Alebrijes are small, jewel-like Mexican folk art sculptures traditionally made from papier-mâché or wood.

This week, large-scale versions of these creatures will come alive in a touring exhibit, Alebrijes en San Jose, that will be on view in Plaza de Cesar Chavez during the San Jose Jazz Summer Fest. And the good news is that these monumental sculptures will continue to stand sentinel in the park until Sept. 28.

Other events will be happening in the park while the alebrijes are on view, including Ritmo y Colores, a festival on Sept 6 that will include a procession, live music from Las Cafeteras and a drone show. There will also be outdoor movie nights, a glass-blowing demonstration by the Bay Area Glass Institute on Sept 8, and a closing celebration on Sept 28 featuring Afro-Latin band L

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