Friday, September 18, 2026
36 events across 10 South Bay cities · search & filter on the Events tab →
- 9:00 AM
Coffee with the Mayor
Chat with the mayor over coffee at Peet's in a casual community meet-and-greet.
- 9:00 AM
Silicon Valley Bootstrappers Breakfast at Red Rock Coffee (Mtn. View)
Swap startup advice and pitch feedback with fellow founders over coffee at Red Rock.
- 9:30 AM
Forge Volunteer Workday Hours
Dig in and plant alongside other volunteers at the Forge garden, closed-toed shoes required.
- 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
Mending & Hemming Workshop
Los Altos Library's Friday morning workshop teaches you to shorten pants, mend holes, and replace lost buttons by hand.
- 10:30 AM
Plein Air at Villa Montavlo Gardens & Park
Set up your easel and paint the gardens at Villa Montalvo.
- 11:00 AM
Curator-led Tour of the Spirit of '76
Get a small-group tour of Spirit of '76 led personally by its curator, Amy Ellison.
- 11:00 AM
Open House at Laser Sharp Speakers
Meet fellow Toastmasters at District 101's open house and swap public speaking tips.
- 12:00 PM
Learn English: Beyond the Basics
Practice English grammar, pronunciation, and idioms with other adult learners in this weekly in-person class.
- 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.
- 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
Mending & Hemming Workshop
Learn to shorten pants, mend holes, and replace buttons in this hands-on sewing workshop.
- 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
Mountain View Makers Market
Browse handmade ceramics, textiles, paintings, and jewelry from over 50 local artists in Mountain View.
- 3:30 PM
Music & Movement for Ages 3-8
Sing, dance, and move together with your child through early literacy songs and rhythms.
- 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.
- 4:30 PM
Space Buddies: Alien Maker Lab
Make your own alien creation at this hands-on maker lab for kids at the library.
- 4:30 PM
Movie Day: Toy Story 5
Watch Toy Story 5 at the Teen Center with popcorn, snacks, and other teens.
- 5:15 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.
- 6:00 PM
Books to Blooms
Browse a seasonal selection of books paired with garden-themed activities at Linden Tree Books.
- 6:00 PM
Opening Celebration for to Give and Take by Greg Ito
Meet Greg Ito and view his new paintings, sculptures, and video installation on family and sacrifice.
- 6:30 PM
Short Pose Figure Drawing - Kawena ($20 event fee)
Sketch short-pose studies of live model Kawena alongside other artists at Linn Studio for a $20 fee.
- 6:30 PM
Startups Mix & Pitch
Pitch your idea and network with other founders at this startups mixer.
- 6:30 PM
Masala Mic Monthly Karaoke
Grab the mic and sing your favorite Bollywood hits at this monthly karaoke night.
- 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
Bagi Night Live! featuring Viviana Paredes
Watch glassblowing demos and meet artist Viviana Paredes as she celebrates her new MACLA exhibition Friday night.
- 7:15 PM
Poetry Gathering. The optional Sept. prompt: Nostalgia or Duality
Share and hear poems built around the optional prompt of nostalgia or duality.
- 7:30 PM
Don Giovanni
Catch Opera San Jose's fresh take on Don Giovanni, Mozart's psychological thriller of rebellion and ruin.
- 7:30 PM
Kam Patterson
Catch comedian Kam Patterson's stand-up set live at San Jose Improv.
- 8:00 PM
Greg Ito: To Give and Take
Walk through Greg Ito's new gallery installation exploring family, memory, and inherited objects.
- 8:00 PM
Kany Garcia
Hear Kany García run through her soulful Latin pop catalog live at San Jose Civic.
- 8:00 PM
Carin Leon
Hear Mexican regional star Carin Leon perform his hits live at SAP Center.
- 8:00 PM
Anupam Kher Live: Jaane Pehchaane Anjaane | Play
Watch Anupam Kher perform Jaane Pehchaane Anjaane, blending storytelling, humor and personal memory on stage.
- 9:00 PM
Daft Disko
Dance to electronic remixes and mashups at Daft Disko, an 18-and-over show at The Ritz.
- 9:45 PM
Kam Patterson
Catch comedian Kam Patterson's stand-up set live at San Jose Improv.