South Bay and Peninsula
May 29
San Jose Greek Festival: Enjoy traditional Greek food and dance the night away with great music as you kick off your weekend with the San Jose Greek Festival. Also, get the chance to watch traditional dances. The festival starts at 3 p.m. Friday, Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, 1260 Davis St., San Jose. bit.ly/4eXq38k
Becky Robinson: Los Angeles-based comedian, writer, actor and voice-over star Becky Robinson will perform in San Jose. Robinson currently voices “Parker J. Cloud,” in Nickelodeon’s animated series “Middlemost Post.” Tickets are $37.17 onwards. 7:30 p.m., San Jose Improv, 62 S. Second St., San Jose. bit.ly/4uSJZ0x
“Head Over Heels”: Watch this bold and fun musical based on “The Arcadia” by Sir Philip Sidney. This musical, directed by Jeffrey Bracco, has songs by The Go-Go’s that will get you to dance and sing along. Tickets available at SCU Presents Performing Arts Center. 8 p.m., Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara. bit.ly/4dynaZg
“L’Chaim America”: Learn about race in this storytelling by a few actors taking on multiple roles, using the audience’s imagination to transport them from an Iranian family’s Thanksgiving table and from a naturalization ceremony to a quiet suburb. The production features the voices of Joshua Silverstein, Robert Uriel Russin, Emily Bowen Cohen and Solomon Dueñas. 6 p.m., JCCSF, 3200 California St., San Francisco. bit.ly/3PRtYcv
May 30
The Stampede — Jackpot Show: Witness a livestock exhibition and competition by members of the 4-H and Future Farmers of America as they practice their showmanship skills. 9 a.m., Santa Clara County Fairgrounds, 344 Tully Road, San Jose. bit.ly/4dTo83r
2026 El Camino Real Ride: Join the Silicon Valley Bicycle Coalition’s sixth annual ride for a safer and more vibrant El Camino Real. The meetup is from 8:30 to 9 a.m. at the Santa Clara Transit Center, or join for part of the ride from one of the rest stop points. Four stops along the way offer free refreshments from highlighted local businesses. 8:30 a.m., Santa Clara Caltrain Station, 1001 Railroad Ave., Santa Clara. bit.ly/4dktftp
May 31
Community Puzzle Swap: Stop by to leave a puzzle, take a puzzle, and exchange old puzzles for new ones. All day long event. 290 International Circle, San Jose. bit.ly/4wE2PKL
ArtNow 2026 — “Before/Between/Beyond”: ArtNow is an award-winning annual juried Santa Clara County high school art exhibition and educational program. It provides opportunities for student artists to gain real-world experience. Students are invited to submit in accordance with the theme. This year’s theme is “Before/Between/Beyond,” and students are welcome to explore the ideas and submit them. 10 a.m., NUMU New Museum Los Gatos, 106 E. Main St., Los Gatos. bit.ly/4dTe4aH
Photography Meetup: If you are an intermediate or advanced photographer, then join this monthly meetup hosted by Matthew TW Huang and explore tips and techniques to improve your craft and learn aspects of photography. 10 a.m., Mitchell Park Library, 3700 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto. bit.ly/4nEgUU8
Blood Drive with Stanford Blood Center: Join the blood drive and do your part to save lives. There will be food and artist vendors and live music as well. Sign up early on the website. 9 a.m., Maple Parking Lot outside of Little Green, a Plant Bar, 1101 Main St., Redwood City. stanford.io/4wXcoET
June 1
Shaping AI’s Role in Mental Health: Join this half-day symposium organized by AI4MY and Standford Institute for Human-Centered AI to explore how it shapes mental health.The event will open with remarks from Dean Lloyd Minor (Stanford School of Medicine) and Dr. Laura Roberts (chair of Stanford Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences). 8 a.m., Li Ka Shing Center, Berg Hall, 291 Campus Drive, Stanford. stanford.io/49WpZlC
June 2
Digital Ghosts, E-Waste and Data Loss — Artist Workshops with Miguel Novelo: Join this hands-on workshop exploring what happens to your everyday devices — from technological aging and decay to creative transformation. Participants will bring old or discarded screens, monitors, tablets and smartphones to investigate the intersections of material, design and data. This workshop emphasizes design, data and decay while fostering care and curiosity around technological aging. 6 p.m., Recology Environmental Learning Center, 401 Tunnel Ave., San Francisco. bit.ly/4upzHFA
June 3
Summer Shakedown Bartender Competition: Watch some cool mixologists battle it out live in this competition. Contestants include Bar Tako, SP2, Three Sisters and 5 Points. Partners are Redemption Whiskey, Cantera Negra Tequila, Grey Whale Gin. Tickets start at $33.85. 6 p.m., San Pedro Square Market, 87 North San Pedro St., San Jose. bit.ly/4fwNUM4
June 4
Window on the River Park: Support this annual benefit event celebrating the community’s commitment to develop San José’s front yard, a civic greenway connecting people to the river and each other. 5:30 p.m., 438 Coleman Ave., San José. bit.ly/49GHTZA
East Bay
May 29
Drag Queen Bingo: If you love playing bingo, then join this session and stand a chance to win prizes and enjoy some snacks. Be entertained by Ms Sweet Nothing to keep the energy high while you cross out the numbers! Tickets cost $25. 10:30 a.m., Civic Park Community Center, 1375 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek. bit.ly/3PSzgV4
Bad Boy Boogie — AC/DC Tribute: Experience Van Halen and AC/DC with this tribute performance by Bad Boy Boogie. Special guest Little Dreamer will deliver the high-energy performance of Van Halen in this legendary tribute show. Tickets starting at $17.85. 6 p.m., Retro Junkie, 2112 North Main St., Walnut Creek. bit.ly/4tGGOYT
May 30
Lakeshore Spring Festival: Participate in this inaugural festival with outdoor dining, an artisan vendor market, a beer garden, craft cocktails, yoga and more. There will also be special activities like face painting and games that you will enjoy. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Oakland’s Lakeshore Avenue between Mandana Boulevard and Lake Park Avenue. bit.ly/49d0Tie
Vegas in the Creek: Celebrate The Aquanuts, representing artistic swimming in the Bay Area in this auction, artistic swimming show and dinner event. This year, experience the excitement of Las Vegas with breathtaking choreography, casino-inspired flair and more. 5 p.m., Clarke Memorial Swim Center, 1750 Heather Drive, Walnut Creek. bit.ly/4dTyUGY
May 31
Dinos Alive Immersive Experience: Go back in time and set foot in a land ruled by prehistoric creatures in this immersive experience. Learn and come “face-to-face” with these majestic creatures and be mesmerized by the life-size animatronic replicas. 9:30 a.m., Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts, 10 10th St., Oakland. bit.ly/4dy0LLl
Pittsburg Police Department’s Sixth Annual Classic Car Show: Join this exhibition and view classic cars. There will also be live music, food and family-friendly activities for children. 11 a.m., on the front lawn of Pittsburg City Hall, 65 Civic Ave., Pittsburg. bit.ly/4969XWc
June 1
Make Me Laugh Monday: Get ready for a night of nonstop laughter at Yoshi’s Oakland with A.J. Jamal, Jay Lamont and Anderi “Mr. Amen” Bailey. Tickets start at $40. 7:30 p.m., Yoshi’s, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland. bit.ly/4frbxFW
June 2
NRG Business Roundtable: Join this coffee meetup for local business owners to forge connections and share ideas in this networking event. 8:30 a.m., Jay’s Coffee Teas and Treats, 1414 Encinal Ave., Alameda. bit.ly/4fwJll1
June 3
Strength Foundations — Functional Capability and Longevity: Build your strength in this foundation class designed for anyone who is looking to improve his or her balance and strength. Class is at the Behavioral Fitness Studio. 12:30 p.m., 1399 Ygnacio Valley Road, Suite 26, Walnut Creek. bit.ly/4wMhtQf
June 4
Read to a Dog: Help your child improve his or her reading skills and spend some time with trained therapy dogs and their handlers from the Ohlone Humane Society. These friendly pups will be eager to listen to the children read. Check in at the community meeting room in front of the library at the beginning of the program. Priority is given to elementary school-age children who are working on these skills. Union City Library, 34007 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City. bit.ly/4tISo5O
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