Virtual Backgrounds

Center for the Performing Arts is part of the San Jose Theaters and home to art partners Broadway San Jose.

The historic California Theatre is part of the San Jose Theaters and home to arts partners Opera San Jose and Symphony Silicon Valley.

The California Theatre's main entrance on First Street faces the SoFA district, a vibrant and trendy arts and nightlife area within Downtown San Jose.

Lick Observatory sits on top of Mount Hamilton and is an active research facility for the University of California. Be quiet when you visit... Astronomers are sleeping during the day to work at night!

An iconic structure in San Jose's Japantown, the San Jose Buddhist Church Betsuin and its community supports the neighborhood with various programs and resources. They also organize San Jose Obon, an annual celebration of culture and family in San Jose Japantown, one of only three left in the U.S.

San Jose City Hall is one of the most modern government buildings in the country and a popular location setting for films and commercials. The Rotunda is the landmark structure of the architecture and exemplifies San Jose's leadership in tech, design, and city policy.

The newly remodeled Montgomery Theater is the home of local arts groups such as Children's Musical Theater and a favorite for performers looking for an intimate venue space. It overlooks a courtyard that's perfect for after parties and summer events.

A staple of the Little Portugal district in East San Jose, Five Wounds Portuguese National Church has been on East Santa Clara street since 1916.

The San Jose Civic originally opened in 1936 and is a designated City Landmark. The venue has hosted significant figures in history, both of political and pop culture influence. Perhaps most notable for its musical acts, the Civic has hosted The Who, The Rolling Stones, Frank Sinatra, Diana Ross, Bob Dylan, Barbra Streisand and many other legends.

The iconic Circle of Palms in Downtown sits in between the Fairmont San Jose and the San Jose Museum of Art. It is a public walk through from Plaza de Caesar Chavez to the SoFA District and in the wintertime, the courtyard transforms into Downtown Ice, an annual outdoor skating rink where you can glide underneath lit up palm trees!

"Hands" is a public art work display by Christian Moeller and Fentress Architects⁠. The artwork is touted as an ideal example of urban art innovation where good design, common materials and community collaboration can create beauty.

The San Jose Civic is lit up in blue to thank our frontline workers keeping us safe and healthy. The theater is part of the nationwide #MakeItBlue campaign to honor our first responders.

The SAP Center is lovingly referred to as the "Shark Tank" by locals and San Jose Sharks fans. The event venue just celebrated their 25th anniversary of calling San Jose home and serves as the go-to large scale concert and sports venue for major tours of all genres.