September 3, Friday open from 10am – 5pm and again from 8 – 11pm
Museum admission free all day

South First Fridays are an eclectic evening of arts and culture in downtown San Jose's SoFA arts district, centered on South First Street. Held on the first Friday of every month, the arts venues on South First Street are all open from 8 until 11pm and offer free admission and a wide variety of live entertainment. It's a lively scene attended by arts-lovers of all ages.

September 12, 2010, Sunday
2 sessions: 11am – 12:30pm and 2 – 3:30pm

Kids Create

Get ready to explore the many cultures in our community with this popular program. Join us each month as we celebrate a different tradition through story and a hands-on art project. Kids Create is a multicultural arts program for children aged 5-10.
Program fee: $7.50. Must pay program fee in advance to confirm reservation. Fee may be paid online or at 408.971.0323 x14. Walk-ins accepted only if there is room at the session.
This month's theme: Working with wire: African flat braids
See the complete Kids Create Calendar

September 16, 2010, Thursday

TECHstyle SoftWEAR: Surface & Shape

Opens as part of the 01SJ Biennial

September 17, Friday 5pm-12 midnight

AbsoluteZERO Street Festival and Silicon Valley Fashion Night at the Museum

AbsoluteZER0 is a vibrant street festival as part of the 2010 01SJ Biennial where the public can engage with art, music, science, and technology in new and compelling ways outside on city streets. AbsoluteZER0 celebrates the creativity and technological virtuosity that are the hallmarks of Silicon Valley and will offer an exciting lineup of art projects, performance, music, and hands-on family activities by over 100 artists.

At the Museum for AbsoluteZERO

Join in the fun with Silicon Valley Fashions Night at the Museum

Come wearing fashions you made using fusionwear sv fabrics. There are three ways to get dressed Silicon Valley Style:

1. Make your own clothes using fusionwear sv fabrics (details on these fabrics)
2. Bring a plain t-shirt and add some Silicon Valley style on the spot at AbsoluteZERO in our Digital Textile Lab
3. Order shoes or other items with fusionwear sv designs from www.zazzle.com

Watch this video to be inspired.

The event is free and open to the public and is presented in collaboration with MACLA, San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles, and San Jose Institute of Contemporary Art. The street festival will take place in the downtown San Jose SoFA District along South First Street between San Carlos and East Reed, and along San Salvador between First Street and South Hall.

Presented by Target.

September 17 , Friday 7 – 9pm

Opening Reception and Artist Discussion for TECHstyle SoftWEAR: Surface & Shape
An artwear installation exploring Silicon Valley life by Corinne Okada Takara, Colleen Quen and Rick Lee. Free.

Process of Collaboration: Artist Discussion with Corinne Okada Takara, Colleen Quen, and Rick Lee at 8pm at the opening reception. Free.