DJ Sets in the South Bay worth going out for.

Downtown San Jose has gotten genuinely good, and Mountain View and Los Gatos are worth the drive from wherever you are.

I keep track of dj sets in the South Bay and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Live vinyl DJ sets on our patio

Live vinyl DJ sets on our patio

Wed, Sep 16 · 5:00 PM

Washington

Craft beer & vinyl vibes

The Ultimate Sports Bar

The Ultimate Sports Bar

Thu, Sep 10 · 10:00 AM

Downtown Historic District

Sports dome & afterparty

Friday Karaoke Night with DJ Purple

Friday Karaoke Night with DJ Purple

Fri, Sep 11 · 8:30 PM

San Carlos • $

Karaoke with DJ Purple

Live DJs on Friday and Saturday

Live DJs on Friday and Saturday Great Terrace

Fri, Sep 11 · 10:00 PM

Saint James Square Historic District • $$

Tiki cocktails & dancing

Trivia Night

Trivia Night

Mon, Sep 14 · 7:30 PM

Mountain View • $

Brain-teasing questions & cheap pints

Tiki Tuesdays

Tiki Tuesdays Great Terrace

Tue, Sep 15 · 7:00 PM

Saint James Square Historic District • $$

Vinyl-powered tiki escape

DJ Mama San

DJ Mama San

Sun, Oct 4 · 12:00 PM

Brisbane • $$

R&B classics & Filipino eats

Number 1 Broadway

Number 1 Broadway

Los Gatos • $$

Dance club & live music

Pisco Bar

Pisco Bar

Saratoga • $$

Peruvian cocktails & cuisine

Foothill Lounge

Foothill Lounge

Evergreen

Retro karaoke dive bar

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Bar Loretta

Bar Loretta

Downtown Menlo Park

Swanky saloon with cocktails

Second Story

Second Story

Los Gatos

Supper club revival

Kaizen Lounge

Kaizen Lounge

Downtown Historic District

Asian-inspired nightlife escape

Trifecta

Trifecta

Evergreen

Interactive omakase sushi

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Frequently asked questions

How are these dj sets in the South Bay chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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