These 88 activities are worth leaving the house for.
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February 6 at 7pm +1
Stanford Bing Studio · Stanford
Marie's Crisis comes to California. Brandon James Gwinn, a staple of the beloved NYC piano bar, leads a raucous night of show tunes and audience sing-alongs, with Stanford singers stepping up to the mic.
Cameron's Pub & Restaurant · Half Moon Bay • $$
A British pub complete with a double-decker bus on the California coast. Grab fish and chips or lobster mac and cheese, then settle into the red bus with a pint for pure seaside whimsy.
Downtown • $$
Starfighters dangle overhead and Funko Pops fill the walls at this sci-fi bar where themed cocktails like Blue Milk and Mace Windu pair with scratch-made comfort food.
Hillside • $$
This family-run pizza spot serves homemade dough pies and free karaoke nights that turn dinner into a party. The vibe is warm and welcoming, with friendly staff who might just talk you into a song.
Edgemar - Pacific Manor • $$
All-you-can-eat hotpot with unlimited drinks (yes, including alcohol), self-serve ice cream, and upstairs karaoke rooms for when your party gets rowdy. Generous portions of premium meats and seafood arrive fast.
Centennial • $
Robert runs a killer karaoke setup with a massive song library and sound system that'll make even shower singers sound good. The real magic is the crowd—regulars and newbies alike cheer for everyone.
Browse the South Bay neighborhood by neighborhood, get ideas just for you, or ask me anything.
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Mon, Oct 19 · 9:00 PM
O'Flaherty's Irish Pub · Ballbach and SOFA
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Mon, Oct 19 · 9:00 PM
O'Flaherty's Irish Pub · Ballbach and SOFA
$$
Mon, Oct 19 · 8:00 PM
Woodhams Sports Lounge · Santa Clara
$
Mon, Oct 19 · 9:00 PM
eCr Pub · Belmont
$
Tue, Oct 20 · 5:00 PM
Bubbles & Brew · Morgan Hill
$$
Tue, Oct 20 · 6:30 PM
Winters Tavern · Sharp Park
$
Tue, Oct 20 · 9:00 PM
Blue Max Lounge · Sunnyvale West
$
Wed, Oct 21 · 8:30 PM
Faith & Spirits · San Carlos
$$
Wed, Oct 21 · 8:30 PM
Faith & Spirits · San Carlos
$$
Thu, Oct 22 · 9:00 PM
Fred's Place · Mountain View
$
Thu, Oct 22 · 8:30 PM
Britannia Arms Almaden · Branham
$$
Fri, Oct 23 · 8:30 PM
The Rail Sports Bar & Lounge · San Carlos
$$
Fri, Oct 23 · 8:00 PM
7 Stars Bar & Grill · Downtown
$$
Fri, Oct 23 · 7:00 PM
Cameron's Pub & Restaurant · Half Moon Bay
$$
Sat, Oct 24 · 7:00 PM
7 Mile House Sports Bar & Grill · Brisbane
$$
Sat, Oct 24 · 9:30 PM
Goosetown Lounge · Willow Glen
$
Sat, Oct 24 · 7:00 PM
7 Mile House Sports Bar & Grill · Brisbane
$$
Tue, Nov 3 · 6:00 PM
Lamella Tavern · Willow Glen
$$
Thu, Nov 5 · 6:00 PM
Old Princeton Landing Public House and Grill · Half Moon Bay
$$
Fri, Nov 6 · 7:00 PM
The Cats Restaurant – BBQ, Brunch Buffet & Live Music · Los Gatos
$$
Sat, Feb 6 · 9:00 PM
The Box Studios Essential · San Miguel
Sat, Feb 6 · 7:00 PM
The Studio · Central San Mateo
St. James Gate · Belmont
$$
Rocco's Ballpark · Central San Jose
$
Chris' New Harbor Bar · Belmont
$
7 Bamboo Lounge · Central San Jose
$$
SC Noodle House · San Carlos
The Caravan Lounge · Ballbach and SOFA
$$
Club Fox · Centennial
The Brit - Sports Pub & Patio · Ballbach and SOFA
$$
7 Bamboo Lounge · Japantown
$$
Blue Max Lounge · Sunnyvale West
$
eCr Pub · Belmont
$
The Rail Sports Bar & Lounge · San Carlos
$$
Maria's Bar Night Club · Northside-Empire Gardens
$$$$
Quarter Note Bar & Grill · Sunnyvale
$$
Santa Clara
Little Portugal
$$
Santa Clara
$$
Redwood Oaks
$
San Carlos
Downtown
Free
San Tomas
$$
Sunnyvale West
$
SoFA
Free
Sunnyvale West
$
Piedmont Hills
$
Linda Mar
$
Centennial
Brisbane
$$
Morgan Hill
$$
Downtown
$$
Branham
$$
Spartan Keyes
Buena Vista
$
Belmont
$
I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.
Finished events drop off the list. Check the listing for times and booking details before heading out.
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