Once upon a time, the summer harvest in our Valley of Heart’s Delight came in the form of fruits and vegetables, grown on local farms. Now we reap a suburban bounty: weekend-long extravaganzas in the cities that have grown up over that fertile farmland.
This week the action is at the Los Altos Arts & Wine Festival, where the area around State and Main streets will blossom with displays by artists and craftspeople, food and drink from local food vendors and winemakers, a Kidzone for the youngest guests, and more than a dozen bands. Performing on the main stage are the Wanderers, Cocktail Monkeys, Megatones, Fully Funded, Michelle Lambert, and The Houserockers. The festival runs 10am–7pm on July 12–13 in downtown Los Altos. For more details, visit losaltosartsandwine.com.
Thu, July 10
Downtown Restaurant Week—Now through July 13, it’s restaurant week in downtown San Jose, with more than 40 eateries offering prix fixe menus, chef specials, and food and drink pairings. Find the details at dinedowntownsj.com.
Curator Talks: Dwelling—Kathryn Cua and Jorge Eduardo Sibaja, curatorial assistants at the Cantor Arts Center, present a tour of recent acquisitions, and how these works expand our understanding of home. Free. July 10, 6pm. Cantor Arts Center, Stanford. museum.stanford.edu
Smokin’ Slice of Mojo—Get a serving of soul and R&B at the Campbell Summer Concert Series. Free. July 10, 6:30-8pm. Orchard City Green, Civic Center Drive and N. Central Avenue, Campbell. campbellca.gov
Summer Concert Series—Sinister Dexter plays. Free. July 10, 6:30pm. Grant Park Soccer Field, 1575 Holt Ave, Los Altos. losaltosca.gov
Tchaikovsky Spectacular—Conductor Stephanie Childress leads the San Francisco Symphony through a showcase of the Russian composer’s enchanting works, including selections from Sleeping Beauty and Romeo and Juliet, his Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 35 and the 1812 Overture. $15-$150. July 10, 7:30pm. Frost Amphitheater, Stanford. live.stanford.edu
Happy Together Tour 2025—Mark Volman (singer and guitarist of the Turtles/Flo & Eddy) serves as ringmaster for this annual ’60s music tour, which in 2025 will feature Jay and the Americans, Little Anthony (of the Imperials), Gary Puckett & The Union Gap, the Vogues, and the Cowsills. $54-$160. July 10, 7:30pm. Mountain Winery, Saratoga. mountainwinery.com
Fri, July 11
Carnaval—The Santana tribute band plays at the Morgan Hill Friday Night Music Series. Free. July 11, 5:30pm. Downtown Amphitheater, Morgan Hill Community and Cultural Center, 17000 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill. morganhillchamber.org
Music on the Square—Native Elements brings reggae, roots and lovers rock to this free Redwood City concert series in Courtyard Square. Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and enjoy the sounds of summer. Free. July 11, 6-8pm. Courtyard Square, 2200 Broadway, Redwood City. redwoodcity.org
The Cream of Clapton Band—Though “Slowhand” isn’t on the bill, this tour memorializes Eric Clapton’s 24 nights at the Royal Albert Hall in 1991. Former Clapton bandmates Steve Ferrone and Nathan East are on drums and bass; Nathan’s son, Noah East, is on keyboards; and Will Johns (Clapton’s nephew) is the frontman. $54-$384. July 11, 7:30pm. Mountain Winery, Saratoga. mountainwinery.com
Sat, July 12
Clay and Glass Festival—Hosted by the Association of Clay and Glass Artists of California and the Palo Alto Art Center, this two-day event celebrates clay and glass artistry by more than 100 creators. It’s free to enter and ooh and ahh over a wide range of styles, from intricate sculptures to functional pottery and glassware. Free. July 12-13, 10am–5pm. Palo Alto Art Center, 1313 Newell Rd. Palo Alto. acga.net
Pub in the Park—The Straggylrs offer up harmony vocals and rhythm & bluegrass, folk-rock and country rock. Established in late 2000, the band works as an ensemble, with multiple members writing and singing in two- to four-part harmony. Free. July 12, 11am-4pm. Red Morton Park, 1120 Roosevelt Ave, Redwood City. redwoodcity.org
Samir Roashan—Afghan-American vocalist and music producer Samir Roashan returns home to the Bay Area for a one-night stand at the Fox Theatre part of his Summer Tour 2025. $73-$113. July 12, 8pm. Fox Theatre, 2221 Broadway St, Redwood City. foxrwc.com
Sun, July 13
Starlight Sundays—The second evening in San Jose Downtown Association’s outdoor movie series, presented by UA Local Union 393, features Nacho Libre, starring Jack Black. Demonstrations by Pro Wrestling Revolution, food trucks and a beer garden provide additional entertainment. Free. July 13, 5:30pm. St. James Park, 2nd St &, E St James St, San Jose. sjdowntown.com/starlight-cinema
Ado: Hibana World Tour 2025—Japanese singer Ado gained prominence through her powerful vocals and enigmatic persona, often performing as an animated character. Her breakout hit, “Usseewa.” combines rock and J-pop elements. $54-$384. July 13, 8pm. SAP Center, 525 W Santa Clara St, San Jose. sapcenter.com
Mon, July 14
GenAI Week 2025 Silicon Valley—This summit plans to bring 30,000-plus attendees, 500-plus startup demos and a slew of speakers who seek to shape the next wave of AGI (artificial general intelligence). $107.48+. July 13-17. Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara. genaisummit.ai
Tue, July 15
The Driver Era: Obsession Tour—Formed by brothers Ross and Rocky Lynch, The Driver Era creates slick, funky alt-pop with an electric stage presence. Their music fuses synth-pop, rock and R&B for a stylish sound. $29-$143. July 15, 8pm. Shoreline Amphitheatre, Mountain View. shorelineamphitheatre.com
Wed, July 16
Vines & Vibes—Kay Bohler’s Southern soul, blues and funk fills the winery at Guglielmo’s summer concert series. Bring a picnic or purchase food from a rotating lineup of local food trucks. Wine is available by the glass or bottle; no outside alcohol. Free. July 16, 3-4pm. Guglielmo Winery, 17575 Peak Ave, Morgan Hill. guglielmowinery.com
Summer Series Music and Market—Groove Ride plays downtown Sunnyvale in a concert series that continues through Aug 27. Free. July 16, 6-8:30pm. Evelyn and Washington avenues, Sunnyvale. sunnyvaledowntown.org
Jazz on the Plazz—The series of free Wednesday concerts continues with singer-songwriter Ren Geisick. Free (option to buy reserved seats). July 16, 6:30pm. Los Gatos Town Plaza, West Main Street and Santa Cruz Avenue. www.jazzontheplazz.com
Orquesta Dharma—The band delivers a fusion of jazz, Afro-Cuban and Latin American sounds, fueled by horn-driven arrangements and dynamic rhythms, at the Mission College Summer Concert Series. Free. July 16, 6:30pm. Central Plaza, Mission College, Santa Clara. missioncollege.edu
