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Friday, July 17, 2026

14 events across 6 South Bay cities · search & filter on the Events tab →

  1. 9:00 AM

    Cupertino Farmers Market

    Oaks Shopping Center · Cupertino Free Kids

    Shop for local produce, artisan goods, and ready-to-eat food weekly.

  2. 9:00 AM

    Coffee with the Mayor

    Starbucks Coffee · Saratoga Free

    Chat with the mayor over coffee at Starbucks in Saratoga.

  3. 10:30 AM

    Family Storytime

    Downtown Library · Palo Alto Free Kids

    Sing, rhyme, and hear stories with Librarian Heidi on Friday mornings.

  4. 5:00 PM

    Mocktails Mixer

    Gamble Garden · Palo Alto

    Mix and mingle over alcohol-free cocktails in the garden setting.

  5. 6:00 PM

    Live Music

    San Pedro Square Market · San Jose

    Listen to live musicians perform at San Pedro Square Market.

  6. 6:30 PM

    Free Friday Night Bands at the Boardwalk

    Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk · Santa Cruz Free Kids

    Catch free live music on the beach bandstand at the Boardwalk with your blanket and friends.

  7. 6:30 PM

    Fever presents Candlelight: The Lord of the Rings

    Hammer Theatre Center · San Jose

    Experience The Lord of the Rings orchestral score live under candlelight.

  8. 6:30 PM

    $9 Before 9 pm Happy Hour

    Nomikai · San Jose Free

    Grab discounted drinks and appetizers before 9 pm at Nomikai.

  9. 7:00 PM

    Sam Barber with John Vincent Iii & Wild Horses

    The Mountain Winery · Saratoga

    Listen to country and Americana storytelling from singer-songwriter and guests.

  10. 7:00 PM

    Nate Bargatze

    SAP Center · San Jose

    Laugh at Nate Bargatze's stand-up comedy set.

  11. 7:30 PM

    The Employee Dharma Handbook

    Lucie Stern Theatre · Palo Alto

    As an important rocket launch approaches, Val, an HR Executive at an aerospace company in Silicon Valley, suspects that a young engineer was overlooked for a promotion. Leela, a first generation Indian-American, doesn't really want to talk about it, but Val suspects sexism is the cause. What they don't expect to uncover are simmering tensions of ancient origins among the company's Indian immigrant employees…sorry, Valued Team Members. Soon Val is navigating a funhouse of identity, nepotism, and desire as she tries to understand the culture and biases of Leela's managers. When push comes to shove, Val will need to decide what her duty is to Leela, to the company, and to herself.

  12. 8:00 PM

    Pear Slices Festival 2026

    The Pear Theatre · Mountain View

    Watch original short plays written and directed by the Pear Playwrights Guild this season.

  13. 8:00 PM

    Last Over – Urban Comedy Play

    Center for the Performing Arts · San Jose

    Watch an urban Hindi comedy play blending humor, emotion, and cultural storytelling on stage.

  14. 8:45 PM

    Fever presents Candlelight: Tribute to Abba and More

    Hammer Theatre Center · San Jose

    Candlelit ensemble performs Abba hits alongside other pop favorites.