Penned by Alina K. A.

Musings from travel, life in the Bay Area, and work as a technical writer.

Bye Bye Blank Club

February 3, 2015

After twelve years of providing indie nights, local and not-so-local music to the people of San Jose, the Blank Club has closed its doors. The news came as a shock to many since the club’s popularity hadn’t wained over the years, yet with lease agreements and other things to fuss about, the Blank Club has … More Bye Bye Blank Club

The Return of the SoFA Street Fair

September 17, 2014

The SoFA Street Fair, one of the things that made San Jose cool in the nineties, is back! On Sunday, thousands of San Joseians gathered on South First Street to enjoy what’s left of summer by drinking some ice cold brews, dancing (or moshing) in the street, and listening to some excellent local music. Indeed, … More The Return of the SoFA Street Fair