by Campbell Muffly, a gifted 16-year-old guitarist who was one of only six students nationally invited to perform in Manuel Barrueco's 2024 Pre-College Virtuosos masterclass at the Peabody Conservatory.

📍 Tateuchi Hall, Community School of Music and Arts 230 San Antonio Circle, Mountain View, CA

🎟️ Tickets: General Admission: $35 | Premium Seating: $50 Student General: $17.50 | Student Premium: $25

Get your tickets now: https://www.sbgs.org/event-6185649

Presented by the South Bay Guitar Society

02/01/2026

02/01/2026

Join us for the Santa Clara Lunar New Year celebration on Jan. 31 and Feb. 1 from noon to 9 p.m. at 900 Lafayette St.

Enjoy a day packed with:
• Tasty food
• Live performances
• Activities for the whole family

Be sure to visit our booth for exclusive “Where the Mission Meets the Moment” swag!

More details in the comments

02/01/2026

Through SVCREATES’ capacity-building program, ArtsWeb, we are focusing on Thriving Through Change. These workshops and trainings are provided free of charge or for a minimal fee with the support of SVCREATES’ funding partners: County of Santa Clara, California, Applied Materials Foundation, California Arts Council, and the San Jose Office of Cultural Affairs. Take a look and sign up for what’s happening in early 2026:
➡️ Friday, February 20 | 12:00pm - 1:30pm | Online
Is it OK to give up on your board? Alternative Fundraising Strategies with Andy Robinson https://bit.ly/4pRcVTG
➡️ Monday, March 2
Unrestricted Operating Grant Applications Open
➡️ Friday, March 6 | 12:00pm - 1:30pm | Online
How to Be an Arts Advocate: 2026 State, County, and Local Priorities https://bit.ly/3Zra3Ch
➡️ Friday, March 13 | 1:00pm - 2:00pm | Online
Unrestricted Operating Grant Applicant Information Session https://bit.ly/4r9ssQ1
➡️ Friday, April 10 | 5:00pm
Unrestricted Operating Grant Applications Close
➡️ Tuesday, April 28 | 9:00am - 2:00pm
School of Arts and Culture at the Mexican Heritage Plaza
SVCREATES Town Hall 2026: Stronger. Together.
➡️ May 2026
AI and Grantwriting, a new tool—more information coming soon!
➡️ May 2026
Demystifying Grant Writing with Leigh Henderson

02/01/2026

02/01/2026

The world is coming to Santa Clara! Book your tickets now for Destination Santa Clara, a Gala Voyage at the Triton Museum of Art!

01/31/2026

COMING THIS WEEKEND....
FREE | Lunar New Year Together Festival & Night Market 🧧

📅 Saturday, Jan 31 – Sunday, Feb 1
⏰ 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 900 Lafayette St, Santa Clara
✨ Come celebrate culture, community, and joy—together!

🎟️ FREE — Register now:
👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-silicon-valley-lunar-new-year-together-tickets-1968252059895

Join us for the largest multicultural Lunar New Year Festival & Street Fair in Silicon Valley, presented by Ding Ding Studio & Silicon Valley Innovation Channel and O.M.G. Entertainment —and kicking off Super Bowl celebration week! 🏈✨

🌏 What to expect:
🎶 Live Performances – Music, dance, and traditions on one stage
🐉 Lunar New Year Parade – Colorful, joyful, and festive
🍜 Taste & Explore – 300+ food, art, and cultural vendors
🤝 Connect & Belong – Join 30,000+ celebrating together
🎁 Bonus! The first 3,000 who register receive a special Lunar New Year gift (first come, first get!)

🏮 Why it’s special:
• The first Lunar New Year event in the Bay Area each year
• The largest of its kind in Silicon Valley
• Celebrates many Asian cultures—one festival, united
• Proudly partnered with City of Santa Clara and Vietnamese in San Jose

🎥 Watch last year’s highlights - 👉 http://www.dingdingtv.com/?p=96781

Silicon Valley Arts Coalition

01/23/2026