{"id":7578,"date":"2026-08-23T19:35:25","date_gmt":"2026-08-23T19:35:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/?p=7578"},"modified":"2026-08-23T19:35:25","modified_gmt":"2026-08-23T19:35:25","slug":"opera-san-jose-opens-43rd-season-with-reimagined-don-giovanni","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/?p=7578","title":{"rendered":"Opera San Jos\u00e9 opens 43rd season with reimagined \u2018Don Giovanni\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div>\n<h4>Power corrupted<\/h4>\n<p>Opera San Jos\u00e9\u2019s 43rd season opens in September with a reimagined production of Mozart\u2019s \u201cDon Giovanni,\u201d \u00a0a dark psychological thriller about a wealthy aristocrat spiraling out of control. \u00a0Opera San Jos\u00e9\u2019s production examines the supernatural justice that awaits the title character, who finally pushes too far.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/?p=7576\">Carney warned about economic coercion. Now Trump is testing the Canadian prime minister<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Internationally renowned tenor Alek Shrader, who directed last season\u2019s \u201cCos\u00ec Fan Tutte,\u201d helms this production, with Opera San Jose Music Director and Principal Conductor Joseph Marcheso leading the orchestra.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDon Giovanni\u201d runs Sept. 13-27 at the California Theatre, 345 S. First St. Tickets are $58-$215, plus a $3.50 fee per ticket at operasj.org or 408-437-4450.<\/p>\n<h4><del>Latinx<\/del> Pride<\/h4>\n<p>The Queer Silicon Valley Gallery is opening its newest exhibit, \u201cTraditions Without Borders (Tradici\u00f3n Sin Fronteras)\u201d on the Friday before Pride Weekend. The exhibit explores the history of Folcl\u00f3rico Colibr\u00ed, a San Jose-based organization that promotes the pride in identifying as LGBTQ+ Latinx through Mexican folkl\u00f3rico dance.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/nextcitydigest.com\/?p=7574\">\u2018Spider-Man\u2019 tops box office in fourth weekend<\/a><\/p>\n<p>An opening reception is set for Friday, Aug. 28, at 6 p.m. at the Queer Silicon Valley Gallery, 240 S Market St., suite 10. Refreshments will be served.<\/p>\n<p>For any more information, email info@baymecfoundation.org\u00a0or call 408-391-2321. RSVP to bit.ly\/QSV-Colibri.<\/p>\n<h4>Neighborhood Notes<\/h4>\n<p>ROSE GARDEN: American Youth Shakespeare is staging a full production of \u201cThe Tempest\u201d Aug. 27-30 at the Historic Hoover Theatre, 1635 Park Ave. Shakespeare\u2019s final play features the exiled Duke Prospero, who uses sorcery to conjure a supernatural storm, shipwrecking his old enemies. 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