This Weekend in Silicon Valley: rap, sports, chili and Lily Tomlin

Courtesy of Livenation

[ 3/27 ] FRIDAY

Lil’ Wayne

HP Pavilion, 525 W. Santa Clara, San Jose
March 27: What can you say about Lil’ Wayne that hasn’t been said, he’s simply the voice of a generation: 7pm

[ 3/28 ] SATURDAY

Landon Donovan, courtesy of SJ Earthquakes

San Jose Earthquakes vs. Houston Dynamo
Buck Shaw Stadium-Santa Clara University
March 28: The Houston Dynamo will get DYNOMITED when they take on our San Jose Earthquakes: 7:30pm

San Jose Police Chief’s Chili Challenge
Club Auto Sport, 521 Charcot Ave., San Jose
March 28: The San Jose Police Department and San Jose Fire Department will be battling for bragging rights over who can make the best chili in Silicon Valley. Attendees will also enjoy wine, appetizers, live music, car show and, of course, wonderful bowls of chili!: Funds raised benefit the SJPOA Charitable Foundation: 5pm

Travis Gillespie, courtesy of SJ Stealth

San Jose Stealth vs. Portland Lumberjax
HP Pavilion, 525 W. Santa Clara St., San Jose
March 28: Tiiiiimmmmbbbbeeerrrr… what’s that the sound of? It’s the Portland Lumberjax getting cut down to size by our very own San Jose Stealth!:12:30pm

Home & Garden Expo 2009

Cocoanut Grove, 400 Beach St., Santa Cruz

March 28-29: A mega home improvement show featuring the latest in interior design, gardening, landscaping, kitchenware, household textiles, and cutting-edge alternative living concepts: 10am-5pm

[ 3/29 ] SUNDAY

Courtesy Fox Theatre

Lily Tomlin

Fox Theatre, 2215 Broadway, Redwood City (650) 369-4119

March 29: Join the ultra hilarious Lily Tomlin and her mega bank of characters as she discusses life, love, and pop culture: 7:30pm