December 4, Friday open from 10am – 5pm and again from 8 – 11pm

South First Friday

Museum admission free all day and evening
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.

Special event this month: Come for a unique opportunity to buy beautiful Indian embroidered textiles from Shobha Textiles. You will find a gorgeous selection of fabulous wall hangings, pillows, embroidered silk scarves and silk fabrics for quilting. Don't miss this chance to find one-of-a-kind holiday gifts for the textile lovers in your life.

December 6, 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.
Materials fee: $7.50. Must pay materials 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: A Nifty Gift: Japanese Temari Balls
See the complete Kids Create Calendar

December 13, 2009, Sunday, 2pm

Colors of Punjab

Join this fascinating lecture by Shivi Singh on phulkari or "flower embroidery," a textile craft unique to the Punjab region of India. Popular since the 15th century, phulkaris range from simple ornamentation to elaborate all-over fabric designs, and are worn during marriages and festivals.

Lecture free with Museum admission. Reservation suggested at 408.971.0323 x14.