Warriors star Steph Curry proved Saturday that he can handle any sport that involves a ball — and draw a crowd doing it. Curry and his wife, Food Network star Ayesha Curry, greeted hundreds of fans at the grand opening of Bowlero San Jose, an upscale reinvention of a classic bowling alley in suburbia.

More than 400 people made it into the event — thousands RSVP’d once the special guests were announced — and 20 lucky bowlers, mostly kids, got to hit the lanes with Steph and Ayesha. Always a champ, Steph Curry’s team came out on top in their little family matchup, and the couple signed autographs and took photos with fans. And yes, Steph Curry can make even bowling look athletic.

Bowlero San Jose — formerly Bowlmor San Jose and which old-timers remember as Oakridge Lanes — got a top-to-bottom retro/modern makeover from owner AMF, with new lighting, video walls and a 20-game arcade. It’s like a character from “Mad Men” sketched out what the bowling alleys of the 1990s would look like, but with a lot more video and colorful bowling balls. The irony is that even when Oakridge Lanes was brand-new, it never looked this fancy.

The bar — the common denominator at any bowling alley — has been spruced up, too, serving craft cocktails like the “Pinky Swear Martini” and the “Whiskey Business.” The food and drink menus have been put together by executive chef Edward Porter, who won Food Network’s “Grocery Games.” At the least, it gives fans of high-end bowling alleys a new option in South San Jose besides the lanes at Bass Pro Shops.

TECHSHOP LIVES ON: It was a nail-biting finish, but TechShop founder Jim Newton sent out the news that the DIY Maker Space made its Nov. 6 deadline to raise $1 million in donations or pledges, which will allow the move of TechShop San Jose to go on as planned.

TechShop’s location at 300 S. Second St. was sold with plans to develop the site for student housing next year, and plans were made to move the popular member-driven operation down the street to the old Zanotto’s grocery store space. But unexpected construction costs popped up and left TechShop with a seven-figure gap in its funding to move. It received an extension to stay put until January, but that meant it either had to raise the money or close the South Bay location.

Things weren’t looking good with about a week to go and only two-thirds of the goal met, but more money and pledges came in during those final days, including the final $59,000 on the last day. You may continue to laser-cut to your heart’s content.

ART AND ABOUT: Empire Seven Studios in Japantown is another place that’s a significant part of Silicon Valley’s creative culture and it’s also losing its home. But as owners Juan Carlos Araujo and Jennifer Ahn continue to raise money for a new location in San Jose, Empire Seven continues to showcase local artists.

Three new shows are opening at the gallery on Friday, featuring work from artists Lacey Bryant, Carlos Agrillo and Avery Palmer. Opening receptions will be held Friday from 7 to 10 p.m., and the work will be on display through Dec. 2. Check out the gallery at 525 N. Seventh St. and learn about its Go Fund Me campaign on its website, www.empiresevenstudios.com.