Featured Events in Santa Clara in June, 2025 (July Updated)

107.7 The Bone Presents: Metallica: M72 World Tour - 1 Day Ticket is set to be an electrifying event that metal enthusiasts won't want to miss. Taking place at the iconic Levi's® Stadium in Santa Clara, this concert promises an unforgettable experience on June 20, 2025, starting at 6:00 PM. Metallica, renowned for their powerful performances and legendary status in the rock world, will bring their M72 World Tour to the heart of California. Fans can expect a night filled with classic hits and new tracks, all delivered with the band's signature intensity. Levi's® Stadium, located at 4900 Marie P. DeBartolo Way, offers the perfect backdrop for this monumental event, ensuring that attendees will have a top-notch concert experience. This one-day ticket provides access to a night of unparalleled music and energy, making it a must-attend for anyone looking to witness Metallica's raw power live.

Designed to help beginners gain more control over their camera to accurately capture the look and feel of YOUR everyday life and creative visions! You’ll learn and practice: Basic functions of most cameras Difference between Auto and Program modes Basics of framing and photo composition using the rule of thirds How to maintain the correct exposure using the exposure triangle (f-stop/aperture, ISO, and shutter speed) ** Each week will focus on one topic to help you understand and master each one.** For this workshop, please bring the following: A camera with a fully charged battery Any lenses you have Memory card Your camera's manual About your teacher: Photography and video editing have been hobbies of mine for over 10 years, and for the last 4 years, I’ve been professionally video editing. I understand how the digital arts can be intimidating and overwhelming, and I want to be able to make it more accessible. I believe that getting hands-on experience provides a deeper understanding, which helped me, and I love that I can give that space and opportunity. Information Source: eventbrite

New to Adobe Premiere? This is an introductory level class where you will not only learn how to edit, but also learn to navigate the interface, how to set up project files and sequences to avoid common mistakes that lead to frustration, and shortcuts to help streamline the editing process and more. In this regularly scheduled small class, you will get hands-on experience and personalized attention from the instructor to help you fully understand the topic. You'll learn: To navigate the Adobe Premiere interface How to set up project files and sequences to avoid common mistakes that lead to frustration Editing tools and what they do Shortcuts to help streamline the editing process **Each week will focus on one topic to help you understand and master each one.** For the first class, we will go over project setup, learn to navigate the Premiere Pro interface, and learn the tools to build a basic video editing timeline. As people begin to have a deep understanding of the basics, we progress to learning shortcuts, effects, color grading, sound design, transitions, and more to help elevate videos . For this workshop, please bring the following: An Adobe account set up Laptop with Adobe Premiere installed External hard drive (optional but reccommended) About your teacher: Photography and video editing have been hobbies of mine for over 10 years, and for the last 4 years, I’ve been professionally video editing. I understand how the digital arts can be intimidating and overwhelming, and I want to be able to make it more accessible. I believe that getting hands-on experience provides a deeper understanding, which helped me, and I love that I can give that space and opportunity. Information Source: eventbrite

This workshop and social event offers participants opportunities to learn about and practice communication skills, explore consent, and discover the power of platonic touch. Attendees will practice identifying and asking for what they want, saying no to what they don’t want and yes to what they do want, and experimenting with platonic touch in a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment. If you... have been suffering from skin hunger and lack of touch in your life desire physical contact with other people in a non-sexual way long for nurturing and healing touch need a safe place to relax and rejuvenate are looking to connect with an inspiring and welcoming community want to stretch out of your comfort zone often find yourself in the role of caretaker, but need a turn to be taken care of have no idea how to answer the question "what kind of touch do you like?" feel overwhelmed by both a desire for connection and a desire to run away from connection ....then our Platonic Touch Workshop & Practice may be just what you have been looking for! More details about this event: WHAT TO EXPECT: Participants will be required to bring their own rapid antigen Covid test to be taken upon arrival, or show a photo of a rapid antigen test taken the day of the event. Once they have received a negative result or have shown a photo of that day's negative result to the assistant, they will be escorted into the workshop space. The welcome circle and workshop will introduce participants to one another and offer guided exercises and support to practice communication skills. Afterwards, there will be approximately two hours available for practicing touch, eating snacks, or just hanging out. Our event ends a few minutes before 6:00pm with a brief closing circle. NOTE: Touch is not required at this event. Every activity is optional. You are welcome to come and observe only! You get to choose THE WHOLE TIME. PUNCTUALITY: Allow time for losing your keys and getting caught in traffic and looking for parking in order to be on time. Doors open at 1:00pm and close PROMPTLY at 1:30pm. In order to provide a safe and respectful environment for all participants, there will be no admittance after 1:30pm. PARKING: There is plenty of street parking within 2-3 blocks of the home. Allow extra time to find parking! ACCESSIBILITY: No pets live in the home. There is one flight of stairs to climb to attend the event, and another flight of stairs to reach the all gender restroom. CLOTHING: Wear pajamas or comfortable lounge wear. Shoes are not allowed in the carpeted space where we will be gathering. FOOD & BEVERAGE: Please bring a snack, a potluck dish, or non-alcoholic beverages to share with the group in the kitchen area. PERSONAL HYGIENE: Avoid perfumes or any other strongly scented products, as some people may be sensitive to these. Make sure you have showered or bathed recently. TICKETS: You must reserve your spot by purchasing a ticket through Eventbrite. Once you have purchased your ticket, you will receive a confirmation email with exact location details. Your email address will also be added to the Platonic Touch email list, so you can receive emails about upcoming events, as well as links to register. You can unsubscribe to this list at any time. FINANCIAL AID: If you are facing financial hardship, I invite you to use the promo code SUPPORT to get a 50% discount on your ticket. There are a limited number of these discounted tickets available, so please only apply it if you need the discount in order to attend. WORK TRADE TICKETS: I reserve four work trade tickets that are 100% off every month for folks who are able to exchange roughly 90 minutes before the event and 30 minutes after the event to be part of the set up and clean up crew. These spaces are available to those who have attended at least one event prior, or by special arrangement with the facilitator. Contact Autumn if you would like to be considered for this role. Join us on Plura (formerly Bloom) to connect and chat before the event! ABOUT ME: I am a Certified Cuddle Party Facilitator. I also have more than ten years experience working in the field of early childhood and parent education which help me bring empathy, compassion, clarity, creativity and strong leadership into my role as a Cuddle Party Facilitator. I love creating safe spaces for people to connect to themselves and each other. To learn more about Cuddle Parties, click here: http://www.cuddleparty.com/ (I choose to call my events Platonic Touch Workshops & Practice because I have found that the term "cuddle party" can be intimidating to individuals new to the world of platonic touch. It's important to me that my events appeal to a broad spectrum of people and feel safe for everyone. If you are feeling intimidated about attending, please know that one of the foundational rules of our events is that you never have to touch anyone you don't want to, ever. In fact, not touching or cuddling is always an available and viable option. Aside from practicing touch, there is also space for chatting, writing, coloring, reading, napping, and eating snacks!) If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please message me through Eventbrite. All good things, Autumn Vandiver Information Source: Autumn | eventbrite

This workshop and social event offers participants opportunities to learn about and practice communication skills, explore consent, and discover the power of platonic touch. Attendees will practice identifying and asking for what they want, saying no to what they don’t want and yes to what they do want, and experimenting with platonic touch in a safe, inclusive, and nurturing environment. If you... have been suffering from skin hunger and lack of touch in your life desire physical contact with other people in a non-sexual way long for nurturing and healing touch need a safe place to relax and rejuvenate are looking to connect with an inspiring and welcoming community want to stretch out of your comfort zone often find yourself in the role of caretaker, but need a turn to be taken care of have no idea how to answer the question "what kind of touch do you like?" feel overwhelmed by both a desire for connection and a desire to run away from connection ....then our Platonic Touch Workshop & Practice may be just what you have been looking for! More details about this event: WHAT TO EXPECT: Participants will be required to bring their own rapid antigen Covid test to be taken upon arrival, or show a photo of a rapid antigen test taken the day of the event. Once they have received a negative result or have shown a photo of that day's negative result to the assistant, they will be escorted into the workshop space. The welcome circle and workshop will introduce participants to one another and offer guided exercises and support to practice communication skills. Afterwards, there will be approximately two hours available for practicing touch, eating snacks, or just hanging out. Our event ends a few minutes before 6:00pm with a brief closing circle. NOTE: Touch is not required at this event. Every activity is optional. You are welcome to come and observe only! You get to choose THE WHOLE TIME. PUNCTUALITY: Allow time for losing your keys and getting caught in traffic and looking for parking in order to be on time. Doors open at 1:00pm and close PROMPTLY at 1:30pm. In order to provide a safe and respectful environment for all participants, there will be no admittance after 1:30pm. PARKING: There is plenty of street parking within 2-3 blocks of the home. Allow extra time to find parking! ACCESSIBILITY: No pets live in the home. There is one flight of stairs to climb to attend the event, and another flight of stairs to reach the all gender restroom. CLOTHING: Wear pajamas or comfortable lounge wear. Shoes are not allowed in the carpeted space where we will be gathering. FOOD & BEVERAGE: Please bring a snack, a potluck dish, or non-alcoholic beverages to share with the group in the kitchen area. PERSONAL HYGIENE: Avoid perfumes or any other strongly scented products, as some people may be sensitive to these. Make sure you have showered or bathed recently. TICKETS: You must reserve your spot by purchasing a ticket through Eventbrite. Once you have purchased your ticket, you will receive a confirmation email with exact location details. Your email address will also be added to the Platonic Touch email list, so you can receive emails about upcoming events, as well as links to register. You can unsubscribe to this list at any time. FINANCIAL AID: If you are facing financial hardship, I invite you to use the promo code SUPPORT to get a 50% discount on your ticket. There are a limited number of these discounted tickets available, so please only apply it if you need the discount in order to attend. WORK TRADE TICKETS: I reserve four work trade tickets that are 100% off every month for folks who are able to exchange roughly 90 minutes before the event and 30 minutes after the event to be part of the set up and clean up crew. These spaces are available to those who have attended at least one event prior, or by special arrangement with the facilitator. Contact Autumn if you would like to be considered for this role. Join us on Plura (formerly Bloom) to connect and chat before the event! ABOUT ME: I am a Certified Cuddle Party Facilitator. I also have more than ten years experience working in the field of early childhood and parent education which help me bring empathy, compassion, clarity, creativity and strong leadership into my role as a Cuddle Party Facilitator. I love creating safe spaces for people to connect to themselves and each other. To learn more about Cuddle Parties, click here: http://www.cuddleparty.com/ (I choose to call my events Platonic Touch Workshops & Practice because I have found that the term "cuddle party" can be intimidating to individuals new to the world of platonic touch. It's important to me that my events appeal to a broad spectrum of people and feel safe for everyone. If you are feeling intimidated about attending, please know that one of the foundational rules of our events is that you never have to touch anyone you don't want to, ever. In fact, not touching or cuddling is always an available and viable option. Aside from practicing touch, there is also space for chatting, writing, coloring, reading, napping, and eating snacks!) If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please message me through Eventbrite. All good things, Autumn Vandiver Information Source: Autumn | eventbrite

Class Description Start your day with energy and intention in this dynamic all-level Vinyasa class. Designed for both beginners and experienced yogis, this practice combines breath and movement to awaken your body, calm your mind, and set a positive tone for the day ahead. Expect a thoughtful sequence that blends gentle warm-ups, flowing transitions, and strength-building poses, ending with grounding stretches and relaxation. Modifications and variations are offered throughout, making this class accessible and challenging for everyone. Meet Kate! Kate discovered yoga while healing from chronic back pain, and it quickly became a cornerstone for her physical and mental well-being. After completing her Yoga Alliance 200-hour certification, Kate began sharing her practice through dynamic Vinyasa flows, yin classes, restorative classes, and workshops focusing on combining yoga philosophy with asana practices. Outside of yoga, Kate is a data scientist and actuary working in tech. Her analytical mindset complements her yoga teaching, as she crafts thoughtful, intentional sequences that cater to the unique needs of each class. Information Source: Jiaren Yoga Studio | eventbrite

Event Overview: Join us for "Expressing Grief," a transformative art workshop designed to provide a safe, creative space for those navigating the complex emotions of grief. In this series, participants will explore the healing power of artistic expression as a way to honor loss, process difficult feelings, and reconnect with a sense of hope and renewal. What to Expect: Through guided sessions, we will use various art mediums—such as painting, drawing, and collage—to give voice to the unspoken and to transform pain into something tangible and beautiful. No prior art experience is necessary—only a willingness to explore and express. Each session will include a short meditation, creative prompts, and time for reflection and sharing within a supportive community. Whether you’re facing the loss of a loved one, a life transition, or simply carrying the weight of unspoken emotions, this series offers a gentle, compassionate space to be seen and heard. Come as you are, and discover how creativity can help you navigate your unique journey through grief. Who Should Attend: This event is open to anyone experiencing grief, whether death-related or not. All are welcome, regardless of whether you wish to share your story, gain insights from others, or simply be in a supportive community. Join us for a unique series of art sessions where we delve into the depths of our emotions, using different artistic mediums as a way to express, understand, and heal. Each session focuses on a specific feeling, allowing participants to explore their inner world through the therapeutic power of art. Whether you’re an experienced artist or just beginning, this journey is about self-expression, not perfection. Sessions Overview: Each 2-hour event session focuses on one emotion. December 22, 2024 - Holding Space: A Holiday Gathering for Healing A meaningful two-hour holiday event to focus on honoring lost loved ones, finding a sense of connection during the holidays, and creating a gentle, supportive space for those who are grieving. Bring a small dish that reminds you of the one(s) you miss to share with our community. Price $35 Agenda: 1. Welcome & Drinks: 15 minutes - Attendees will introduce themselves and order one complimentary drink from our cafe! 2. Guided Reflection & Breathing Exercise: 15 minutes 3. Sharing Circle: 40 minutes - Each participant can share a memory or say their loved one's name aloud if they feel comfortable, and introduce the food that they brought - Eat and connect 4. Creative Expression Activity | Ornament or Memory Jar Making : 40 minutes - Supplies like clear ornaments, ribbons, small notes, or jars will be provided. Attendees can write a special message, memory, or hope for the future and place it inside the ornament or jar. - This can serve as a keepsake to take home as a reminder of the time spent reflecting and honoring loved ones. 5. Closing: 10 minutes January 26, 2025 - Emotion: Sadness Description: Let the fluidity of watercolor express the ebb and flow of sadness. Explore how gentle washes and blending can capture the softness, weight, and release of the emotion. February 23, 2025 - Emotion: Anger Description: Channel your anger into the tangible, grounding medium of clay. Pound, mold, and shape your feelings, giving them form and texture as a way to release built-up energy. March 23, 2025 - Emotion: Guilt Description: Meet the sense of guilt using your reflection and the layered effect of crayon and paint to explore deeper. April 27, 2025 - Emotion: Shock Description: Reorient yourself amidst the chaos with mandala art. Focus on the safety of the circle and any repetitive patterns, allowing your mind to process moments of shock through the meditative act of creating. May 25, 2025 - Emotion: Anxiety/Fear Description: With the precision of colored pencils, explore the tension and tightness of anxiety. Use your imagination to capture the many layers of worry and fear. June 22, 2025 - Emotion: Yearning/Loneliness Description: Piece together a mosaic using colored paper to represent feelings of longing or isolation. This session invites you to find beauty in the fragments, assembling them into a larger whole (feel free to bring photos). July 27, 2025 - Emotion: Confusion Description: Use a mix of colored pencils and markers to create overlapping shapes and patterns that capture feelings of confusion and disorientation. This process encourages you to embrace the chaos and find new perspectives. August 24, 2025 - Emotion: Acceptance/Hope Description: Playing with shadow work utilizing lead pencil. Explore the interplay between light and shadow, remembering that we will always have both. Each session is a space to reflect, create, and connect with others who are navigating their own emotional landscapes. Through this series, we’ll use art to translate feelings into visual form, finding new ways to process and understand the full range of human experience. Whether you join us for one session or all, we invite you to discover the healing power of creativity. There is an option to purchase all workshops as a set or individually! Instructor Bio: Elizabeth Huang is a certified grief educator, death doula, and life coach. Her holistic approach to healing is complemented by her extensive experience as a hospice volunteer, where she offers presence and support to those navigating end-of-life journeys. As a Bay Area native, Elizabeth has always been deeply connected to her community. Elizabeth's work is driven by her belief in the transformative power of grief and trauma-informed care. Through her various certifications, she guides individuals with empathy and understanding, helping them process grief, cope with loss, and rediscover a sense of peace. Whether she's offering end-of-life support or guiding others through life transitions, Elizabeth is committed to serving her clients in finding regulation and resilience amidst life's most challenging experiences. Information Source: Jiaren Yoga Studio | eventbrite

Overview: Location: Linn Studio behind Triton Museum of Art Join us for a hands-on Wet Felting Workshop: Sculpting 3D Vessels, where you’ll explore the art of transforming raw wool into beautifully structured felt forms. In this immersive three-hour session, you’ll learn the fundamentals of wet felting—a tactile process using wool, water, soap, and friction to create durable, seamless forms You’ll walk away with a handcrafted 3D felt vessel and a deeper appreciation for fiber art. No prior experience is needed—just bring your curiosity and creativity! Objectives: This workshop introduces participants to the ancient technique of wet felting, focusing on sculpting wool into seamless 3D vessels. We’ll start with a brief introduction to the history and significance of felting across cultures, followed by a hands-on demonstration of layering wool, shaping forms around a resist, and using warm, soapy water to bind fibers together. Through guided instruction, you’ll explore techniques for controlling texture, structure, and color blending, allowing you to create a personalized felt vessel that symbolizes transformation and containment. Whether you're drawn to fiber arts for its meditative process or its decorative possibilities, this workshop offers a welcoming space for experimentation and creative exploration. The Triton Museum may cancel a class, camp, or workshop due to weather, health, an emergency, or low attendance. In those cases, the registered attendee will be notified of the cancellation as soon as possible and will be offered a refund or credit for the class. The Triton Museum reserves the right to use photographs taken during classes and workshops for publicity and media purposes. This includes but is not limited to the Triton website and social media. If you do not want yourself or your child included in these photographs, please notify Triton staff at the time of enrollment. Questions? Please contact education@tritonmuseum.org Artist Biography: Alieh Rezaei is an Iranian multidisciplinary artist and educator based in San Jose. She holds an MFA in Intermedia & Digital Art from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. Her work explores themes of the body and cultural identity through fiber and mixed-media installations. A recipient of the Rauschenberg Emergency Grant from the New York Foundation for the Arts, she has exhibited nationally and internationally at Maryland Art Place, Rochester Art Center (NY), ItsLiquid Group (London), the Contemporary Art Modern Project (Miami), and the Institute of Contemporary Art (Baltimore). Information Source: Triton Museum of Art | eventbrite

Parents Helping Parents Resource Fair 2025 *VENDOR REGISTRATION* Do you provide resources/help/assistance to people with special needs? Please join us and register now to be a vendor at our annual resource fair! We are looking for businesses that provide help, support, and/or guidance for families and individuals with special needs of ALL ages & ALL types of disabilities! Last year, we had over 500 family/attendees and 66 vendors. We have a lovely spot for this year's event in the courtyard of SCU's Sobrato Campus for Discovery & Innovation. It's a large outdoor area that offers options for a table in either shade or sun. There is free parking as well! This is the annual, one time per year, resource fair coordinated by Parents Helping Parents. Don't miss out on making important connections with families raising children with special needs! We want attendees to… FIND professionals and organizations that can help with Assessments/Therapies, Education Options/School Support, Employment, Day Programs, Housing, Public Services, Legal/Financial/Medical/Dental needs, Recreation, and MORE! MEET with representatives and gather information. Ask questions and get answers immediately. Admission is FREE for attendees. When : Saturday, June 28 from 9:30am-12:30pm Where : Santa Clara University, Sobrato Campus for Discovery & Innovation, 500 El Camino Real, Santa Clara, CA 95053 Here's how you can participate as a VENDOR: Are you a 'special needs' vendor interested in participating? Register to attend this event! Space is limited! Cost: $25: nonprofit organizations $200: for-profit organizations There is an opportunity to SPONSOR this event!!! Platinum Sponsor (4 spots available): $2,000 Have your logo printed on all of our advertisements & all marketing for this event Have your logo on a printed board displayed at the event AND select in advance your preferred table for the event Gold Sponsor (10 spots available): $1,000 Have your logo printed on all of our advertisements & marketing for this event If you are interested in being a sponsor for this event, please contact evelyn@php.com . Last day to become a sponsor: May 26, 2025 Last day to register ** : June 13, 2025, space is limited so don't wait! If you have questions, check out the FAQ Info by clicking HERE ! If you have further questions, please contact volunteer event coordinators: Marlee Benefiel and Laura McGeever who will respond to questions/concerns sent to events@php.com Information Source: Parents Helping Parents (PHP) | eventbrite

Experience Slime Lab! Learners will create 1 custom slime and have the option to experiment with various textures, colors, and scents. Prices are per participant. Classes are held live at the Young Art studio in the Westfield Valley Fair Mall located at 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95050. *All materials will be provided by the studio. *Slime Lab experience is just for creating custom Slimes and does not include an art lesson. Slime Lab experiences are priced per child and cannot be shared. Information Source: Young Art USA | eventbrite

Don't miss the chance to shape your artistic dreams into reality! Are you ready to turn your artistic visions into tangible wonders? Our Clay Sculpting Art Classes are the perfect playground for unleashing your creativity! Class Highlights: Fundamentals of Clay: Learn the basics of working with clay, from molding to shaping, and discover the secrets of texture and form. Expressive Sculptures : Dive into the world of expression through clay as you craft unique sculptures that tell your story. Theme-based Creations: From animals and nature to abstract forms, each class explores a different theme for endless sculpting possibilities. Advanced Techniques: Elevate your skills with advanced techniques such as carving, detailing, and surface finishing. Classes are highly interactive and students will have the opportunity to socialize and share their ideas in a fun and upbeat environment. Classes are held live at the Young Art studio in the Westfield Valley Fair Mall located at 2855 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95050. Rules for joining the class: 1 Ticket per child per session Each session is for 60 minutes of in-person art lesson. Current county safety guidelines will be followed during camp *All materials will be provided by the studio. Information Source: Young Art USA | eventbrite