Free arts Events and Things to do in San Jose, CA

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Notos Quartett Master Class
Saturday at 2:00 PM
Saratoga · Westhope Presbyterian Church
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Notos Quartett Master Class
Saturday at 2:00 PM
Saratoga · Westhope Presbyterian Church
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[VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY] ArtNow 2026 Awards Ceremony
Sat, May 2, 12:00 PM
Los Gatos · New Museum Los Gatos + Art Studio
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[VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY] ArtNow 2026 Awards Ceremony
Sat, May 2, 12:00 PM
Los Gatos · New Museum Los Gatos + Art Studio
Drag Brunch
Sun, Apr 5, 11:00 AM
San Jose · Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG
Drag Brunch
Sun, Apr 5, 11:00 AM
San Jose · Holiday Inn San Jose - Silicon Valley by IHG
SJWC 2025-2026 Vocal Scholar Competition
Mon, Apr 20, 7:00 PM
San Jose · San Jose Woman's Club
SJWC 2025-2026 Vocal Scholar Competition
Mon, Apr 20, 7:00 PM
San Jose · San Jose Woman's Club
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Palo Alto Jazz Night with Eve Oh & Band
Friday at 6:00 PM
Palo Alto · AC Hotel Palo Alto
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Palo Alto Jazz Night with Eve Oh & Band
Friday at 6:00 PM
Palo Alto · AC Hotel Palo Alto
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Tut’s Tuesday: Free Stand-Up Comedy Show
Tomorrow at 8:00 PM
San Jose · Mosaic Restaurant and Ultra Lounge
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Tut’s Tuesday: Free Stand-Up Comedy Show
Tomorrow at 8:00 PM
San Jose · Mosaic Restaurant and Ultra Lounge
Palo Alto Jazz Night with Bill Murphy
Fri, Apr 10, 6:00 PM
Palo Alto · AC Hotel Palo Alto
Palo Alto Jazz Night with Bill Murphy
Fri, Apr 10, 6:00 PM
Palo Alto · AC Hotel Palo Alto
Palo Alto Jazz Night with The Charlie Channel
Fri, Apr 17, 6:00 PM
Palo Alto · AC Hotel Palo Alto
Palo Alto Jazz Night with The Charlie Channel
Fri, Apr 17, 6:00 PM
Palo Alto · AC Hotel Palo Alto
SJWC Vocal Scholar Thien-An Truong in Concert
Mon, May 11, 7:30 PM
San Jose · San Jose Woman's Club
SJWC Vocal Scholar Thien-An Truong in Concert
Mon, May 11, 7:30 PM
San Jose · San Jose Woman's Club
Improv in the park!
Sun, Mar 29, 3:00 PM + 31 more
Mountain View · Mountain View Community Center
Improv in the park!
Sun, Mar 29, 3:00 PM + 31 more
Mountain View · Mountain View Community Center
JEAN GORDON KOCIENDA: GIRL IN A BOX at Books Inc.
Sun, May 17, 3:00 PM
Campbell · Books Inc.
JEAN GORDON KOCIENDA: GIRL IN A BOX at Books Inc.
Sun, May 17, 3:00 PM
Campbell · Books Inc.
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“Vivid Landscapes” by Karen White
Wednesday at 11:00 AM + 4 more
Los Altos · Viewpoints Art Gallery
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“Vivid Landscapes” by Karen White
Wednesday at 11:00 AM + 4 more
Los Altos · Viewpoints Art Gallery
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Shadow Lines
Thursday at 8:00 PM
San Jose · San Jose State University - Hugh Gillis Hall
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Shadow Lines
Thursday at 8:00 PM
San Jose · San Jose State University - Hugh Gillis Hall
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FREE Pre-Ballet Class presented by San Jose Dance Theatre
Wednesday at 4:15 PM
San Jose · 1756 Junction Ave
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FREE Pre-Ballet Class presented by San Jose Dance Theatre
Wednesday at 4:15 PM
San Jose · 1756 Junction Ave
Authors SAMANTHA CHONG & T.A. CHAN in conversation
Fri, Apr 10, 7:00 PM
Campbell · Books Inc.
Authors SAMANTHA CHONG & T.A. CHAN in conversation
Fri, Apr 10, 7:00 PM
Campbell · Books Inc.
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FREE "My First Ballet Class" presented by San Jose Dance Theatre
Saturday at 9:00 AM
San Jose · 1756 Junction Ave
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FREE "My First Ballet Class" presented by San Jose Dance Theatre
Saturday at 9:00 AM
San Jose · 1756 Junction Ave
Community Choir Demo
Mon, Apr 6, 7:00 PM
Mountain View · Community School of Music and Arts
Community Choir Demo
Mon, Apr 6, 7:00 PM
Mountain View · Community School of Music and Arts
Rhythm & Roots
Fri, Apr 3, 7:45 PM
San Jose · 38 S Second St
Rhythm & Roots
Fri, Apr 3, 7:45 PM
San Jose · 38 S Second St
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Stand-Up Comedy Show: Tut's Tuesday @Mosaic Lounge
Tomorrow at 8:00 PM
San Jose · Mosaic Restaurant and Ultra Lounge
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Stand-Up Comedy Show: Tut's Tuesday @Mosaic Lounge
Tomorrow at 8:00 PM
San Jose · Mosaic Restaurant and Ultra Lounge
Ellie Studio Ceramics — In-Store & Ready to Shop Anytime!
Wed, Apr 1, 10:00 AM + 4 more
Santa Clara · Jiaren Cafe
Ellie Studio Ceramics — In-Store & Ready to Shop Anytime!
Wed, Apr 1, 10:00 AM + 4 more
Santa Clara · Jiaren Cafe

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Notos Quartett Master Class

[VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY] ArtNow 2026 Awards Ceremony

Drag Brunch

SJWC 2025-2026 Vocal Scholar Competition

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Tut’s Tuesday: Free Stand-Up Comedy Show

Stand-Up Comedy Show: Tut's Tuesday @Mosaic Lounge

“Vivid Landscapes” by Karen White

FREE Pre-Ballet Class presented by San Jose Dance Theatre

Notos Quartett Master Class

Notos Quartett Master Class

[VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY] ArtNow 2026 Awards Ceremony

[VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY] ArtNow 2026 Awards Ceremony

Drag Brunch

Drag Brunch

SJWC 2025-2026 Vocal Scholar Competition

SJWC 2025-2026 Vocal Scholar Competition

Palo Alto Jazz Night with Eve Oh & Band

Palo Alto Jazz Night with Eve Oh & Band

Tut’s Tuesday: Free Stand-Up Comedy Show

Tut’s Tuesday: Free Stand-Up Comedy Show

Palo Alto Jazz Night with Bill Murphy

Palo Alto Jazz Night with Bill Murphy

Palo Alto Jazz Night with The Charlie Channel

Palo Alto Jazz Night with The Charlie Channel

SJWC Vocal Scholar Thien-An Truong in Concert

SJWC Vocal Scholar Thien-An Truong in Concert

Improv in the park!

Improv in the park!

JEAN GORDON KOCIENDA: GIRL IN A BOX at Books Inc.

JEAN GORDON KOCIENDA: GIRL IN A BOX at Books Inc.

“Vivid Landscapes” by Karen White

“Vivid Landscapes” by Karen White

Shadow Lines

Shadow Lines

FREE Pre-Ballet Class presented by San Jose Dance Theatre

FREE Pre-Ballet Class presented by San Jose Dance Theatre

Authors SAMANTHA CHONG & T.A. CHAN in conversation

Authors SAMANTHA CHONG & T.A. CHAN in conversation

FREE "My First Ballet Class" presented by San Jose Dance Theatre

FREE "My First Ballet Class" presented by San Jose Dance Theatre

Community Choir Demo

Community Choir Demo

Rhythm & Roots

Rhythm & Roots

Stand-Up Comedy Show: Tut's Tuesday @Mosaic Lounge

Stand-Up Comedy Show: Tut's Tuesday @Mosaic Lounge

Ellie Studio Ceramics — In-Store & Ready to Shop Anytime!

Ellie Studio Ceramics — In-Store & Ready to Shop Anytime!

Things to do around San Jose

Trends in San Jose

1. St patricks day

2. Bollywood

3. Easter egg hunt

4. Volunteer

5. Job fairs

6. Comedy shows

7. Indian

8. Rave party

9. Egg hunt

10. Free kids

11. Holi

12. Easter

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