MONDAY
Catch the two hour season finale of “Heroes.” The comic book themed television series features a fascinating and complex plotline, a large cast of characters, many of whom discover they have strange abilities. The finale will conclude the apocalyptic story arc and viewers will finally find out if an exploding man can be stopped from blowing up New York. The show airs on the CW at 9 p.m.
TUESDAY
Nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Motion Picture of the Year, “Letters from Iwo Jima” is a follow up to “Flags of Our Fathers.” Directed by Clint Eastwood, the film depicts both sides of the Battle of Iwo Jima. “Iwo Jima” is told through soldiers’ letters which were found long after the battle was over. This two-disc special edition DVD features three documentaries including a look at the history of the battle and the making of the movie.
WEDNESDAY
Moody, smart, and often a bastard, John Constantine lands himself in another mess in Hellblazer #232. Constantine must return to a casino that is an important landmark in his personal history before he can hope to get his life back in order. Written by Andy Diggle, art by Leonardo Manco and cover by Lee Bermejo.
THURSDAY
For a chance to listen to new musicians test their merits, and maybe even to perform yourself, head over to Mission City Coffee for South Bay Folks Acoustic Open Mic. Considered to be one of the most popular open mics since 1992, the weekly event is open to all acoustic musicians, singers and songwriters (though not intended for poets or comedians). Mission City Coffee is located at 2221 The Alameda in Santa Clara. Music starts at 7 p.m.
FRIDAY
Jack’s back in “Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End,” the third installment of the Pirates series. Directed by Gore Verbinski, “At World’s End” will conclude the storyline left open at the end of “Dead Man’s Chest.” The film brings back all your favorite characters and introduces new ones, including Chow Yun-Fat as the Pirate Lord Sao Fang.
SATURDAY
Geek out at the largest anime convention in the Bay Area, FanimeCon. The event features a 50,000 square foot dealer room, anime movies running all day and into late night, evening Music Fests, a cosplay (dressing up as a favorite anime character) competition, a Fanime Music Video Competition, and much more. Guests of Honor include manga artist Sekihiko Inui (“Comic Party,” “Genso Shugi”) and “head honcho” Hiroyuki Yamaga (“Gunbuster,” “Envangalion”). FanimeCon is located at the San Jose McEnery Convention Center at 150 W. San Carlos St. and runs Friday to Monday.
SUNDAY
If the sun is calling you this Memorial Day Weekend, head out to the 22nd Annual Longboard Club Invitational. The event features 350 professional and amateur surfers from 11 different age groups who will perform drop-knee-turning and nose-riding tricks. Located adjacent to the Mark Abbot Memorial Lighthouse, the event runs from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
