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🎭 Theater & Dance · South Bay

Theater & Dance in the South Bay this weekend

Updated Saturday, October 24 · 22 listings

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Quick answer

Top always-open things to do in the South Bay:

  1. LGHS Class of ‘86 40th Reunion! — Sat, Oct 24, Number 1 Broadway Nightclub · Los Gatos
  2. Halloween at the Symphony 🎃 Symphonic Spooktacular — Sat, Oct 24, California Theatre · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
  3. CLA Presents: JJJJJerome Ellis & heidi andrea restrepo rhodes — Thu, Oct 29, Student Union Theater · Downtown San Jose, San Jose (free)
  4. Candlelight - A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics — Fri, Oct 30, Hammer Theater Center · Downtown San Jose, San Jose
  5. Esports and Gaming Showcase - Fall 2026 — Mon, Nov 9, Student Union Ballrooms A/B/C, 1 Washington Square, San Jose, CA, United States · San Jose
👶 Kid-Friendly 103🍸 Adult Nightlife 46🆓 Free 61☀️ Hot Day 155🌧️ Rainy Day 251🌫️ Fog Escape 269💘 Date Night 68🎸 Live Music 27😂 Comedy 6🎨 Art & Museums 78🎬 Film 5🍜 Food & Drink 40🛍️ Markets & Shopping 14🎉 Festivals & Fairs 82🌲 Outdoors & Nature 38🏟️ Sports & Games 42🧘 Fitness & Wellness 15📚 Talks & Classes 100💻 Tech & Startups 29🤝 Community & Causes 162🧸 Family & Kids 103
🎉 This weekend

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
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
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
🔭 Further out

Coming soon

Empty AT&T Park in the day
Mon9Nov

Esports and Gaming Showcase - Fall 2026

Mon, Nov 9 · 10:30 AM Student Union Ballrooms A/B/C, 1 Washington Square, San Jose, CA, United States · San Jose
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
Castro Theatre Marquee December 2013 (2)
Fri13Nov

The Traveling Wilburys Revue

Fri, Nov 13 · All day Sunnyvale Theater · Sunnyvale
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day$39.19–$44.52
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
Box office and entrance, Orpheum Theatre, 1192 Market Street, San Francisco, California, USA.
Sat21Nov

Guruvaibhavam

Sat, Nov 21 · All day Sunnyvale Theater · Sunnyvale
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day$23.18–$44.52
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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in the South Bay this weekend?

Popular picks for Oct 23–25 include LGHS Class of ‘86 40th Reunion! (Sat, Oct 24), Halloween at the Symphony 🎃 Symphonic Spooktacular (Sat, Oct 24), CLA Presents: JJJJJerome Ellis & heidi andrea restrepo rhodes (Thu, Oct 29), Candlelight - A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics (Fri, Oct 30). See the full, daily-updated list on this page.

Are there free things to do in the South Bay?

Yes — 3 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: Saturday, October 24.

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