Events in San Jose, CA, USA This Week

Almaden Branch Seed Library

Attention plant lovers! The Almaden Library has a generous seed library, with a number of free herb and vegetable seed varieties available...

Community Puzzle Swap

Stop by to leave a puzzle, take a puzzle, and exchange old puzzles for new ones...

Make a Wish for Tanabata/Star Festival!

Write a wish on a wish paper (tanzaku) and add it to our bamboo grove for Tanabata, the Japanese Star Festival! Young children may be assisted...

Spin the Wheel At Cambrian

Spin to win! Children and teens ages 18 and under who are participating in Summer Learning can spin Cambrian Branch’s prize wheel after...

Spin the Wheel at Pearl Branch Library!

Stop by the Pearl Avenue Branch Library to spin the wheel and get some fun prizes!..

Outer Space Scavenger Hunt

Can you find at least seven of the nine hidden things from outer space in the children's picture book area? If you can, come to the information...

Grab & Go Craft - Graphic Novel Sketchbook

Stop by Biblioteca Latinoamericana in the month of July* to pick up a graphic novel sketchbook decorating kit. In the comfort your home you...

Bay Area Comics and Comix Exhibition

The California Room’s exhibit “Bay Area Comics and Comix” presents the history of American comic books, highlighting the participation of the...

7-8am

Pilates at Hayes Mansion - Friday Morning Sessions

Start your day relaxed and energized with Pilates on the outdoor lawn at Hayes Mansion!

7-8:45am

TGIF Management Toastmasters Club

Welcome to TGIF Management Toastmasters Club!..

7:05-9:05am

Tennis at Whisman Park -low 3.5 & +

Fri tennis

8-9am

Pilates at Hayes Mansion - Friday Morning Sessions

Start your day relaxed and energized with Pilates on the outdoor lawn at Hayes Mansion!

9am-5pm

Motivating People 1 Day Workshop | San Jose, CA

Get ready to amp up your motivation and learn new ways to inspire others at the Motivating People 1 Day Workshop!

9am-5pm

Performance Management 1 Day Workshop | San Jose, CA

Get ready to level up your skills and learn effective strategies for boosting your team's performance in this interactive workshop!

9am-5pm

Building High Performing Teams 1 Day Workshop | San Jose, CA

Get ready to unlock the secrets of successful teamwork in this dynamic 1-day workshop - it's time to level up your team game!

9am-5pm

Effective Vendor Management 1-Day Workshop|San Jose, CA

Get ready to level up your skills in managing vendors like a pro at our intensive 1-day workshop - it's time to take control!

9am-5pm

Interview Skills 1 Day Workshop |San Jose, CA

Get ready to level up your interview game with our 1-Day Training – boost those skills and land that dream job!

9am-5pm

Moral Compass for Professional Excellence: 1 Day Course – San Jose

Unlock professional excellence with a stronger moral compass, sharper ethics, and confident decision-making.

9am-5pm

Performance Management 1 Day Workshop | Sunnyvale, CA

Get ready to level up your skills and learn effective strategies for boosting your team's performance in this interactive workshop!

9am-5pm

Performance Management 1 Day Workshop | Santa Clara, CA

Get ready to level up your skills and learn effective strategies for boosting your team's performance in this interactive workshop!

9am-5pm

Interview Skills 1 Day Workshop |Sunnyvale, CA

Get ready to level up your interview game with our 1-Day Training – boost those skills and land that dream job!

9am-5pm

Effective Vendor Management 1-Day Workshop|Sunnyvale, CA

Get ready to level up your skills in managing vendors like a pro at our intensive 1-day workshop - it's time to take control!

9am-5pm

Building High Performing Teams 1 Day Workshop | Sunnyvale, CA

Get ready to unlock the secrets of successful teamwork in this dynamic 1-day workshop - it's time to level up your team game!

9am-5pm

GTLC Bay Area Chinese Tech Leaders Summit

The Age of Autonomous Systems

9am

Open Lab Hours at AI Center for Civic and Social Good - Friday, July 17, 2026 9:00am to 5:00pm PDT

Drop in, explore, and create! During Open Lab Hours, SJSU students, faculty, staff, and SJPL library members are welcome to discover...

9:30-10:30am

Qigong Sanborn County Park

Qigong is an exercise system that uses gentle body movements to increase flexibility and improve mental clarity...

9:30-10:30am

Tai Chi and Qigong in the Park

Tai Chi and Qigong are an interconnected system that boosts flexibility and mental clarity, using gentle movements and breathing exercises.Join...

9:30am-12pm

Peer Support for MyConnectSV

Meet with peer support workers who can help you log in and use MyConnectSV, an online tool that supports you on your housing journey by...

10am-2pm

"Art Explorers" Art House Summer Art Camp

Create, imagine, and explore everything from illustrations & chalk to drawing & painting, clay and more! Use your imagination and have fun!..

10am-4pm

Exhibition Opens: Reawakening: Reciprocity of Land, Sea, and the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe

This exhibition focuses on the Muwekma Ohlone’s cultural and practical efforts in land stewardship, including cultural burns and the...

10:30am-12pm

Panera

Bring your Crochet, knitting or crafts.

10:30am-6pm

Asistencia para Búsqueda de Trabajo

Buscas apoyo para avanzar en tu carrera? ¡Estamos aquí para ayudarte!..

11am

Family Fun at the Museum

11am

Family Fun Friday at the Campbell Historical Museum

Bring the kids and get creative at Family Fun Friday! Join us at the Campbell Historical Museum for a day of free, hands-on crafts. Drop in...

11:30am-12:30pm

WEEKLY FRIDAY MEDITATION

| WEEKLY FRIDAY MEDITATION With Janet Souza Cervantes & Lillian Schmidt | Fridays...

12-1pm

Arts & Crafts at Evergreen

Join us at the Evergreen Branch Library for a fun kids' arts and crafts session!..

12-1pm

Santa Clara SweetTalkers

Join our hybrid meeting every Friday at 12:00-1:00pm to learn and improve your communication and leadership skills...

12:30-2pm

Computación Básica para principiantes

En este curso aprenderás cómo funciona una computadora y cómo utilizarla con confianza en tu vida diaria. Si quieres desarrollar habilidades...

1-2pm

1-on-1 Tech Help-Trợ Giúp Kỹ Năng Máy Tính Bằng Tiếng Việt

This event offered in Vietnamese ....

1-3pm

Qi Gong Meditation & Exercise Class at Milpitas Library

Join us for Falun Dafa classes provided by the Classical Arts Foundation...

1-4pm

UX Co-work @Chromatic

## Let's co-work in San Jose. We're going to try to get some co-working done this week and wanted to extend the invite to...

1-5pm

The Monday/Friday Coworking Collective @ The Neighborhood

Need a way to get out of the house/apartment and meet new people? Ready for a change of scenery?..

2-3pm

Make Your Own Mini Comic!

Come and create fun mini, sharable comic in honor of the Graphic Novel Making Contest! All materials provided just bring fun page-turning ideas...

2-4pm

Knit & Crochet Circle at Milpitas Library

Do you love to knit and/or crochet? Join us on Friday afternoons for our knit and crochet circle. Meet other yarn lovers while working on your...

2-5pm

Friends of the Village Square Library Lobby Book Sale

The Friends of the Village Square Library will be hosting a book sale in the front lobby area...

2-10pm

Reset Health Workshop to Build Lasting Wellness

Get ready to hit the reset button on your health journey and discover the secrets to long-lasting wellness at this interactive workshop!

2:15-3:15pm

Math Magicians Academy: Intro to Competition Math

Join the Math Magicians this summer and say goodbye to repetitive worksheets and rote memorization! Led by experienced high school mentors who...

2:30-3:30pm

Young Business Builders

Young Business Builders is a hands-on, interactive summer program designed to introduce elementary school students to entrepreneurship through...

2:30-4pm

Knit-Alongs at Cupertino Library

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2:30-4pm

July Kids Can Cook: Coleslaw Macaroni

Join us for our Summer Kids Can Cook starting Friday, July 3rd. Each Friday, a new recipe will be presented, and all participants will have...

2:30-5:30pm

Summer 2026 Plant a Seed, Read: Teen Puzzle Competition

In teams of 3-4 compete to finish a 500-piece puzzle first! The winning team will get Lego succulent kits. Space is limited...

3-4pm

STEM Club

Drop in every Friday afternoon for a super fun and educational STEM challenge, with prizes!..

3-4:30pm

Introduction to American Sign Language & Deaf Culture

Ready, Set, Sign! Intro to American Sign Language

3-5pm

Friday Crafternoons at Joyce Ellington Branch Library

Come join us every Friday for a new craft activity! All supplies are provided...

3:30-4:30pm

Cupcake Wars for Grades K-5

Get ready for a sweet showdown! Join us for Cupcake Wars: Library Edition, where you can design your own treats and compete for small...

3:30-5pm

Summer Reading 2026: Introduction to UV Resin for Teens

Discover the basics of ultraviolet (UV) resin crafting in this hands-on 1.5-hour workshop. Participants will learn how to work safely with UV...

3:30-5pm

Video Game Zone

Have fun and compete with others in a variety of popular games on Nintendo Switch, including Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Super Smash Bros...

3:30-5pm

Friday Family Game Zone

Looking for a fun way to unwind on a Friday afternoon? C'mon over to our weekly Friday Family Game Zone...

3:30-5pm

Jewelry Making for Adults

Get crafty and relax at a jewelry-making night just for adults.. Supplies will be available to create whatever you like. Make something for...

3:30-5:30pm

Resume Review & Interview Prepration

A well-crafted resume is vital for standing out to potential employers. Our volunteer will help you learn the essential elements of a...

4-4:45pm

Cricut Open Lab

The Cricut Open Lab is a 45-minute learning session on select Fridays with machines available to use. First-time users can learn what the...

4-5pm

Santa Teresa Teens Reach Meeting

This leadership and volunteer service group for teens ages 13-18 meets in person on the third Friday of each month from 4-5pm in the Community...

4-5pm

Jewelry Making-STEM

Be a MINI MAKER!!!!..

4-5pm

Digital Skills: Zoom

Build your confidence with technology in this hands-on workshop. Get step-by-step guidance on how to join or host a Zoom meeting using video,...

4-5pm

Friday Fun: East Bay Vivarium

Join us as East Bay Vivarium brings their traveling menagerie to surprise, delight and amaze every one of every age...

4-5pm

Mindful Me for Kids: Mindful Movement

Mindfulness program for kids that builds calm, confidence, and emotional skills through hands-on activities. Intended for ages 5 - 10 and led...

4-5pm

Basic English Conversation

Participants will practice basic conversation in day-to-day life at the Calabazas Library. We will work on vocabulary and review basic sentence...

4-5pm

Friday Fun: Messy Play - Grow a Grasserpillar!

Join Miss Robin of Messy Play and stuff your very own fabric caterpillar with dirt and grass seed. Decorate it to be the silliest-looking...

4-5pm

Reading to Children

Participating in the Reading to Children program is a great way for children to develop their imagination and spark a love for books, reading,...

4-5pm

Friday Fun: Rainbow Yarn Hanging

This week, we'll make colorful hanging decoration with yarn and artificial flowers. All supplies will be provided...

4-5pm

LEGO® Engineering Club

Come join us at East SJ Carnegie Branch Library for our LEGO® Club! Participate in a weekly engineering challenge or make whatever you want!..

4-5:30pm

ESL Writing Club

Practice basic writing skills in English with our tutor in a welcoming and respectful environment for adult learners. Sessions will include...

4-5:30pm

Lego SPIKE Robotics & Engineering for Grades 6+

Teens and tweens (Grades 6+) will use LEGO SPIKE PRIME kits + Prime app to engineer, code, and maneuver robots to accomplish an objective...

4-6pm

Art of Communication Workshop

Build your communication skills through instruction and interactive arts-based activities

4-6pm

Friday Dungeons & Dragons Class: Therapeutic RPG for Older Teens and Adults

Starting in Spring 2026, EvoLibri will offer a 10-week Dungeons & Dragons social skills program designed for older teens and young adults. In...

4-9pm

Santa Clara Night Markets

Get ready to dive into an unforgettable experience at our Night Markets! This summer, we’re transforming the Downtown corridor into a magical...

4:30-5:30pm

Unscripted: Building Confident Young Speakers

Unscripted: Building Confident Young Speakers is a free summer session public speaking program designed to help youth ages 11+ develop...

4:30-5:30pm

Magic Show with Magician Mike Della Penna

You're invited!..

4:30-5:30pm

Vietnamese Storytime & Craft-Kể chuyện và làm thủ công bằng tiếng Việt

Thân mời các bé cùng cha mẹ hoặc người chăm sóc bé đến tham dự Giờ Kể Chuyện và làm thủ công bằng tiếng Việt tại Thư Viện Evergreen! Chúng...

4:30-5:30pm

AnatoKidz

Join us at the Alviso Branch Library for some fun and interactive anatomy lessons designed just for kids! Explore the brain, heart, lungs,...

5-8pm

Friday Tennis - 5:00p.m.-8:00p.m. @ Wallenberg Park - 4.0 & above

**This is a meetup for [L4.0 and above](https://activenetwork.my.salesforce-sites.com/usta/articles/en_US/Article/League-NTRP-Rating-Information...

5:30-6pm

Let's Dance

I wanted to try something challenging and a lot of fun, so I picked dancing...

5:30-6:30pm

U.S. Citizenship Mock Interview Practice / Práctica de entrevista simulada para la ciudadanía estadounidense

Prepare for the U.S. Citizenship Interview!..

5:30-7:30pm

SANTA CLARA PICKUP GAMES 2023

Hi Everyone, We NOW play at:..

5:30-8:30pm

San Jose Social and Language Exchange (Make New Friends) ✨

Want to meet new people? Join us and make new friends from San Jose and all over the world

5:30-8:30pm

San Jose Tech Mixer and Social (Tech / AI / Data / IT) ✨

Join us at our TECH MIXER AND SOCIAL for afterwork drinks, networking with tech / IT workers in and connect with others in tech

5:30-10:30pm

🎨✨ Enter If You Dare: Art, Music & Nighttime Adventures at Montalvo! ✨🎶

Get ready to step into a night where art, music, and movement collide! South Bay Social Adventures invites you to Enter If You Dare, a free...

6-7pm

Uncorked: White Wines 101

Sit at our table and learn from one of our resident Beverage Experts about the top picks. This class focuses on Italian White Wines.

6-8pm

Hands-On: Pistachio Tiramisù

It’s time to get your hands messy! In our hands-on format, our Scuola Chef will guide you through how to prepare Pistachio Tiramisù.

6-8pm

Santa Clara Basketball Pickup Games 2026

Join the Santa Clara Basketball Meetup Group for an exciting session of pickup games. Whether you're new to the sport or a seasoned player, all...

6-8pm

EvoClub: Teen/Young Adult Social Group (In Person)

Looking to unwind, meet new people, and have a great time playing board/card games? Come check out EvoClub – a casual, welcoming group for...

6-8:30pm

Roller Rink Sk8 Night 🛼🪩🛼🧑🏽‍🩰

Running this back by popular demand (AKA some people came to ask if we are meeting again)...

6-9pm

Wood & Fiber: Brush Making

Explore the beautiful world of brush making and create a handcrafted tool for everyday use in the kitchen, studio, or garden...

6:30-8:30pm

Sips of Summer - Morton's San Jose

The Great American Road Trip: a coast‑to‑coast celebration of flavor, craftsmanship and the iconic spirits that defined the American palate.

6:30-9:30pm

STARTUPS MIX & PITCH

**NOTE: We have 10 spots open for founders to pitch. Please register on Discord (see below) to reserve your...

6:30-11:15pm

The Search Party

Search Party hits The X Bar on July 17! Enjoy live music, DJs, and indie bands in an all-ages show. Doors 6:30 PM. $10 entry.

6:45-9pm

Friday Hands-On Plant based Cooking Session - Explore different cuisine 🌱

🌿 Friday Fun Saatvik Cooking Night 🌿 📅 Every Friday 📍 Mantra Room ✨ (look for the Lotus logo)...

7-8pm

Embodied Soul ~ A Guided Journey Inward

Embodied Soul A Guided Journey Inward Through Sound & Movement...

7-8pm

Embodied Soul: A Guided Journey Inward Through Sound and Movement

A guided evening of movement and sound healing to help you come home to your body and reconnect with yourself and community.

7-9pm

Dinner on 3rd Friday Night

For those of you who miss Chef Le's -the orchid selling Chinese place on Camden that closed its doors, we found the chef and the orchids at...

7-9pm

TGIF Dinner Series

Let's end the week the way adults should. Dress up. Get out of the house. Enjoy a great meal and even better conversation...

7-9pm

Offbeat Movie Night + Potluck

Looking to expand your movie repertoire? Join us for an "offbeat" movie night!..

7-9pm

Community Song Circle

Sing together in a community. The songs will mostly be simple and taught in the aural tradition...

7-10pm

Weekly Casual Commander (Magic: The Gathering) in The Parlor

Come join the Guildhouse MTG community 7pm till closing!..

7pm

Nate Bargatze

7:15-9pm

Dive deep in Bhagavad Gita Through Acronyms Practical guide & Dinner To end🌱

📖 GITA SUTRAS...

7:30-9:30pm

Third Friday Open Mic - Willow Glen LIbrary, San Jose

Join us for selected readings. You also can read -- up to ten minutes...

7:30-9:30pm

California Writers Club - South Bay Writers Open Mic

Are you a writer who would like to read to an audience? Join the South Bay Writers (a chapter of the California Writers Club) for a monthly...

8-9:30pm

Meditation Program 2026 - Day 29 (Right Speech)

Friday Evening Meditation Details.....

8-9:30pm

Friday Meditation Program - 2026 (Day 29) / Eight Noble Path - 03

Details .......

8-9:30pm

Friday Meditation Program - 2026 / Right Speech

Dear Meditators,...

8-10pm

South Bay Speed Dating (43-55 age group)

Meet someone special and have fun connecting with new people!

8-10pm

South Bay Singles Speed Dating (24-32 age group)

Meet someone special and have fun connecting with new people!

8-11pm

Bike Party!

Yes, biking. But no other training on a Friday night, so why not cross-train with 2000-3000 others at the “San Jose Bike Party!”?..

8-11:30pm

MAC MALL & SAN QUINN live in SAN JOSE for RESPECT THE LEGENDS!

MAC MALL & SAN QUINN invade TIKI PETE'S for RESPECT THE LEGENDS JULY 17TH! Get ready for an iconic night!

8pm-1:30am

Mina, Miles Medina & Esentrik

Three of the Biggest DJs in the Game Take Over SP2: Mina, Miles Medina & Esentrik

8:15-9:45pm

Astro 101: Intro to Observing the Night Sky

This event provides an introduction to observing the night sky. During this event, you'll get an overview of the types of **sky objects we...

9:30-11:30pm

In Town Star Party (ITSP)

Come join San Jose Astronomical Association (SJAA) for an evening of stargazing...

10pm-1:30am

BOLLYWOOD SUMMER NEON PARTY | SILVER KEY PARTY @ MYTH - JULY 17

An unforgettable open-air night of Bollywood hits, neon lights, tropical vibes, and dancing under the stars at Myth Lounge

Events and things to do in San Jose

Almaden Branch Seed Library

Community Puzzle Swap

Make a Wish for Tanabata/Star Festival!

Spin the Wheel At Cambrian

Spin the Wheel at Pearl Branch Library!

Outer Space Scavenger Hunt

Grab & Go Craft - Graphic Novel Sketchbook

Bay Area Comics and Comix Exhibition

Pilates at Hayes Mansion - Friday Morning Sessions

TGIF Management Toastmasters Club

Tennis at Whisman Park -low 3.5 & +

Pilates at Hayes Mansion - Friday Morning Sessions

Motivating People 1 Day Workshop | San Jose, CA

Performance Management 1 Day Workshop | San Jose, CA

Building High Performing Teams 1 Day Workshop | San Jose, CA

Effective Vendor Management 1-Day Workshop|San Jose, CA

Interview Skills 1 Day Workshop |San Jose, CA

Moral Compass for Professional Excellence: 1 Day Course – San Jose

Performance Management 1 Day Workshop | Sunnyvale, CA

Performance Management 1 Day Workshop | Santa Clara, CA

Interview Skills 1 Day Workshop |Sunnyvale, CA

Effective Vendor Management 1-Day Workshop|Sunnyvale, CA

Building High Performing Teams 1 Day Workshop | Sunnyvale, CA

GTLC Bay Area Chinese Tech Leaders Summit

Open Lab Hours at AI Center for Civic and Social Good - Friday, July 17, 2026 9:00am to 5:00pm PDT

Qigong Sanborn County Park

Tai Chi and Qigong in the Park

Peer Support for MyConnectSV

"Art Explorers" Art House Summer Art Camp

Exhibition Opens: Reawakening: Reciprocity of Land, Sea, and the Muwekma Ohlone Tribe

Panera

Asistencia para Búsqueda de Trabajo

Family Fun at the Museum

Family Fun Friday at the Campbell Historical Museum

WEEKLY FRIDAY MEDITATION

Arts & Crafts at Evergreen

Santa Clara SweetTalkers

Computación Básica para principiantes

1-on-1 Tech Help-Trợ Giúp Kỹ Năng Máy Tính Bằng Tiếng Việt

Qi Gong Meditation & Exercise Class at Milpitas Library

UX Co-work @Chromatic

The Monday/Friday Coworking Collective @ The Neighborhood

Make Your Own Mini Comic!

Knit & Crochet Circle at Milpitas Library

Friends of the Village Square Library Lobby Book Sale

Reset Health Workshop to Build Lasting Wellness

Math Magicians Academy: Intro to Competition Math

Young Business Builders

Knit-Alongs at Cupertino Library

July Kids Can Cook: Coleslaw Macaroni

Summer 2026 Plant a Seed, Read: Teen Puzzle Competition

STEM Club

Introduction to American Sign Language & Deaf Culture

Friday Crafternoons at Joyce Ellington Branch Library

Cupcake Wars for Grades K-5

Summer Reading 2026: Introduction to UV Resin for Teens

Video Game Zone

Friday Family Game Zone

Jewelry Making for Adults

Resume Review & Interview Prepration

Cricut Open Lab

Santa Teresa Teens Reach Meeting

Jewelry Making-STEM

Digital Skills: Zoom

Friday Fun: East Bay Vivarium

Mindful Me for Kids: Mindful Movement

Basic English Conversation

Friday Fun: Messy Play - Grow a Grasserpillar!

Reading to Children

Friday Fun: Rainbow Yarn Hanging

LEGO® Engineering Club

ESL Writing Club

Lego SPIKE Robotics & Engineering for Grades 6+

Art of Communication Workshop

Friday Dungeons & Dragons Class: Therapeutic RPG for Older Teens and Adults

Santa Clara Night Markets

Unscripted: Building Confident Young Speakers

Magic Show with Magician Mike Della Penna

Vietnamese Storytime & Craft-Kể chuyện và làm thủ công bằng tiếng Việt