If you enjoy movies, you’ll love the Poppy Jasper International Film Festival! You can choose from a variety of ticket packages to enjoy short and feature-length movies that have been selected by a premier jury of industry professionals.
PJIFF includes five days of film screenings, speaker panels, mixers, and community events in the historic downtown districts of Morgan Hill and Gilroy, California. Our two cities are known for their vibrant arts scene, award-winning wineries and restaurants, and welcoming small-town vibe.
The Poppy Jasper International Film Festival is an annual event produced by volunteers as part of Poppy Jasper, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.
What could possibly go wrong on Opening Night?? You name it! The show dates are March 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 April 6 and 7, 2019 at 8:00pm. Doors open at 7:30pm.
Matinee is on Sunday March 31, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Doors open at 1:30pm.
If you would like to know about Gilroy’s history, theses tours will not disappoint. Meet in front of the Gilroy Museum, 195 Fifth Street, unless otherwise specified below.
January 5 – MONTEREY STREET
February 2 – BUNGALOWS
March 2 – WOMEN’S HISTORY TOUR
April 6 – OLD GILROY I (Railroad and Alexander Streets)
May 4 – OLD GILROY II (Forest and Chestnut Streets)
June 1 – GAVILAN HILLS MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY (Meet at the cemetery, 1000 First Street)
July 6 – NO TOUR
August 3 – FIFTH STREET
September 7 – CHURCH, ROSANNA AND HANNA STREETS
October 5 – WILLIAM WEEKS BUILDINGS
November 2 – OLD ST. MARY CEMETERY (Meet in front of St. Joseph Family Center, 7950 Church Street)
December 7 – NO TOUR
Seeker Vineyard will be having Free Concert Series from March to September! Check out the list below of all the artist coming for each concert.
March 2: Trainwreck
March 9: Rock the Heat
March 16: Chris AB
April 6: Just Friends
May 4: Chris AB
June 1: Tsunami
July 6: JJ Hawg
August 3: Gabby Castro-Moroder
September 7: Moondance Band (4:00 pm – 7:00 pm)
What could possibly go wrong on Opening Night?? You name it! The show dates are March 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 April 6 and 7, 2019 at 8:00pm. Doors open at 7:30pm.
Matinee is on Sunday March 31, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Doors open at 1:30pm.
Visit Clos LaChance and enjoy live music from a variety of local acoustic style artists. See list below for details. Friendly reminder, Clos LaChance is a 21+ only facility.
- April 7 Marcus Miller
- April 14 PS Acoustic
- April 21 Cook’N Fenny Combo
- April 28 Free Spirit
Join Guglielmo Winery to paint your set of “Poppy Herb Planter.” This is a beautiful spring inspired poppy artwork to celebrate your inner artist! Join Guglielmo Winery to paint this fun masterpiece, all you need to bring is yourself. No experience necessary!
Support the Friends of the Library & get a great deal at the Gilroy Library book sale! The sale is held on the second Saturday of every month. All ages are welcome to browse and find a great deal! All purchases go toward supporting the collection and programs at the Gilroy Library.
The Gilroy Art and Wine Stroll will be held on April 13th from 1PM – 5PM. Stroll through Downtown Gilroy while enjoying wine tasting, art, dining and much more!
This event is 21 and over. All event attendees must present a valid photo ID card before attending the 2019 Gilroy Art and Wine Stroll.
Tickets will be available for purchase on EventBrite.com soon. Tickets can be bought in person at the California Welcome Center Gilroy, Leedo Art and Framing and Gilroy Center for the Arts.
Wine Club Exclusive: Learn how you can exercise your five senses to enhance your enjoyment of wine. Cindy Adams will share the wine knowledge she has attained during her twelve years as a Certified Sommelier and seven years as a Certified Specialist of Wine. In addition to guiding you through the 5-senses approach to tasting wine, she will also discuss wine etiquette and the life of the vineyard. This class will be held inside.
This event is limited to 20 participants.
$60 Registration Fee: Includes tastings of three premium Aver Family wines and class notes.
Beautiful views, golden hillsides and lush vineyards await you at Clos LaChance, a certified, sustainable wine grower. Add to this outdoor yoga that will help you breath and open, gently stretching and unwinding, moving through flow and twists, then grounding you in balance and rest. After yoga head to the tasting room for the opportunity to try reserve wines.
Yoga 9:30 am-10:30 am followed by wine tasting. Please bring a mat and water bottle. Dress for outdoors.
$35 per person includes wine tasting. Clos LaChance members $25.
Join Kirigin Cellars for their first Spring Brunch on Saturday, April 14th from 10 a.m. – Noon (latest arrival time is 11:30 a.m.) in the Club House.
The brunch includes one glass of champagne or a mimosa with your meal and additional champagne, mimosas and glasses of wine will be available at $5 per glass. The prices noted below includes as well as service charges and taxes:
$35 per person, Platinum Tier Wine Club member
$40 per person, Gold and Silver Tier Wine Club member
$45 per person, Non Wine Club
$20 per person, children 6-9 years of age
Children 5 and under no charge
Visit Clos LaChance and enjoy live music from a variety of local acoustic style artists. See list below for details. Friendly reminder, Clos LaChance is a 21+ only facility.
- April 7 Marcus Miller
- April 14 PS Acoustic
- April 21 Cook’N Fenny Combo
- April 28 Free Spirit
Celebrate Easter weekend with your whole family at the Gilroy Premium Outlets on Saturday, April 20 from 1-3PM. Visit the Easter Bunny, enjoy ice cream at the Ice Factory, and take advantage of great savings at +145 outlet stores.
Create a lovely succulent basket while sipping wine. This event includes all supplies, instruction, and a glass of wine. The class will be from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm.
Make sure to call or email Miramar Vineyards to reserve your spot.
Art work from young local artists, ages 5-18, will be up for display at the Gilroy Center for the Arts from March 9 – April 20. Join us on April 20 for a special closing reception from 2-4 pm to celebrate our young artists and give out awards!
Visit Clos LaChance and enjoy live music from a variety of local acoustic style artists. See list below for details. Friendly reminder, Clos LaChance is a 21+ only facility.
- April 7 Marcus Miller
- April 14 PS Acoustic
- April 21 Cook’N Fenny Combo
- April 28 Free Spirit
Come out for authentic Spanish Meat Paella. There will be wines, beers, and Sangria will be available for purchase.
$20.00 Non-Members with 1 drink ticket
$15.00 Wine Club with 2 drink tickets
Gilroy Center for the Arts is excited to present The Art of War Veterans Exhibit. Reception will be held May 4 from 2PM – 4PM. Admission to the gallery and reception are free.
