Here are some places to go and things to do this week—and beyond…
Live Figure Drawing
Live Figure Drawing with Sean Boyles will be held on July 14 at 6pm at NUMU Los Gatos,
106 E. Main St. To sign up, visit numulosgatos.org/events/july-figure-drawing-boyles.
Chez Philippe Grand Opening
Chez Philippe, a new French restaurant at 34 N. Santa Cruz Ave., will celebrate its grand opening on Bastille Day, July 14. For information, visit chezphilippelosgatos.com.
Community Giveback Day
The Billy Jones Wildcat Railroad, at Oak Meadow Park, 233 Blossom Hill Road in Los Gatos, will host a Community Giveback Day on July 17 from 10:30am to 4:30pm. Fifty percent of all ticket sales will be donated to Hope Services. For information, visit bjwrr.org.
Jolly 10K Fun Run
The Jolly 10K Fun Run will take place on July 24 at 8am. The course will travel up to the top of St. Joseph’s Hill, around to Lexington Dam and back along Los Gatos Creek trail. All profits from the event will go to the Homes of a Loving Father Dream Center. Runners are asked to meet at the Balzer Field parking lot on Miles Avenue in Los Gatos at 7:30am. For information, visit jolly10k.com.
Saratoga Car Show Week
Car Show Week returns to Saratoga, culminating with more than 200 classic cars gathering in Saratoga Village along Big Basin Way on July 24 from 10am to 4pm. Events run select days from July 16-24. For information, visit saratogacarshow.com.
Live jazz music
Live jazz performances at the Tasting House, 368 Village Lane, take place Fridays and Saturdays from 6-9pm, and Sundays from 11am-2pm.
Entertainment at Gardino’s
Gardino’s, 51 N. Santa Cruz Ave., features entertainment four days a week. For information, visit bit.ly/3OSvPHS.
The Promenade
Thursday evenings through Aug. 4, N. Santa Cruz Avenue will be closed for live music, dining and shopping for the return of The Promenade. July 14: Cabana Boys, The Complications. July 21: Rusty Rock N’ Roll, Mike Drew Band. July 28: Lavender Fields, FLO. Aug. 4: Alex Luceros, Given to Fly.
Los Gatos Youth Theatre
Los Gatos Youth Theatre is currently in the midst of its summer season. “Sound of Music – Youth Edition” runs July 14-17 and “Disney Freaky Friday – A New Musical” from July 21-24. For information, visit lgyt.net.
Ongoing
Los Gatos Farmers Market
The Los Gatos Certified Farmers’ Market offers seasonal fruits and vegetables from Santa Clara County year-round. More than 40 local farmers and food producers sell their wares Sundays from 9am to 1pm at Town Park Plaza on Main Street and N. Santa Cruz Avenue. For information, visit cafarmersmkts.com/losgatos-farmers-market.
Campbell Farmers Market
The Downtown Campbell Farmers Market is held Sundays, rain or shine, from 9am to 1pm. For information, visit uvfm.org/campbell-sundays.
The Kiwanis Club of Los Gatos
The club meets the first three Thursdays of the month at noon at Double D’s, 354 N. Santa Cruz Ave. First two Thursdays of the month feature guest speakers. For information, visit lgkiwanisgives.org.
Rotary Club of Los Gatos
The Rotary Club of Los Gatos meets Tuesdays from noon to 1:30pm at Shir Hadash Synagogue, 20 Cherry Blossom Lane. For information, visit losgatosrotary.org.
The Los Gatos Morning Rotary Club
The Club meets every Wednesday morning 7:30-8:30am at Los Gatos Lodge, 50 Los Gatos-Saratoga Road. Program includes featured guest speakers.
Los Gatos Lions Club
The Los Gatos Lions Club meets every Wednesday. A breakfast meeting is held at Moore Buick, 15500 Los Gatos Blvd., at 8am and a noon meeting at Los Gatos Lodge, 50 Los Gatos-Saratoga Road, with a guest speaker. The club has been active since 1946.
Public Meetings
Town Council
The Los Gatos Town Council meets virtually on the first and third Tuesday of the month at 7pm. For information, visit losgatosca.gov/16/Town-Council.
Planning Commission
The Los Gatos Planning Commission meets virtually on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month at 7pm. For information, visit losgatosca.gov/189/Planning-Commission.
Santa Clara County Supervisors
The Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors meets virtually on Tuesdays at 9am. For information, visit bit.ly/3oy2Zmq.
Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District
The board meets every other Tuesday at 5pm. For information, visit bit.ly/3DaJRi9.
Los Gatos Union School District Board of Trustees
The board meets monthly at either 6:30pm or 4pm. For a schedule, visit bit.ly/3oywlRA.
Other Town commissions
The Town of Los Gatos has various committees that serve as advisory bodies for the Town Council. For information and a schedule of meetings, visit losgatosca.gov/12/Boards-Commissions-Committees.
