Events

Join us for an invigorating walk through DTSJ! 

Lisa will be leading this walk. Meet at the SJWC promptly at 9am. Walk is a 4 mile flat loop through Downtown, with an optional coffee stop. Highlights: SJSU, St James & Ryland Parks, Guadalupe River Trail, Little Italy, San Pedro Square, Caesar Chavez Plaza, Paseo de San Antonio.   For last minute questions contact Lisa at (408) 393-6292

CONTACT:  If this is your first walk with the Walking Society, please send a message to WalkingSociety@SJWomansclub.org with "Join Walkers List" in the subject line. Once Lisa receives your message, she will send you additional important info about our walks. Everyone welcome, SJWC membership not required. 

San Jose Woman's Club is honored to host artist and designer Paulina of Paulina Clothing, who will do a live, interactive DIY Catrina demo. Learn to become a real life Catrina with Paulina during a live step by step hands -on makeup demo. All materials provided. Interactive makeup demo is limited. First-come, first served. Paulina will also discuss how she creates the elegant headpieces that complete her fashion stylings. 

Mary Lou Mason , SJWC Director Events and Special Projects,  will discuss the altar she has constructed for Day of the Dead. Each year, her altar honors and remembers SJWC members and friends who have passed the previous year. Tickets are $15 for guests and free for SJWC members. Add an optional Mexican Buffet Lunch for $25. Get your tickets now at: https://DODSanJose.eventbrite.com

Paulina has made a mark in the fashion industry designing for brands such as Disney Couture, Harley Davidson, Forever 21, Chico's, Dress Barn and Avenue and is now recognized throughout the Americas for her fabulous and extravagant Day of the Dead fashion. She is currently on a 25-city Catrina tour making a stop in San Jose.

Art, Culture, & Antiques generally meets on the fourth Monday of the month, September through June. For more info, contact Group Chairs Sandy Swirksy and Alice Gosak Gary at antiques@sjwomansclub.org

Meet fellow members and friends for our annual Day of the Dead celebration. Enjoy traditional treats and refreshments. SJWC's Director of   Events and Special Projects,  Mary Lou Mason will tell us about the traditions and customs that make this day special and describe the altar she has created for SJWC members and friends who have passed the previous year. 

Free to all. RSVP at

Meet fellow members and friends for our annual Day of the Dead celebration. Enjoy traditional treats and refreshments. SJWC's Director of   Events and Special Projects,  Mary Lou Mason will tell us about the traditions and customs that make this day special and describe the altar she has created for SJWC members and friends who have passed the previous year. 

Free to all. RSVP at

San Jose Woman's Club is honored to host  the 5th Annual 31 Skulls Showcase and Auction, presented by Local Color, a woman-powered artist's organization building equitable pathways for artists to thrive.

Dreamed up in 2020 as a way for artists to connect from a distance and raise much-needed funding for Local Color as the world went virtual, the event is now in person with 31 Artists contributing a range of hand-decorated, carved, and sculpted ceramic skulls,

With the attire requirement of “Goth Formal,” event attendees can view the skulls up close and meet artists in a night of art, music, ghost photobooth, and fashion. Original Skulls are auctioned during the event, with up to 25% of the winning bid going to the Artist.

Tickets start at just $40. Can't attend? You can bid on skulls online. Get Info or tickets : https://one.bidpal.net/31skulls24

6:00 pm Doors Open
7:00 pm Program and Live Auction