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Events
Events
Silicon Valley is packed year-round with exciting events! Find an event going on while you are visiting Silicon Valley to complete your trip and have some fun. Whether it’s the Gilroy Garlic Festival, San Jose Jazz Festival, or a concert or sporting event at Levi’s Stadium, stay up to date with what’s on the Silicon Valley event calendar here. Find special events that can only be found in some of our beautiful Silicon Valley cities for a unique and exciting experience. Visit our Calendar of Events for a complete listing of Silicon Valley events!
Live Jazz at Hedley Club
Live jazz performances every Friday and Saturday night at San Jose's historic Hedley Club at Hotel De Anza....
Monthly Walking Tours
If you would like to know about Gilroy's history, theses tours will not disappoint. Meet in front of the Gilroy Museum, 195 Fifth Street, unless otherwise specified below.
January 4 tour - MONTEREY STREET /
February 1 tour - BUNGALOWS /
March 7 tour - WOMEN'S HISTORY TOUR /
April 4 tour - OLD GILROY 1 (Railroad and Alexander Streets /
May 2 tour - OLD GILROY II (Forest and Chestnut Streets /
June 6 - GAVILAN HILLS MEMORIAL PARK CEMETARY (Meet at cemetary) /
August 1 - FIFTH ...
Campbell Farmer's Market
Open-air mart with streetside stalls for local fruits & vegetables, plus flowers & handmade goods....
Sunnyvale Farmers Market
Year-round Farmers Market. Enjoy fresh fruits, vegetables and arts and crafts from from local growers and artisans.
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Intel Museum
Go behind the scenes in the high-tech world of California's famed Silicon Valley. See what it’s like inside an ultra-clean, highly automated silicon chip factory, and connect with technologies that give us new ways to work, learn, play, and communicate. The Intel Museum is 10,000 square feet of fun, interactive learning for children and adults....
San Jose Sharks at SAP Center
San Jose Sharks compete in the National Hockey League (NHL). Visit website to see upcoming home game schedule....
Valentine's Day Dinner
Love is in the air! Bring your loved one and enjoy a 4-course prix-fixe dinner at Il Vigneto with wine pairing options available. Call 408-695-4500 for reservations....
Celebrate Valentine's Day at the San Jose Improv with ISMO
ISMO started his comedy career in 2002 in his home country of Finland. There, ISMO wrote and starred in 2 seasons of his own sitcom, ISMO. He filmed three DVD Specials from 2008 to 2016 and has sold-out numerous concert halls and theatres across the UK and Finland. He has been gaining attention at the biggest comedy festivals around the world, including Just For Laughs Montreal, Edinburgh Fringe Festival and the New Zealand International Comedy Festival. In 2018, he will be debuting his ...
Foghat
Foghat's live performances show why the band is still around today and why they will be able to keep on rockin' as long as they want. This band truly is timeless. Constant touring is part of their DNA and the band just loves to play. Their live show is as intense as ever with the incredible energy and musicianship that one would expect and hope for from a seasoned band with such a long musical history and they are bringing their fans along for the ride....
Los Tres Tristes Tigres Headline the San Jose Improv
Pedro Palacios (Guitarra y Primera Voz), fundador del trio inicia desde el ano 2000 a tocar la guitarra y componer algunos temas de manera empirica. Ya en la Universidad, decide formar parte del grupo cultural "La Tuna de FIME", donde participo escribiendo temas de amor y de humor. En el 2009, Pedro recibe una invitacion a un programa de radio para interpretar algunos de sus temas de trova, pero al darse cuenta de que el programa era de comedia, pide autorizacion al locutor para cantar entonces ...
The Medium is the Message: Art since 1950
Using works created since 1950, this exhibition explores the relationship between subject, content, and the materials that informed each object's production.
The exhibition is divided into three broad categories that explore the notion of "medium" in its various contexts: a means of communication, the materials from which an art object is created, and a mediating apparatus between objects and subjects.
"In the Abstract" explores how paint, metal, and fabric can be used as means of abstract...
For Love - 10th Annual Benefit Concert
A choral concert benefiting Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence, featuring special guests, San Francisco Boys Choir, and performances by Opera San Jose Military Veterans Chorus, the Orchard City Community Chorus, the Rainbow Women's Chorus, and Serendipity Choir. Tickets $20...
BOBBY LEE FROM THE TIGER BELLY PODCAST & MADTV HEADLINES THE SAN JOSE IMPROV
At 18 years of age Lee moved out of his parents' home and took jobs in restaurants and coffee shops in the San Diego area while also attending Palomar College for a brief period. In 1994 the coffee shop for which he was working closed. "I just went next door to get a job" he said "which was The Comedy Store in San Diego" (also known as the La Jolla Comedy Store). After a few months of working odd jobs at the club he decided to try stand-up during one of their amateur nights. Within a year of doi...
7th Annual Girls Got the Blues
7th Annual Girls Got the Blues fundraising concert benefiting Next Door Solutions to Domestic Violence is happening Saturday, February 29th, 2020 at The Tabard Theatre Company! The show features the incomparable Lara Price, Pam Hawkins, Sweet Nectar vocalist Maureen Smith and Sue McCracklin, and other guest stars! This event will SELL OUT! Tickets $30 in advance, $40 at the door....
IAN BAGG FROM HIS 2018 AMAZON SPECIAL CONVERSATIONS & COMEDY CENTRAL HEADLINES THE SAN JOSE IMPROV
IAN BAGG FROM HIS 2018 AMAZON SPECIAL CONVERSATIONS & COMEDY CENTRAL HEADLINES THE SAN JOSE IMPROV MARCH 6th - 8th
Ian Bagg started his comedy career in his native country, Canada. He proceeded to do all the show business things that every successful Canadian entertainer does. He went to a "Hockey Night in Canada" game on a Saturday night, performed at the "Montreal Comedy Festival," kissed a fish in Newfoundland and shot a "Comedy No" special on CTV. So, what does a Canadian do when he h...
Cultures of the World - Japan
Cultures of the World is a free monthly program where children ages 4-12 learn about different cultures throughout the world. Every month will feature a different culture where children will explore what makes that culture unique.
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California's Great America 2020 Opening Date
View our up-to-date calendar of operating hours so you can plan your next visit! California's Great America reopens on Saturday, March 21, 2020. Check website for additional operating dates and times....
CARLOS MENCIA FROM COMEDY CENTRAL'S MIND OF MENCIA, THE HEARTBREAK KID & OUR FAMILY WEDDING HEADLINES THE SAN JOSE IMPROV
Mencia comes from a humble background born in San Pedro Sula Honduras the 17th of 18 children. His parents sent him to the United States when he was about three months old where he was raised in Maravilla Projects in Los Angeles California by his aunt and uncle. In his early teens Mencia moved back to Honduras because his family wanted him to avoid the destructive gang culture of East Los Angeles
Mencia began his career doing stand-up on amateur night at the comedy club Laugh Factory. He late...
SINET ITSEF 2020 SILICON VALLEY
Bridging the Gap Between Silicon Valley and the Beltway.
SINET - Silicon Valley provides a venue where entrepreneurs can meet and interact directly with leaders of government, business and the investment community in an open, collaborative environment focused on identifying solutions to Cybersecurity challenges....
Monster Jam
Monster Jam returns to Levi's Stadium on Saturday, April 4, 2020, for a night of adrenaline-packed family entertainment by some of the most recognizable Monster Jam trucks including Grave Digger, Max-D and many more. Don't miss these world-class drivers push these perfectly engineered Monster Jam trucks to their limits!...
57th Downtown Los Altos Easter Egg Hunt
Join the merchants of Downtown Los Altos for the 57th Annual Downtown Los Altos Easter Egg Hunt Saturday, April 4, 2020 from 10am-Noon. Free for children ages 1-10.
Thousands of candy and prize-filled eggs on Main and State Streets. Head to Veterans Community Plaza to meet the Easter Bunny and take pictures! Fun crafts, face painting and more!
Limit 5 eggs per child. Please bring your own Easter basket.
Presented by the Los Altos Village Association.
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PETE LEE FROM THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JIMMY FALLON & TRUTV'S GREATEST EVER HEADLINES THE SAN JOSE IMPROV
Pete Lee was the first standup comedian to get a standing ovation on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. This happened after Jimmy personally attended one of Pete's live shows in NYC and immediately invited him on the show. Pete's joyful humor comes from his Midwestern roots. Raised in Janesville, WI by divorced parents and a 19-inch television, he was destined to pursue a career in entertainment. In 2005, Pete flew to New York to make his television debut on Comedy Central's Premium Blend, ...
Earth & Arbor Day Festival
Cupertino's Annual Earth & Arbor Day Festival is an interactive event that invites community members of all ages to learn about environmental issues and solutions in a family-friendly, interactive atmosphere. Consistently attracting over 5,000 attendees and 75 partner organizations, the festival features hands-on activities, live entertainment, electric vehicle demos, and delicious food served by local food trucks.
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45th Mike's Bikes Cat's Hill Classic Bicycle
The mile-long course starts at Tait and Nicholson Avenues near Mike's Bikes, rounds to Bean, Massol, then features a 23% grade up Nicholson Avenue, goes around Bachman Park, followed by a fast downhill (at 50 mph!) and right turn, back to the start/finish on Tait Avenue. Some racers climb up Nicholson as many as 40 times during their race. FREE to spectators....
BTS MAP OF THE SOUL TOUR
This South Korean boy band visits Levi's Stadium for two nights April 25-26....
"Annie" - Milpitas Community Theatre
See the iconic "Annie" performed live at the Milpitas Community Theatre. Check website for ticket prices and performance times....
Summer Dance Camp
Looking at summer camps for your children? Have them come over to Unified studios to learn some dance moves! Our camps will run from June 1st to August 14th!
Mondays - Fridays, June 1st - August 14th...
Stanford Baroque Soloists: Music of Henry Purcell
The Stanford Baroque Soloists, under the direction of Anthony Martin, presents their Spring program "Music of Henry Purcell" in collarboration with the choral ensemble Convivium, directed by Eric Tuan....
Sunnyvale Arts & Wine Festival
Kick off the summer with everyone's favorite 46th annual Art & Wine Festival in Downtown Sunnyvale. This is a two day event starting Saturday, June 6th at 10:00 am through Sunday, June 7th at 6:00pm. Be sure to keep the good feeling and comradarie buzzing at a local downtown spot.
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Andrea Bocelli
Fresh off the heels of his 2020 GRAMMY nomination for Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album for Si, Andrea Bocelli is coming to SAP Center in San Jose on June 13. As one of the most recognizable and romantic voices in the world, Andrea Bocelli has been thrilling audiences for over 20 years, counting more than 90 million records sold worldwide. In October 2018, Bocelli released his first studio album in over 14 years titled, Si which debuted at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart which featured arti...
Summer Concert Series
The Campbell Summer Concert series is brought to you by the City of Campbell and Kaiser Permanente. The series starts in mid-June and continues for eight weeks with a different band playing each week. Concerts start at 6:30 p.m. and last until 8 p.m. So bring a lawn chair and support the Campbell Museum Foundation by purchasing food and drinks at the event. Concerts take place on the Orchard City Green located right in front of the historic Ainsley House and adjacent to Campbell City Hall.
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Morgan Hill Freedom Fest
Freedom Fest is truly a hometown celebration dedicated to preserving our national and local heritage and most important, celebrating our freedom as citizens of the United States of America. We are the largest annual event in Morgan Hill, put on entirely by volunteers. The award-winning parade alone is the largest privately organized parade in Northern California and the official 4th of July Parade of Santa Clara County.
Morgan Hill, with continuous July 4th celebrations since 1876 remains o...
Independence Day Activities
Come relax and enjoy the fun and family friendly activities in Oak Meadow Park. Celebrating the 4th of July as a community!...
Red, White & BOOM! Fireworks and Concert
Celebrate America's independence at Red, White & BOOM! at the Milpitas Sports Center.
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Los Altos Art & Wine Festival
On the second weekend of July, downtown Los Altos transforms into the largest two-day mid-summer event in the Bay Area! Join us on Saturday and Sunday, July 11 and 12 from 10am to 6pm for the highly-rated Arts & Wine Festival showcasing the distinctive handcrafted works of 300 artists and craftspeople from over a dozen states. The Festival also features select vintages by the glass from local wineries as well as a wide variety of foods including Thai, Chinese, Mexican, All American favorites...
Gilroy Garlic Festival
Come to the 2020 Gilroy Garlic Festival for great garlicky food, live entertainment, exciting cooking competitions, and more!
The heart of the Gilroy Garlic Festival is Gourmet Alley, the gigantic outdoor kitchen where the world-famous "Pyro Chefs" put on a spectacular flame-up show while preparing garlic-laced calamari and scampi in huge iron skillets. Other Festival favorites include pepper steak sandwiches, pasta con pesto, and fried calamari, as well as Gilroy garlic fries and garlic brea...
San Jose Jazz Summer Fest 2020
Summer Fest celebrates its 31st year with 12 stages of international stars and rising artists serving up jazz, blues, Latin, R&B, Salsa, New Orleans and more. It's more than music. It's the perfect summer weekend with great food, drink and friends. Tickets go on sale March 2020!
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Palo Alto Festival of the Arts
The Palo Alto Chamber of Commerce presents the annual Palo Alto Festival of the Arts! For two days, Downtown University Avenue becomes home to 300 fine art and contemporary craft displays, Italian street painting, kids' art studio, sculpture plaza, stage and street entertainment.
A diverse array of juried artists come from all over the country as well as the greater Bay Area, bringing hundreds of one-of-a-kind art pieces and artisan crafts presented in an awe-inspiring display of talent and c...
Harry Styles
Harry Styles has announced a 2020 world tour, "Love On Tour," in support of his upcoming album Fine Line. Joining Harry is singer/songwriter Jenny Lewis.
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Santa Clara Art & Wine Festival
Local family and community art and wine festival, takes place in the 52-acre Central Park. Over 160 art vendors, 25+ food groups, 3 entertainment stages, large children's area. All proceeds go to local non-profit organizations....
49th Annual Mountain View Art & Wine Festival
The vibrant, magnificent city of Mountain View has evolved in a big way over the last 49 years. A population boom. The arrival of Shoreline Amphitheater as a major concert venue. The amazing growth of Silicon Valley and Mountain View's emergence as its epicenter. The transformation of a vibrant downtown district with restaurants, shops, cafes, bookstores and performing arts center. And, last but not least, the Art & Wine Festival's rise to become one of America's premier art festivals.
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The Doobie Brothers - 50th Anniversary Tour
The Doobie's Brothers celebrate their 50th Anniversary. See them reunited with Michael McDonald and perform live at Shoreline Amphitheater....
Los Gatos Art & Wine Festival
49th Annual Art & Wine Festival in beautiful downtown Los Gatos - taking place on Saturday and Sunday, Sept 20-21, from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Featuring live music from the hottest local bands around, as well as wine from local wineries (Testarossa, Cooper-Garrod & J Lohr), beer from Gordon Biersch, artists galore and food trucks! Super fun and not to be missed!...
Day in the Country at Kirigin Cellars
Join the Gilroy Foundation at Kirigin Cellars for a Day in the Country. You will enjoy delicious food catered by Fire 4 Hire and of course amazing wine....
7th Annual Fall Bike Fest
The 7th Annual Fall Bike Fest will feature two guided bike rides, a bike rodeo, free bike checks, local bike vendors, bicycle clinics, contests, a food truck, and other fun activities.
We will have two bike rides at the festival, a short route for families with younger children, and a longer route for older, more experienced cyclists. Both rides are open to families of all ages; however, riders under the age of 18 will need a waiver from an adult. The bike rides are chaperoned by experienced ...
Taste of Morgan Hill
Arts & Crafts, Gourmet food booths, Local wine & beer garden, entertainment bands, commercial vendors, custom classic car show, quilt show & kids zone. Saturday Street Dance 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m....
Global Workplace Wellness Summit 2020
Early Bird Tickets Available for Limited Time Only! Join us at the Global Workplace Wellness Summit 2020 on November 12-13, 2020 where we simplify the process of implementing an integrated workplace wellness program that meets the needs of today's rapidly changing, diverse and globalized workforce. The GWWS brings together a network of the people and companies influencing and shaping how we stay healthy, happy, productive, and thriving in the workplace. It is the foremost gathering of global...
History at the House
Community members who have an experience level, a range of knowledge, and a willingness to share their perspectives about our local history and landscapes to join in the conversation. Meetings are on the 3rd Saturday of every month. Each month features a different speaker. Please RSVP to info@morganhillhistoricalsociety.com...
Santa Clara Historic Home Tour
The Santa Clara Historic Home Tour is viewed by many as a Santa Clara tradition. The tour is sponsored by the Historic Preservation Society of Santa Clara with the assistance of the Old Quad Residents' Association. Dozens of volunteers work long hours each year to bring you this event, please join our volunteer ranks if you are able to do so. Proceeds from the sale of tickets benefit non-profit groups in Santa Clara and historic preservation projects such as the Santa Clara Senior Center Histori...
"Elf" - Milpitas Community Theater
See the Christmas play "Elf" at the Milpitas Community Theater....
Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration
Come ring in the holiday season with entertainment, loads of holiday cheer and a photo with Santa Claus! Fun for the entire family.
Located on the historic Murphy Avenue in downtown Sunnyvale. Presented by the Sunnyvale Downtown Association.
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New Year's Day Fun Run
Taking place on New Year's Day, this Los Altos tradition is FUN, non-competitive and FREE! A 5K (3.1 miles) walk, run or roll (strollers or wheelchairs). Participate in the "run" or cheer on your family and friends. It's a great way to welcome 2021. Meet up at the corner of State and Main Streets by 9: 00 a.m. to start your New Year out on the right foot.
Day of registration is required....
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