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Friday, October 2, 2026
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- 8:00 AM
Campus Reading Program October Events!
Join campuswide discussions on I, Robot led by faculty, then watch a movie with free popcorn.
- 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.
- 9:00 AM
Fall Garden Volunteering
Learn basic gardening skills and harvest fruits and veggies alongside fellow volunteers at the campus garden.
- 10:00 AM
Yarn Lab
Bring your knitting or crochet project and work alongside other yarn crafters at this drop-in gathering.
- 10:00 AM
Career Center @ ISSS
Meet career counselor Thuy Nguyen at ISSS to get your resume or LinkedIn profile reviewed.
- 10:30 AM
ESL Book Club
Discuss Sara Pennypacker's 'Pax' with fellow English learners while practicing reading and speaking skills.
- 11:00 AM
Storytime and Music Together with Smiley Notes
Sing along and hear stories at this music-filled storytime with Smiley Notes.
- 11:30 AM
Toddler Storytime
Sit with your toddler for stories, songs, and interactive read-aloud time.
- 12:00 PM
Nets Second General Meeting
Join Nets' second general meeting to hear what's planned for October and beyond.
- 1:00 PM
SHRM Test Prep Course Informational Session
Learn about SJSU's SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP test prep course from expert faculty at this informational session.
- 1:30 PM
SREA Company Tour: A Firsthand look at Commercial Appraisal with Cushman & Wakefield
Tour Cushman & Wakefield's offices and learn how commercial properties get appraised and valued.
- 3:00 PM
Annual Glass Pumpkin Patch
Browse thousands of handblown glass pumpkins and watch live glassblowing demos in a mobile hotshop at Santana Row.
- 3:30 PM
Hispanic American Heritage Month Movie: La Bamba (1987)
Watch La Bamba, the story of Richie Valens, at this free screening for Hispanic Heritage Month.
- 5:20 PM
SJZ Break Room Jazz Jam
Drop in to hear jazz musicians jam live at San Jose Jazz Venue's Break Room.
- 5:30 PM
Opening Reception: Postcard Exhibit & Judy Kramer Photography
See postcard art in the Ramona Gallery and Judy Kramer's water-themed photography in the Forest Gallery.
- 6:00 PM
First Friday: New Ballet Season Preview
Enjoy free evening galleries and a preview of New Ballet's 10th anniversary season.
- 6:00 PM
Friday Night at the Art Center: "Live the moment light" Opening Celebration
Celebrate the opening of 'Live the moment light' with make-and-take art, live music, and a cash bar.
- 6:00 PM
South First Friday: Thresholds of Memory Exhibition
See Namita Paul's 'Thresholds of Memory' exhibition and join a hands-on community art-making activity.
- 6:00 PM
BSU x Nirvana Soul Craft Night
Make crafts, journal, and sip coffee while meeting new people at this community craft night.
- 7:00 PM
Stanford Volleyball vs. Virginia Tech (ACC Home Opener)
Watch Stanford volleyball open ACC home play against Virginia Tech at Maples Pavilion.
- 7:00 PM
Organ Concert with Dr. Alison Luedecke
Watch Dr. Alison Luedecke play a moved-forward organ console during this free hour-long concert.
- 7:00 PM
Hawaiʻi Alumni & Friends Mixer
Mingle with Hawaiʻi alumni and friends supporting the Spartans at a taphouse mixer.
- 7:00 PM
Nak/Sigma Pi Alpha BBQ
Eat, listen to music, and play games at a BBQ hosted by Nu Alpha Kappa and Sigma Pi Alpha.
- 7:30 PM
Get the Led Out
Hear a Led Zeppelin tribute show fill The Mountain Winery on a Friday evening.
- 7:30 PM
Peninsula Symphony Orchestra: John Williams' World
Hear the Peninsula Symphony perform John Williams scores with cellist Christopher Costanza.
- 7:30 PM
Come Together: A Tribute to the Beatles
Hear a live tribute band perform the Beatles' catalog Friday evening at Montgomery Theater.
- 8:00 PM
Private Lives
Watch two divorced exes discover their old spark reignites while honeymooning with new spouses next door.
- 8:00 PM
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Roll and drill techniques with the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Club during general practice.
- 8:00 PM
Once Upon a Mattress
Laugh along as knights, queens and a stubborn prince sort out true love in song and dance.
- 8:30 PM
Ryan Castro – Sende the Last Dance Tour
Watch Ryan Castro, known as El Cantante Del Ghetto, perform reggaeton and dancehall on his farewell run.
- 9:00 PM
Queer American Memorials at the ICA
See the Queer American Memorials exhibition on view at ICA San José.
- 9:00 PM
Dsp Philo Celebration
Dance and socialize at a celebration marking the end of philanthropy week.
- 9:45 PM
Earthquake
Watch stand-up comedy at San Jose Improv's Earthquake show.
- 10:00 PM
Sigma Nu x Alpha Phi Social
Dance at Sigma Nu and Alpha Phi's nighttime social gathering.