Mainstream This Week 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 mainstream in the South Bay and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Free Drive-in Movie Night

Free Drive-in Movie Night One-time only

Thu, Sep 10 · 8:00 PM

Communications Hill

Free drive-in movie night

$6 Movie Night

$6 Movie Night

Tue, Sep 15 · 10:00 AM

Los Gatos

Discounted mid-week movie escape

MOVIES ON THE SQUARE

MOVIES ON THE SQUARE

Thu, Sep 10 · 6:00 PM

Centennial

Free outdoor cinema

Movies on the Square 2026: Free Double Features Every Thursday

Movies on the Square 2026: Free Double Features Every Thursday

Thu, Sep 10 · 6:00 PM

Centennial

Free outdoor movie nights

Friday Night Summer Movie Series - Inside Out 2

Friday Night Summer Movie Series - Inside Out 2 One-time only

Sat, Sep 12 · 7:30 PM

Oak Grove Manor

Outdoor family movie night

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Frequently asked questions

How are these mainstream 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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