Little Village’s Big Easy Block Party & Beer Festival

Get ready to dance, sip, and celebrate summer in style! On Saturday, August 30, 2025, from 11 AM to 8 PM, Little Italy in San Jose transforms into a vibrant homage to New Orleans street culture with Little Village’s Big Easy Block Party & Beer Fest. This electrifying, free-admission festival—hosted by Jay Meduri of Poor House Bistro and Brandon In The Bay—invites everyone to revel in a high-energy mashup of live music, local brews, and beloved neighborhood flavors.

Drink, dance, and discover while supporting a great cause! Sip from a craft-beer tasting garden featuring 20 of the Bay Area’s top breweries with over 40 brews on offer—proceeds go to the Little Village Foundation, a nonprofit record label empowering artists across genres by returning CD-sales revenue and intellectual property rights back to the musicians. Two stages—one along West Saint John Street and one on the Poor House Bistro patio—will host eight fantastic LVF‑affiliated bands (including Rick Estrin & The Night Cats, Chris Cain, Aki Kumar, D.K. Harrell, and more). Meanwhile, local eateries and artisans—from Poor House Bistro’s Creole‑Italian fare to BBQ, pizza, wine tastings, and makers from West Coast Makers—round out a family‑friendly day packed with community, culture, and unforgettable tunes.