Events in Oakland, United States
The Forum with Mason Bates: 2025 Grace Cathedral Artist in Residence
San Francisco
Sunday, October 19, 2025
0930
- 1030
Free
Classical Music - Orchestra - Traditional Music Events
Every year since 2012, we have offered a residency to artists to create work illuminating the cathedral's vision and annual theme and reimagining church as they do so. Our 2025 Artist in Residence, for our Year of the Future, is composer, DJ, and curator Mason Bates ..
Comedy Oakland at Calabash Sat Oct 18 8pm
Oakland
Saturday, October 18, 2025
2000
- 2200
23.50 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Comedy Oakland, 2016-2023 winner of "Best Comedy Night" in East Bay Express Reader's Poll features funny, diverse, industry pros alongside up-and-coming comedians. Our comedians have featured on TV, Radio, Comedy Festivals, Late Night Talk Shows, won competitions, an ..
Harmony Walk
Richmond
Saturday, October 18, 2025
1000
- 1300
Free
Social Events - Meet New People - Make Friends
The Harmony Walk is a fun-filled, community-based fall festival that will take place at Nicholl Park in Richmond on October 18th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. We'll have a range of food trucks, live music, a raffle, guest speakers, vendor booths from local organizations ..
2025 Hoops for Change
Walnut Creek
Saturday, October 18, 2025
0930
- 1130
Free
Education - Courses - Career Training Events
The Law Office of Brian H. Turner is proud to be a sponsor of the 2025 Hoops for Change Event. This event benefits 10,000 Degrees students, who all come from low income backgrounds, on their journey to graduating college and entering the workforce. To learn more, ple ..
Comedy Oakland at The Lumpia Company Fri Oct 17 8pm
Oakland
Friday, October 17, 2025
2000
- 2130
23.50 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Comedy Oakland, 2016-2023 winner of "Best Comedy Night" in East Bay Express Reader's Poll features funny, diverse, industry pros alongside up-and-coming comedians. Our comedians have featured on TV, Radio, Comedy Festivals, Late Night Talk Shows, won competitions, an ..
FINDING REAL HAPPINESS October, 2025, San Francisco, CA
San Francisco
Friday, October 17, 2025
1900
- 2030
45.00 USD
Spiritual Events - Meditation - Yoga
Join internationally-renowned teacher and Buddhist monk, Gen Kelsang Rabten, for a life-changing public talk on happiness, and how even the most simple meditations can profoundly improve our lives. Each ticket includes a free, optional four week follow up meditation ..
An Evening with a Mentalist :: Jay Alexander's Mind Tricks Live
San Francisco
Friday, October 17, 2025
1830
- 2000
55.00 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
At the San Francisco Magic Theater, we don't give you a "show." We hand you an experience... a carefully engineered collision of impossible mentalism, laugh-out-loud comedy, and illusions that punch through the wall of your reality.
What You'll Do
Step off the s ..
Comedy Oakland at Mushin 2.0 Thu Oct 16 8pm
Oakland
Thursday, October 16, 2025
2000
- 2130
23.50 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Comedy Oakland, 2016-2023 winner of "Best Comedy Night" in East Bay Express Reader's Poll features funny, diverse, industry pros alongside up-and-coming comedians. Our comedians have featured on TV, Radio, Comedy Festivals, Late Night Talk Shows, won competitions, an ..
After Dark: CMYK
San Francisco
Thursday, October 16, 2025
1800
- 2200
22.95 USD
General Science and Engineering - Robotics - Machines
Put on a selection of eye-catching accessories (or bring your own) and strut down a runway in front of our iconic Colored Shadows exhibit. Uncover the secrets of primary colors, play with optical illusions, and learn about the hidden hues beyond the CMYK spectrum. Wh ..
Salsa and Bachata Dance Fridays Salsa Dancing, Bachata Dancing at Dance Fridays, Dance Lessons
San Francisco
Monday, October 13, 2025
1945
- 2355
16.74 USD
Social Dancing - Dance Lessons - Dance Performances
Dance Club San Francisco
Salsa Dance | Bachata Dance | Dance Lessons
THIS Friday - THE BEST OF SAN FRANCISCO DANCE LESSONS, MUSIC, AND DANCE CLUB DANCING
TICKETS, https://www.dancefridays.fun/schedule-tickets
Come and Join us for an Amazing Dance night with 2 ..
Comedy Oakland at Calabash Sat Oct 11 8pm
Oakland
Saturday, October 11, 2025
2000
- 2200
23.50 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Comedy Oakland, 2016-2023 winner of "Best Comedy Night" in East Bay Express Reader's Poll features funny, diverse, industry pros alongside up-and-coming comedians. Our comedians have featured on TV, Radio, Comedy Festivals, Late Night Talk Shows, won competitions, an ..
Oakland's Magic Kitchen at Children's Fairyland
Oakland
Saturday, October 11, 2025
1130
- 1230
19.00 USD
Family and Children - Activities - Outings - Events
Come for the show, stay for a day of play! Spend your Saturday at Children's Fairyland.
Chef Osvaldo Diaz of Agave Uptown is bringing a secret recipe to Oakland's Magic Kitchen and hosting our season finale with Fairyland's funny furry friend, Quercus! Together th ..
12th Annual 2 Blocks of Art and SFEtsy Artisan Pop-UP
San Francisco
Saturday, October 11, 2025
1100
- 1800
Free
Retail Sales - Shop Openings - Events
Come out and shop our SFEtsy curated artisan pop-up market at The Proper Hotel as part of the 12th annual 2 Blocks of Art experience on Market street.
Participating Artisan Sellers:
Poppy and Honey Bee
Sven Ceramics
Eko Jewelry Studio
Bernal Burrow
Heavenly S ..
Comedy Oakland at The Lumpia Company Fri Oct 10 8pm
Oakland
Friday, October 10, 2025
2000
- 2130
23.50 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Comedy Oakland, 2016-2023 winner of "Best Comedy Night" in East Bay Express Reader's Poll features funny, diverse, industry pros alongside up-and-coming comedians. Our comedians have featured on TV, Radio, Comedy Festivals, Late Night Talk Shows, won competitions, an ..
Comedy Oakland at Mushin 2.0 Thu Oct 9 8pm
Oakland
Thursday, October 9, 2025
2000
- 2130
23.50 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Comedy Oakland, 2016-2023 winner of "Best Comedy Night" in East Bay Express Reader's Poll features funny, diverse, industry pros alongside up-and-coming comedians. Our comedians have featured on TV, Radio, Comedy Festivals, Late Night Talk Shows, won competitions, an ..
After Dark: Dancing in the Sky
San Francisco
Thursday, October 9, 2025
1800
- 2200
22.95 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
Prepare to be dazzled by a performance from Earth Circus, where jaw-dropping moves from acrobatic dancers will have you questioning gravity. Uncover the secrets behind aerobatics with the Snowbird squadron, Canada's iconic flight demonstration crew. And don't miss a ..
Merritt Dialogue Speaker Series - Reframe
Oakland
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
1900
- 2100
25.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Don't miss out on "Reframe" - the inaugural event of the Bay Area Book Festival's new Merritt Dialogue Speaker Series. Tickets are selling at a good clip, so you'll want to purchase before they run out. Author, historian and activist Rebecca Solnit in conversation wi ..
The Black Cat Hotel
San Francisco
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
1800
- 2230
39.00 USD
Adventure Trips - Events
Oct 9-12
Oct 15-18
Oct 28-29
Oct 30-Nov 1
Step back in time and enter the decrepit remains of a once-luxurious hotel frequented by celebrities and socialites -- and now haunted by the ghosts of guests, staff, and entertainers who all share a connection to a pecul ..
2nd EHS and S for Biopharma West
San Francisco
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
0900
- 1700
2399.00 USD
Healthcare Industry - Medical - Pharmaceutical - Biotech
As the biopharma industry innovates new drug modalities like biologics, ADCs, and gene therapies, EHS leaders are facing increasing challenges in managing safety and sustainability. The 2nd EHS and S for Biopharma Summit West offers a unique opportunity to explore ho ..
Salsa Dance Classes - Beginning and Intermediate Salsa Dance Lessons with Salsa Bachata Dance Party
San Francisco
Monday, October 6, 2025
1830
- 2330
30.00 USD
Social Dancing - Dance Lessons - Dance Performances
We’re Back, THIS Monday! https://salsamondays.eventbrite.com
Learn to Salsa Dance plus an AWESOME Salsa Bachata Dance Party.
Join us for SalsaCrazy Mondays - where you can learn to Salsa dance AND dance all night at a fun, social and fiery night with great music ..
The Forum: The Future of the Arts and the Regeneration of San Francisco
San Francisco
Sunday, October 5, 2025
1300
- 1430
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
San Francisco is home to some of the nation's most important and forward-thinking arts institutions. What is their role in shaping a city in the process of revitalization? How are they themselves being shaped by this fast-evolving landscape? Especially against a back ..
Sip, Savor, and Save Lives
Walnut Creek
Sunday, October 5, 2025
1300
- 1630
60.00 USD
Wine - Beer - Whiskey - Cocktails - Gin - Tasting - Classes
Gather your friends and family for an unforgettable afternoon of fun, flavors, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in our community!
We invite you to join for a delightful tasting experience featuring exquisite wines, champagnes, artisanal cheeses, and deca ..
Comedy Oakland at Calabash Sat Oct 4 8pm
Oakland
Saturday, October 4, 2025
2000
- 2200
23.50 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Comedy Oakland, 2016-2023 winner of "Best Comedy Night" in East Bay Express Reader's Poll features funny, diverse, industry pros alongside up-and-coming comedians. Our comedians have featured on TV, Radio, Comedy Festivals, Late Night Talk Shows, won competitions, an ..
Mahatma Moses Comedy Tour Featuring Samson Koletkar | Sat Oct 4 | San Francisco
San Francisco
Saturday, October 4, 2025
2000
- 2130
35.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Samson Koletkar, aka Mahatma Moses, is the world’s only Indian Jewish stand-up comedian. A techie turned comic, he blends Indian heritage, Jewish roots, and American life into sharp, witty comedy that connects with diverse audiences.
Named one of BookMyShow's "10 ..
GoodVBZ Presents: The R and B Wine Down
Berkeley
Saturday, October 4, 2025
1500
- 2000
23.18 USD
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
Pull up to Hammerling Wines in Berkeley on Sat 10/4, 3–8 PM for The R and B Wine Down-a day party made for the grown and sexy!
Live band: @baycoinbeats
DJ sets by @mr_smartmoney @farlow_drive
Premium wines + elevated bites
Curated Bay Area vendors
@letzsmashburg ..
Storytime Science for Kids: Creepy Crawlies
San Francisco
Saturday, October 4, 2025
1200
- 1400
29.95 USD
Family and Children - Activities - Outings - Events
Join us for Storytime Science and enjoy an engaging (and ever so slightly creepy) storybook read-aloud followed by a related activity geared toward young children (and their grown-ups). Come hear a story, get hands-on, and learn something new with the Exploratorium's ..
Comedy Oakland at The Lumpia Company Fri Oct 3 8pm
Oakland
Friday, October 3, 2025
2000
- 2130
23.50 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Comedy Oakland, 2016-2023 winner of "Best Comedy Night" in East Bay Express Reader's Poll features funny, diverse, industry pros alongside up-and-coming comedians. Our comedians have featured on TV, Radio, Comedy Festivals, Late Night Talk Shows, won competitions, an ..
An Evening with a Mentalist :: Jay Alexander's Mind Tricks Live On 03 Oct. - 05 Oct.
San Francisco
Friday, October 3, 2025
1830
- 2000
55.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
At the San Francisco Magic Theater, we don't give you a "show." We hand you an experience... a carefully engineered collision of impossible mentalism, laugh-out-loud comedy, and illusions that punch through the wall of your reality.
What You'll Do
Step off the st ..
Comedy Oakland at Mushin 2.0 Thu Oct 2 8pm
Oakland
Thursday, October 2, 2025
2000
- 2130
23.50 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Comedy Oakland, 2016-2023 winner of "Best Comedy Night" in East Bay Express Reader's Poll features funny, diverse, industry pros alongside up-and-coming comedians. Our comedians have featured on TV, Radio, Comedy Festivals, Late Night Talk Shows, won competitions, an ..
Tantra Speed Date® - San Francisco! Meet Singles Speed Dating
Oakland
Thursday, October 2, 2025
1830
- 2130
45.00 USD
Singles Events - Dating Events - Romance
Try the matchmaking event that's been dubbed "Yoga for your Love Life" by singles
In this new world of online dating, shallow conversations and superficial standards have become the norm...
Robbing us of the magic that comes with connecting on a deeply meaningf ..
After Dark: Unplug an Play
San Francisco
Thursday, October 2, 2025
1800
- 2200
22.95 USD
Adventure Trips - Events
Treat your ears to an inspiring performance by Awesöme Orchestra, play a round of Science Trivia, and dive into the phenomena of sound with an exhibit scavenger hunt. Whether you're looking for a group hang or restful moments by yourself, our Thursday night After Dar ..
Derek Trucks, Susan Tedeschi, Steve Earle, Sam Grisman+ Celebrate 50 Years of Camp Winnarainbow!
San Francisco
Wednesday, October 1, 2025
1930
- 2200
100.00 USD
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
On October 1st at the Presidio Theatre, dynamic GRAMMY winners Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi will join the legendary singer-songwriter Steve Earle, special unannounced guests, and the evening's house band, Sam Grisman Project, in celebration of the 50th anniversary ..
QS Discover Master's and MBA Fair in San Francisco
San Francisco
Tuesday, September 30, 2025
1700
- 2030
Free
Education - Courses - Career Training Events
Master's candidates register at this link: https://bit.ly/3ZXetkY
MBA candidates register at this link: https://bit.ly/4lPQM7L
Discover your ideal graduate or business school. Take advantage of our exclusive networking event and meet top ranked universities fro ..
California Symphony: Pictures from Paris
Walnut Creek
Sunday, September 28, 2025
1600
- 1800
50.00 USD
Classical Music - Orchestra - Traditional Music Events
California Symphony opens its 2025-2026 season with PICTURES FROM PARIS, featuring three iconic orchestral showstoppers to transport you to the vibrant artistic world of 1920s Paris. Conducted by Artistic and Music Director Donato Cabrera, the orchestra performs Maur ..
Comedy Oakland at Calabash Sat Sep 27 8pm
Oakland
Saturday, September 27, 2025
2000
- 2200
23.50 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Comedy Oakland, 2016-2023 winner of "Best Comedy Night" in East Bay Express Reader's Poll features funny, diverse, industry pros alongside up-and-coming comedians. Our comedians have featured on TV, Radio, Comedy Festivals, Late Night Talk Shows, won competitions, an ..
California Symphony: Pictures from Paris
Walnut Creek
Saturday, September 27, 2025
1930
- 2130
50.00 USD
Classical Music - Orchestra - Traditional Music Events
California Symphony opens its 2025-2026 season with PICTURES FROM PARIS, featuring three iconic orchestral showstoppers to transport you to the vibrant artistic world of 1920s Paris. Conducted by Artistic and Music Director Donato Cabrera, the orchestra performs Maur ..
Folsom Florals: Fundraiser and Floral Workshop Supporting Life-Saving Mental Health Services
San Francisco
Saturday, September 27, 2025
1300
- 1700
20.00 USD
Crafts - Hobbies - Events
Join nonprofit counseling agency Queer LifeSpace for an in-store activation at Chartreuse by Roje, located at 2095 Market Street. Choose your own adventure: Swing by for exclusive shopping, food, and drinks, or participate in a floral arrangement workshop.
This isn' ..
Engineering Day
San Francisco
Saturday, September 27, 2025
1000
- 1700
29.95 USD
Family and Children - Activities - Outings - Events
This program is conducted in Spanish and English, supporting aspiring engineers through culture and community.
Join us for this family-friendly collaboration between the Exploratorium and the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE), where we welcome visi ..
Comedy Oakland at Quinn's Lighthouse Fri Sep 26 8pm
Oakland
Friday, September 26, 2025
2000
- 2130
23.50 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Comedy Oakland, 2016-2023 winner of "Best Comedy Night" in East Bay Express Reader's Poll features funny, diverse, industry pros alongside up-and-coming comedians. Our comedians have featured on TV, Radio, Comedy Festivals, Late Night Talk Shows, won competitions, an ..
Samson Y Hiss' Carnival of Psychos On 26 September 2025
Oakland
Friday, September 26, 2025
1900
- 2100
25.00 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
Calamitous carny, Samson Y Hiss, the award-winning composer and record-holding one-man band, brings his psychotic ooze of circus horror, opera, and theatre to Oakland. The theatrical experience features an original story, operatic vocals, circus performers, stunt art ..
An Evening with a Mentalist :: Jay Alexander's Mind Tricks Live
San Francisco
Friday, September 26, 2025
1830
- 2000
55.00 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
At the San Francisco Magic Theater, we don't give you a "show." We hand you an experience... a carefully engineered collision of impossible mentalism, laugh-out-loud comedy, and illusions that punch through the wall of your reality.
What You'll Do
Step off the st ..
Hexed Nail Art Exhibit
San Francisco
Friday, September 26, 2025
1800
- 2100
30.00 USD
Art Exhibitions - Auctions - Painting - Classes - Events
Step into a world where beauty meets creativity. HEXED is an immersive 21+ nail art exhibit that celebrates the artistry of nails and the power of women in the beauty industry.
Curated by @nailbruja in partnership with Nomi Studios SF, this one-night-only experien ..
Comedy Oakland at Mushin 2.0 Thu Sep 25 8pm
Oakland
Thursday, September 25, 2025
2000
- 2130
23.50 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Comedy Oakland, 2016-2023 winner of "Best Comedy Night" in East Bay Express Reader's Poll features funny, diverse, industry pros alongside up-and-coming comedians. Our comedians have featured on TV, Radio, Comedy Festivals, Late Night Talk Shows, won competitions, an ..
After Dark: Patterns
San Francisco
Thursday, September 25, 2025
1800
- 2200
22.95 USD
Adventure Trips - Events
Listen for recurring motifs in music performed by the Bay Area Persian Music Ensemble. Get hands-on with fractals and flowers, produce your own banger beat, and uncover the secrets of clouds. Join us as we explore how patterns-from the natural to the creative-shape o ..
Data Defense Forum: Protection Strategies From Policy To Perimeter
San Jose
Wednesday, September 24, 2025
1000
- 1300
Free
Information Technology - Networks - Programming - AI
### **Data Defense Forum: Protection Strategies - From Policy to Perimeter**
**September 24, 10:00 AM PT | 1:00 PM ET**
Join leading CISOs and security innovators as they share strategies to tackle AI risks, insider threats, and the future of data protection.
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Bloom Yoga 2-Year Anniversary Open House
San Leandro
Sunday, September 21, 2025
1330
- 1830
Free
Spiritual Events - Meditation - Yoga
Celebrate 2 Years of Bloom Yoga with Us!
We’re opening our doors to the community for an afternoon of movement, music, food, and fun! This FREE event is our way of saying thank you to our Bloom family and welcoming new friends into the space.
Here’s what you ca ..
Comedy Oakland at Calabash Sat Sep 20 8pm
Oakland
Saturday, September 20, 2025
2000
- 2200
23.50 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Comedy Oakland, 2016-2023 winner of "Best Comedy Night" in East Bay Express Reader's Poll features funny, diverse, industry pros alongside up-and-coming comedians. Our comedians have featured on TV, Radio, Comedy Festivals, Late Night Talk Shows, won competitions, an ..
Tribute Gala
San Francisco
Saturday, September 20, 2025
1730
- 2100
50.00 USD
Luxury - Fine Living - Private Club Events
Welcome to San Francisco AIDS Foundation Tribute Gala, an extraordinary evening to celebrate the remarkable fight against HIV and AIDS and the journey to health justice for all. Together, let's support those affected by HIV and continue to champion compassion, solida ..
Fairyland's Annual Children's Book Festival
Oakland
Saturday, September 20, 2025
1000
- 1600
19.00 USD
Family and Children - Activities - Outings - Events
Join us for a day where the Bay Area's most talented kid-lit authors, illustrators, publishers, sellers, and educators come together to celebrate the magic of BOOKS!
-Meet 30+ kid-lit book creators ready to inspire.
-Enjoy captivating stories read aloud by the au ..
Comedy Oakland at The Lumpia Company Fri Sep 19 8pm
Oakland
Friday, September 19, 2025
2000
- 2130
23.50 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Comedy Oakland, 2016-2023 winner of "Best Comedy Night" in East Bay Express Reader's Poll features funny, diverse, industry pros alongside up-and-coming comedians. Our comedians have featured on TV, Radio, Comedy Festivals, Late Night Talk Shows, won competitions, an ..