Platinum Theatres 6851 Monterey Street, Gilroy, CA 95020, First-run Hollywood movies and critically acclaimed films are shown at this cinema that also offers comfortable seating and a large concession stand., 408-846-6843

Pintello Comedy Theatre 2951Club Drive, Gilroy, CA 95020, Full-length comedy productions are featured at this dinner theatre that offers four terrific shows: Thursday evening prime rib buffet at 6:30 p.m. followed by the show, Saturday brunch buffet at 11:00 a.m. followed by the show, and Friday and Saturday evenings with a table-service dinner at 7:00 p.m. followed by the show., 408-776-8004

South Valley Civic Theatre P.O. Box 1555, Gilroy, CA 95021, Located at Morgan Hill Playhouse, An award-winning community theatre who provides a full season of entertaining, professional productions of well known plays., 408-842-7469

Gilroy Garlic Festival 7474 Monterey Street, Gilroy, CA 95020, This three day garlic festival features gourmet food, fine wines, live entertainment, arts and crafts, and activities for the whole family. Always held the last full weekend in July, this festival has been pleasing people since 1979., 408-842-1625