After a one-year concert hiatus, St. Joseph’s Cathedral in San Jose is again hosting an in-person “Season of Hope,” a series of free music and dance performances that will run through Dec. 23.
Each night features a different group performing from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the magnificent cathedral building, which opened in 1877 and was fully restored in the late 1980s.
“We are back in person celebrating 25 years,” said Sharon Miller, director of Cathedral Social Ministries for Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County. “Last year we provided a virtual Season of Hope.”
The arts and community groups — many are returning favorites — donate their time. Concerts are free, but contributions to support the church’s food, shelter, medical care and job search programs are welcome.
Attendees must wear masks and show proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test from the past 72 hours. All of the performers will be vaccinated, Miller said.
“Our volunteers will be at the cathedral at 7 p.m. to check vaccine status and welcome people into the cathedral,” she said.
The multicultural series kicked off Sunday with the San Jose State University Choraliers. The rest of the lineup includes:
Dec. 13: San Jose Symphonic Choir
Dec. 14: Castillero Middle School
Dec. 15: Bellarmine College Preparatory
Dec. 16: CA Philharmonic Youth Orchestra
Dec. 18: San Jose Youth Symphony
Dec. 19: TBA
Dec. 20: Cathedral Pipe Organ performance
Dec. 21: San Jose Youth Chamber Orchestra
Dec. 22: Ballet Folklórico Guerrero de Guadalupe
Dec. 23: Harpers Hall Celtic Harps
Details: St. Joseph’s Basilica is located at 80 S. Market St., San Jose.
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