December is almost upon us, and with it comes all kinds of holiday events and activities in beautiful Los Gatos.
Keeping up is half the battle with so much happening this December! To make your season a little less stressful and a little more jolly, I have organized a list of holiday events and activities going on in Los Gatos. Below you will find two lists – one with unique events you might only have a day or two to enjoy, and a separate list of ongoing events you can join in all December long. These lists do not include religious services, so please check your preferred place of prayer for those schedules.
So get ready for carriage rides, the Fantasy of Lights, the tree lighting ceremony, the Los Gatos holiday parade, crafting, caroling, cookies and more!
The Los Gatos Community Concert Association is about to begin its 69th season, again bringing delightful music to our town from fall through spring. “A first class concert series at affordable prices” is the goal, and by all accounts it is consistently successful at it. The first concert debuts on Sept 23rd and tickets for the series are open to the public for purchase. Tickets are on sale as a season pass covering all four shows and cannot be bought individually for each concert except when there is availability at the door and online shortly before the event.
What’s on the agenda for this season?
Ilya Yakushev, pianist – September 23, 2018
Five Sax, saxophone quintet – November 4, 2018
Frisson Ensemble. six-piece chamber orchestra – January 20, 2019
Motoshi Kosako, harpist – April 28, 2019
All performances are at Los Gatos High School. For more info on musicians, times, ticket pricing, discounts for seniors and students, as well as subscription pricing, please see the LGCCA website.
Los Gatos is home to many wonderful events, many of which are free – but few of which are as highly anticipated as the Grand Hallows Ball at Border’s in Old Town Los Gatos (50 University Avenue). July 20th. The party runs from 9:30 – midnight. Books go on sale at 12:01am July 21st and those who pre-ordered will be paying 40% less. See you there!!
While we’re talking upcoming events, here are a few more happening nearby in the next few days:
Friday July 20: Eddie Money performs at the (Santa Cruz) Beach Boardwalk’s Free Friday Night Concerts, one at 6:30pm and one at 8:30pm.
Friday July 20: 8 pm Los Gatos Shakespeare in the Park – Julius Caesar at Oak Meadow Park at the corner of Blossom Hill Rd. & University Ave. (Tickets 800-838-3006, Office 408-996-0635) www.festivaltheatreensemble.org
Sat/Sun July 21-22: Relay For Life of Los Gatos 10am Saturday – 10am Sunday. An overnight event at Fisher Middle School ground to walk or run laps to raise money for American Cancer Society. For more information, or to register, call 408-688-0108.
Saturday July 21: 5 – 7pm (FREE Music) Vasona Vibrations Outdoor Music Series – Ambergrass Unlimited (sibs Anne and Phil Pflager doing country/bluegrass) at Vasona Park. www.southbayfolks.org/vasona
Saturday July 21: 12 noon – 2pm (FREE MUSIC) Music at Border’s in Old Town, LG Katie Joy, acoustic singer/songwriter
Saturday July 21: 8pm Los Gatos Shakespeare in the Park – Pericles, Prince of Tyre at Oak Meadow Park at the corner of Blossom Hill Rd. & University Ave. (Tickets 800-838-3006, Office 408-996-0635 www.festivaltheatreensemble.org
Sunday July 22: 5 – 7 pm (FREE MUSIC) Music in the Park – San Jose Opera Guild (Operatic Arias) at Civic Center lawn at 110 E. Main St. 5:00 to 7:00 PM (Community Services 408-354-6820) http://www.losgatosca.gov/index.asp?NID=1220
Sunday July 22: Los Gatos Shakespeare in the Park – Tartuffle by Moliere at Oak Meadow Park at the corner of Blossom Hill Rd. & University Ave. (Tickets 800-838-3006, Office 408-996-0635) www.festivaltheatreensemble.org
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