Events
- Sun. 11/01
Teen hackathon at King Library asks students to build AI for social good
Middle and high school students code all day Nov. 7 and compete for prizes.
- Sun. 11/01
Almaden library holds its fall used-book sale Nov. 7
Books and media at bargain prices, with money going to the branch.
- Sun. 11/01
Almaden library celebrates Diwali with dance, music and stories Nov. 5
A family program tells Diwali stories through Indian classical dance and ends with a group dance.
- Sat. 10/31
Symphony San Jose Chorale sings Songs of the Fall at Mission Santa Clara
The Saturday, Nov. 7, concert starts at 7:30 p.m.; tickets $25 to $50.
- Sat. 10/31
Free Halloween face painting at Mt. Pleasant library
Hey Balloon Lady paints faces Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon; first come, first served.
- Sat. 10/31
Evergreen library celebrates 20 years with dancing and face painting
The free party is Saturday, Nov. 7, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Sat. 10/31
Berryessa library throws a free Halloween party and parade
Come in costume Saturday from 2:30 to 4 p.m.; no registration needed.
- Sat. 10/31
Sharks host Senators in Los Tiburones afternoon game
The Saturday game at SAP Center starts at 1 p.m.
- Sat. 10/31
Sharks host Islanders on Native American Heritage night
The Monday game at SAP Center starts at 7 p.m.
- Sat. 10/31
Santana Row holds a free Día de los Muertos celebration Sunday
Mariachi, face painting, a pop-up market and community altars, from late morning into the evening.
- Sat. 10/31
Chilean singer Mon Laferte plays SAP Center Friday
Her Femme Fatale Tour stop starts at 8 p.m.
- Sat. 10/31
Banda singer Jorge Medina plays the San Jose Civic Saturday night
The Mexican regional singer performs at 8 p.m. on Halloween.
- Sat. 10/31
Japantown holds free Halloween and Skate Day on Saturday
San Jose Taiko hosts trick-or-treating and a skateboard demo by Judi Oyama starting at noon.
- Sat. 10/31
Halloween bar crawl starts at Three Sisters Bar near SAP Center
The costume bar crawl begins Saturday at 4 p.m.; tickets $24.05 to $29.69.
- Sat. 10/31
The Ritz holds a 21-and-over Halloween dance party
DJs play new wave, synth-pop and old-school hits Saturday at 9 p.m.
- Sat. 10/31
Free trick-or-treating at Emma Prusch Farm Park Saturday afternoon
The city farm park hosts candy, hay wagon rides and farm animals from 3 to 6 p.m.
- Sat. 10/31
Reggaeton star Don Omar brings his Last King tour to SAP Center
The Thursday concert starts at 8 p.m.
- Sat. 10/31
Dog Man: The Musical plays the San Jose Civic Sunday
The show based on Dav Pilkey's books starts at 3 p.m.
- Sat. 10/31
Country duo Dan + Shay play Shoreline Amphitheatre Nov. 7
The Young Tour stop in Mountain View starts at 7 p.m.
- Sat. 10/31
YouTubers Dan and Phil bring their comedy tour to the San Jose Civic
The Friday show starts at 8:30 p.m.; children under 14 need an adult.
- Sat. 10/31
Bluey's Big Play brings the cartoon dog family to the stage this weekend
Four shows Saturday and Sunday at the Center for the Performing Arts downtown.
- Sat. 10/31
Bay FC closes home season with Fan Appreciation Match Sunday
The NWSL team hosts the San Diego Wave at 2 p.m. at PayPal Park.
- Sat. 10/31
Avenida de Altares fills Mexican Heritage Plaza with Day of the Dead altars
The free 10th annual festival runs Saturday from 5:30 to 10:30 p.m.; RSVP requested.
- Sat. 10/31
Puerto Rican rapper Álvaro Díaz brings Omakase tour to the Civic
The Saturday concert starts at 8 p.m.
- Sat. 10/31
49ers host Raiders at Levi's Stadium Nov. 8
The Bay Area rivals meet in Santa Clara; kickoff time and prices to come.
- Sat. 10/31
365 Night Market holds a Halloween edition at Grand Century Mall
Free admission and parking; open 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday.
- Fri. 10/30
Shelter dogs and cats up for adoption at downtown hotel Friday
The San José Animal Care Center brings adoptable pets to Signia by Hilton San Jose from 3 to 6 p.m.

- Tue. 10/27
San José Museum of Art holds free First Fridays dance party Nov. 6
A live DJ, a silent disco and open galleries, 6 to 9 p.m. at 110 S. Market St.
- Tue. 10/27
Library gives a free book to each child through Saturday
Anyone 18 or younger can pick one book at any San José library branch through Oct. 31.
- Tue. 10/27
Art museum offers science-themed tour of water exhibit Wednesday
The walk is free with museum admission and limited to 20 people.
- Tue. 10/27
Library branches set up Día de los Muertos altars and crafts
Community altars open at two branches, with crafts, a film and a tasting through Nov. 5.