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Around Town columnist @mercnews, curating the cool bits of #SanJose, #SiliconValley. @UCSB alum. #cocktails, #JamesBond and #comics.

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Sal Pizarro has been the Around Town columnist for the San Jose Mercury News since 2005. Prior to that he held editing positions in the Mercury News' local news and sports sections.

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Weekend events kick off a festive season in the South Bay

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By Sal Pizarro 
| The Modesto Bee
Emcee "Mighty" Mike McGee introduces the Hyperdrive Kittens as they take the stage at the SubZERO festival on June 2, 2023. The 2026 edition of the DIY tech-art-music mashup takes place June 5-6, 2026. (Sal Pizarro/Bay Area News Group) The first full weekend of June is upon us, and if your calendar has some empty spaces, there are plenty of outdoor events starting this weekend to fill up that schedule.
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Weekend events kick off a festive season in the South Bay

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By Sal Pizarro 
| Fresno Bee
Emcee "Mighty" Mike McGee introduces the Hyperdrive Kittens as they take the stage at the SubZERO festival on June 2, 2023. The 2026 edition of the DIY tech-art-music mashup takes place June 5-6, 2026. (Sal Pizarro/Bay Area News Group) The first full weekend of June is upon us, and if your calendar has some empty spaces, there are plenty of outdoor events starting this weekend to fill up that schedule.
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Weekend events kick off a festive season in the South Bay

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By Sal Pizarro 
| San Luis Obispo Tribune
Emcee "Mighty" Mike McGee introduces the Hyperdrive Kittens as they take the stage at the SubZERO festival on June 2, 2023. The 2026 edition of the DIY tech-art-music mashup takes place June 5-6, 2026. (Sal Pizarro/Bay Area News Group) Sal Pizarro TNS The first full weekend of June is upon us, and if your calendar has some empty spaces, there are plenty of outdoor events starting this weekend to fill up that schedule.
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