Dacre Stoker: Keeping Dracula in the Family

Darce Stoker keeps the legend of his great-granduncle Bram Stoker and his iconic character Dracula alive through new novels and events.

Meeting Dacre (pronounced like ‘acre’) Stoker for the first time, you wouldn’t be surprised to know that this amiable man with his ruddy good looks was an Olympic athlete, is a lover of the outdoors, and, with his wife, director of a nonprofit dedicated to preservation and protection of Aiken, SC’s grand trees. He couldn’t … Read more

This Weekend in the Valley: Friday, Feb. 21 – Sunday, Feb. 23

This Weekend in the Valley celebrate Black History Month at the library, see the Sunnyvale Community Players show, or go to the 2025 Silicon Valley Queer Film Festival.

The following is a calendar of events happening this weekend near Santa Clara and Sunnyvale. Want to share an event to be featured? Please email the details to info@svvoice.com for consideration.   This Weekend Sunnyvale Community Players presents “Disney’s Frozen Jr.” — Friday, Feb. 21 – Sunday, March 9 at Sunnyvale Community Theatre (550 East … Read more

Silicon Valley Auto Show Returns to Santa Clara Convention Center

Showcasing the newest developments in the auto industry, the Silicon Valley Auto Show offers a pressure free environment for car lovers and buyers.

The Silicon Valley Auto Show returns to the Santa Clara Convention Center this weekend to showcase the newest developments in the auto industry. “It’s largely a new car show designed to give shoppers and enthusiasts an early look at new technology, new vehicles, and even get them behind the wheel of certain new cars,” said … Read more

This Weekend in the Valley: Friday, Feb. 14 – Sunday, Feb. 16

This Weekend in the Valley celebrate Black History Month at the library, see the Sunnyvale Community Players show, or go to the 2025 Silicon Valley Queer Film Festival.

The following is a calendar of events happening this weekend near Santa Clara and Sunnyvale. Want to share an event to be featured? Please email the details to info@svvoice.com for consideration.   This Weekend Foundation and Friends Book Sale — Friday, Feb. 14, 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., – Saturday, Feb. 15, 10 a.m. – … Read more

Sunnyvale UNICEF Benefit Concert for Children in Warzones

A Sunnyvale concert organized by John Pietrzyk and composed by Santa Clara resident Benjamin Belew will benefit UNICEF.

The plight of children in war zones is a natural cause for John Pietrzyk. Born in Germany right after WWII, his parents and grandparents were refugees, first in Poland and then in the United States. Many years later, that experience was the impetus for a UNICEF benefit concert featuring a newly composed choral work on … Read more

This Weekend in the Valley: Friday, Feb. 7 – Sunday, Feb. 9

This Weekend in the Valley celebrate Black History Month at the library, see the Sunnyvale Community Players show, or go to the 2025 Silicon Valley Queer Film Festival.

The following is a calendar of events happening this weekend near Santa Clara and Sunnyvale. Want to share an event to be featured? Please email the details to info@svvoice.com for consideration.   This Weekend Images 2025 — Thursday, Feb. 6 – Sunday, Feb. 9 at Louis B. Mayer at Santa Clara University “This awe-inspiring showcase … Read more

Sunday Hours Return To Central Park Library

Santa Clara's Central Park Library has resumed operations on Sundays, giving residents more opportunities to enjoy the city's services.

Santa Clara has returned Sunday hours at the Central Park Library. As of Jan. 26, the library is open 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. A community survey showed residents prioritized returning library hours to their pre-pandemic levels. As a result, the city council set it as a priority, earmarking money to fund 10 additional … Read more

This Weekend in the Valley: Friday, Jan. 31 – Sunday, Feb. 2

This Weekend in the Valley celebrate Black History Month at the library, see the Sunnyvale Community Players show, or go to the 2025 Silicon Valley Queer Film Festival.

The following is a calendar of events happening this weekend near Santa Clara and Sunnyvale. Want to share an event to be featured? Please email the details to info@svvoice.com for consideration.   This Weekend Rooster T. Feathers Comedy Club presents Alex Moffat with Jill Maragos and Iain Langlands — Thursday, Jan. 30 – Sunday, Feb. … Read more

This Weekend in the Valley: Friday, Jan. 24 – Sunday, Jan. 26

This Weekend in the Valley celebrate Black History Month at the library, see the Sunnyvale Community Players show, or go to the 2025 Silicon Valley Queer Film Festival.

The following is a calendar of events happening this weekend near Santa Clara and Sunnyvale. Want to share an event to be featured? Please email the details to info@svvoice.com for consideration.   This Weekend Rooster T. Feathers Comedy Club presents Joe List with Luke Mones and Phil Griffiths — Thursday, Jan. 23 – Sunday, Jan. … Read more

This Weekend in the Valley: Friday, Jan. 17 – Sunday, Jan. 19

This Weekend in the Valley celebrate Black History Month at the library, see the Sunnyvale Community Players show, or go to the 2025 Silicon Valley Queer Film Festival.

The following is a calendar of events happening this weekend near Santa Clara and Sunnyvale. Want to share an event to be featured? Please email the details to info@svvoice.com for consideration.   This Weekend Foundation and Friends Book Sale — Central Park Library (2635 Homestead Rd., Santa Clara) Friday, Jan. 17: 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 … Read more