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South Bay Today
Saturday, July 25, 2026
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☀️ sunny · high 83°, low 58°
Saturday puts two stadium-sized nights on the calendar at once: Ed Sheeran brings the Loop Tour to Levi's Stadium while the Earthquakes and LA Galaxy play the California Clasico at Stanford Stadium, with fireworks after. The CrossFit Games roll into another day at SAP Center, and a sunny 83 leaves the daytime wide open for the free stuff, jazz on the Mountain View library lawn and animal ambassadors at McClellan Ranch.
Today's field guide
The Games, then The Sound of Music
Start with Stan's donuts on the way to Day 2 of the CrossFit Games at SAP Center, then make it a Sound of Music day at the Center for the Performing Arts: the 2 PM matinee comes with ASL interpretation, or hold out for the 7:30 evening show. Smoking Pig brisket covers lunch, and San Pedro Square Market makes an easy pick-your-own dinner.
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Morning pick
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9:00 AM · SAP Center at San Jose · San Jose
Watch CrossFit competition with VIP lounge access, gourmet food, and premium seating.
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Breakfast nearby
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Breakfast · Santa Clara · Under $15/person
Retro, dinerlike eatery with a basic menu of acclaimed donuts, sandwiches & soda-fountain treats.
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Afternoon pick
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2:00 PM · San Jose Center for the Performing Arts · San Jose
Watch The Sound of Music with ASL interpretation, directed by Tony Award winner Jack O'Brien.
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Lunch nearby
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Lunch · San Jose · Under $20
This Southern-style BBQ joint slow-smokes ribs, brisket & pork & serves them in a modest setting.
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Evening pick
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7:30 PM · San Jose Center for the Performing Arts · San Jose
Watch the touring production of The Sound of Music with romance and musical theater.
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Dinner nearby
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Dinner · San Jose · Free
San Jose food hall for multiple food vendors, drinks, and casual plates on N San Pedro St.
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Tonight's pick
Ed Sheeran: Loop Tour
5:30 PM · Levi's Stadium · Santa Clara
The biggest name on any South Bay stage tonight, playing songs from across his whole catalog. If stadium pop isn't your thing, the California Clasico at Stanford Stadium is the counterprogramming, and it ends in fireworks.
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Also on the calendar
Free daytime picks across four cities, then Fiesta del Mariachi and the Clasico take over the evening. Open the full calendar →
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11:00 AM · McClellan Ranch Preserve · Cupertino · Free
Meet animal ambassadors, learn about local wildlife, and do hands-on activities with park rangers.
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11:00 AM · Hicklebee's · San Jose · Free
Watch artist Karl Johnson cut a custom silhouette portrait by hand right before your eyes.
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2:00 PM · Mountain View Public Library · Mountain View · Free
Hear the Dave Rocha Quartet stretch out on jazz standards on the library lawn this afternoon.
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4:00 PM · Museum of American Heritage · Palo Alto
Watch kinetic sculptures by Nemo Gould explore the art and imagination behind technological innovation.
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5:00 PM · School of Arts and Culture at MHP · San Jose
Experience mariachi music and dancing as families celebrate together on the plaza.
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7:00 PM · Stanford Stadium · Palo Alto
Watch the Earthquakes face LA Galaxy in the California Clasico, then stay for postgame fireworks.
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What neighbors are asking
The subreddit is hungry today, hunting tripas tacos and veggie-stuffed roti, plus a Communication Hill sunset photo worth the click.
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Local recommendation thread for best tripas tacos in the area.
r/SanJose
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Local search for best vegetable stuffed roti restaurants.
r/SanJose
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Resident shares beautiful sunset photo from North Communication Hill after clearing clouds.
r/SanJose
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