Symphonic World Cup<\/p>\n
The World Cup is coming to San Jose. No, not that one, although Six FIFA World Cup matches are set to be played at Levi\u2019s Stadium this month.<\/p>\n
In anticipation of this sporting event, Symphony San Jose is presenting a Symphonic World Cup on June 6-7 at the California Theatre in downtown San Jose, featuring works by some star international composers.<\/p>\n
The final concert of the symphony\u2019s 2025-26 season features its first performance of a work by Denmark\u2019s most prominent composer,\u00a0Carl Nielsen, who recounts the ancient myth of the god of the sun in \u201cHelios Overture.\u201d\u00a0Argentinian composer\u00a0Alberto Ginastera\u2019s\u00a0Harp Concerto\u00a0will be performed by guest artist\u00a0Katherine Siochi. Shostakovich\u2019s Symphony No. 5, written as a defiant protest against Stalin\u2019s regime, closes the program.<\/p>\n
The concerts are set for Saturday, June 6, at 7:30 p.m.\u00a0and\u00a0Sunday, June 7 at 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $24-$121.50\u00a0at 408-286-2600\u00a0or\u00a0www.symphonysanjose.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Row Cup<\/p>\n Santana Row is gearing up for\u00a0The Row Cup in celebration of the FIFA World Cup. From June 11-July 19, the Row Cup will feature exclusive restaurant menus, themed cocktails, live DJs and game day happy hours. Fans can get official FIFA World Cup merchandise at the FIFA Pop-Up Shop.<\/p>\n More than 15 restaurants on The Row will host watch parties, and for those who want to party hop, grab to-go drinks will be served at Vintage Wine Bar, Augustine, Left Bank, Dumpling Time, EMC Seafood, El Jardin, Zazil and Momosan.<\/p>\n