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🤝 It’s a date

Date night ideas for every type of San Josean
Plates, wine glasses, and a loaf of bread sit on a table at Goodtime Bar.
Goodtime Bar is one of SJ’s newest wine bars. | Photo by SJtoday staff
Kids, this is the story of how I met your mother, and it was all thanks to SJtoday.

Ok, so maybe that’s not exactly how the 2000s sitcom went, but if Ted Mosby had consulted us for date night ideas, we could’ve shaved the show down to two seasons (and saved his kids a lot of time). Regardless, whether you’ve met “the one” or are hoping to impress someone new, we’ve got 20+ local date night ideas that are legen — wait for it — dary.

For the ones who want a night out on the town

  • Catch a local comedian at San Jose Improv, and for a pre-show delight, head just around the corner to Goodtime Bar for natural wines, farm-to-table bites, and a cool space to chat before the laughs.
  • If you’re looking to bust a move, snag tickets to any of The Ritz‘s weekend shows. From disco nights and raves to emo bands + up-and-comers, there’s a performance for everyone looking to dance the night away.

A line of pinball machines in Miniboss arcade bar.

What’s a little friendly competition between dates?

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Photo via Jessica Te

For the ones who like to play games (just not with your heart)

  • You can’t go wrong with barcades like Miniboss, where each cocktail is inspired by the retro games inside. Or, San Pedro Social, where you can bowl, do karaoke, play beer pong, and so much more.
  • Test your date’s span of knowledge at a trivia night — we’ve got a guide for weekly nights that host themed trivia.
  • Are you and your partner gamers? Head to the Guildhouse for PC gaming, console stations, and even classic board games.

City Editor Alyson and her partner break stuff in the rage room.

City Editor Alyson can confirm that a rage room is worth it.

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Photo by SJtoday staff

If you’re really hoping that it works out

  • Get two $25 day passes to The Studio, an indoor rock-climbing gym in the heart of Downtown where you + your date will learn to climb together.
  • Here’s a way to break a sweat — break stuff. This demolition center offers several budget-friendly packages for you + your partner to let loose in their rage rooms.
15+ more date ideas
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Events
Friday, Nov. 10
  • Evergreen Hills Market | Friday, Nov. 10-Saturday, Nov. 11 | 2-7 p.m. | 3777 Quimby Rd., San Jose | Free | This new market showcases local makers offering food, drinks, homemade items, clothes, and more.
  • Los Tres Tristes Tigres | Friday, Nov. 10-Saturday, Nov. 11 | Times vary | San Jose Improv, 62 S. Second St., San Jose | $28-$78 | Un show de comedia que combina standup, interacción con el público y canciones de humor.
  • SJSU Dept. of Film & Theatre Presents: The Addams Family | Friday, Nov. 10-Saturday, Nov. 11 | Times vary | Hammer Theatre, Sobrato Auditorium, 101 Paseo de San Antonio, San Jose | $10-$20 | Catch this theatrical comedy about the creepy and kooky Addams Family.
Saturday, Nov. 11
  • Second Saturday | Saturday, Nov. 11 | 12-2 p.m. | The Alameda, San Jose | Free | Enjoy art, music, food, and drinks at this monthly community event to support local businesses.
  • J. Hoard | Saturday, Nov. 11 | 8 p.m. | SJZ Break Room, 310 S. First St., San Jose | $30 | This Grammy-nominated Brooklyn artist blends gospel, soul, and his endless imagination to create unforgettable music — attendees are invited to a post-show Q&A hosted by SV Pride.
Sunday, Nov. 12
  • Oakridge Farmers Market | Sunday, Nov. 12 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Westfield Oakridge, 5420 Thornwood Dr., San Jose | Free | Get fresh produce, live entertainment, and more at this year-round market.
  • San José Poetry Slam | Sunday, Nov. 12 | 7-10 p.m. | Tabard Theatre, 29 N. San Pedro St., Ste. 200, San Jose | Established in 1998, this poetry slam was one of the first continuous competitive poetry events in the Bay Area.
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News Notes
Transit
  • VTA has secured its $76 million, custom-made tunnel boring machine to dig the upcoming BART tunnels. It is expected to take ~3-4 years to dig the five-mile long, 54-foot in diameter tunnel — but it may be the largest single bore transit tunnel in the world once finished. (The Mercury News)
Sports
  • In case you missed it, the 28th San Jose Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony was held at the SAP Center this week, and honored Lorrie Fair, Patrick Marleau, Dave Stieb, and Chris Wondolowski. Check out some highlights from the night. (The Mercury News)
Holiday
  • Tomorrow is Veterans Day, a federal holiday commemorating people who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Expect various closures related to the holiday, and help honor our military personnel by attending San Jose’s 105th Veterans Day Parade this Saturday, Nov. 11, starting at 10:45 a.m. in downtown.
Development
  • A Los Altos developer got the green light to rezone a one-acre site at 1655 Lincoln Ave. for five new homes at a space where only one sits. The single home would be demolished to make way, but the construction timeline hasn’t been announced. (San José Spotlight)
Eat
  • Willow Street Pizza is celebrating its 30th anniversary at both its San Jose (1072 Willow St.) + Los Gatos (20 S. Santa Cruz Ave.) locations with a new executive chef and menu of deals. Next Wednesday, Nov. 15, both restaurants’ full menus will be 30% off. (The Mercury News)
Announced
  • Tech CU recently announced the launch of its new Sharks and Barracuda co-branded debit + credit cards. Cardholders get benefits like 15-minute advanced entry to games, discounted tickets, and various sweepstakes. All who sign up will be entered in a giveaway for jumbo replicas of the cards signed by the teams.
Wellness
  • This FDA-registered, doctor-recommended vibrator is clinically proven to heighten arousal and help alleviate dryness, thanks to its ultra-flexible shape designed to hit all the right spots. Even better? Our readers get 30% off.*
Drink
  • Your new first drink of the night: ZBiotics, a probiotic engineered by PhD microbiologists to break down the byproduct of alcohol. Try it to wake up feeling refreshed tomorrow.*
 
Development

Wait... scratch that

The future of San Jose’s historic flea market
An overhead view of the project site for the Berryessa BART Urban Village.
This is the overall site of the Berryessa BART Urban Village where the flea market will be affected. | Photo via City of San José
In late October, developers announced that the site of the flea market would move from an office development to a residential focus — envisioning ~3,500 units.

Now, because of cost concerns, developers are backtracking + hoping to downsize the project to 940 units.

The developer is seeking to invoke the “Builder’s Remedy” to do so — a law in which the city would be required to approve housing projects as long as 20% of the homes are low-income or 100% are moderate income.

The law’s original intention is to help developers bypass restrictive zoning laws to add more housing. Opponents of the development say this project is taking advantage of the law to lessen housing.

Though the approval + construction timeline haven’t been announced, developers will give a 1-year advance notice of the flea market’s closure to ease the transition — which could happen as soon as January 2024.
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