Your Guide to the Arts in Gilroy: Murals, Makers & Creative Magic When you think of Gilroy, your mind might go straight to garlic and sunshine, but beneath the surface of this flavorful city is a creative heartbeat that’s redefining local culture. Art has a way of elevating a community, and in…
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Experience an Award-Winning Film Festival in Gilroy Lights, camera, action! The Poppy Jasper International Film Festival (PJIFF) is set to return from April 9-16, 2025, bringing another incredible lineup of films, industry panels, and cultural experiences to southern Santa Clara and San Benito…
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Get away to Gilroy, CA for some fall family fun! In September and October, you can experience a trio of festivals celebrating community and culture in the “Garlic Capital of the World.” Tamal Festival & Car Show: Saturday, September 28 The tamal (or tamale, as many Americans say) is a simple but…
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Gilroy is rolling out the red carpet on April 10, welcoming hundreds of independent filmmakers from around the world to showcase their films at the 18 th Annual Poppy Jasper International Film Festival. The award-winning eight-day film festival will showcase 270 films from 30 countries. “There’s…
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The arts scene in Gilroy, the “community with a spice for life,” is expanding and evolving in many exciting ways. Come downtown and discover our variety of art venues, attractions, and events. 3rd Friday Art Walk Gilroy’s streets are alive with art every third Friday of the month for the 3rd…
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The 17th Annual Poppy Jasper International Film Festival (PJIFF) brings filmmakers and film-lovers from around the world to Gilroy and our neighboring cities for eight days of films, fun, and celebration. From April 12-19, 2023, the Festival will showcase 260 films from 30 countries. And all that…
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Nacho Moya in Moya Art Gallery & Studio Colorful, eye-catching art that makes a statement is drawing people from around the world to Moya Art Gallery & Studio in downtown Gilroy. More accurately, the artist behind these eye-catching pieces—Ignacio Moya Rodriguez (who goes by “Nacho” Moya)—is…
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Gilroy, California has a thriving arts scene and several wonderful entertainment venues. Plan a trip to Gilroy to discover high-quality theatrical and live musical performances that will make you laugh, cry…and possibly dance in the street. Whether you are a local or visitor, you’ll find something…
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