These 478 activities are worth leaving the house for.
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October 18 at 1pm +5
Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts · Old Mountain View • $44-$51
The original vampire gets a shot of adrenaline in Steven Dietz's high-octane adaptation. Seduction, superstition, and a constant power struggle: you never know who's really in control.
October 21 at 7pm
Toyon Hall · Stanford • Free
Arlecchino and Brighella botch dinner prep, so they stall their guests (that's you) with an improvised Hamlet spoof. Leather masks, classic lazzi, and pop culture gags collide in this free Commedia dell'Arte romp.
October 21 at 8pm
Rooster T Feathers Comedy Club · Heritage District • $10
Catch the next wave of comedy talent at the club where Ali Wong, Hasan Minhaj, and Dana Carvey cut their teeth. Intimate room, cheap laughs, zero bad seats.
October 22 at 7:30pm
Bing Concert Hall · Stanford
Eight acrobats, zero safety nets, and stunts that took 10,000 hours to earn. Australia's Gravity & Other Myths turns human bodies into architecture with jaw-dropping strength and playful charm.
October 19 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 18 at 2:30pm +7
Ocean View Stables · Westlake
Paint a horse-inspired canvas while sipping your own wine and breathing in ocean air at this working ranch. You'll get guided instruction, a stroll through the stables, and photo ops with the herd.
October 19 at 7:30pm +59
Ballet San Jose School · Little Saigon
Return to ballet with serious training from former principal dancer Maximo Califano. This intermediate/advanced class challenges adult and teen dancers who want to be pushed thoughtfully and grow beyond what they thought possible.
October 19 at 1:30pm +95
MBJJ - NOVA UNIÃO CALIFÓRNIA · Palm Park
Learn Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu in a welcoming environment where patience beats ego. This beginner-friendly class focuses on the basics: proper technique, controlled sparring, and building confidence on the mats. Whether you're completely new to martial arts or just starting your BJJ journey, you'll find a supportive crew ready to help you grow.
October 18 at 8pm
The Guild Theatre · Downtown Menlo Park
That silken voice behind "Wicked Game" still smolders live. Chris Isaak brings three decades of rockabilly swagger and heartbreak ballads to The Guild Theatre, a 500-cap room where every seat feels close.
October 20 at 2am
Frost Amphitheater · Stanford
MUNA's synth-pop anthems were made for open-air singalongs, and Frost Amphitheater's tiered lawn delivers. Catch the trio's euphoric hooks and heart-on-sleeve lyrics under the stars.
October 21 at 1am +48
Oak + Violet · Menlo Park • $$$
Grammy-winning harpist and violinist Carlos Reyes brings his genre-blending magic to an intimate courtyard dinner every Tuesday. Expect everything from classical strings to rock-tinged improvisation while you eat.
October 20 at 8pm
Bing Concert Hall · Stanford
Wynton Marsalis, the trumpeter who basically is modern jazz, leads the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra through an evening of swinging blues. Fifteen world-class musicians, one legendary bandleader, zero bad seats.
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Fri, Oct 23 · 5:00 PM
Bubbles & Brew · Morgan Hill
$$
Sun, Oct 18 · 8:00 PM
Homestead Bowl & The X Bar · Cupertino
Mon, Oct 19 · 7:00 PM
Cow Palace Arena & Event Center · Bayshore Heights
Sun, Oct 18 · 8:00 PM
Quarter Note Bar & Grill · Sunnyvale
$$
Mon, Oct 19 · 7:00 PM
Cow Palace Arena & Event Center · Bayshore Heights
Sun, Oct 18 · 8:00 PM
Homestead Bowl & The X Bar · Cupertino
Sun, Nov 15 · 6:00 PM
Little Green A Plant Bar · Centennial
Free
Sun, Oct 25 · 5:00 PM
ComedySportz San Jose · Branham
Mon, Oct 19 · 7:00 PM
Cow Palace Arena & Event Center · Bayshore Heights
Sat, Oct 24 · 5:30 PM
Ocean View Stables · Westlake
$100
Sun, Oct 25 · 5:30 PM
Ladera Community Church UCC · Portola Valley
Sun, Oct 18 · 8:00 PM
Quarter Note Bar & Grill · Sunnyvale
$$
Sun, Oct 25 · 6:00 PM
Motion Arts Center · Downtown
Mon, Oct 19 · 7:00 PM
Volaré Studios · Santa Clara
Mon, Oct 19 · 7:30 PM
Ballet San Jose School · Little Saigon
Mon, Oct 19 · 5:45 PM
Yu-Ai Kai Japanese American Community Senior Service · Central San Jose
$15
Mon, Oct 19 · 6:45 PM
MBJJ - NOVA UNIÃO CALIFÓRNIA · Palm Park
Mon, Oct 19 · 5:00 PM
Fúria Fight Club · Belmont
Mon, Oct 19 · 7:00 PM
Motion Arts Center · Downtown
$30
Mon, Oct 19 · 6:00 PM
Red Rock Coffee · Old Mountain View
$
Mon, Oct 19 · 6:00 PM
Red Rock Coffee · Old Mountain View
$
Mon, Oct 19 · 7:30 PM
Casa Circulo Cultural · Fair Oaks
Mon, Oct 19 · 7:00 PM
Fúria Fight Club · Belmont
Mon, Oct 19 · 8:00 PM
Fúria Fight Club · Belmont
Mon, Oct 19 · 6:00 PM
MBJJ - NOVA UNIÃO CALIFÓRNIA · Palm Park
Mon, Oct 19 · 7:00 PM
TheatreWorks Silicon Valley Administrative Offices · Redwood Shores
$500
Mon, Oct 19 · 7:00 PM
Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu - San Bruno · San Bruno
Mon, Oct 19 · 7:00 PM
Volaré Studios · Santa Clara
$25
Mon, Oct 19 · 5:30 PM
Caio Terra Academy Palo Alto · Midtown
Mon, Oct 19 · 9:00 PM
Fuego Sports Bar and Club · Heritage District
$$
Mon, Oct 19 · 6:00 PM
Five Points · Ballbach and SOFA
Free
Mon, Oct 19 · 6:00 PM
Luna Dance Studio · Midtown
$785
Mon, Oct 19 · 6:00 PM
Sandpiper Community Center · Redwood Shores
Mon, Oct 19 · 7:30 PM
The Mountain Winery · Saratoga
Mon, Oct 19 · 8:00 PM
Fuego Sports Bar and Club · Heritage District
$$
Mon, Oct 19 · 6:30 PM
Fengari Fiber Arts · Half Moon Bay
Mon, Oct 19 · 6:00 PM
San Francisco Wine School · Downtown
Mon, Oct 19 · 5:30 PM
Ballet San Jose School · Little Saigon
Mon, Oct 19 · 5:00 PM
Deep Dance Studio · Saratoga
Mon, Oct 19 · 6:00 PM
Sandpiper Community Center · Redwood Shores
Mon, Oct 19 · 5:30 PM
Swell Yoga · El Granada
Mon, Oct 19 · 7:30 PM
Casa Circulo Cultural · Fair Oaks
Mon, Oct 19 · 7:00 PM
Deep Dance Studio · Saratoga
Mon, Oct 19 · 6:00 PM
Max's of Burlingame · Ingold - Milldale
$$
Mon, Oct 19 · 6:15 PM
Casa Circulo Cultural · Fair Oaks
$3
Mon, Oct 19 · 7:30 PM
Ballet San Jose School · Little Saigon
Mon, Oct 19 · 6:15 PM
Casa Circulo Cultural · Fair Oaks
$3
Mon, Oct 19 · 6:30 PM
Casa Circulo Cultural · Fair Oaks
$40
Mon, Oct 19 · 8:00 PM
Five Points · Downtown Historic District
$$
Mon, Oct 19 · 7:15 PM
Caio Terra Academy Palo Alto · Midtown
Mon, Oct 19 · 6:00 PM
Sandpiper Community Center · Redwood Shores
Mon, Oct 19 · 7:30 PM
Luna Del Soul - House of Dance · Staumbaugh Heller
Free
Mon, Oct 19 · 8:00 PM
Woodhams Sports Lounge · Santa Clara
$
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