WHAT’S COMING UP
SJSU Theatre presents
Kingdom of Cards
What happens when a kingdom built on rigid rules and fragile power collides with the forces of laughter, desire, and rebellion?
Originally penned in 1933 by Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore, Kingdom of Cards is a darkly whimsical and poetic satire that challenges authoritarianism, blind conformity, and materialistic greed. In this bold new adaptation, Sukanya Chakrabarti reimagines Tagore’s allegory through a contemporary lens, fusing magic realism with urgent political commentary. Featuring the talents of student artists and community voices, and enriched by the evocative strains of Rabindrasangeet (Tagore’s own musical tradition), this production invites audiences to question systems of control—and rediscover the power of imagination, resistance, and the human spirit.
Hammer presents
Hammer2 Gallery: Reflections
The Hammer2 Gallery features a rotating display of artwork by local artists and San José State University alumni. This will be the 4th show in the space and brings together the work of nine artists:
Dianna Masciarelli, Sue La Fetra, Vera Fainshtein, Megan Huddlestun, Clayton Moraga, Guna Leikind, Imara Osorno, Fe Villanueva, and Alessandra Aquino.
Working in a variety of media, including painting, printmaking, and drawing, these artists share an interest in their environment and turn their unique visions and sensibilities to the world around them, focusing on subject matter that ranges from the ephemeral to the monumental.
Reflections will be showing in the Hammer2 Gallery from March 26, 2026 – July 16, 2026 . Select pieces will be for sale.
SJSU School of Music presents
Hildegard Festival featuring Andrea Ramsey’s Suffrage Cantata
The San José State University Choraliers and Concert Choir in collaboration with Monta Vista High School Choirs present the Bay Area premier of Andrea Ramsey’s powerful Suffrage Cantata featuring narrator Simone Ledward-Boseman. Works by Vittoria Aleotti, Moira Bosch, and Elaine Hagenberg among others, as well as projections and narration will guide audience members on a journey that tells our nation’s authentic story of struggle and resilience in the fight for gender rights.
Arrive early to attend the pre-concert talk and mingle with the suffragettes. Donations throughout the evening will go to Young Women’s Freedom Center in Santa Clara County.
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A distinctive, high-quality, San Jose State University-operated performance venue in the heart of downtown San Jose; presenting work by and representative of San Jose State University and serving the community through high-quality programming expressive of the unique characteristics and diverse cultures that comprise the greater Silicon Valley.
