🎤 Sing for the people

• 7 Bamboo | 162 Jackson St. | Wed.-Sat., 7 p.m.-1:30 a.m. | Wear a wig on Wednesday + get a free shot.
• Britannia Arms of Almaden Valley | Mondays, 9:30-11:30 p.m. + Thursdays, 8:30 p.m. | 5027 Almaden Expy. | Get your zig-a-zig-ah on at this UK-inspired sports bar.
• Red Stag Lounge | 1711 W. San Carlos St. | Daily, 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. | ‘Dive’ heard that you’re settled down...
• O’Flaherty’s Irish Pub | 25 N. San Pedro St. | Sundays + Mondays, 9 p.m.-1 a.m. | Come on Eileen, pour us a Guinness.
• Caravan Lounge | 98 S. Almaden Ave. | Tuesdays, 9 p.m.-1:30 p.m. | Come for karaoke, stay for the free pool tables. Cash only.

🎤 Give a private show

• San Pedro Social | 163 W. Santa Clara St. | 6 people max., $35-45/hr
• Genting Karaoke | 950 Story Rd. | 25 people max., $58-168/hr | Get 50% off from 2-6 p.m. on Mon.-Thurs.
• Music Tunnel KTV | 1132 S. De Anza Blvd #10 | 20 people max., $29-129/hr | Offers international hits in multiple languages. Note: No alcohol or smoking is permitted, but you can get milk tea + plenty of snacks.
• Idol Karaoke | 21 E. Virginia St. | 13 people max., $40-$60/hr | BYO food + drinks, for a fee.

• Open Mic at the San Jose Improv | Wed., Oct. 12 | 8 p.m. | San Jose Improv, 62 South 2nd Street, San Jose | Free | Take to the stage + do your thing.
• Potter the Otter: A Healthy Adventure Exhibition | Wed., Oct. 12 - Sun., Jan. 15 | 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Children’s Discovery Museum of San Jose, 180 Woz Way, San Jose | $15.00 | Kids will learn the benefits of drinking water, eating fruits and veggies, and being active.

• Brendan Schaub | Thu., Oct. 13 - Sat., Oct. 15 | 8 p.m. | San Jose Improv, 62 South 2nd Street, San Jose | $25.00+ | Catch this stand-up comic, podcast host, and TV personality most known for his podcast network Thicccboy.
• Max Amini Live in San Jose! | Thu., Oct. 13 | 8-9:30 p.m. | Hammer Theatre, 101 Paseo De San Antonio between 2nd and N 3rd St, San Jose | $50.00 - $95.00 | Fresh off his international tour, AMINI is loaded with fresh boundary-breaking material that will leave you laughing in stitches.
• Pacific International Quilt Festival | Thu., Oct. 13 | 10 a.m. | Santa Clara Convention Center, 5001 Great America Pkwy, Santa Clara | $17.00 | Browse vendors offering machines, textiles, quilting supplies, kits, clothing, and more.

• 27th Annual Campbell Oktoberfest | Sat., Oct. 15 - Sun., Oct. 16 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Downtown Campbell, East Campbell Avenue, Campbell | Free | Celebrate all things German in Campbell’s historic Downtown.
• Am I Enough? | Sat., Oct. 15 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | Music Recital Hall, Santa Clara University, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara | Free | The award-winning filmmaker Mark Duplass shares insights on art, happiness, and success.
• Home Show San Jose | Sat., Oct. 15 - Sun., Oct. 16 | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | San Jose McEnery Convention Center - South Hall, San Jose | $0.00 - $10.00 | Get inspired for your next home improvement project.
• Los Gatos Beer & Wine Walk 2022 | Sat., Oct. 15 | 1-4 p.m. | Downtown Los Gatos, N. Santa Cruz Avenue/ Main Street/ University, Los Gatos | $50.00 | This inaugural festival celebrates local breweries + wineries.

• 76º | Partly cloudy | 6% chance of rain

• We’ve got big news about “all the small things.” Iconic pop-punk band, Blink-182, is reuniting for its first tour in almost 10 years. The band is bringing a new album (and a few classics) to the SAP Center on June 22, 2023 — tickets go on sale Mon., Oct. 17 at 10 a.m. 🎵 (NBC Bay Area)

• A track of commercial real estate at the corner of First + Virginia Street will be redeveloped into 166 residences. The planned six-story apartment building will be close to transit and jobs, while also including 1500 sqft of ground floor retail. 🏗️ (The Mercury News)

• In honor of the approaching Día de los Muertos, the MLK Library is hosting its 25th Annual Art of Remembrance Alter Exhibit. The free exhibit is open now through Fri., Nov. 4., and will include a virtual festival + lecture. Know any other Day of the Dead events in San Jose? Let us know. 💀

• Due to track maintenance, expect VTA service interruptions on the Baypointe/Santa Teresa line this weekend, Oct. 15-16. Bus bridges will be used to connect stations between the Capitol + Blossom Hill stops. 🚊

• Local writer Gary Singh recently took a stroll down San Antonio Street — literally and historically. In his article, he explores famous painter A.D.M. Cooper, a beloved Mexican deli, Cesar Chavez, and more. 👀 (Metro Silicon Valley)

• For the San Joseans who wheely dread their daily commutes, we see you. In a WalletHub survey on best and worst cities to drive in, San Jose ranked No. 81 out of 100 cities, based on our traffic + vehicle costs. However, we did shine in one category — low parking costs. 🚗

• For the month of October, 10th Street Distillery is donating 5% of all sales in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Its award-winning whiskeys are available for shipping, or can be sampled at one of their upcoming tastings.

• 2,560 pounds. That’s how much the winning pumpkin weighed at the Half Moon Bay Pumpkin Festival’s World Championship weigh-off, also securing a new US record. Gourd-centered festivities will continue this coming weekend, with pie eating contests, live music, costumes, and top artisans. 🎃 (KRON 4)

• If you love this newsletter (and supporting local) as much as we love strolls in Penitencia Creek Park, morning lattes from Voyager Coffee + Saturday night tacos (which is a lot) — we’ve got something for you: SJtoday just launched a membership program. Learn more + sign up.

• Fast-track those holiday shopping plans. For the first time, Amazon is hosting a second Prime Day with the Prime Early Access Sale today, Oct. 12. Some of the best deals we’ve seen: $120 off a Shark cordless vacuum, $100 off a Vitamix One, and $180 off a deep tissue massage gun.*

• Pumpkin Patch @ The Plex | Open Saturdays, Oct. 15, 22, 29 | The Plex, 800 Embedded Way | San Jose’s only indoor pumpkin patch offers hay bale rides, bouncy houses, and games.
• Halloween Haunt Light Show | Fri.-Sun., Oct. 21-30 | 5:30-8 p.m. | History Park | Singing pumpkin patches, old timey ice cream, stable surprises, and projected ghouls await.
• Slash & Sip | Fri., Oct. 21 + 28 | 8-10 p.m. | History Park | Cheers with Halloween-inspired cocktails, wine and beer while carving pumpkins.
• Bat Fest | Sat., Oct. 22 | 4-9 p.m. | Rancho Cañada del Oro Open Space Preserve, 4289 Casa Loma Rd., Morgan Hill | Interact with bats + owls while enjoying live music, pumpkins, games, and more