Friday, September 4, 2026
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- 9:00 AM
Open Lab Hours at AI Center for Civic and Social Good
Drop into the AI Center to try new tools and experiment with tech projects alongside SJSU students and staff.
- 10:00 AM
Tech Mentor
Sit down with a volunteer to get help printing, setting up email, or navigating Word and Excel at King Library.
- 10:00 AM
Friends of the Milpitas Library Big Fall Book Sale
Browse tables of used books and media across every genre at this four-day library sale.
- 10:00 AM
Course Design Institute 2026
Work alongside fellow faculty to design a new course in this Stanford Course Design Institute session.
- 10:00 AM
Career Center @ ISSS: Drop-in Resume & LinkedIn Profile Review
Bring your laptop and get your resume or LinkedIn profile reviewed by a career counselor.
- 10:00 AM
Yarn Lab
Bring your own knitting or crochet project and work alongside other yarn crafters with troubleshooting help on hand.
- 10:30 AM
Baby Storytime: Rerun
Sing songs and share rhymes with your baby at this Friday morning storytime session.
- 10:30 AM
Family Storytime
Sing, rhyme, and read along with Librarian Heidi and your toddler on Friday mornings.
- 10:30 AM
Little Explorers: Tape Town!
Drive toy cars through masking-tape streets built across the library's community room floor.
- 10:30 AM
ESL Book Club: Paperboy discussion
Discuss Vince Vawter's novel Paperboy with fellow English learners while practicing speaking and listening.
- 12:00 PM
First Fridays: September 2026
View current galleries, attend artist talks, and enjoy drinks with the community.
- 12:00 PM
Tech Mentor
Sit down with a volunteer to get help printing, setting up email, or navigating Word and Excel at King Library.
- 12:00 PM
Learn English: Beyond the Basics
Practice English grammar, pronunciation, and idioms with other adult learners in this weekly in-person class.
- 12:00 PM
Stanford Field Hockey vs. Bellarmine (Pride Game)
Watch Stanford's undefeated field hockey team face Bellarmine in the team's annual Pride Game.
- 12:00 PM
Community BBQ
Grill up and share food with the Hacker Dojo community at their open BBQ.
- 12:15 PM
Grief and Loss Support Group – At Capacity
Join others grieving a significant loss to share perspectives in this Stanford support group session.
- 12:15 PM
Baby Lapsit Storytime
Sing, rhyme, and bond with your not-yet-walking baby at this lapsit storytime for caregivers.
- 1:00 PM
Qi Gong Meditation & Exercise Class
Practice gentle Qi Gong movements and breathing exercises to ease stress in the library auditorium on Friday afternoons.
- 1:00 PM
Fulbright Program
Hear how the Fulbright Program promotes international educational and cultural exchange in this online session.
- 1:00 PM
Event Center Check in
Check in at the Event Center to let organizers know you're on-site for your visit.
- 2:00 PM
First Friday Tea
Sip English-style tea with fellow adults and teens at Santa Teresa Library's first-Friday tea service.
- 2:00 PM
Knit & Crochet Circle
Bring your yarn and work on your project alongside other knitters and crocheters on Friday afternoons.
- 2:00 PM
International Welcome
Play World Cup-themed games and meet fellow SJSU students at this social mixer.
- 2:00 PM
International Welcome: World Cup Edition
Meet fellow SJSU students and join World Cup-themed games at this social mixer.
- 2:30 PM
Knit-Alongs
Bring your needles and hooks to trade tips with fellow knitters and crocheters at the Cupertino Library.
- 3:00 PM
Introduction to Stanford Sites
Get walked through Stanford site-building terminology, common tasks, and resources at this onboarding session.
- 3:00 PM
STEM Club
Test hovercrafts, helicopters, and other builds in this weekly Friday afternoon STEM challenge with prizes.
- 3:00 PM
Tea and Talk
Sip tea and biscuits while chatting with neighbors at this monthly meetup, cup optional.
- 3:00 PM
Wee Love Art: Frida Kahlo
Make art inspired by Frida Kahlo's colorful style with your little one at Village Square Library.
- 3:00 PM
Women's Volleyball - New Orleans vs. UC Riverside
Watch San Jose State's opponent New Orleans take on UC Riverside in women's volleyball.
- 3:30 PM
Pages and Paws
Bring the kids to read aloud to therapy dogs at the Mountain View Public Library.
- 3:30 PM
Video Game Zone
Compete against other teens on Nintendo Switch with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
- 3:30 PM
Resume Review & Interview Prepration
Sit down with a volunteer to sharpen your resume and rehearse answers for upcoming job interviews.
- 3:30 PM
Jewelry Making for Adults
Sit down with beads and wire to craft a necklace or bracelet in a relaxed adult session.
- 3:30 PM
Teaching Kitchen at Svp
Join students in the kitchen for hands-on cooking lessons kicking off the semester at SVP.
- 4:00 PM
Sphero Robots: Open Workshop + Lessons
Program and drive Sphero robots with iPads and apps at this open workshop for kids and families.
- 4:00 PM
Friday Fun: Mid-Autumn Festival Lanterns
Make a bunny lantern to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival with supplies provided at Tully Library.
- 4:00 PM
Movie Club
Talk through September's pick, The Station Agent, with fellow film fans at Berryessa Library's Movie Club.
- 4:00 PM
Asistencia tecnologica y ayuda personalizada
Aprende a usar tu teléfono o computadora por tu cuenta con ayuda personalizada y gratuita.
- 4:00 PM
Let's Make Button Pins!
Design and decorate your own button pin using crayons, markers, and colored pencils at Hillview Library.
- 4:00 PM
Friday Fun: Tissue Flowers Making
Make and take home tissue paper flowers at Pearl Avenue Library's weekly Friday craft session.
- 4:00 PM
Basic English Conversation
Practice everyday English vocabulary and sentence structures in a supportive conversation group at Calabazas Library.
- 4:00 PM
Digital Skills: Google Drive
Learn to navigate Google Drive and build presentations, forms, and surveys at Edenvale Library's workshop.
- 4:00 PM
Reading to Children
Sign your child up for one-on-one or small-group reading time with a volunteer at Bascom Library.
- 4:00 PM
STEAM Club
Try hands-on STEAM activities and experiments designed for kids in grades K-3.
- 4:00 PM
LEGO Engineering Club
Build with LEGO bricks and tackle a weekly engineering challenge at the library's kids club.
- 4:00 PM
ESL Conversation Club: Beginning (Tiếng Việt)
Practice beginner English conversation in Vietnamese-supported small groups with fellow language learners.
- 4:00 PM
Jewelry Making-STEM
Design and string your own beaded bracelet with charms in this hands-on jewelry craft workshop.
- 4:00 PM
Friday Fun: Board Games!
Play library board games or teach friends your favorite one at Willow Glen Library's Friday gathering.
- 4:00 PM
LEGO Fridays!
Build with a pile of LEGOs at College Terrace Library on Friday, then photograph your creation before it stays behind.
- 4:00 PM
Bike to Boba: Mr. Sun
Customize backpack charms, patches, and zipper pouches at this teen bike-to-boba craft workshop in Mountain View.
- 4:30 PM
English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club
Practice speaking English in a welcoming group conversation session for adult learners.
- 4:30 PM
AnatoKidz
Explore the brain, heart, lungs, and bones through hands-on anatomy activities made for kids at Alviso Library.
- 4:30 PM
Glow with Joy: Create Your Mid-Autumn Calligraphy Lantern
Practice Chinese calligraphy and craft a lantern while learning Mid-Autumn Festival traditions at Santa Teresa Library.
- 4:30 PM
Tiny Art for Kids & Teens
Paint a tiny canvas for display in Evergreen Library's anniversary art show at this kids and teens session.
- 4:30 PM
[SJ] UX Wizards Designer, Developer & UX Enthusiasts Happy Hour @ Hapas Brew Co.
Meet fellow designers, developers, and UX enthusiasts over drinks at Hapas Brew Co.
- 5:00 PM
BioBlast
Learn about animal biology and anatomy from a teen volunteer at this elementary science lesson.
- 5:00 PM
On Demand: Plant-Rich Snacks for Lasting Energy
Watch a Stanford dietitian demonstrate two easy plant-rich snack recipes for lasting daily energy.
- 5:00 PM
The Chainsmokers (18+ Event)
See The Chainsmokers perform electronic pop hits live at Discovery Meadows.
- 5:00 PM
South First Fridays ArtWalk and Street Mrkt
Browse art, vendors, and local culture at South First Street's final art walk of the year.
- 5:30 PM
Memory Lane Opening Reception
See the Memory Lane exhibition and meet the artists at its opening reception.
- 5:30 PM
Friday Night Hike @ Rancho San Antonio in Cupertino and optional dinner
Hike Rancho San Antonio with the South Bay Indoor / Outdoor Activities Group and stick around for optional dinner after.
- 5:30 PM
Dinner & Street Music Fest in Los Altos Downtown!
Eat dinner and stroll through live street music in downtown Los Altos.
- 5:45 PM
Golden Hour over Santa Clara: Mission Santa Clara Sunset, Old Santa Clara Dinner
Watch the sunset over Mission Santa Clara before sharing dinner with other social 20s-40s meetup members.
- 6:00 PM
SJZ Break Room Jazz Jam
Drop in to hear jazz musicians jam live at San Jose Jazz Venue's Break Room.
- 6:00 PM
Stanford Football vs Miami | Friday Night Lights + E-40 Halftime Show
Watch Stanford take on Miami under the lights, with a halftime performance from E-40.
- 6:00 PM
Concerts on the Plaza: One Man Gone
See the band One Man Gone perform a free outdoor concert on Civic Center Plaza with food and drinks for purchase.
- 6:00 PM
Los Altos First Friday: A Night of Music, Fun + 10-15 Bands!
Dance and hop between 10 to 15 live bands during First Friday in Los Altos.
- 6:00 PM
Board Game Night
Pull up a chair at Maker Nexus and dive into board games with fellow Sunnyvale makers.
- 6:00 PM
DevilDriver, Ov Sulfur, Cultus Black
Watch DevilDriver, Ov Sulfur, and Cultus Black perform live at The Ritz.
- 6:00 PM
Rhinestone Skies: A Night of Drag + Poetry
Watch drag performers host poetry readings and lead hands-on activities for kids at this First Friday event.
- 6:30 PM
Cristina Mariani @ Rooster T. Feathers
Catch Cristina Mariani's stand-up set at Rooster T. Feathers with the San Jose Laughs Crew.
- 6:45 PM
Bingo Loco
Play bingo with dance beats and live entertainment at San Jose Improv.
- 7:00 PM
Monster Jam
Watch monster trucks perform stunts, jumps, and freestyle competitions.
- 7:00 PM
Mandarin/English Bilingual Family Storytime
Hear stories, songs, and a flannel-board tale in Mandarin and English, then make a craft with your kids.
- 7:00 PM
Bay FC vs. Kansas City Current
Watch Bay FC battle Kansas City Current at PayPal Park.
- 7:30 PM
Jack Wright's National Touring Tribute presents Neil Diamond Superstar
Authentic. Captivating. Unforgettable. Neil Diamond Superstar is the tribute show you'll feel and remember.
- 8:00 PM
You Should Be Dancing – A Tribute to the Bee Gees
Watch a tribute band recreate Bee Gees harmonies and stage flair note for note.
- 8:00 PM
Nb Ridaz Live
Catch Nb Ridaz perform their bilingual hip-hop hits live at Tiki Pete.
- 10:00 PM
Bollywood Friday Dance Party -San Jose- Free before 10:15 PM
Dance to Bollywood hits at Opal Nightclub, free entry if you arrive before 10:15pm.
- 10:00 PM
Bingo Loco
Play bingo with dance beats and live entertainment at San Jose Improv.