About this Event
Alebrijes en San Jose Walking Tours
Grab a cafecito and your walking shoes to join us on a stroll from San José State University to Plaza de Cesar Chavez to learn and see the mystical and mythological alebrijes on display.
First you’ll stop at the MLK Library to visit the Spirits in Color: The Magic of Alebrijes Exhibition to learn about the origins of this folkloric art and how its popularity grew and see a curated display of alebrijes from a variety of artists. Then you’ll take a 8-10 minute walk to Plaza de Cesar Chavez to see the towering magical Alebrijes en San Jose sculptures.
DATES:
Wednesday, September 17th at 5:30pm
Thursday, September 18th at 5:30pm
MEET-UP
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library AAACNA Studies Center, 5th Floor
150 E San Fernando St, San Jose, CA 95112
PARKING
https://parksj.org/
ROUTE
MLK Library at San Jose State University to Plaza de Cesar Chavez Circle.
Plaza de Cesar Chavez back to MLK Library or Restaurant
Total time of 1.5 hours of walking on city streets RT 1.4 miles
ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
Following the tour you can join in at these free activities.
Wednesday, September 17th
6:00pm DJ Too Tall
6:30pm Conjunto Trujillo
8:00pm Encanto Movie
OR
Thursday, September 18th
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 150 East San Fernando Street, San Jose, United States
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