San Jose & Silicon Valley: Your October Guide to Arts, Entertainment & Philanthropy
October in San Jose and silicon Valley is brimming with events, from thrilling aerial displays to festive fall celebrations and opportunities to support local education.Whether you’re seeking high-octane entertainment, a taste of local brews, or a chance to contribute to the community, here’s your curated guide to the best of what’s happening this month.
Soaring Heights & cinematic Experiences
Looking for a dose of adrenaline? While a live Blue Angels performance isn’t on the local calendar, you can experience the thrill of flight with “The Blue Angels” IMAX documentary at the Tech interactive’s dome theater from October 5th-12th. It’s the next best thing to witnessing their precision maneuvers firsthand.
For film buffs, 3Below Theaters downtown is offering a unique double feature. You can catch Francis Ford Coppola’s enterprising “Megalopolis,” alongside “Megadoc,” a behind-the-scenes look at it’s creation. A “Mega-Night Discount Pass” lets you experience both films on the same night or spread them out – showings run October 4th,7th-9th. find showtimes at www.3belowtheaters.com.
Fall Festivities & Local Flavors
Embrace the season with Techtoberfest at The Tech Interactive on Thursday night. This 21-and-over event, part of the “Tech@Nite” series, features:
* Beer and wine tasting
* A “Science of Beer” lab – explore the chemistry behind your favorite brews.
* A live pumpkin carving presentation.
Tickets and details are available at www.thetech.org.
Supporting the Arts & Education Through Style
October offers several opportunities to support vital local organizations through stylish events.
New Ballet san Jose is hosting a Halloween Gala on October 25th. The evening will feature highlights from past performances (“Fast Forward” and “Giselle”) and includes options for:
* A $50 ticket for the 7 p.m. performance.
* A $200 ticket that adds a post-show dance party and costume contest.
This fundraiser directly benefits the production of “The San Jose Nutcracker” and supports scholarships for young dancers, accessibility programs for families with disabilities, and ticket access for low-income families. Learn more and purchase tickets at www.newballet.com/halloween.
Two annual fashion shows are also on the horizon, benefiting local schools:
* Santa Clara University Catalá Club Fashion Show Luncheon: October 17th at the DoubleTree Hotel. The event supports the club’s scholarship fund. RSVP by October 11th – details at www.scu.edu/giving/how-to-give/catala.
* Bellarmine Mothers’ Guild Fashion Show: November 22nd at the Signia by Hilton. Featuring seniors from Bellarmine College Preparatory, this event supports tuition assistance and the school’s endowment. Find details at bcp.org/giving/fashionshow.
from breathtaking aerial displays to community-focused fundraisers,october in San Jose and silicon Valley promises something for everyone. Don’t miss out on these exciting opportunities to experience the best our region has to offer.
