Downtown San Jose has gotten genuinely good, and Mountain View and Los Gatos are worth the drive from wherever you are.
These 15,941 activities are worth leaving the house for.
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October 14 at 1am +49
Oak + Violet · Menlo Park • $$$
Grammy-winning harpist and violinist Carlos Reyes brings his genre-blending magic to an intimate courtyard dinner every Tuesday. Expect everything from classical strings to rock-tinged improvisation while you eat.
October 13 at 1am +59
Mambonova Dance Company · Santa Clara
Whatever troubles plague you during the week melt away after stepping into class. Héctor Reyes builds your confidence from the very first step, teaching solid fundamentals with infectious passion that'll have you hooked on salsa or bachata.
October 14 at 2:30am +59
Alberto's Night Club · Old Mountain View • $
Since 1992, Alberto's has been the South Bay's living room for Latin dance. Veteran instructor Pantea breaks down salsa and bachata into bite-sized steps for beginners, then the floor opens for social dancing until late. The sprung hardwood floor is a genuine rarity: forgiving on the knees, responsive underfoot, and worth the trip alone.
October 13 at 7pm +53
Guildhouse · SoFA
Lie to your friends' faces and try not to get caught. Blood on the Clocktower is a social deduction game of bluffing, mystery, and strategy held weekly at Guildhouse. Beginners welcome on most Tuesdays; intermediate and exclusive sessions rotate monthly.
Every day
Poppy & Claro · Ballbach and SOFA • $$
Downtown San Jose's stylish all-day spot where NorCal ingredients meet counter-service ease. Think Cali Breakfast Burritos, 2" stone-hearth pizzas, and craft cocktails in a modern space with poppy accents and local art.
Browse the South Bay neighborhood by neighborhood, get ideas just for you, or ask me anything.
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Tue, Oct 13 · 6:30 PM
O'Flaherty's Irish Pub · Downtown Historic District
$$
Tue, Oct 13 · 4:00 PM
O'Flaherty's Irish Pub · Ballbach and SOFA
$$
Tue, Oct 13 · 8:00 PM
Bowlero Valley Fair · Central San Jose
$23.99
Tue, Oct 13 · 6:45 PM
New Life Church · Cupertino
Tue, Oct 13 · 4:00 PM
Town & Country Village · Palo Alto
Tue, Oct 13 · 4:00 PM
Coup De Thai · Los Gatos
$$
Tue, Oct 13 · 4:00 PM
Casa Circulo Cultural · Fair Oaks
Tue, Oct 13 · 7:00 PM
Dr. Funk · Ballbach and SOFA
$$
Tue, Oct 13 · 7:00 PM
Motion Arts Center · Downtown
$30
Tue, Oct 13 · 7:00 PM
Unity Palo Alto Spiritual Center · Palo Verde
Tue, Oct 13 · 8:00 PM
The Ritz · SoFA
$$
Tue, Oct 13 · 7:00 PM
The Note · Berryessa
$
Tue, Oct 13 · 4:00 PM
Town & Country Village · Palo Alto
Tue, Oct 13 · 5:00 PM
Fúria Fight Club · Belmont
Tue, Oct 13 · 7:30 PM
San Jose Center for the Performing Arts · SoFA
Tue, Oct 13 · 7:30 PM
Gardino's Ristorante Italiano · Los Gatos
$$
Tue, Oct 13 · 7:30 PM
Gardino's Ristorante Italiano · Los Gatos
$$
Tue, Oct 13 · 7:30 PM
The Note · Berryessa
$
Tue, Oct 13 · 8:30 PM
Capitol Drive In · Communications Hill
$6
Tue, Oct 13 · 4:00 PM
O'Flaherty's Irish Pub · Ballbach and SOFA
$$
Tue, Oct 13 · 9:00 PM
Homestead Bowl & The X Bar · Cupertino
$20
Tue, Oct 13 · 4:00 PM
Los Gatos Library · Los Gatos
Tue, Oct 13 · 6:30 PM
Guildhouse · Downtown San Jose
Tue, Oct 13 · 8:30 PM
West Wind Capitol Drive-In · Communications Hill
Tue, Oct 13 · 7:30 PM
Gardino's Ristorante Italiano · Los Gatos
$$
Tue, Oct 13 · 5:30 PM
Cameron's Pub & Restaurant · Half Moon Bay
$$
Tue, Oct 13 · 4:00 PM
Fúria Fight Club · Belmont
Tue, Oct 13 · 9:00 PM
Fúria Fight Club · Belmont
Tue, Oct 13 · 4:30 PM
Almaden Branch Library · Almaden Valley
Tue, Oct 13 · 7:30 PM
Alberto's Night Club · Old Mountain View
$
Tue, Oct 13 · 7:30 PM
Gardino's Ristorante Italiano · Los Gatos
$$
Tue, Oct 13 · 5:30 PM
Ariel Dance Studio · Campbell
Tue, Oct 13 · 6:00 PM
Pescadero Community Church · Pescadero
Free
Tue, Oct 13 · 7:30 PM
Gardino's Ristorante Italiano · Los Gatos
$$
Tue, Oct 13 · 5:30 PM
San Jose Boxing & Fitness · Alum Rock
Tue, Oct 13 · 7:00 PM
Cow Palace Arena & Event Center · Bayshore Heights
Tue, Oct 13 · 5:00 PM
RockSalt Pilates · Downtown
Tue, Oct 13 · 4:00 PM
Town & Country Village · Palo Alto
Tue, Oct 13 · 7:30 PM
Alberto's Night Club · Old Mountain View
$
Tue, Oct 13 · 7:00 PM
Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu - San Bruno · San Bruno
Tue, Oct 13 · 8:00 PM
McGovern's Bar · Downtown
$
Tue, Oct 13 · 6:30 PM
Half Moon Bay Brewing Company · Half Moon Bay
Free
Tue, Oct 13 · 7:30 PM
Gardino's Ristorante Italiano · Los Gatos
$$
Tue, Oct 13 · 7:30 PM
San Jose Center for the Performing Arts · Ballbach and SOFA
Tue, Oct 13 · 3:30 PM
The Little Gym of Morgan Hill · Morgan Hill
Tue, Oct 13 · 8:00 PM
Britannia Arms Almaden · Hammer
$$
Tue, Oct 13 · 7:30 PM
Gardino's Ristorante Italiano · Los Gatos
$$
Tue, Oct 13 · 7:00 PM
Cow Palace Arena & Event Center · Bayshore Heights
Tue, Oct 13 · 4:00 PM
The Foster Museum · Palo Alto
Tue, Oct 13 · 4:00 PM
The Landing Restaurant & Event Venue · South San Francisco
Tue, Oct 13 · 6:00 PM
MBJJ - NOVA UNIÃO CALIFÓRNIA · Palm Park
Tue, Oct 13 · 6:00 PM
Carolyn Avenue & Willow Street · Willow Glen
Free
Tue, Oct 13 · 6:30 PM
O'Flaherty's Irish Pub · Downtown Historic District
$$
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