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Free things to do in San Jose soon

Sun15Nov

Men's Basketball vs Alabama State

Free Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · 6:00 pm · Sign in to download the location
Sun15Nov

Oboe Studio Recital

Free Sun, Nov 15, 2026 · 7:30 pm · Music Building
Mon16Nov

Transfer Tote Bag Painting Social

Free Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · 10:00 am · Student Services Center
Mon16Nov

Polaroids and Postcards

Free Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · 5:00 pm · Sign in to download the location
Mon16Nov

Jazz Combos

Free Mon, Nov 16, 2026 · 7:30 pm · Music Building
Tue17Nov

Natalie and James Thompson Gallery: Common Ground

Free Tue, Nov 17, 2026 · 12:00 pm · ART 127: Thompson Gallery
Tue17Nov

SJSU Art Galleries Tuesday Night Lecture: Althea Rao

Free Tue, Nov 17, 2026 · 5:00 pm · ART 133: Art Lecture Hall
Wed18Nov

Who Has Your Data? Understanding Privacy Rights In The Age of AI

Free Wed, Nov 18, 2026 · 11:00 am · King Library
Wed18Nov

HumHonCultureCon Film: Our Land, Our Freedom (2023)

Free Wed, Nov 18, 2026 · 4:00 pm · Dr. Martin Luther King
Thu19Nov

LGBTQ+ Drop-In Group

Free Thu, Nov 19, 2026 · 2:00 pm · Student Wellness Center

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FAQ

What is The Silicon Sundial?

The Silicon Sundial is a free weekly email newsletter covering free events, conferences and local businesses in San Jose, CA. It's part of The Local Loop by localnewsletter.co.

How much does it cost?

Nothing. The Silicon Sundial is free to read, and every event we feature is free or has a free option unless we label it otherwise.

When does it arrive?

Every Thursday morning, in time to plan your weekend.

Where do the events come from?

From public event calendars, venue and organizer feeds, libraries, parks departments and museums in San Jose. We link to the original source on every event.