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Date night ideas in San Jose

Shows, tastings, sunset spots and evening plans made for two.

Updated Saturday, October 24 · 32 listings

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Quick answer

This weekend (Oct 23–25) there are 1 events in San Jose, plus 2 always-open favorites. Top picks:

  1. Honors Wind Ensemble Concert — Sun, Oct 25, Music Building · Downtown San Jose, San Jose (free)
👶 Kid-Friendly 54🍸 Adult Nightlife 31🆓 Free 48☀️ Hot Day 99🌧️ Rainy Day 164🌫️ Fog Escape 156🎸 Live Music 20😂 Comedy 2🎭 Theater & Dance 11🎨 Art & Museums 52🎬 Film 5🍜 Food & Drink 18🛍️ Markets & Shopping 9🎉 Festivals & Fairs 46🌲 Outdoors & Nature 15🏟️ Sports & Games 30🧘 Fitness & Wellness 4📚 Talks & Classes 76💻 Tech & Startups 26🤝 Community & Causes 94🧸 Family & Kids 54📍 Downtown San Jose 264📍 Willow Glen 1📍 Santana Row 10
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Oct 23–25

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The Emo Night Tour
Fri30Oct

The Emo Night Tour

Fri, Oct 30 · All day The Ritz · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
From $25.68
Box office and entrance, Orpheum Theatre, 1192 Market Street, San Francisco, California, USA.
Fri30Oct

Candlelight - Queen vs ABBA

Fri, Oct 30 · 8:45 PM Hammer Theater Center · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
Early morning at the Banjo Stage -- HSB 2015
Sat31Oct

Avenida de Altares

Sat, Oct 31 · All day Mexican Heritage Plaza · San Jose
War Memorial Opera House at night, San Francisco, California
Sat31Oct

Bluey's Big Play - ASL Performance

Sat, Oct 31 · All day San Jose Center for the Performing Arts · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
Dance performance during Cherry Blossom Festival in Japan Town of San Fransisco
Sat31Oct

Halloween Costume Party

Sat, Oct 31 · All day The Ritz · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
From $19
Cafe interior - San Francisco, California, USA.
Sat31Oct

Halloween Doomsday

Sat, Oct 31 · All day SP2 Communal Bar + Restaurant · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
☔ Rainy-day$23.18–$33.85
fear the fiasco concert at the DNA Lounge
Sun1Nov

Nala Rooftop Party

Sun, Nov 1 · 2 PM Blanco Urban Venue · San Jose
21+$20
🔭 Further out

Coming soon

Castro Theatre Marquee December 2013 (2)
Mon9Nov

Tech Movie Night: I, Robot

Mon, Nov 9 · 5:30 PM Yoshihiro Ushida Hall · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
Free☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
Imah's first hour show to a full house last 27th Nov. 2020
Thu12Nov

Mo Amer

Thu, Nov 12 · All day San Jose Improv · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
Imah's first hour show to a full house last 27th Nov. 2020
Thu12Nov

Rohan Joshi: Getting There

Thu, Nov 12 · All day San Jose Improv · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
Box office and entrance, Orpheum Theatre, 1192 Market Street, San Francisco, California, USA.
Sat14Nov

NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet

Sat, Nov 14 · All day San Jose Center for the Performing Arts · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
⭐ Always-on picks

Classic things to do in San Jose

Open most days — perfect when you want a sure thing.

Santana Row, SJ

Santana Row

Daily Santana Row · Santana Row, San Jose
Free

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in San Jose this weekend?

Popular picks for Oct 23–25 include Honors Wind Ensemble Concert (Sun, Oct 25). See the full, daily-updated list on this page.

Are there free things to do in San Jose?

Yes — 8 free events and activities are listed in San Jose right now. Use the “Free” filter or visit our Free page.

How often is this list updated?

Every day. Bay Area Weekend checks dozens of Bay Area event calendars, venues and local news sources daily and removes events once they’ve ended. Last update: Saturday, October 24.

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