Arts & Culture in San Jose, CA

Art Explorations: Paint Your Emotions

In 3 days · Wed, Apr 15, 11:30 PM–12:30 AM UTC · Joyce Ellington Branch Library · 491 E. Empire St, San Jose, CA

California Writers Club - South Bay Writers Open Mic

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 2:30 AM–4:30 AM UTC · Willow Glen Branch Library · 1157 Minnesota Ave, San Jose, CA

Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose

Children's Discovery Museum of San Jose · 180 Woz Way, San Jose, CA

Museum Exhibit in San Jose, CA

Taiwan Campus Folk Music 2026 USA Tour

Happening now · Apr 12 – Apr 15 · San Jose Center for the Performing Arts · 255 Almaden Blvd, San Jose, CA 95113, San Jose, CA

Mission Santa Clara de Asís

Mission Santa Clara de Asís · 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053, Santa Clara, CA

Museum Exhibit in Santa Clara, CA

Paint & Sip: Alien Flora

In 4 days · Fri, Apr 17, 1:30 AM–3:30 AM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA

Bestor Art Park

Bestor Art Park · S. Six and Bestor, San Jose, CA

Outdoor Space in San Jose, CA

Sneaker Museum Oakland Presents: Sports World — The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Milpitas Library · 160 North Main Street, Milpitas, CA

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo

Happy Hollow Park & Zoo · 1300 Senter Rd, San Jose, CA

Outdoor Space in San Jose, CA

Concert: Sound Impact!

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Rinconada Library · 1213 Newell Rd., Palo Alto, CA

Mommy and Me Spring painting

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine San Jose (Oakridge Mall) · 925 Blossom Hill Rd., San Jose, CA

Hammer Theatre Center

Hammer Theatre Center · 101 Paseo De San Antonio, San Jose, CA 95192, San Jose, CA

Theater in San Jose, CA

Mariela's Music Time

In 3 days · Thu, Apr 16, 5:30 PM–6:15 PM UTC · Asian Branch Branch Library · 388 Ninth Street, Suite 190, Oakland, CA

Triton Museum of Art

Triton Museum of Art · 1505 Warburton Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95050, Santa Clara, CA

Museum Exhibit in Santa Clara, CA

Soul, Sonics, and Soundsystems Sound Art Exhibition + High Fidelity Listening Room + Archival Display

Happening now · Feb 26 – Apr 30 · Main Library TeenZone Branch Library · 125 14th Street, Oakland, CA

Astrophotography 101: Intro to Deep Sky Imaging

In 4 days · Fri, Apr 17, 2:00 AM–5:00 AM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA

MACLA — Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana

MACLA — Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana · 510 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113, San Jose, CA

Arts Crafts in San Jose, CA

Einstein’s Gravity Playlist

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 9:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA · Ages 8+

Waiting Far Away

In 4 days · Fri, Apr 17, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA

Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum

Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum · 1660 Park Ave, San Jose, CA

Museum Exhibit in San Jose, CA

Summer Camps 2025

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Natomas · 3581 Truxel Rd., Sacramento, CA

Spring Art Series: Introduction to Digital Art with Kelsey Phillips

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 8:00 PM–10:00 PM UTC · Downtown Library · 224 Church St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060, Santa Cruz, CA · Ages 13+

San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles

San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles · 520 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113, San Jose, CA

Museum Exhibit in San Jose, CA

Tales of the Maya Skies

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA

The Sense of Beauty: Six Centuries of Painting from Museo de Arte de Ponce

Happening now · Feb 1 – May 25 · Crocker Art Museum · 216 O Street, Sacramento, CA

Japanese American Museum of San Jose

Japanese American Museum of San Jose · 535 N 5th St, San Jose, CA 95112, San Jose, CA

Museum Exhibit in San Jose, CA

Lunaverse

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA

San José Chamber Orchestra

San José Chamber Orchestra · 101 Paseo De San Antonio, San Jose, CA 95192, San Jose, CA

Music Concerts in San Jose, CA

SPACETIME

Happening now · Sun, Apr 12, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA

Spotlight Sundays: Cultural Burn Practices and the Future of Fire

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 8:00 PM–9:00 PM UTC · OMCA Lecture Hall · 1000 Oak, Oakland, 94607, Oakland, CA

The Tech Interactive

The Tech Interactive · 201 S Market St, San Jose, CA

Museum Exhibit in San Jose, CA

Festive Fun, Paint and Party

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Natomas · 3581 Truxel Rd., Sacramento, CA

Valentine's Day 2026

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Natomas · 3581 Truxel Rd., Sacramento, CA

Overfelt Gardens Amphitheater

Overfelt Gardens Amphitheater · Independence High School, San Jose, CA

Playground in San Jose, CA

Family Easter Egg Painting Party with Live Bunnies!

Happening now · Mar 16 – Jun 14 · Color Me Mine Bakersfield · 9000 Ming Ave., Bakersfield, CA

C360: The Home Galaxy

In 4 days · Fri, Apr 17, 10:00 PM–11:00 PM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA · Ages 8+

Mission City Center for Performing Arts

Mission City Center for Performing Arts · 3250 Monroe St, Santa Clara, CA 95051, Santa Clara, CA

Music Concerts in Santa Clara, CA

ElectroLaze: Laser Pop

Happening now · Sun, Apr 12, 10:45 PM–11:30 PM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA

Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer

Happening now · Sun, Apr 12, 7:00 AM–6:59 AM UTC · California State Railroad Museum · 125 I Street, Sacramento, CA

San Jose Center for the Performing Arts

San Jose Center for the Performing Arts · 255 Almaden Blvd, San Jose, CA 95113, San Jose, CA

Theater in San Jose, CA

Phantom of the Universe

In 6 days · Sun, Apr 19, 7:00 PM–8:00 PM UTC · Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619, Oakland, CA · Ages 8+

Friday Nights at OMCA with The Philharmonik

In 5 days · Sat, Apr 18, 12:00 AM–4:00 AM UTC · OMCA campus · Oakland, CA

SJZ Break Room — San Jose Jazz

SJZ Break Room — San Jose Jazz · 310 S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113, San Jose, CA

Music Concerts in San Jose, CA

Rebels with La Causa: Royal Chicano Air Force Art and Activism, 1970–1990

Happening now · Feb 22 – Jun 29 · Crocker Art Museum · 216 O Street, Sacramento, CA

Polaroid Picture Workshop for Kids

Happening now · Apr 7 – Apr 29 · Sacramento Children's Museum · 2701 Prospect Park Drive, Rancho Cordova, CA