Institute for the Study of Western Civilization

From the first arrivals to the Americas in the&nbsp;16th century to the great migrations of the&nbsp;19th and 20th, immigrants arrived&nbsp;on our shores in the millions.&nbsp;Where did they go?&nbsp;How did they fare?&nbsp;Led by Dr. William H. Fredlund, this 30-week class (3 quarters) offers an engaging look at our American story and can be attended in person or via live interactive simulcast for $350 per household per each of the three quarters. Enroll at store.westernciv.com or call 408-864-4060 (M-F, 10-5).

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Coming to America

From the first arrivals to the Americas in the 16th century to the great migrations of the 19th and 20th, immigrants arrived on...

California Theatre

sjDANCEco presents Ascending Grace, an evening of professional contemporary dance with the San José Chamber Orchestra performing live at the historic California Theatre in downtown San José.
The performance brings together dance and live music for an evening celebrating artistry, movement, and community.
Date: Friday, October 9, 2026 Time: 8:00 PM Location: California Theatre, San José
sjDANCEco has presented contemporary dance and community arts programming in San José for more than 20 years. Ascending Grace continues that tradition with professional dancers performing alongside live orchestral music.
The performance is a great choice for a date night, an evening with friends, or anyone interested in live dance and music.
Tickets and information: <a href="https://www.sjdanceco.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.sjdanceco.org</a>
Dance • Music • Community

Local Event: Ascending Grace — Contemporary Dance with Live Orchestra at the California Theatre

Ascending Grace — Contemporary Dance with Live...

sjDANCEco presents Ascending Grace, an evening of professional contemporary dance with the San José Chamber Orchestra...

Ascending Grace — Contemporary Dance with Live Orchestra at the California Theatre

Looking for a Saturday night out in downtown San José?
sjDANCEco presents Ascending Grace, featuring professional contemporary dance with the San José Chamber Orchestra performing live at the California Theatre.
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Buy One General Ticket, Get One FREE
Use promo code:
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The promotion is valid Saturday, October 10 only and applies to GENERAL tickets only.
Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026 Time: 8:00 PM Location: California Theatre, San José
Enjoy an evening combining contemporary dance, live orchestral music, and one of downtown San José’s most distinctive performance venues.
A great option for a date night or an evening out with friends.
Tickets and information: <a href="https://www.sjdanceco.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.sjdanceco.org</a>
Promo code: BOGOSAT2026 Saturday only — General tickets only
Dance • Music • Community

Local Event: BOGO Saturday: Ascending Grace at the California Theatre

BOGO Saturday: Ascending Grace at the...

Looking for a Saturday night out in downtown San José?
sjDANCEco presents Ascending Grace, featuring professional contemporary...

BOGO Saturday: Ascending Grace at the California Theatre

Deer Hollow Farm

Meet the farm animals, enjoy spooky crafts and activities, and explore the haunted barnyard at this family-friendly Halloween event. Admission is $10 ($7 in costume; free for kids 12 months and under) with all net admissions directly funding field trip scholarships for local schoolchildren.
www.deerhollowfarm.org/special-events

Local Event: Spooky Times at Deer Hollow Farm

Spooky Times at Deer Hollow Farm

Meet the farm animals, enjoy spooky crafts and activities, and explore the haunted barnyard at this family-friendly Halloween...

409 San Antonio Rd, Mountain View, CA, 94040 (2nd Floor)

Some nights you remember. Some nights leave a mark. 
This Halloween, prepare to be Bitten by the Bay at the 4-star Hyatt Centric Mountain View for a night of cocktails, costumes, dancing, prizes, and plenty of opportunities to meet people.
Singles, couples, and friends are all welcome. And because many of you are coming single, our VIP singles experience returns as the VIP Singles Sanctuary Lounge—a private, low-lit lounge exclusively for singles.
This isn't simply another Saturday night at a crowded bar. It's a six-hour Halloween experience with multiple spaces, each offering a different way to enjoy the night.
For more than a decade, we've produced large Halloween Costume &amp; Dance Parties in the Bay Area, with past themes including Bewitched by the Bay, Ghosted by the Bay, and Zombied by the Bay.
This year, prepare to be Bitten by the Bay.
THE HALLOWEEN EXPERIENCE
Your night begins in the Twilight Lounge, our spacious social area. Check in, grab a drink, check out the costumes, and start meeting people.
Then enter the darkened Crimson Ballroom, illuminated with red backlighting and special Halloween effects. This is the heart of Bitten by the Bay—home to our dance floor, costume contest, bar, and VIP Singles Sanctuary.
And once you're inside, be careful.
This is where most of the biting happens.
DJ Dave X is back! He's kept our Halloween and NYE dance floors packed with dance hits, throwbacks, and party anthems. No dead dance floor.
Want somewhere you can actually have a conversation? Weather permitting, step outside to the Moonlight Terrace at View on Two, the Hyatt's spacious outdoor patio and bar. Enjoy the night air, admire the costumes, and mingle away from the music.
VIP SINGLES SANCTUARY
Coming single? We've created a space just for you.
Our VIP Singles Sanctuary is a private, low-lit lounge inside the Crimson Ballroom reserved exclusively for singles. Mingle, meet other singles, enjoy complimentary appetizers, or simply take a break from the dance floor.
VIP admission includes General Admission plus: • Exclusive Singles Sanctuary access • Private, low-lit environment • Limited seating • Complimentary appetizers while supplies last
VIP tickets are limited.
DARE TO TAKE A BITE?
Two specialty Halloween cocktails will be available for purchase:
🩸 The First Bite 💋 Bitten &amp; Smitten
A full bar will also be available.
Choose carefully. One bite may lead to another.
HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST
Costumes aren't required, but they're strongly recommended. Go scary. Go sexy. Go funny. Go elegant. Go completely ridiculous. Just don't go boring.
Just show up in ANY costume to enter!
Prizes: Best Lady Vampiress • Best Gentleman Vampire • Most Creative Costume
Entry deadline: 9:30 PM Winners announced: 10:30 PM
Our mysterious judges select the finalists. The crowd chooses the winners.
We'll also have a special Halloween photo backdrop for premium photo opportunities throughout the night.
SCHEDULE
6:00 PM — Event &amp; cocktail mixer begins 7:30 PM — DJ Dave X takes over the Crimson Ballroom 9:30 PM — Costume contest entry deadline 10:30 PM — Winners announced 12:00 AM — Party ends
No real or fake weapons permitted in the hotel.
GENERAL ADMISSION INCLUDES
DJ Dave X • Dance floor &amp; special effects • Twilight Lounge • Crimson Ballroom • Moonlight Terrace, weather permitting • Costume contest • Halloween photo backdrop • Specialty cocktails available for purchase • Full bar • Professional event security
STAY AT THE HYATT — $129 + TAX
Why worry about driving home?
A limited number of discounted rooms at the Hyatt Centric Mountain View are available for $129 + tax, while supplies last.
Check in, get dressed upstairs, take the elevator to the party, and when Halloween is over, your room is only a short elevator ride away.
Hotel Room Link: <a href="https://www.hyatt.com/shop/rooms/sjcct?checkinDate=2026-10-31&amp;checkoutDate=2026-11-01&amp;rooms=1&amp;adults=1&amp;kids=0&amp;corp_id=g-bbtb&amp;accessibilityCheck=false" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.hyatt.com/shop/rooms/sjcct?checkinDate=2026-10-31&amp;checkoutDate=2026-11-01&amp;rooms=1&amp;adults=1&amp;kids=0&amp;corp_id=g-bbtb&amp;accessibilityCheck=false</a>
PARKING
FREE EVENT PARKING: Garage adjacent to the left side of the hotel. Use the PUBLIC PARKING entrance. Free until 1:00 AM. Do not leave vehicles overnight. Free lot parking is also available in front of 24 Hour Fitness.
OVERNIGHT HOTEL PARKING: $10 in the adjacent garage. Use the HOTEL PARKING entrance.
Don't leave valuables visible in your vehicle. Event organizers are not responsible for loss, damage, citations, or towing expenses.
NOT SO FINE PRINT
21+ event. Recommended age: 35+.
Tickets are non-refundable but transferable. The new attendee should reference the original purchaser's name at check-in.A great costume deserves a great party.
Halloween only comes once a year.
#Come get Bitten by the Bay. 🧛
For more information, call Darren at (408) 444-6769

Local Event: BITTEN BY THE BAY - Halloween Costume & Dance Party

Mountain View

BITTEN BY THE BAY - Halloween Costume & Dance...

Some nights you remember. Some nights leave a mark. 
This Halloween, prepare to be Bitten by the Bay at the 4-star Hyatt...

BITTEN BY THE BAY - Halloween Costume & Dance Party

Cupertino High School

The landmark 10th free Bay Area Kids' Book Fair is coming to&nbsp;Cupertino on Saturday, Nov. 7. 
The next day, Nov. 8, the Book Fair will be in San Ramon.
The Silicon Valley Book Fair is once again at Cupertino High School, 10100 Finch Ave., off Stevens Creek Blvd.
The East Bay Fair on Nov. 8 is at Pine Valley Middle School, 3000 Pine Valley Rd. in San Ramon off San Ramon Valley Blvd.
All-time favorite children’s books characters Elephant &amp; Piggie plus movie stars Woody and Buzz Lightyear from Toy Story will be on hand each day to meet and greet their fans of all ages at the Bay Area Kids’ Book Fair.
Storytelling with authors each day at the Book Fair is sponsored by Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. The Fair features authors, illustrators, publishers and educational programs.
The Book Fair is open from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. with free admission and free parking at each site.
The first 200 families daily will get a free book backpack compliments of Stanford Medicine Children’s Health. Attendees are encouraged to bring canned goods to donate. They will receive a free raffle ticket for each donated can. 
Free Bay Area Kids’ Book Fair family tickets can be reserved by clicking on the Eventbrite link at the event website <a href="https://www.BayAreaKidsBookFair.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">www.BayAreaKidsBookFair.com</a>. All adults registering in advance online will receive a $2 Book Buck at check-in to be used for their first purchase at the Book Fair.
The East Bay Kids' Book Faar is at Pine Valley Middle School in San Ramon on Nov. 8.
Authors, booksellers and educational programs can secure an exhibitor space at the Book Fair. Visit <a href="https://www.BayAreaKidsBookFair.com" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">BayAreaKidsBookFair.com</a>

Local Event: Silicon Valley Kids' Book Fair coming to Cupertino Nov. 7

Silicon Valley Kids' Book Fair coming to...

The landmark 10th free Bay Area Kids' Book Fair is coming to Cupertino on Saturday, Nov. 7. 
The next day, Nov. 8, the Book...

Silicon Valley Kids' Book Fair coming to Cupertino Nov. 7

Christmas Boutique (Julebutikk), by Daughters of Norway.&nbsp; November 14, 9:30 to 2:00 in the Immanuel Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Norwegian and American Christmas Items.&nbsp; Lefse, Kransekake, Norwegian Soup Lunch &amp; More!&nbsp; Complementary Coffee &amp; Cookies.

Local Event: Julebutikk (Boutique) Christmas Shop

Julebutikk (Boutique) Christmas Shop

Christmas Boutique (Julebutikk), by Daughters of Norway.  November 14, 9:30 to 2:00 in the Immanuel Lutheran Church.  Norwegian...

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Silicon Valley Endodontics and Microsurgery

Silicon Valley Endodontics and Microsurgery provides specialized root canal treatment, endodontic retreatment, and microsurgical care in Sunnyvale, California. Led by Dr. Kung, our practice focuses on precise diagnosis, advanced imaging, microscope-guided treatment, and thoughtful care for patients with tooth pain, dental infections, and complex endodontic needs. We work closely with referring dentists throughout the South Bay and strive to provide clear communication, efficient scheduling, and high-quality specialty care in a calm, professional setting.

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Silicon Valley Endodontics and Microsurgery provides specialized root canal treatment, endodontic retreatment, and microsurgical care in Sunnyvale,...

Illusive Comics & Games, LLC

All are welcome at Illusive Comics &amp; Games, located in Santa Clara. Woman owned and all spectrum friendly, we are a brightly lit, well organized, and welcoming shop. It's easy for anyone to come in and wander, and shop. Roll some gorgeous dice and play some boardgames if you have the time. We will you pick out the perfect item you're looking for! We have the largest selection of new comics in the Bay Area. You can also find Dungeons &amp; Dragons, Pokemon, Magic: the Gathering, and a huge selection of boardgames. We've got comic books for every age, starting with Superhero board books. We have a full weekend of events all of the time, which we update on our website each week. There's also space for free Boardgaming for you and your friends. Illusive has been a Santa Clara mainstay since 2007. We're on Stevens Creek at Lawrence Expy and 280, next to Harbor Freight, on the other end of the center from MicroCenter. Open every day of the year, our Holiday Hours for 2026/27 are Mon 11a-7p Tues 12p-7p Wed 11a-8p Thur 11a-7p Fri 11a-9p Sat 10a-7p Sun 11a-7p (Libraries, Teachers and Schools- contact us for bulk ordering discounts for your schools and fundraising options!)

All are welcome at Illusive Comics & Games, located in Santa Clara. Woman owned and all spectrum friendly, we are a brightly lit, well organized,...

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