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Jan. 20 & Jan. 21 at 5pm
Filoli Historic House & Garden · Woodside
Wander Filoli's historic gardens at sunset with acoustic music drifting through the air, local food trucks, and no schedule to follow. Bring a blanket, claim a patch of lawn, and let the evening unfold however you like.
January 20 at 2am
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.
January 16 at 9pm
Stanford Bing Studio · Stanford
Don Ross and Julie Malía bring intricate fingerstyle guitars and warm folk harmonies to The Studio's intimate underground space. It's a late-night acoustic set that feels more like a living room jam than a concert hall.
January 17 at 6pm
Music At Kohl Mansion · Easton Addition • $68
Four Oregon friends with serious chops bring Dohnányi, Bartók, and Brahms' stormy G minor quartet to a historic mansion. Come early for the talk, stay late for wine and dessert.
January 15 at 7:30pm +1
San Jose Improv · Downtown Historic District
Troy Bond turns audience banter into an art form. The NYC comedian brings razor-sharp crowdwork, killer impressions, and 3 million followers worth of stage confidence to this headlining set.
January 15 at 7pm +1
The Studio · Stanford
Nick Thune performs two sets at The Studio on the Stanford University campus, presenting Hysterical for evening audiences on Friday, January 15, 2027.
January 16 at 4am
Rooster T Feathers Comedy Club · Sunnyvale
NYC comic Liz Miele brings the sharp, cat-loving wit that landed her on the NYT's best specials list to Sunnyvale's beloved 40-year comedy institution. Matt Donaher and Josh Argyle open.
January 17 at 1pm +1
Fox Theatre · Centennial
A world premiere play brings the scandalous 1853 love triangle of Robert and Clara Schumann and Johannes Brahms to life. Hershey Felder stars as the young composer who walks into a marriage already haunted by madness, and passion that would inspire immortal music.
January 16 at 7:30pm +2
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.
January 19 at 7:15pm +2
Caio Terra Academy Palo Alto · Midtown
Train smart jiu-jitsu under the Caio Terra Association curriculum. This welcoming academy blends technical excellence with a family atmosphere, whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned grappler looking to level up.
January 18 at 2:30pm +4
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.
Jan. 15 & Jan. 20 at 7:30pm
Ballet San Jose School · Little Saigon
Step into a studio where adult dancers are taken seriously. Maximo Califano brings rare patience and real rigor to beginner ballet, pushing you thoughtfully while making space for joy and growth.
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Sun, Jan 17 · 8:00 PM
Bowlero Valley Fair · Central San Jose
$23.99
Thu, Jan 21 · 6:00 PM
Terra · Central San Jose
Tue, Jan 19 · 4:00 PM
Town & Country Village · Palo Alto
Thu, Jan 21 · 7:00 PM
Motion Arts Center · Downtown
$30
Fri, Jan 15 · 4:00 PM
Coup De Thai · Los Gatos
$$
Tue, Jan 19 · 4:00 PM
Casa Circulo Cultural · Fair Oaks
Wed, Jan 20 · 6:30 PM
Fairground · Fairground
Fri, Jan 15 · 12:00 PM
MBJJ - NOVA UNIÃO CALIFÓRNIA · Palm Park
Fri, Jan 15 · 4:00 PM
Town & Country Village · Palo Alto
Fri, Jan 15 · 4:00 PM
O'Flaherty's Irish Pub · Ballbach and SOFA
$$
Thu, Jan 21 · 6:00 PM
Luna Del Soul - House of Dance · Staumbaugh Heller
Free
Sat, Jan 16 · 10:00 AM
Ballet San Jose School · Little Saigon
Thu, Jan 21 · 9:00 PM
Homestead Bowl & The X Bar · Cupertino
$25
Thu, Jan 21 · 3:30 PM
Calabazas Branch Library · Alderbrook
Free
Fri, Jan 15 · 8:30 PM
Alberto's Night Club · Old Mountain View
$
Wed, Jan 20 · 6:30 PM
Fairground · Fairground
Thu, Jan 21 · 7:00 PM
Number 1 Broadway · Los Gatos
$15
Thu, Jan 21 · 7:00 PM
Three Flames · Willow Glen
$$
Tue, Jan 19 · 4:00 PM
Town & Country Village · Palo Alto
Thu, Jan 21 · 6:00 PM
Courthouse Square · Centennial
Free
Thu, Jan 21 · 8:30 PM
Casa Circulo Cultural · Fair Oaks
Sat, Jan 16 · 7:30 AM
Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu - San Bruno · San Bruno
Thu, Jan 21 · 8:00 PM
Vinyl Room · Downtown
Free
Thu, Jan 21 · 7:15 PM
Valley Church · Cupertino
Fri, Jan 15 · 9:30 PM
The Landing Restaurant & Event Venue · South San Francisco
Mon, Jan 18 · 5:30 PM
Discipline Wrestling Academy · Berryessa
$160-$180
Sun, Jan 17 · 8:00 PM
Quarter Note Bar & Grill · Sunnyvale
$
Sat, Jan 16 · 10:00 AM
Charles Gracie Jiu-Jitsu - San Bruno · San Bruno
Thu, Jan 21 · 6:00 PM
De Anza College · Cupertino
Free
Fri, Jan 15 · 8:30 PM
Alberto's Night Club · Old Mountain View
$
Thu, Jan 21 · 4:45 PM
Veksler Academy of Music and Dance · Milpitas
$155
Thu, Jan 21 · 6:00 PM
Little Lou’s BBQ and Catering · Campbell
Thu, Jan 21 · 6:00 PM
De Anza College · Cupertino
Free
Fri, Jan 15 · 4:30 PM
Ballet San Jose School · Little Saigon
Fri, Jan 15 · 6:30 AM
Caio Terra Academy Palo Alto · Midtown
Thu, Jan 21 · 7:00 PM
Alberto's Night Club · Old Mountain View
$
Thu, Jan 21 · 6:00 PM
MBJJ - NOVA UNIÃO CALIFÓRNIA · Palm Park
Fri, Jan 15 · 6:00 PM
Art Beat Studio · Downtown
$65
Sat, Jan 16 · 9:40 AM
Oshman Family JCC · Palo Alto
Fri, Jan 15 · 4:00 PM
Town & Country Village · Palo Alto
Fri, Jan 15 · 4:00 PM
MBJJ - NOVA UNIÃO CALIFÓRNIA · Palm Park
Thu, Jan 21 · 6:00 PM
De Anza College · Cupertino
Free
Fri, Jan 15 · 6:30 PM
Nomikai · Downtown Historic District
Free
Thu, Jan 21 · 6:00 PM
De Anza College · Cupertino
Free
Thu, Jan 21 · 6:00 PM
Courthouse Square · Centennial
Free
Thu, Jan 21 · 7:30 PM
Clandestine Brewing · Washington
Tue, Jan 19 · 5:00 PM
Caio Terra Academy Palo Alto · Midtown
Fri, Jan 15 · 8:00 PM
Alberto's Night Club · Old Mountain View
$15
Fri, Jan 15 · 4:00 PM
O'Flaherty's Irish Pub · Downtown Historic District
$$
Thu, Jan 21 · 4:00 PM
Veksler Academy of Music and Dance · Milpitas
$165
Fri, Jan 15 · 5:00 PM
Forbes Mill Steakhouse · Los Gatos
$$$$
Thu, Jan 21 · 7:00 PM
Cameron's Pub & Restaurant · Half Moon Bay
$$
Sat, Jan 16 · 9:00 PM
Fred's Place · Mountain View
$
Thu, Jan 21 · 6:00 PM
Little Lou’s BBQ and Catering · Campbell
Fri, Jan 15 · 8:30 PM
Alberto's Night Club · Old Mountain View
$
Tue, Jan 19 · 4:00 PM
Caio Terra Academy Palo Alto · Midtown
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