San Jose Jazz Festival

The San Jose Jazz Festival starts this Thursday with it's opening night gala and private parties. Year after year, event for event this is truly the biggest weekend jazz festival in the immediate bay area. They showcase local talent like no other, bring in the big names and it is free. I can't remember the last time I was able to get near the main stage, but there are many other themed stages with constant and joyous music and many arts and crafts in between.