Los Altos Community Center

Don’t miss this eco-friendly artisan event: Nearly 40 local makers! Uniquely beautiful, sustainably-handcrafted fine art, fashion, home decor items, jewelry, toys, gifts, holiday items and pet accessories. All artisan items will be crafted from the 70+ tons of textiles and other discarded designer materials the non-profit FabMo diverts from Bay Area landfills each year. Sunday, October 4, 11am-4pm at the Los Altos Community Center, 97 Hillview Avenue. In addition to the artisanal wares, a curated collection of vintage linens and other curios will be sold, along with $5 Mystery Gift Boxes containing a variety of small but unique handmade items. Proceeds from the above will go to support FabMo’s mission to inspire creative reuse.

Local Event: FabMo Artisans Market

Santa Clara County

Los Altos

California

FabMo Artisans Market

Don’t miss this eco-friendly artisan event: Nearly 40 local makers!  Uniquely beautiful, sustainably-handcrafted fine art,...

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).

Local Event: Coming to America

Cupertino

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...

Hands-On Bamboo Workshop at Hakone Estate and Gardens
Spend two days learning in the garden during a hands-on bamboo workshop at Hakone Estate and Gardens.
Led by Hakone Garden Curator Jacob Kellner, this two-day workshop will introduce participants to traditional techniques used in Japanese garden construction and maintenance. Participants will work alongside Jacob to build a bamboo garden fence while learning about bamboo selection, preparation, construction techniques, and the role these structures play in Japanese garden design.
Designed as a hands-on learning experience, the workshop offers a rare opportunity to develop practical skills while working within Hakone’s historic Japanese garden.
October 10–11, 2026 9:00 AM–5:00 PM each day Hakone Estate and Gardens, Saratoga
Tools and materials are provided. Participants must be 16 or older and should be comfortable with lifting, working outdoors, and using hand and power tools. The workshop will take place rain or shine.
Space is limited. Advance registration is required.

Local Event: Fence Building Workshop

Saratoga

Fence Building Workshop

Hands-On Bamboo Workshop at Hakone Estate and Gardens
Spend two days learning in the garden during a hands-on bamboo workshop...

McAfee Performing Arts Center, 20300 Herriman Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070

The San Jose Wind Symphony is pleased to present its 2026-2027 season titled "Storytellers." This season explores the many ways music tells stories through literature, mythology, cultural traditions, film, history, and community.A Novel Concert, Sunday, October 11. Step into the pages of great literature brought to life through music. The San Jose Wind Symphony draws from beloved characters and narratives spanning centuries of storytelling, with works connected to Candide, Scheherazade, Gandalf from The Lord of the Rings, and the epic voyage of Moby-Dick through McBeth's Of Sailors and Whales. Aaron Lington, Grammy Award-winning saxophonist and composer, and Coordinator of Jazz Studies at San Jose State University will be featured soloist on Maxime Aulio's The Butterfly That Stamped. Together, the program unfolds like a great book, one musical chapter at a time.&nbsp;October Concert Program:Overture to "Candide" by Leonard Bernstein arr. by GrundmanThe Young Prince &amp; the Princess - 3rd Movement from "Scheherazade" by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov arr. by HindsleyThe Butterfly That Stamped by Maxime Aulio&nbsp; &nbsp;Aaron Lington, baritone saxophoneSymphony No. 1 Lord of the Rings 1. "Gandalf" by Johan de MeijINTERMISSIONWaves Toward the Pebbled Shore by Peter MeechanOf Sailors and Whales, Op. 78 by W. Francis McBethFinale to Symphony No. 3 by Gustav Mahler arr. by Saucedo- Buon Natale with Pasquale Esposito; Sunday, December 13. We celebrate the season with internationally acclaimed tenor Pasquale Esposito and the San Jose Wind Symphony in an afternoon of music, memory, and holiday tradition.- Myths and Legends; Sunday, Feb 28, Journey through the realm of gods, spirits, and fantastical creatures in a program that brings timeless stories to life through music.- Star Wars at 50, A Galaxy of Music; Sunday, May 16 Celebrate one of the most recognizable examples of cinematic storytelling as we mark 50 years of Star Wars.0 to $25.Presented by San Jose Wind Symphony

Local Event: San Jose Wind Symphony Presents 'A Novel Concert'

San Jose Wind Symphony Presents 'A Novel Concert'

The San Jose Wind Symphony is pleased to present its 2026-2027 season titled "Storytellers." This season explores the many ways...

Congregation Beth David

<table><tbody><tr><td>Join us for a concert by 2Low, featuring Charles Chandler (bass) and Amos Yang (cello) of the San Francisco Symphony! $20.00 per person</td></tr></tbody></table>

Local Event: 2Low Classical Concert

2Low Classical Concert

Join us for a concert by 2Low, featuring Charles Chandler (bass) and Amos Yang (cello) of the San Francisco Symphony! $20.00...

San Jose resident Anastasia Torres-Gil shares her experiences with us about what is like to be in Israel under rocket attack, and describes her encounters with Israeli resilience and community there.

Local Event: 	Experiencing Israel During War

	Experiencing Israel During War

San Jose resident Anastasia Torres-Gil shares her experiences with us about what is like to be in Israel under rocket attack,...

Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church 13601 Saratoga Avenue Saratoga, CA  95070

Enjoy a classical music FREE orchestra concert with exciting rhythms and beautiful melodies! All 3 music works were written by Russian composers, with lyrical melodies, active rhythms, and orchestral richness. A special Prokofiev Piano Concerto features internationally acclaimed Daniel Glover as Piano Soloist. Conductor Dr. Jason Klein talks about each music piece for the audience before it is performed. This adds pleasure and education to the concert.&nbsp;Saratoga Symphony website has more Upcoming Concert details, with a Concert Poster listing the music pieces for this concert program: &nbsp;https://saratogasymphony.org/concerts/
Free concert. NO tickets or reservations needed. Open seating in the Church. Doors open at 2:00pm. Free parking.

Local Event: SARATOGA SYMPHONY CONCERT   "From Saint Petersburg With Love"

SARATOGA SYMPHONY CONCERT   "From Saint...

Enjoy a classical music FREE orchestra concert with exciting rhythms and beautiful melodies! All 3 music works were written by...

SARATOGA SYMPHONY CONCERT   "From Saint Petersburg With Love"

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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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Sunday, October 4

FabMo Artisans Market

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11:00 AM

Los Altos Community Center, 97 Hillview Ave, Los Altos, CA

Tuesday, October 6

Coming to America

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6

7:00 PM

Institute for the Study of Western Civilization, 10060 Bubb Rd, Cupertino, CA

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