The City of San José Office of Cultural Affairs in collaboration with Burning Man Project present Sonic Runway by Rob Jensen and Warren Trezevant as the first artwork selected for the Playa to Paseo initiative. Sonic Runway is a light-art installation that visualizes the speed of sound. The artwork is 432 feet long and stretch across a city block between 4th and 5th streets in front of San José City Hall, 200 E. Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA 95113. Sonic Runway converts audio signals into a pattern of lights that shoot down a corridor of arches at the speed of sound, (1235kph /767mph). Live audio input is analyzed and converted into intricate patterns that shoot down the corridor with sound and lights in sync. The artwork can be be viewed nightly from 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. through March 2018.

Come celebrate with families and friends at The Lion Plaza for the Lunar New Year Flower Festival! The annual festival features fun entertainment for everyone: traditional Vietnamese activities, delectable food, Lion Dances, and an abundant of beautiful flowers which are available for purchase. Throughout Asia, the Lunar New Year celebration is considered the most important holiday on the calendar and the celebration generally lasts for as long as one month prior to Lunar New Year’s Day. FREE Admission.

The City of San José Office of Cultural Affairs in collaboration with Burning Man Project present Sonic Runway by Rob Jensen and Warren Trezevant as the first artwork selected for the Playa to Paseo initiative. Sonic Runway is a light-art installation that visualizes the speed of sound. The artwork is 432 feet long and stretch across a city block between 4th and 5th streets in front of San José City Hall, 200 E. Santa Clara Street, San Jose, CA 95113. Sonic Runway converts audio signals into a pattern of lights that shoot down a corridor of arches at the speed of sound, (1235kph /767mph). Live audio input is analyzed and converted into intricate patterns that shoot down the corridor with sound and lights in sync. The artwork can be be viewed nightly from 5:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. through March 2018.

Come celebrate with families and friends at The Lion Plaza for the Lunar New Year Flower Festival! The annual festival features fun entertainment for everyone: traditional Vietnamese activities, delectable food, Lion Dances, and an abundant of beautiful flowers which are available for purchase. Throughout Asia, the Lunar New Year celebration is considered the most important holiday on the calendar and the celebration generally lasts for as long as one month prior to Lunar New Year’s Day. FREE Admission.