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South Bay Today
Saturday, September 26, 2026
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South Bay Today field guide for Saturday, September 26, 2026
Tonight's pick
Cristian Castro – Nada Solo Exitos Tour 2026
8:00 PM · San Jose Civic · San Jose
Cristian Castro is back on the road after a six-plus-year absence, and the Nada Solo Exitos Tour is built around the hits. Doors open at 7.
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Festivals by day, headliners by night
Two free morning festivals in Mountain View and Los Gatos, a 2 PM Mid-Autumn celebration at Berryessa Library, then Riley Green at Shoreline, a playoff-race Earthquakes match, and a free Jon Nakamatsu night at the Hammer. Open the full calendar →
9:00 AM · Heritage Park · Mountain View
Tour the historic Immigrant House, watch puppet shows, and enjoy live music at the Harvest History Festival.
10:00 AM · Civic Center Lawn · Los Gatos · Free
Sample local wines and browse artist booths across the Civic Center Lawn at the Los Gatos Art and Wine Festival.
2:00 PM · Adults, ages 18+, Kids, ages 5-10, Pre-Teens, ages 10-12, Seniors, ages 65+, Teens, ages 12-18, Young Children, ages 0-5 · Berryessa Library · San Jose · Free
Watch cultural performances, join a storytime, and make crafts at this Mid-Autumn Festival gathering.
7:00 PM · Shoreline Amphitheatre · Mountain View
Hear country artist Riley Green perform at the outdoor amphitheatre.
7:30 PM · Hammer Theatre Center · San Jose · Free
Hear the Mission Chamber Orchestra of San Jose perform with pianist Jon Nakamatsu.
7:30 PM · PayPal Park · San Jose
Watch the Earthquakes battle the Portland Timbers in a playoff-race match with an Eafc Night theme.
Around town
A free tabletop game market with 35+ indie designers sits next to a newcomer asking where South Bay TTRPG groups play, plus a search for Assyrian food in San Jose and a senior ginger cat named Big Bird waiting on a rescue home at San Jose Animal Care Center.
A free tabletop game market in San Jose features 35+ indie designers and vendors.
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A newcomer asks where to find TTRPG or DnD groups to play in the South Bay.
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A resident asks where to find Assyrian food or dishes in San Jose.
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A senior ginger cat named Big Bird at San Jose Animal Care Center needs a rescue home.
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