The Second Friday Artwalk is a ad-hoc group of galleries and businesses in the Alameda/Jingletown arts districts to promote art and culture in the community. Select studios, galleries and businesses open their doors to support the local arts from 6-9 PM. Exact locations change month to month, to keep up with who is open on 2nd Friday visit their website. - Updated 6/4/19 - Event info last checked via website
Oakland brings the laughs on Friday and Saturday night with back-to-back HellaFunny comedy shows at 7pm and 9pm, featuring sharp stand-up from local favorites and special guest sets. It's a 70+ minute show with 4-5 comics on the bill with credits like Cobbs, Punchline, SF Sketchfest, ABC and NBC. SHOW DATES & TIMES Friday, February 6, 2026 - 7p + 9p Shows Saturday, Feburary 7, 2026 - 7p + 9p Shows
If you do not have an RSVP for the Watch Party inside the theatre, please plan to enjoy the Fan Zone programming or consider alternative viewing options for the game. If You Have a Watch Party RSVP Seating is first-come, first-served with proof of your Eventbrite RSVP Check-in window: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM Theatre entry begins: 2:30 PM You must arrive before kickoff or your seat may be reassigned Your entire party must be present to be seated
We are kicking off 2026 with two events to keep you on the dance floor. If you like to move to the sounds of cumbia and salsa, Eli's and Mad Oak are where you need to be. The Eli's event is a one-off, but you can become a regular at the salsa night at Mad Oak, which takes place three times a month.
Larry Vuckovich celebrates his 89th year on the eve of his birthday, which is December 8! He will be playing with his favorite guitarist, Kai Lyons. Larry and Kai have been regularly expanding their diverse and wide-ranging repertoire. Besides the great jazz classics of top composers, they will cover seldom heard standards, great Latin and Brazilian pieces, World Music gems, and as always funky, boogaloo blues selections.
WinterFest December 20th - 21st | 10AM-5PM FREE for Members, $24 Adults, $19 Children (2-12) and Seniors (65+) Step into a world of icy planets and faraway galaxies this winter at Chabot! With festive tunes and a variety of interactive activities blending science and seasonal cheer, this is a celebration you won't want to miss! Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.
One thing I love about Oakland is how you can come across some of the most unexpected types of events. This Saturday, a group of retirees who live at the Piedmont Gardens community in Oakland will host a jewelry sale. This is the perfect opportunity to shop local, and find some one-of-a-kind gifts. One other event I'm excited to
Do you want somewhere you can sing your favorite songs? We're talking alternative, metal, rock, pop, disco, and everything in between! If it's on YouTube, we got it!! Freakyoke karaoke is where it's at for folks that may not feel like they can sing freely and freakly at other karaoke! QUEER TRANS CENTERED KARAOKE!!
We're back! After our summer hiatus, the Brooklyn Basin Small Dog Meetup is returning on Sunday, October 26th, from 1-3 PM with a fun theme: Barks & Boos Since launching in March, we've had so many wonderful dogs join us at our past meetups - and we're thrilled to announce that our group has now grown to over 100 members!
This year is our 10th annual Crucolo Parade! Join us as we pay homage to one of our favorite Italian cheeses from the Trentino-Alto Adige region. Market Hall Foods is one of two shops in the United States that sells this creamy cow's milk cheese. To celebrate its arrival, our expert cheesemongers, dressed in Italian garb, roll a cart carrying the gigantic Crucolo wheel down
Oakland Critical Mass is a monthly group bike ride that takes place every first Friday of the month, which starts at 8 pm at the BikeLink bike lockers at 14th and Broadway, and ends at 23rd and Telegraph where Oakland Art Murmur is underway. Critical Mass is argued to be a political-protest for bikers' rights, but it's also a fun social ride that takes over the streets.
Technical ineptitude, wooden dialog, concepts that never should've made it beyond paper - it's all celebrated at this quirky festival of clips and short films, taking place at a sound studio in downtown Oakland. "Did your budget run out? Did your actor get sick?" reads the fest's pitch line. "Did your high concept fall flat?... Submit any project that highlights work gone wrong. All failures welcome."
