Events

Mark Lundholm: a Comedy Benefit for Recovery Café San Jose

Mark Lundholm has performed in all 50 states and 10 foreign countries. From world-renowned musicians, heads of state, fortune 500 companies to rehabilitation centers and convicted felons, Mark has truly entertained on the world’s stage.

He’s appeared on Comedy Central, Showtime, A&E, CBS, and NBC. Mark wrote and performed his own one-man show off-Broadway in New York City reaching critical acclaim, and in his spare time created the now staple DVD series ‘Humor in Treatment’ and the Recovery Board Game.

For this special show, Mark will perform 75 minutes of non-stop original comedy in support of Recovery Cafe San Jose.

  • Sunday, October 21, 2018 – 2:30-4:30 pm
  • at Cafe Stritch, 374 S 1st St, San Jose, CA
  • Ticket on sale soon!

Closing the Gap Breakfast

This free annual breakfast is our largest event of the year, as well as our major fundraiser.

Among the highlights of each year’s breakfast are:

  • A performance from our Closing the Gap Chorus
  • Presentation of the Bridge Builder Award to a community member working to bring people together
  • Updates from Founder Dana Bainbridge and Executive Director Ken Goldstein
  • Members sharing their experience of the Cafe

While there is no charge for the breakfast, we do ask all who attend to make a donation.

  • Save the date: Friday, May 3, 2019, Closing the Gap 2019!

Open Mic Nites

Recovery Cafe San Jose hosts Saturday evening Open Mic events every other month. Each event includes a delicious dinner, great fun and conversation, and a variety of talent representing RCSJ’s members, volunteers, staff, and community.

Members come prepared with your song, poem, reading, or other act (3-4 minutes), or just come for dinner and a great show!