Laughter is Good Medicine Gala: Dinner & Comedy Show!

Schedule

Fri Nov 07 2025 at 05:00 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

School of Arts and Culture at the Mexican Heritage Plaza | San Jose, CA

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Join us for a night of delicious food, hilarious comedy, and good vibes at the Laughter is Good Medicine Gala!
About this Event

In honor of American Indian Heritage Month, the Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley's (IHC) annual signature fundraising event will return to one of San Jose’s premier venues, the Mexican Heritage Plaza, on November 7, 2025! (Doors open at 4:30 PM)

#StandWithIHC #StandWithAmericanIndians

Please join us for this brilliant celebration of resilience, perseverance, and dedication in honor of those who make it possible for IHC to continue providing nationally acclaimed health care to over 22,000 patients, regardless of race, ethnicity, or ability to pay, while continuing to be the only agency specialized in the unique health care needs of American Indians and Alaskan Natives in Santa Clara County.

Gala Dinner and Program

200 honored guests will kick off the evening at this esteemed gathering. The portion of the evening will consist of a ceremonial opening and program featuring remarks from CEO Sonya Tetnowski, special awards, and heartfelt testimonies from the community.

Comedy Show

Gala dinner attendees and community members will fill the 500-plus-seat Plaza Theater for a side-splitting good time, complete with cultural presentations and sets by three spectacular comedians.

Ticketing Options

There are All-Inclusive and Comedy Show+ options to make it easy and accessible for all to join the fun! Get your tickets today!

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Where is it happening?

School of Arts and Culture at the Mexican Heritage Plaza, 1700 Alum Rock Avenue, San Jose, United States

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Tickets

USD 33.85 to USD 268.61

Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley

Host or Publisher Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley

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