Sunday Night in San Jose: 10 Ways to Unwind Before the Week

Culture & Arts

1. San Jose Museum of Art – Open till 8 PM Sun; contemporary West Coast focus, free first Sundays.
2. San Jose Improv – 7:30 & 9:45 PM shows; national headliners + local open-mic.
3. Ciné (Camera 12) – Indie/foreign films; craft beer & wine in lobby.
4. Cafe Stritch – Sunday Night Jazz (7 PM); cocktails, small plates, intimate 80-seat room.

Food & Drink

5. San Pedro Square Market – 20+ vendors (ramen, tacos, oysters, vegan); communal seating, live music weekends.
6. Plaza de César Chávez – Food trucks + park vibe; nearby Original Gravity (taproom), Paper Plane (cocktails).

Active & Social

7. AMF Capitol Lanes – 40 lanes, arcade, bar; cosmic bowling 9 PM–midnight.
8. Kelley Park – Lighted tennis, volleyball, Japanese Garden, History Park open till dusk.
9. Spa Night – Yunomori Onsen & Spa (Japanese onsen), Burke Williams (luxury), Massage Envy (late hours).

Planning Tips

• Check SJMA / Improv / Stritch websites for tickets—often sell out.
• Parking: Market-San Pedro garage (free first hr, $2/hr after); VTA light rail stops at Convention Center / Civic Center.
• Weather: Mild year-round; light jacket after sunset.