Live music in Santa Clara County, CA

Celebrate Brooke's birthday alongside a first debut at Little Lous BBQ. This special gathering highlights both milestones with a festive spirit.

The Silvanus Foundation’s sixth annual benefit concert and forum combines classical music with a thoughtful exploration of what skills children need in an AI-driven world and how parents can help them prepare. In keeping with the foundation’s commitment to youth education and scholarship support for the children of fallen heroes, the program features a forum with Dr. Wayne Liu, who will draw on experience at NVIDIA and Intel, his work as a co-founder of Perfect Corp., and teaching roles at SUNY and CUNY to share ways to help children progress from basic AI use to creative AI development. Children and teens are also invited to participate in the YouCam API Youth AI Innovation Challenge, building their own AI projects with complimentary API credits and competing for a youth prize pool totaling $1,000. Talented CS high school students can serve as Hackathon Campus Representatives to support this charitable initiative, with parent or guardian consent and a signed waiver required, and volunteer hours available for participants. A $10 discount code, JJTT1, is available.

In Palo Alto, Tea & Tango brings together movement, music, and community in a relaxed setting. Beginners are warmly welcomed, with no partner or prior experience required. Guests can watch the dancing, ask about starter classes, and take their time before stepping onto the floor. Offerings include a beginner tango lab, an intermediate lab, a brief musicality session, and social dancing at a milonga. Live musicians appear on some dates, and a DJ may curate the music on others. Tea service features freshly brewed pu-erh served in traditional earthenware, along with light snacks available throughout the gathering. The space includes two dance rooms within a historic community house, a grand piano that enriches the ambiance, a curated tango library from the Paz and Hart collection, and artwork throughout. Music spans classic Golden Age sounds to contemporary orchestras, and dancers of all levels and styles are welcome.

An afternoon of live music, emerging talent, and community marks the second quarterly musical gathering from Andaaz Creations and Raunak Indian Kitchen. The theme, Bengal’s timeless gift to Bollywood, honors filmmakers such as Satyajit Ray, Shakti Samanta, and Basu Chatterjee, celebrates composers including S. D. Burman, R. D. Burman, Salil Chowdhury, and Hemant Kumar, highlights voices like Kishore, Manna Dey, Geeta Dutt, Hemant Kumar, Shreya, Kumar Sanu, and Shaan, and nods to screen icons from Uttam Kumar and Suchitra Sen to Sharmila Tagore, Mithun, Rani Mukerji, Kajol, and Bipasha Basu. Presented under the ARTS banner, the program features curated performances by Andaaz Academy vocalists in an intimate listening setting focused on artistic growth, musical storytelling, and the energy of live performance. Singers are Andaaz Academy associates by invitation only. Admission includes a taste of Bengal with Pancham Chai, Shreya’s Aam Pora Sharbat, Park St. Pour organic French wine tasting, and Babumoshai Bites available in vegetarian and non-vegetarian options. Tickets must be purchased in advance to confirm headcount for Raunak and are not sold at the venue. Seats are limited.

The Happier Now USA Tour stops at San Jose Civic in San Jose, CA, featuring Balance and Composure, Midrift, and Niis. This event is open to all ages.

Fans can look forward to a live concert featuring Bruno Mars, Raye and DJ Pee.Wee at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The show brings these artists together on one stage for a stadium performance.

Bruno Mars takes the stage at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara for a live show. Enjoy the experience of a stadium performance.

Settle in for bachata lessons at multiple levels, then unwind at a social dance with DJ Nokturnal. Offerings include Bachata Ignite Intro with Nicole along with Bachata Ignite I and II with Noelani. On the third Monday of each month, a 30-minute mini class with a guest instructor takes place before the social at no extra charge. Pay in advance via Venmo @studiomclub or at the door. Pricing is $25 per drop-in lesson, $40 for a two-level combo, and $10 for the social only, with social admission included for anyone who takes a class. Bring a refillable water thermos to use the studio fountain or purchase a bottled water for $2.

At the UPA Sanctuary, this 30-minute guided meditation focuses on the soothing vibrations of voice and sound to melt stress, calm anxiety, and nurture a sense of peace and balance. Over the half hour, everyday concerns recede as you settle into restorative tones and gentle vocal resonance. Available in person at the sanctuary or through an online live feed.

RIN brings the Dearest Diary Tour to The Ritz in San Jose, alongside Sabrina Sterling. This event is open to all ages.

Enjoy a weekly music time led by Cantor Devorah Felder-Levy alongside preschoolers. The session includes songs with Jewish themes, learning about holidays and the seasons, and plenty of movement and group singing for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers. After the preschoolers return to class, families can stay for a playdate in the Family Center.

Catch Blue House at Sam's Bar-B-Que in San Jose, CA.

First Call brings live music to Little Lou's, where the menu features beer, wine, and options like Texas-style brisket, pork ribs, pulled pork, tri-tip, meatballs, wings, burgers, dogs, sandwiches, and pho. Attendees can watch sports and spend the evening dancing and singing with First Call friends and family. This appearance takes place on the second Wednesday of each month at Little Lou's. The band is also available for private and corporate events, including parties, birthdays, family events, and anniversaries.

JD and the Shout bring a high-energy set of classics to Testarossa Winery’s 107 Bistro & Wine Bar in Los Gatos. Enjoy guitar-driven sounds and tight vocal harmonies on favorites spanning the 1950s through the 2000s. Sip California Pinot Noir and Chardonnay while you listen, with food and drinks available for purchase. Admission is free, and reservations are recommended. Please note that responding to the event page does not reserve a seat, since that page is for promotional purposes only.

The Jukebox Boyz return to Spark Social San Jose in downtown San Jose, bringing a mix of entertainment, games, food trucks, and more to a new outdoor social space.

Celebrate the American bluegrass tradition at a welcoming coffeehouse gathering where fans and musicians share a lively jam. Held at Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company, this invitational session brings together amateur and professional players who submit their names and instruments, then an algorithm assembles a fresh ensemble each week. A limited number of reserved seats are available for $15 per person, and advance arrangements can be made by calling 408-354-3263 or by stopping in. There is no cover at the door, and no reservation is required to attend. Coffee beverages, beer, and wine are offered for purchase, making it a friendly choice for a family outing or an evening with friends.