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» Karaoke

7 Bamboo Karaoke Lounge - Karaoke. Wednesdays-Saturdays, 9pm-1am. 162 E. Jackson St, San Jose (South Bay/Silicon Valley), 408.279.9937.

» Dance Clubs

Agenda - Salsa Wednesdays. Free lessons from 8-9:30pm. With DJ El Dela Clave. Wednesdays, 8pm. 399 S. First St, San Jose (South Bay/Silicon Valley), 408.287.3991.

» Dance Clubs

Alberto's - Latin. Bachata lessons at 7:30pm; social dance at 9:30pm. With Pantea. Wednesdays, 7:30pm. 736 W. Dana St, Mountain View (South Bay/Silicon Valley), 650.968.3007.

» Karaoke

Alex's 49er Inn - Karaoke. Mondays-Saturdays, 9pm-1am. 2214 Business Circle, San Jose (South Bay/Silicon Valley), 408.279.9737.

» Dance Clubs

Avalon - DJs and live music. 21+. Ongoing. 777 Lawrence Expwy, Santa Clara (South Bay/Silicon Valley), 408.241.0777, http://www.nightclubavalon.com.

» Open Mic/Poetry

Barefoot Coffee Roasters - Musical open mic. Sign up by 5pm. Wednesdays, 7pm. 5237 Stevens Creek Blvd, Santa Clara (South Bay/Silicon Valley), 408.248.4500.

» Dance Clubs

Blowfish Sushi - DJs and dancing. Wed-Sat. 355 Santana Row, San Jose (South Bay/Silicon Valley), 408.345.3848.

» Karaoke

Blue Bonnet Bar - Karaoke. Mon & Wed-Thu, 8pm. No cover. 208 S. Fair Oaks Ave, Sunnyvale (South Bay/Silicon Valley), 408.245.6651.

» Dance Clubs

Blue Pheasant - DJ and dancing. Big band, swing, '50s, '60s, '70s and '80s. Tue-Sun, 7pm-close. No cover. 22100 Stevens Creek Blvd, Cupertino (South Bay/Silicon Valley), 408.255.3300.

» Karaoke

Bogart's Lounge & Tech Pub - Karaoke. Wednesdays, Fridays, Sundays, 8pm-2am. 1209 Wildwood Ave, Sunnyvale (South Bay/Silicon Valley), 408.245.2800.

» Rock/Pop

Boswell's - Jack Ripoff. Wednesdays. 1875 S. Bascom Ave, Campbell (South Bay/Silicon Valley), 408.371.4404.

» Dance Clubs

Branham Lounge - Humpday Wednesdays. Industry night. Wednesdays. 1116 Branham Lane, San Jose (South Bay/Silicon Valley), 408.265.5525.

» Dance Clubs

Britannia Arms Almaden - DJ Hank. With karaoake at 10pm. Wednesdays, Sundays. Karaoke. With DJ Hank. Sundays, 10pm and Wednesdays, 10pm. 5027 Almaden Expwy, San Jose (South Bay/Silicon Valley), 408.266.0550.

» Rock/Pop

Britannia Arms Cupertino - Open mic. All acoustic artists, bands of all genres, comedians and hip-hop artists are welcome. Wednesdays. No cover. 1087 De Anza Blvd, Cupertino (South Bay/Silicon Valley), 408.252.7262.

» Dance Clubs

Brix - Whip It Out Wednesdays. VJ mixing. Wednesdays, 9pm-2am. 349 S. First St, San Jose (South Bay/Silicon Valley), 408.947.1975.

» Dance Clubs

C&J's Sports Bar - DJ in the Mix. Wednesdays, Saturdays, 10pm. 1550 Lafayette St, Santa Clara (South Bay/Silicon Valley), 408.423.9013.

» Karaoke

Cardinal Lounge - Karaoke. With DJ Curtis. Mondays, Wednesdays, 9pm-1am. No cover. DJ Curtis. Plus karaoke. Wednesdays, 9pm-1am. 3197 Meridian Ave, San Jose (South Bay/Silicon Valley), 408.269.7891.

» Folk

Consuelo Mexican Bistro - Peninsula Banjo Band. Wednesdays, 7pm. Free. 377 Santana Row #1125, San Jose (South Bay/Silicon Valley), 408.260.7082.

» Karaoke

DaSilva's Broncos - Guitar Hero Tournament. Plus karaoke. Wednesdays. (Formerly the Claran), 1251 Franklin Mall, Santa Clara (South Bay/Silicon Valley), 408.248.4682.

» Dance Clubs

Deseo Tequila Lounge - DJ music. Ongoing. 851 Main St, Redwood City (The Peninsula).

» Karaoke

Dive Bar - Karaoke. Wednesdays, 8pm-2am. 78 E. Santa Clara St, San Jose (South Bay/Silicon Valley), 408.288.5252.

» Karaoke

Effie's Restaurant and Lounge - With B&S Karaoke. Tue-Sat, 9pm-2am and last Sun of every month, 2-7pm. 331 Hacienda Ave, Campbell (South Bay/Silicon Valley), 408.374.3400.

» Dance Clubs

Fahrenheit Ultra Lounge - The Lounge. Top 40 and hip-hop. Wed, 9pm-close. No cover. 99 E. San Fernando St, San Jose (South Bay/Silicon Valley), 408.998.9998.