Friday, October 2, 2026
23 events across 7 South Bay cities · search & filter on the Events tab →
- 10:30 AM
Family Storytime
Sing, rhyme, and read along with Librarian Heidi and your toddler on Friday mornings.
- 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.
- 12:00 PM
First Friday: New Ballet Season Preview
Watch a ballet preview performance and mingle with artists and patrons.
- 12:00 PM
Learn English: Beyond the Basics
Practice English grammar, pronunciation, and idioms with other adult learners in this weekly in-person class.
- 3:00 PM
Glass Pumpkin Festival
Browse hand-blown glass pumpkins from artists and pick a favorite to take home from Santana Row.
- 3:30 PM
Pages and Paws
Bring the kids to read aloud to therapy dogs at the Mountain View Public Library.
- 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.
- 5:00 PM
St. Mary's Country Fair
Sample fair food and play carnival games at St. Mary's School and Parish.
- 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
Postcard Exhibition Opening Reception
Browse a juried show of small 4x6 inch postcard artworks across all media at the opening reception.
- 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.
- 7:00 PM
The Hayley Williams Show
Watch Hayley Williams perform her solo material live at Shoreline Amphitheatre.
- 7:00 PM
Stanford Cardinal Women's Volleyball vs. Virginia Tech Hokies Women's Volleyball
Watch Stanford Cardinal women's volleyball take on Virginia Tech at Maples Pavilion.
- 7:30 PM
Peninsula Symphony Orchestra: John Williams' World
Hear the Peninsula Symphony perform John Williams scores with cellist Christopher Costanza.
- 7:30 PM
Get the Led Out
Rock out to Led Zeppelin classics performed live by tribute act Get the Led Out.
- 7:30 PM
Come Together: A Tribute to the Beatles
Hear a live band run through Beatles hits in this tribute concert built around the group's catalog.
- 7:30 PM
Earthquake
Watch stand-up comedy at San Jose Improv's Earthquake show.
- 8:00 PM
Private Lives
Watch two divorced exes discover their old spark reignites while honeymooning with new spouses next door.
- 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
Sploinky Rave
Dance to touring DJ sets and bass-heavy sound at Sploinky Rave at The Ritz.
- 9:45 PM
Earthquake
Watch stand-up comedy at San Jose Improv's Earthquake show.