South Bay Today
Wednesday, June 17, 2026
☀️ sunny · high 83°, low 57°
Sunny and 83 today. The day's anchor is the 7 PM curtain at Montalvo for Ripcord, a dark comedy by Pulitzer winner David Lindsay-Abaire. Around it, two free outdoor concert series fill the early evening (408 Collective at Mission College, JazZ Cats on Castro), and Dave Eggers reads at Kepler's with Tom Barbash.
Today's field guide
Trails, a Saratoga lunch, and a Montalvo curtain
The day orbits Saratoga. Shaded morning miles on the Jones Creek trails before the heat builds, lunch at Mint Leaf, and a 7 PM Ripcord curtain at Montalvo. Slide into Creekside Socials for the El Mercadito night market if you want a vendor browse between lunch and dinner.
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Breakfast
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Breakfast · San Jose · Under $15/person
San Jose breakfast and brunch spot for eggs, pancakes, and brunch plates on S De Anza Blvd.
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Morning
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Morning · Los Gatos
Los Gatos hiking area with shaded trails and open-space stretches.
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Lunch
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Lunch · Saratoga · $15–30/person
Storefront eatery with an upscale, bohemian vibe, offering noodle dishes & inventive entrees.
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Afternoon
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4:00 PM · Creekside Socials · San Jose
Browse vendors, taste food, and connect with community at a weekly cultural night market.
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Dinner
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Dinner · Campbell · $60+/person
Campbell steakhouse for steaks, grilled meats, and sides on S Bascom Ave.
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Evening
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7:00 PM · Montalvo Arts Center · Saratoga
Watch a darkly comedic play by Pulitzer Prize winner David Lindsay-Abaire about rivalry in a senior living facility.
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Tonight's pick
Dave Eggers with Tom Barbash
7:00 PM · Kepler's Books · Palo Alto
Dave Eggers at Kepler's at 7 to talk about his novel Contrapposto with Tom Barbash. Open Q&A at the mic afterward.
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Also on the calendar
Two free outdoor concert series, a Queen-music stage show in San Jose, an evening hike through Bear Creek Redwoods, and trivia at SoFA Market. Open the full calendar →
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5:00 PM · Mountain View
Listen to live jazz from JazZ Cats in downtown.
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6:00 PM · South Bay Indoor / Outdoor Activities Group (SBIO) · Los Gatos
Hike redwood trails with the South Bay Indoor/Outdoor Activities Group.
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6:00 PM · San Jose Stage Company · San Jose
Watch the Queen musical stage adaptation with all the band's iconic songs.
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6:30 PM · Mission College Central Plaza · Santa Clara
Groove to a Bay Area funk and soul collective with tight musicianship.
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7:00 PM · SoFA Market · San Jose
Test your trivia skills and compete for prizes with the crowd.
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Newly opened
A ramen spot lands on University Avenue in Palo Alto, and Chromatic Coffee opens on Lincoln Avenue in San Jose.
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Marufuku Ramen — 374 University Ave, Palo Alto
Opened 5 days ago
Japanese ramen specialist bringing tonkotsu and other broth-based noodles to Palo Alto.
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Chromatic Coffee Cafe — 460 Lincoln Ave, Ste. 10, San Jose
Opened 6 days ago
Specialty coffee cafe focusing on quality espresso drinks and pastries.
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Civic meetings tonight
Saratoga — City Council
Around the South Bay
Food curiosities, a Campbell opening watch, and Friday's USA vs. Australia viewing party at San Pedro Square.
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South Bay residents share quiet, acoustically-friendly restaurants for peaceful dining.
r/SanJose
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Local curious about opening status of Ainsley Spout House restaurant in downtown Campbell.
r/campbell
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USA vs Australia World Cup match watch party at San Pedro Square on Friday 6/19.
r/SanJose
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Locals reminisce about a beloved purple ice cream truck and seek its current location.
r/SanJose
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