Bay of Life Social
YOUR ALGORITHM FOR A BETTER NIGHT OUT.
SEP 3, 2026 · ISSUE NO. 1
“Good morning, Bay.”
Welcome to the first issue of Bay of Life Social, a little play on way of life, and hopefully the beginning of a new one.
Somewhere along the way, being “social” started meaning spending more time on our phones than actually being social. Bay of Life is my attempt to change that. Help us get offline, get out, and experience more of the Bay Area with others.
I want this to be more than a list of things to do. I want to help nurture a community built around discovering new places, trying something different, meeting people, making plans, and creating the kind of memories that don’t live solely on your camera roll.
Every week, I will curate some of the best things happening around the Bay.
Less scrolling, more living.
Welcome to Bay of Life.
Up Next: Filoli's after hours garden nights, a $9 happy hour, a drone light show for Harry Potter fans, Weezer at Chase Center, and more — all curated for your next night (or weekend) out.
THIS WEEKEND
$9 Before 9 PM Happy Hour
Sep 4 · 6:30–9:00 PM · Nomikai, San Jose · Free admission
A downtown happy hour with $9 signature cocktails, draft beer, and mocktails before 9 p.m., plus discounted starters and wine.
DroneArt Show: Harry Potter
Sep 5 · Oracle Park, San Francisco
A one-night show in which 1,200 illuminated drones recreate Harry Potter characters and moments to music and film dialogue.
Weezer: The Gathering
Sep 9 · 7 PM · Chase Center, San Francisco
Weezer performs with special guests The Shins and Silversun Pickups at Chase Center.
Mountain View Art & Wine Festival
Sep 12 · 11 AM–7 PM · Castro Street, Mountain View · Free
A downtown festival with more than 400 artists and craft makers, live music, food, wine, and family activities; it continues September 13.
50th Annual San Francisco Stand-Up Comedy Competition — Semifinals
Sep 16 · 7:30 PM · Montalvo Arts Center, 15400 Montalvo Road, Saratoga
A semifinal night of the 50th annual stand-up comedy competition at Montalvo.
September Arts & Culture Fest 2026
Sep 26 · 11 AM–6 PM · Downtown San Mateo, San Mateo
A day-long downtown celebration of art, music, dance, poetry, food, and culture.
Home By 10 Dance Party
Sep 26 · 6–10 PM · The Guild Theatre, Menlo Park
An early dance party with DJ Tripp, music videos, cocktails, and mocktails, guaranteed to finish by 10 p.m.
EAT + DRINK
Filoli Summer Nights
Sep 3 · 5–8 PM · Filoli Historic House & Garden, Woodside · Members $25; children $10; general admission varies
An after-hours evening of garden walks, acoustic music, food, and drinks at Filoli in Woodside.
Until next time,
Bay of Life Social
“Your algorithm for a better night out.”