Happy Place is a group exhibition at Whitney Modern exploring joy, optimism, and the places—real or imagined—that bring a sense of happiness and connection. The show offers a colorful opportunity to discover contemporary work in the gallery’s downtown Los Gatos setting. For more information and gallery hours, visit whitneymodern.com.
Here and There presents recent paintings by Tim Guan exploring embodied experience in the age of the internet. Created over the past two years, the works consider how physical presence, memory, and perception intersect with an increasingly digital world. For more information and museum hours, visit tritonmuseum.org.
Lauren Gunderson’s The Revolutionists brings together four extraordinary women during the Reign of Terror: playwright Olympe de Gouges, Charlotte Corday, Marie Antoinette, and Haitian revolutionary Marianne Angelle. The sharp, contemporary comedy mixes history, humor, and big ideas as its characters confront one of history’s most dangerous moments. Los Altos Stage Company notes that its mainstage […]
Head to Pasetta House in History Park for a fascinating trip through the South Bay’s music and counterculture history. This exhibition takes a nostalgic look back at the region's unique riffs and rhythms, exploring the local movements that helped shape California’s cultural revolution. It’s a perfect daytime outing for music lovers and history buffs alike. […]
Set among the towering redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains, the Kings Mountain Art Fair returns for its 63rd year over Labor Day weekend. Browse original work from more than 125 juried artists, meet the artists behind the work, and enjoy food, children’s activities, and the beautiful forest setting. Proceeds from this volunteer-run event support […]
A bold reimagining of Shakespeare's comedy as a Bollywood-inspired South Asian American wedding celebration — think Monsoon Wedding meets the 2013 Joss Whedon film — complete with music and dance, performed in rep with Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest. Special nights: Sun, Aug 9, 5:30–7:00 PM — AAPI Heritage Night, spotlighting AAPI-owned businesses […]
Head to Pasetta House in History Park for a fascinating trip through the South Bay’s music and counterculture history. This exhibition takes a nostalgic look back at the region's unique riffs and rhythms, exploring the local movements that helped shape California’s cultural revolution. It’s a perfect daytime outing for music lovers and history buffs alike. […]
Set among the towering redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains, the Kings Mountain Art Fair returns for its 63rd year over Labor Day weekend. Browse original work from more than 125 juried artists, meet the artists behind the work, and enjoy food, children’s activities, and the beautiful forest setting. Proceeds from this volunteer-run event support […]
A bold reimagining of Shakespeare's comedy as a Bollywood-inspired South Asian American wedding celebration — think Monsoon Wedding meets the 2013 Joss Whedon film — complete with music and dance, performed in rep with Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest. Special nights: Sun, Aug 9, 5:30–7:00 PM — AAPI Heritage Night, spotlighting AAPI-owned businesses […]
Set among the towering redwoods of the Santa Cruz Mountains, the Kings Mountain Art Fair returns for its 63rd year over Labor Day weekend. Browse original work from more than 125 juried artists, meet the artists behind the work, and enjoy food, children’s activities, and the beautiful forest setting. Proceeds from this volunteer-run event support […]
September 9–18 | Filoli Historic House & Garden, Woodside Fifteen one-of-a-kind floral mannequins created by California designers bring the characters and fashions of HBO’s The Gilded Age to life throughout Filoli’s historic house. Tickets include access to the house and exhibition, and must be reserved for a specific entry time. Timed-entry tickets are available from […]
The Tony Award–winning musical comedy A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder follows Monty Navarro, who discovers he is eighth in line for an earldom—and sets out to eliminate the relatives standing between him and the title. The darkly comic romp features one actor playing all eight doomed heirs, along with plenty of music, romance, […]
French Kiss brings an evening of dance to the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, with performances spanning ballet, contemporary movement, and theatrical storytelling. Presented over four performances, the production offers a lively showcase for dance lovers and newcomers alike. Tickets range from $25–$100. For more information and tickets, visit mvcpa.com.
Head to Pasetta House in History Park for a fascinating trip through the South Bay’s music and counterculture history. This exhibition takes a nostalgic look back at the region's unique riffs and rhythms, exploring the local movements that helped shape California’s cultural revolution. It’s a perfect daytime outing for music lovers and history buffs alike. […]
The inaugural San Jose Book Festival brings together more than 100 authors and publishers, along with bookstores and literary organizations, for a day devoted to books and reading. Visitors can meet authors, discover new titles, attend author panels, and purchase signed books. New York Times bestselling author Karen Joy Fowler will deliver the keynote at […]
Celebrate the 54th annual Mountain View Art & Wine Festival, when downtown Castro Street comes alive with more than 400 artists and craft makers, live music, food and drinks, family activities, and a special wine-tasting experience featuring California wineries. Admission to the festival is free. Tickets are required for the wine-tasting experience. For more information […]
Opera San José opens its 2026–27 season with a new production of Mozart’s Don Giovanni, returning to the company after 12 years. The darkly dramatic opera follows the notorious Don Giovanni through seduction, betrayal, and ultimately supernatural reckoning, in a story that explores power, entitlement, and consequence. Performances are Sept. 13, 18, 20, 25 and […]
Celebrate the 54th annual Mountain View Art & Wine Festival, when downtown Castro Street comes alive with more than 400 artists and craft makers, live music, food and drinks, family activities, and a special wine-tasting experience featuring California wineries. Admission to the festival is free. Tickets are required for the wine-tasting experience. For more information […]
Head to Pasetta House in History Park for a fascinating trip through the South Bay’s music and counterculture history. This exhibition takes a nostalgic look back at the region's unique riffs and rhythms, exploring the local movements that helped shape California’s cultural revolution. It’s a perfect daytime outing for music lovers and history buffs alike. […]
French Kiss brings an evening of dance to the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts, with performances spanning ballet, contemporary movement, and theatrical storytelling. Presented over four performances, the production offers a lively showcase for dance lovers and newcomers alike. Tickets range from $25–$100. For more information and tickets, visit mvcpa.com.
Raise a stein at Redwood City Oktoberfest, a lively celebration in Courthouse Square featuring traditional German food and beer, live music, dancing, and festive Bavarian-style entertainment. The event takes place over multiple days, with event hours varying by date. Tickets range from $10–$37. For more information, event times, and tickets, visit redwoodcity.org.
Common Kings & Sammy Johnson bring island-inspired reggae and feel-good energy to downtown San Jose as part of the Music in the Park concert series. Common Kings are known for blending reggae with rock, pop, and R&B influences, while Sammy Johnson brings his soulful take on contemporary island music. Tickets start at $37.50. Doors open […]
Head to Pasetta House in History Park for a fascinating trip through the South Bay’s music and counterculture history. This exhibition takes a nostalgic look back at the region's unique riffs and rhythms, exploring the local movements that helped shape California’s cultural revolution. It’s a perfect daytime outing for music lovers and history buffs alike. […]
The Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival returns to Central Park for its 44th year with more than 170 artists and craft vendors, live music and community entertainment, food, wine, and craft beer. This family-friendly weekend festival also helps raise funds for local community groups and nonprofits. Admission is free. For more information, visit santaclaraca.gov.
The 5th Annual Vine to Wine showcases Santa Clara Valley Wine Country with more than 20 local wineries, dozens of wines, live music, and a four-course Spanish-inspired harvest dinner. Master Sommelier David Glancy joins local winemakers throughout the evening, which also includes a live auction and other wine experiences benefiting scholarships for future wine professionals. […]
Head to Pasetta House in History Park for a fascinating trip through the South Bay’s music and counterculture history. This exhibition takes a nostalgic look back at the region's unique riffs and rhythms, exploring the local movements that helped shape California’s cultural revolution. It’s a perfect daytime outing for music lovers and history buffs alike. […]
The Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival returns to Central Park for its 44th year with more than 170 artists and craft vendors, live music and community entertainment, food, wine, and craft beer. This family-friendly weekend festival also helps raise funds for local community groups and nonprofits. Admission is free. For more information, visit santaclaraca.gov.
The Four (Revisited) revisits a groundbreaking 1973 exhibition at the de Saisset Museum featuring work by Judy Chicago, Lynda Benglis, Miriam Schapiro, and Bonnie Sherk. Through original artworks and archival materials, the exhibition looks back at four influential women artists who helped expand the possibilities of painting, installation, video, and performance. A free panel discussion […]
Swan Lake: Symphony of Lights reimagines the classic ballet with illuminated costumes, vivid lighting effects, and dancers from around the world. Set to Tchaikovsky’s iconic score, the production blends classical ballet with contemporary visual technology for an immersive take on the timeless story of love and magic. Tickets are $47–$57, with youth tickets $41–$50. For […]
Once Upon a Mattress puts a comic spin on the classic fairy tale The Princess and the Pea. The Tony-nominated musical follows the spirited Princess Winnifred as she takes on the formidable Queen Aggravain in her quest to marry Prince Dauntless, with colorful characters, romance, and a playful score along the way. The show was […]
The Los Gatos Art & Wine Festival, also known as Fiesta de Artes, returns to the Civic Center Lawn with more than 200 regional artists and makers, live music throughout the weekend, wines from local vintners, craft beer, and food trucks. Now in its 54th year, the longtime Los Gatos tradition is produced by the […]
The Great Glass Pumpkin Patch returns to the Palo Alto Art Center with more than 10,000 one-of-a-kind handblown glass pumpkins, gourds, and other autumn-inspired creations, all available for purchase. The family-friendly outdoor event also features live glassblowing demonstrations and food trucks, with proceeds benefiting local arts organizations and participating artists. Admission is free. For more […]
Head to Pasetta House in History Park for a fascinating trip through the South Bay’s music and counterculture history. This exhibition takes a nostalgic look back at the region's unique riffs and rhythms, exploring the local movements that helped shape California’s cultural revolution. It’s a perfect daytime outing for music lovers and history buffs alike. […]
The Los Gatos Art & Wine Festival, also known as Fiesta de Artes, returns to the Civic Center Lawn with more than 200 regional artists and makers, live music throughout the weekend, wines from local vintners, craft beer, and food trucks. Now in its 54th year, the longtime Los Gatos tradition is produced by the […]
Head to Pasetta House in History Park for a fascinating trip through the South Bay’s music and counterculture history. This exhibition takes a nostalgic look back at the region's unique riffs and rhythms, exploring the local movements that helped shape California’s cultural revolution. It’s a perfect daytime outing for music lovers and history buffs alike. […]
The South Asian Literature & Art Festival (SALA) brings together acclaimed and emerging authors, artists, filmmakers, poets, and thought leaders for two days celebrating South Asian literature, art, culture, and ideas. This year’s theme, Global Gaze; South Asian Soul, features panel discussions, book and poetry readings, art exhibitions, performances, vendors, and food. Tickets are $75 […]
Head to Pasetta House in History Park for a fascinating trip through the South Bay’s music and counterculture history. This exhibition takes a nostalgic look back at the region's unique riffs and rhythms, exploring the local movements that helped shape California’s cultural revolution. It’s a perfect daytime outing for music lovers and history buffs alike. […]
Head to Pasetta House in History Park for a fascinating trip through the South Bay’s music and counterculture history. This exhibition takes a nostalgic look back at the region's unique riffs and rhythms, exploring the local movements that helped shape California’s cultural revolution. It’s a perfect daytime outing for music lovers and history buffs alike. […]