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Everything we can verify across San Jose's public calendars for the next 30 days, updated twice a day.

Monday, October 19

Tuesday, October 20

HumHonCultureCon Movie Event: Jai Bhim (2021)

Tue, Oct 20 · 3:30 PM–6:30 PM · Student Union Theater

Over the 2026–27 school year, the SJSU's Humanities Honors Program is pleased to bring you the Humanities Honors Cultural Connections film series — or HumHonCultureCon, for short!

Price: see link

SJSU Art Galleries Tuesday Night Lecture: Christopher Iseri

Tue, Oct 20 · 5 PM–6 PM · ART 133: Art Lecture Hall

An acclaimed weekly lecture series brings in artists, designers, and critical theorists from around the world, broadening the students’ experiential base and complementing local offerings.

Free

Wednesday, October 21

Yarn Crafts Social Club

Wed, Oct 21 · 6 PM–8 PM · Pop of Color Yarns - 16375 Monterey Rd, Suite J Morgan Hill CA 95037

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Thursday, October 22

Creative Needles Club

Thu, Oct 22 · 10 AM–4 PM · Pop of Color Yarns - 16375 Monterey Rd., Suite J. Morgan Hill CA 95037

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Tech Movie Nights: Companion

Thu, Oct 22 · 5:30 PM–7:30 PM · Yoshihiro Uchida Hall, YUH 124

In conjunction with the discussion of the short story "Liar" in Isaac Asimov's I, Robot, this year's Campus Read Book, join us for a viewing of Companion, the story of a devoted girlfriend who turns out to be…

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CLA Presents Barbara Kingsolver Receiving the Steinbeck Award

Thu, Oct 22 · 7 PM–9:30 PM · Hammer Theater Center, Sobrato Auditorium

Pulitzer Prize winning author Barbara Kingsolver receives the 2026 "In the Souls of the People" John Steinbeck Award, which is given annually by SJSU to writers, artists, thinkers, and activists whose work captures…

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Friday, October 23

TheaterFun Show: Beetlejuice Jr.

Fri, Oct 23 · 7 PM–11:59 PM · Morgan Hill Community Playhouse - 17000 Monterey Road Morgan Hill CA 95037

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Saturday, October 24

Mission Chamber - Sunlight and Dance

Sat, Oct 24 · 7:30 PM–9:30 PM · Hammer Theater Center, Sobrato Auditorium

This event will be an evening of classical and contemporary music performed by the Mission Chamber Orchestra of San Jose with guitarist Pepe Romero.

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Sunday, October 25

Goblins in the Garden

Sun, Oct 25 · 11 AM · Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Rd., Saratoga, CA

Goblins in the Garden

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TheaterFun Show: Beetlejuice Jr.

Sun, Oct 25 · 2 PM–11:59 PM · Morgan Hill Community Playhouse - 17000 Monterey Road Morgan Hill CA 95037

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Honors Wind Ensemble Concert

Sun, Oct 25 · 5 PM–6 PM · Music Building, Concert Hall

Join us for an unforgettable evening of music as the San José State University Honors Wind Ensemble takes the stage, featuring outstanding high school musicians from across the region.

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Monday, October 26

Tuesday, October 27

Wednesday, October 28

Thursday, October 29

Creative Needles Club

Thu, Oct 29 · 10 AM–4 PM · Pop of Color Yarns - 16375 Monterey Rd., Suite J. Morgan Hill CA 95037

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Friday, October 30

Candlelight - A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics

Fri, Oct 30 · 6:30 PM–7:30 PM · Hammer Theater Center, Sobrato Auditorium

Candlelight presents a unique concert experience featuring a diverse range of musical genres in an intimate and captivating setting.

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Poe Fest 2026

Fri, Oct 30 · 7 PM–8:30 PM · Sweeney Hall, 229

It is once again time to add pumpkin spice to everything and celebrate the works of Edgar Allan Poe.

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Candlelight - Queen vs ABBA

Fri, Oct 30 · 8:45 PM–9:45 PM · Hammer Theater Center, Sobrato Auditorium

Candlelight presents a unique concert experience featuring a diverse range of musical genres in an intimate and captivating setting.

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Saturday, October 31

Witchy Walk-A-Bout

Sat, Oct 31 · 2 PM–4 PM · Historic Saratoga Village - Along Big Basin Way - Big Basin Way Saratoga CA 95070

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Avenida de Altares

Sat, Oct 31 · 5:30 PM–10:30 PM

Avenida de Altares Saturday, October 31, 2026 5:30-10:30 PM Mexican Heritage Plaza On Saturday, October 31, Avenida de Altares will fill La Plaza with color, music, and the vibrant spirit of Día de los Muertos.

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Sunday, November 1

SMASH Maker Fair 2026

Sun, Nov 1 · 2 PM–5 PM · Saratoga High School courtyard - 20300 Herriman Ave Saratoga CA 95070

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Monday, November 2

Tuesday, November 3

SJSU Art Galleries Tuesday Night Lecture: Stepan Drunks

Tue, Nov 3 · 5 PM–6 PM · ART 133: Art Lecture Hall

An acclaimed weekly lecture series brings in artists, designers, and critical theorists from around the world, broadening the students’ experiential base and complementing local offerings.

Free

Natalie and James Thompson Gallery: Common Ground

Tue, Nov 3 · 6 PM–7:30 PM · ART 127: Thompson Gallery

Natalie and James Thompson Gallery Exhibition Opening: Common Ground November 3 - December 4, 2026 Common Ground: Selections from the San José State University Art Collection brings together historic and contemporary…

Free

Wednesday, November 4

Yarn Crafts Social Club

Wed, Nov 4 · 6 PM–8 PM · Pop of Color Yarns - 16375 Monterey Rd, Suite J Morgan Hill CA 95037

Price: see link

Thursday, November 5

Creative Needles Club

Thu, Nov 5 · 10 AM–4 PM · Pop of Color Yarns - 16375 Monterey Rd., Suite J. Morgan Hill CA 95037

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Noontime Concerts at the Beethoven Center Series November 5

Thu, Nov 5 · 12 PM–1 PM · Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library, 580 Beethoven Center

Performers: Hasan Abualhaj (cello) and Yunji Ji (harpsichord and fortepiano) Program: "Baroque to Beethoven,” with cello sonatas by Domenico Gabrielli, Savatore Lanzetti, and Beethoven All concerts take place at…

Free

Campbell Union School District presents Shrek the Musical Jr.

Thu, Nov 5 · 7 PM–10 PM · The Heritage Theatre - 1 W. Campbell Ave. Campbell CA 95008

The Campbell Union School District proudly presents Shrek the Musical Jr., starring the talented students of Rolling Hills Middle School!

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Friday, November 6

Concerto Competition

Fri, Nov 6 · 12:30 PM–1:30 PM · Music Building, Concert Hall

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Campbell Union School District presents Shrek the Musical Jr.

Fri, Nov 6 · 7 PM–10 PM · The Heritage Theatre - 1 W. Campbell Ave. Campbell CA 95008

The Campbell Union School District proudly presents Shrek the Musical Jr., starring the talented students of Rolling Hills Middle School!

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Saturday, November 7

Campbell Union School District presents Shrek the Musical Jr.

Sat, Nov 7 · 5 PM–8 PM · The Heritage Theatre - 1 W. Campbell Ave. Campbell CA 95008

The Campbell Union School District proudly presents Shrek the Musical Jr., starring the talented students of Rolling Hills Middle School!

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Sunday, November 8

Monday, November 9

Casa Feliz: An Audio Drama About Belonging

Mon, Nov 9 · 5:30 PM–7:30 PM · Hugh Gillis Hall (HGH) , 226

The 300 Days of Sun producers are pleased to present Casa Feliz, an original audio drama by Francisco de la Calle, directed by Alesya Petty, and performed by a diverse, all-campus ensemble coached by SarahKate…

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Tuesday, November 10

HumHonCultureCon Movie Event: Metropolis (1927)

Tue, Nov 10 · 3:30 PM–6 PM · Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, 225

Over the 2026–27 school year, the SJSU's Humanities Honors Program is pleased to bring you the Humanities Honors Cultural Connections film series — or HumHonCultureCon, for short!

Price: see link

SJSU Art Galleries Tuesday Night Lecture: Ryan Carrington

Tue, Nov 10 · 5 PM–6 PM · ART 133: Art Lecture Hall

An acclaimed weekly lecture series brings in artists, designers, and critical theorists from around the world, broadening the students’ experiential base and complementing local offerings.

Free

Wednesday, November 11

Veterans Day Ceremony

Wed, Nov 11 · 9 AM–11:59 PM · Veterans Plaza - 457 E. Calaveras Blvd Milpitas CA 95035

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Thursday, November 12

Creative Needles Club

Thu, Nov 12 · 10 AM–4 PM · Pop of Color Yarns - 16375 Monterey Rd., Suite J. Morgan Hill CA 95037

Price: see link

Friday, November 13

Casa Feliz: An Audio Drama About Belonging

Fri, Nov 13 · 5:30 PM–7:30 PM · Hugh Gillis Hall (HGH) , 226

The 300 Days of Sun producers are pleased to present Casa Feliz, an original audio drama by Francisco de la Calle, directed by Alesya Petty, and performed by a diverse, all-campus ensemble coached by SarahKate…

Price: see link

Saturday, November 14

Sunday, November 15

Oboe Studio Recital

Sun, Nov 15 · 7:30 PM–8:30 PM · Music Building, Concert Hall

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Monday, November 16

Jazz Combo Concert

Mon, Nov 16 · 7:30 PM–8:30 PM · Music Building, Concert Hall

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Tuesday, November 17

2026 Lucas College of Business Student-Athlete Mixer

Tue, Nov 17 · 4 PM–6 PM

Connect with fellow student-athletes majoring in business and gain valuable advice on balancing academics and athletics at the LCoB Student-Athlete Mixer!

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SJSU Art Galleries Tuesday Night Lecture: Althea Rao

Tue, Nov 17 · 5 PM–6 PM · ART 133: Art Lecture Hall

An acclaimed weekly lecture series brings in artists, designers, and critical theorists from around the world, broadening the students’ experiential base and complementing local offerings.

Free

Toast - The Best Of Bread

Tue, Nov 17 · 7 PM–11:59 PM · The Heritage Theatre - 1 W. Campbell Ave. Campbell CA 95008

TOAST is The No. 1 Tribute to BREAD and one of the TOP tribute acts in the WORLD!

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Jazz Combo Concert

Tue, Nov 17 · 7:30 PM–8:30 PM · Music Building, Concert Hall

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Wednesday, November 18

Private Event

Wed, Nov 18 · 1:30 PM–5 PM · - Campbell CA 95008

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Yarn Crafts Social Club

Wed, Nov 18 · 6 PM–8 PM · Pop of Color Yarns - 16375 Monterey Rd, Suite J Morgan Hill CA 95037

Price: see link

Ongoing exhibits & runs

South First Fridays

Fri, Sep 4 – Fri, Dec 4

South First Fridays Friday, August 7 5:00-9:00 PM 5 East San Salvador Street WEBSITE San Jose 's SoFA District h as hist ory, in depende nt retailers, cafes, restaur an ts, nightc lubs, museums, galleries and is the…

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