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Date night ideas in the South Bay

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

Updated Sunday, October 25 · 66 listings

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Quick answer

This weekend (Oct 23–25) there are 1 events in the South Bay, plus 3 always-open favorites. Top picks:

  1. Honors Wind Ensemble Concert — Sun, Oct 25, Music Building · Downtown San Jose, San Jose (free)
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Oct 23–25

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Box office and entrance, Orpheum Theatre, 1192 Market Street, San Francisco, California, USA.
Wed28Oct

Music Time and Play Date!

Wed, Oct 28 · All day 20 Cherry Blossom Ln, 95032 · Los Gatos
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
The Emo Night Tour
Fri30Oct

The Emo Night Tour

Fri, Oct 30 · All day The Ritz · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
From $25.68
🔭 Further out

Coming soon

Brian Doherty playing electric bass at the final Brass Tax party at Amnesia (853 Valencia Street), San Francisco, California
Fri6Nov

Oneiros Duo in Recital, Cupertino

Fri, Nov 6 · All day · +1 more date Union Church of Cupertino · Cupertino
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day$15–$35
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
Cafe interior - San Francisco, California, USA.
Wed11Nov

San Jose RAT Monthly Social

Wed, Nov 11 · All day Duke of Edinburgh Pub and Restaurant · Cupertino
☔ Rainy-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

Comedy Show: ROGER THAT!

Thu, Nov 12 · All day Roger Bar and Restaurant · Mountain View
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day$12.51–$23.18
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
⭐ Always-on picks

Classic things to do in the South Bay

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 the South Bay 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 the South Bay?

Yes — 12 free events and activities are listed in the South Bay 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: Sunday, October 25.

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