Local calendar
60 upcoming events near San Jose. Each card links back to the source, so you can check the details before you go.
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Theater & film
Varies
The Tech Interactive IMAX Dome, San Jose · San Jose, CA
The Tech Interactive IMAX Dome, San Jose
See Hollywood favorites and laser light shows set to iconic music in the IMAX Dome Theater this summer.
Senior programs
Daytime
Roosevelt Community Center, 901 E. Santa Clara St, San Jose · San Jose, CA
Roosevelt Community Center, 901 E. Santa Clara St, San Jose
Join other adults 50 and up for this twice-weekly co-ed senior social hour at the Roosevelt Community Center.
Tastings
6 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Eataly Silicon Valley, San Jose · San Jose, CA
Eataly Silicon Valley, San Jose
Pair sparkling wine with fresh oysters and caviar in a guided one-hour tasting class at Eataly.
Dance & fitness
Daytime
Cypress Senior Center, 403 S. Cypress Ave, San Jose · San Jose, CA
Cypress Senior Center, 403 S. Cypress Ave, San Jose
Step out for a co-ed line dance social built for the 50-plus crowd every Wednesday through the summer.
Theater & film
Evening showtimes
San Jose Improv · San Jose, CA
San Jose Improv
Laugh at touring stand-up headliners like Chris Tucker and weekly open mic nights at the San Jose Improv club.
Community & civic
Varies
Locations across San Jose · San Jose, CA
Locations across San Jose
Take part in a free series of cultural events celebrating San Jose's community, culture, and fun.
Music & concerts
8 p.m.
San Jose Civic · San Jose, CA
San Jose Civic
See the Beatles legend lead his All Starr Band through decades of hits in one downtown evening.
Markets
Daytime
Santana Row, 3060 Olsen Dr, San Jose · San Jose, CA
Santana Row, 3060 Olsen Dr, San Jose
Browse seasonal produce and artisan vendors at the Santana Row certified farmers' market running through the warm months.
Music & concerts
Evening
Hammer Theatre Center, San Jose · San Jose, CA
Hammer Theatre Center, San Jose
Enjoy the film scores of Joe Hisaishi performed live by candlelight in an intimate downtown theater setting.
Lifelong learning
12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Pasetta House, History Park, 635 Phelan Ave, San Jose · San Jose, CA
Pasetta House, History Park, 635 Phelan Ave, San Jose
Step back into local history with free programming at History Park's Pasetta House.
Pickleball & rec
Thursdays 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Paul Moore Park, San Jose · San Jose, CA
Paul Moore Park, San Jose
Play on six overlay courts all week, with a dedicated beginners night Thursdays and club-provided nets.
Lifelong learning
Varies by branch
San Jose Public Library branches · San Jose, CA
San Jose Public Library branches
Drop in on free library talks, technology help, book clubs, and skill-building workshops for adults across the city's branches.
Tastings
Evening
Eataly Silicon Valley, San Jose · San Jose, CA
Eataly Silicon Valley, San Jose
Test your palate on four mystery wines guided by a beverage expert in this blind tasting class.
Classes & arts
Museum hours
San Jose Museum of Art, 110 S Market St · San Jose, CA
San Jose Museum of Art, 110 S Market St
Explore rotating exhibitions plus tours, talks, and open-registration art programs at the downtown art museum.
Tastings
Evening
Eataly Silicon Valley, San Jose · San Jose, CA
Eataly Silicon Valley, San Jose
Taste through the crisp white wines of Italy's Alto Adige with a resident beverage expert at Eataly.
Music & concerts
4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Narrative Fermentations taproom, San Jose · San Jose, CA
Narrative Fermentations taproom, San Jose
Settle into the taproom every Sunday for a live blues jam paired with craft beer.
Community & civic
10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
San Jose, CA
On this free day, miles of city streets close to cars so you can walk, bike or skate right down the middle of the road. There are activity hubs and food along the route.
Theater & film
7 p.m.
ComedySportz, San Jose · San Jose, CA
ComedySportz, San Jose
Watch two teams compete for laughs in fast, family-friendly improv comedy every Saturday night.
Theater & film
San Jose, CA
The NHL's Sharks play at SAP Center right downtown through the winter and spring. A night at the rink is a fun, easy outing close to home.
Markets
9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
San Pedro Square, Downtown San Jose · San Jose, CA
San Pedro Square, Downtown San Jose
Stroll midweek through stalls of fresh produce, locally made packaged goods, and hot meals from neighborhood vendors at this free downtown market.
Community & civic
9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
San Jose, CA
The downtown farmers' market on San Pedro Street runs year round with fresh produce, flowers and prepared food. It is an easy weekly habit close to the center of town.
Food festivals
4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Veggielution at Emma Prusch Farm Park, 647 S King Rd, San Jose · San Jose, CA
Veggielution at Emma Prusch Farm Park, 647 S King Rd, San Jose
Gather for a farm-to-table dinner celebrating food and community in East San Jose at Veggielution's annual fEAST.
Food festivals
Evening
Gordon Biersch, San Jose · San Jose, CA
Gordon Biersch, San Jose
Sip special-release beers and graze rotating food trucks with live jazz at this weekly brewery night market.
Markets
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Willow Glen Elementary, 1425 Lincoln Ave, San Jose · San Jose, CA
Willow Glen Elementary, 1425 Lincoln Ave, San Jose
Shop local and fresh every Saturday morning at the Willow Glen Farmers' Market, open rain or shine in the heart of the neighborhood.
Tastings
Evening
San Jose · San Jose, CA
San Jose
Toast the harvest season at this fifth annual long-table community wine celebration.
Music & concerts
5 to 10 p.m.
San Jose, CA
This long-running outdoor concert series takes over a downtown plaza on Friday evenings in summer. Bring a chair and settle in for live bands as the sun goes down.
Markets
9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Evergreen, San Jose · San Jose, CA
Evergreen, San Jose
This year-round Saturday market in Evergreen brings you certified-fresh fruits, vegetables, and local goods every weekend.
Markets
7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
San Jose Flea Market, 1590 Berryessa Rd, San Jose · San Jose, CA
San Jose Flea Market, 1590 Berryessa Rd, San Jose
Wander the historic San Jose Flea Market three days a week for produce, vintage finds, and bargains, with free parking on Fridays.
Music & concerts
4:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
St. James Park, Downtown San Jose · San Jose, CA
St. James Park, Downtown San Jose
Catch free, all-ages live music in historic St. James Park through the Levitt Pavilion's summer concert lineup.
Outdoors & nature
Morning
San Jose Municipal Rose Garden · San Jose, CA
San Jose Municipal Rose Garden
Learn how to care for roses alongside trained volunteers at hands-on events welcoming all ages and abilities.
Theater & film
7:30 p.m.
San Jose Center for the Performing Arts · San Jose, CA
San Jose Center for the Performing Arts
Catch touring Broadway productions including The Who's Tommy across a rotating schedule at the downtown performing arts center.
Food festivals
Daytime
Emma Prusch Farm Park, San Jose · San Jose, CA
Emma Prusch Farm Park, San Jose
Celebrate Puerto Rican and Nicaraguan music, food, and culture at this community festival at Emma Prusch Farm Park.
Community & civic
Daytime
San Jose streets · San Jose, CA
San Jose streets
Walk, bike, and roll down miles of car-free San Jose streets at this free open-streets celebration of community and culture.
Music & concerts
Friday evenings
Evergreen Village Square, San Jose · San Jose, CA
Evergreen Village Square, San Jose
Bring a chair for free live music and dancing every Friday evening all summer long at Evergreen Village Square.
Pickleball & rec
Daytime
Southside Community Center, 5585 Cottle Rd, San Jose · San Jose, CA
Southside Community Center, 5585 Cottle Rd, San Jose
Bring your paddle for co-ed pickleball open play geared to ages 50 and up at the Southside Community Center.
Community & civic
11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Willow Glen, San Jose · San Jose, CA
Willow Glen, San Jose
Enjoy local food, vendors, and entertainment at Willow Glen's largest community event of the year.
Music & concerts
5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Plaza (Plaza de Cesar Chavez), Downtown San Jose · San Jose, CA
The Plaza (Plaza de Cesar Chavez), Downtown San Jose
Dance to Stevie B, The Cover Girls, and more at this Freestyle Explosion night in downtown's legendary outdoor music series.
Music & concerts
Most shows 4:30 to 8 p.m.
San Jose, CA
Historic St. James Park hosts a run of free concerts through the warm months. Most shows run late afternoon into evening, so you can bring a blanket and stay a while.
Senior programs
Varies by program
San Jose community and senior centers · San Jose, CA
San Jose community and senior centers
Pick from painting, card games, fitness, dance, and enrichment classes built for adults 50 and over at city centers.
Outdoors & nature
Varies by outing
Trails around San Jose · San Jose, CA
Trails around San Jose
Stay active with a friendly 55-and-up group that organizes regular walks, hikes, and social outings around the area.
Dance & fitness
1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
San Jose senior center (PRNS) · San Jose, CA
San Jose senior center (PRNS)
Turn the multipurpose room into a dance floor for an afternoon of ballroom dancing and socializing.
Classes & arts
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Higher Fire Clayspace & Gallery, San Jose · San Jose, CA
Higher Fire Clayspace & Gallery, San Jose
Try the potter's wheel in a one-time mini workshop that is great for couples, friends, or small groups.
Pickleball & rec
9 a.m. to sunset
Castro Park, San Jose · San Jose, CA
Castro Park, San Jose
Show up Saturdays for free drop-in pickleball open play that runs from morning until sunset at Castro Park.
Theater & film
At dusk
Downtown San Jose · San Jose, CA
Downtown San Jose
Join two decades of tradition with free summertime outdoor movies presented downtown by the San Jose Downtown Association.
Theater & film
9 PM
The Ritz · San Jose, CA
The Ritz
Step into the Vampire underworld as Blade Rave turns our venue into a reimagined night inside the iconic Bloodbath rave scene from the film Blade. Arrive early, stay late, just be on the look out for Vampires.
Theater & film
9 PM
The Ritz · Hayward, CA
The Ritz
Step into the Vampire underworld as Blade Rave turns our venue into a reimagined night inside the iconic Bloodbath rave scene from the film Blade. Arrive early, stay late, just be on the look out for Vampires.
Music & concerts
7 PM
The Ritz · San Jose, CA
Music & concerts
7 PM
The Ritz · Hayward, CA
Music & concerts
8 PM
The Ritz · San Jose, CA
Music & concerts
8 PM
The Ritz · Hayward, CA
Music & concerts
7 PM
The Ritz · San Jose, CA
The Ritz
Modern Hel TourPre-Show VIP M&G Ticket Includes:- GA Ticket & Early Veune Entry (1 hour prior to doors)- Early Merch Access- Exclusive Poster- Photo / Signing Opportunity- Acoustic Set
Music & concerts
7 PM
The Ritz · San Jose, CA
The Ritz
Modern Hel TourPre-Show VIP M&G Ticket Includes:- GA Ticket & Early Veune Entry (1 hour prior to doors)- Early Merch Access- Exclusive Poster- Photo / Signing Opportunity- Acoustic Set
Music & concerts
7 PM
The Ritz · Hayward, CA
The Ritz
Modern Hel TourPre-Show VIP M&G Ticket Includes:- GA Ticket & Early Veune Entry (1 hour prior to doors)- Early Merch Access- Exclusive Poster- Photo / Signing Opportunity- Acoustic Set
Music & concerts
7 PM
The Ritz · San Jose, CA
Music & concerts
7 PM
The Ritz · Hayward, CA
Music & concerts
7 PM
The Ritz · Hayward, CA
The Ritz
This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund.
Music & concerts
7 PM
The Ritz · San Jose, CA
The Ritz
This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund.
Music & concerts
8 PM
The Ritz · San Jose, CA
The Ritz
The Emo Night Tour is coming to San Jose on October 30th! *21+.....doors/show start time 8:00pm* The greatest tribute night to the music that was never just a phase... (including this event, which has been raging all across the country since 2015 and is only getting BIGGER AND BETTER)! The Emo Ni...
Music & concerts
8 PM
The Ritz · Hayward, CA
The Ritz
The Emo Night Tour is coming to San Jose on October 30th! *21+.....doors/show start time 8:00pm* The greatest tribute night to the music that was never just a phase... (including this event, which has been raging all across the country since 2015 and is only getting BIGGER AND BETTER)! The Emo Ni...
Music & concerts
9 PM
The Ritz · San Jose, CA
The Ritz
This event is 21 and over. Any ticket holder unable to present valid identification indicating that they are at least 21 years of age will not be admitted to this event, and will not be eligible for a refund.
