San Francisco Metro: Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · South Bay · 13 events · data version 20261023-134521
6:00 PM · Joint Chiefs · Poor House Bistro (San Jose) · live_music, rock · rating 7
poorhousebistro.com · details Joint Chiefs
7:30 PM · Dracula: A Dance Between Love and Darkness · MV Center for the Performing Arts (Mountain View) · Prices vary (Subscriptions available) · rating 7
theatreworks.org · details HaoExpression Dance Company
Friday, October 30 at 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 31 at 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Step into a world of passion, seduction, and darkness this Halloween.
Choreographed and directed by Augusto Silva, Dracula was world premiered in 2023 with San Jose Dance Theater. Reimagined for 2026 with new choreography, staging, and perspectives, this haunting production brings the timeless story of Dracula to life through the expressive power of dance.
8:00 PM · Top Chefs · SJZ Break Room (San Jose) · BUY TICKETS NOW · live_music, jazz, hiphop_rap, rnb_soul_funk · rating 7
sanjosejazz.org · details A hit at the 2026 Summer Fest, Top Chefs are a San Francisco hip-hop fusion band blending hip-hop, jazz, R&B and soul into a live experience that is both forward-thinking and rooted in tradition. With performances at the Barbican in London and the Vienna Hofburg Royal Palace, they command stages across four continents.
6:30 PM · Candlelight: A Haunted Evening · Hammer Theatre (San Jose) · Order Now! · live_music, classical · rating 6
feverup.com · details Fever presents Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
6:30 PM · Texturescape · Hammer Theatre (San Jose) · INFO · art · rating 6
hammertheatre.com · details The Hammer2 Gallery features a rotating display of artwork by local artists and San José State University alumni. This will be the 5th show in the space and brings together the work of nine artists:
Irman Arcibal
Jen Clarke
Nikhil Dev
Leila Ensaniat
Michelle Frey
Lisa Heikka-Huber
Dee Mostofi
Craig Scoffone
Meghna Sharma
Working in a variety of media, the artists invite the viewer into a Texturescape of color, pattern, and thought.
8:00 PM · Emno Night · The Ritz (San Jose) · $20 · dj_party · rating 6
ticketweb.com · details It’s Relative! PR Presents
THE EMO NIGHT TOUR
FRIDAY OCTOBER 30, 2026
8:00 PM · Halloween Party BAY AREA ANIME MUSIC · Quarter Note (Sunnyvale) · Cover · live_music · rating 6
quarternote.com · details Halloween Party with Bay Area Anime Music
8:45 PM · Candlelight: A Haunted Evening · Hammer Theatre (San Jose) · Order Now! · live_music, classical · rating 6
feverup.com · details Fever presents Candlelight: Tribute to Abba & More
time TBA · Bluey’s Big Play · San Jose CPA (San Jose) · theater · rating 6
theatreworks.org · details | Performances: Oct. 30-Nov.1 |
When Dad feels like a little bit of time out, Bluey and Bingo have other plans! Join them as they pull out all of the games and cleverness at their disposal to g…
time TBA · Maria Jose & Moenia – U.S. Tour 2026 · San Jose Civic (San Jose) · live_music, latin_world · rating 5
sanjose.org · details Maria Jose: There’s a sense of nostalgia in watching a legendary Latin pop diva stay true to her roots. Power ballads and catchy melodies bring people together on an emotional level, something the multi-talented singer and television personality María José excels at. Born María José Loyola Anaya in Mexico City, José’s career began in 1996 as a singer in the Latin pop group Kabah. After almost a decade of commercial success, Kabah disbanded in 2005 after releasing their album El Pop.
time TBA · Minor Sun, Knivezout, 33 Black · Caravan Lounge (San Jose) · FREE · live_music, rock · rating 5
s172518151.onlinehome.us · details Minor Sun takes the stage at Caravan Lounge for a live underground music showcase. Stop by to enjoy original tunes and drinks in the heart of downtown San Jose.
7:30 PM · Psychic Standup with Karen Rontowski · Rooster T. Feathers (Sunnyvale) · $29.50 (plus two-item minimum purchase) · comedy · rating 4 · unconfirmed rooster-t-feathers.seatengine-sites.com · details Comedian and tarot reader Karen Rontowski combines 35 years of stand-up with live tarot card readings, featuring Kelly Evans. Must be 21+ with valid ID.
time TBA · Pablo Francisco · San Jose Improv (San Jose) · BUY NOW · comedy · rating 4
improv.com · details Pablo Francisco biography and upcoming performances at San Jose Improv. Pablo Francisco is a comedy legend, known for his high-energy performances and quick wit. Pablo began his stand-up career in the late 1990s, quickly making a name for himself with his unique blend of observational humor,