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South Bay Today
Monday, July 6, 2026
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⛅ mostly sunny · high 78°, low 57°
Good morning. It's mostly sunny and headed for 78, the kind of Monday that rewards getting outside before the workweek fully closes in. Stanford is the throughline today, with an artist-led tour at the Anderson Collection and the last day to catch two Archive Rooms at the Cantor before they close, and the evening turns social with garden pizza, open-mic poetry, and The Godfather Part II served with dinner.
Today's field guide
Wildflower trails, then a slow Los Gatos evening
Grab pastries in Campbell, then give the morning to the old mining trails at Almaden Quicksilver while the wildflowers are still holding. The back half of the day settles into Los Gatos: a casual crafting hour at the library, then wood-fired pies and cocktails at Oak & Rye.
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Breakfast
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Breakfast · Campbell
Pastries, cakes, and baked goods in Campbell on Echo Ave.
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Morning
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Morning · San Jose
County park with a history of mining offers hiking, biking & equestrian trails amid wildflowers.
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Lunch
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Lunch · Milpitas · $15–30/person
Mexican standards in an enduring, family-owned establishment with a full bar & weekend mariachi.
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Afternoon
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4:30 PM · Los Gatos Library · Los Gatos · Free
Knit, crochet, or cross-stitch alongside other crafters in a casual social setting.
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Dinner
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Dinner · Los Gatos · $15–30/person
Wood-fired pies, small plates & craft cocktails are the draw at this sophisticated Italian bistro.
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Evening
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Evening · San Jose
San Jose store on S 1st St.
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Tonight's pick
Culinary Cinema the Godfather 2
6:00 PM · Pruneyard Cinemas · Campbell
Pruneyard Cinemas pairs The Godfather Part II with dinner at 6, so you eat while Michael Corleone tightens his grip on the family business. It's a full night out that asks almost nothing of you to plan.
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Also on the calendar
A spread from Stanford galleries to a Milpitas LEGO table, weighted toward things that are free and easy to walk into. Open the full calendar →
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8:00 AM · Thornewood Preserve · Santa Clara County · Free
Walk early-morning trails through Thornewood Preserve and spot local wildlife.
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1:00 PM · Anderson Collection at Stanford University · Palo Alto
Walk through the exhibition with artist Erika Chong Shuch and discuss her participatory project on holding.
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3:30 PM · Milpitas Library · Milpitas · Free
Build with LEGOs using your creativity and imagination at drop-in sessions.
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6:00 PM · ELSEE Garden · San Jose
Eat pizza in the garden, volunteer with other plant enthusiasts, and build community.
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7:00 PM · Los Altos Library · Los Altos · Free
Share your own poetry or listen to others read theirs in a welcoming open mic setting.
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11:59 PM · Cantor Arts Center · Palo Alto
View intimate Archive Rooms featuring Ruth Asawa footage and Ester Hernández's 1977 self-portrait before they close.
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Newly opened
A new Asian supermarket on Monterey Road in San Jose, stocking groceries, prepared foods, and household goods under one roof.
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Bt Supermarket — 4148 Monterey Rd, San Jose
Opened 4 days ago
Asian supermarket offering groceries, prepared foods, and household goods.
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What locals are talking about
A new dome-style venue opening in San Jose, newcomer questions, and the slow countdown to A Slice of New York are what the subreddits are chewing on.
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San Jose opens a new mini dome entertainment venue, replacing historic Winchester dome.
r/SanJose
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New resident seeking insider tips about living in San Jose.
r/SanJose
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A Slice of New York pizza restaurant nearing completion with final build-out phases.
r/SanJose
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Seeking singers interested in forming a pop harmony singing group locally.
r/Sunnyvale
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