Events in Oakland, United States
Comedy Oakland Early Show at Quinn's Lighthouse Sat May 30 7pm
Oakland
Saturday, May 30, 2026
1900
- 2030
25.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Comedy Oakland, 2016-2025 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 Elbo Room Sat May 30 7pm
Oakland
Saturday, May 30, 2026
1900
- 2030
25.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Comedy Oakland, 2016-2025 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
San Francisco
Saturday, May 30, 2026
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 ..
Joybound People and Pets presents Unleash Happiness Gala: Featuring Jackson Galaxy - CA
Walnut Creek
Saturday, May 30, 2026
1730
- 2200
250.00 USD
Private Parties - Events
Join Joybound People and Pets at Unleash Happiness, a disco-inspired gala where glamour and goodwill come together to support rescue, adoption, veterinary care, therapy animal programs, and vital community services for pets and their people throughout the Bay Area.
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Comedy Oakland at Quinn's Lighthouse Fri May 29 8pm
Oakland
Friday, May 29, 2026
2000
- 2130
25.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Comedy Oakland, 2016-2025 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 Elbo Room Fri May 29 8pm
Oakland
Friday, May 29, 2026
2000
- 2130
25.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Comedy Oakland, 2016-2025 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 ..
Salsa and Bachata Dance Fridays Salsa Dancing, Bachata Dancing at Dance Fridays, Dance Lessons
San Francisco
Friday, May 29, 2026
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 ..
Bill Fontana: Resonance World Premiere Opening
San Francisco
Friday, May 29, 2026
1900
- 2100
Free
Art Exhibitions - Auctions - Painting - Classes - Events
Resonance is a sound sculpture created with our silent bells and organ pipes. Fontana has created works with the bells of Notre Dame and the Vatican, among others. This is his first bell project in the United States.
San Francisco artist Bill Fontana is internatio ..
12th Annual Bay Area Book Festival
California
Friday, May 29, 2026
1730
- 2100
Free
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
400 authors.123 panels. 21 stages.150 exhibitors. Youth activities, book signings, food booths and more. Elaine Hsieh Chou, Tananarive Due, Marshall Ganz, Alexis Pauline Gumbs, Stephen Graham Jones, Susana M. Morris, Hannah Moushabeck, Nnedi Okorafor, Boots Riley, Ph ..
Resonance: Circuit des Yeux featuring Alan Sparhawk
San Francisco
Thursday, May 28, 2026
1930
- 2045
22.95 USD
Classical Music - Orchestra - Traditional Music Events
Haley Fohr of Circuit des Yeux presents her piece Wordless Music, a recent work for solo voice based on a simple concept-one microphone and one voice.
In 2019, Fohr's late grandmother fell to extreme side effects of late onset Parkinson's Disease. As the illness m ..
Comedy Oakland at Elbo Room Thu May 28 8pm
Oakland
Thursday, May 28, 2026
2000
- 2130
25.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Comedy Oakland, 2016-2025 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 ..
25th Annual California Green Building Conference
Berkeley
Thursday, May 28, 2026
0800
- 1700
399.00 USD
Industry Events - Civil Engineering - Construction
USGBC-CA's California Green Building Conference is the state's premier gathering for sustainability leaders, innovators, and changemakers. More than 800 professionals from across industries, including architecture, design, engineering, construction, policy, education ..
Comedy Oakland at Quinn's Lighthouse Sun May 24 7pm
Oakland
Sunday, May 24, 2026
1900
- 2030
25.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Comedy Oakland, 2016-2025 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 ..
Ghibli in Concert
San Francisco
Sunday, May 24, 2026
1400
- 1600
25.00 USD
Classical Music - Orchestra - Traditional Music Events
Experience the enchanting melodies of Studio Ghibli music in a captivating piano trio concert featuring works by film composers Joe Hisaishi and Yuji Nomi. Don't miss this musical journey through some of Studio Ghibli's most beloved soundtracks.
Category: Live M ..
Comedy Oakland at Quinn's Lighthouse Sat May 23 8pm
Oakland
Saturday, May 23, 2026
2000
- 2130
25.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Comedy Oakland, 2016-2025 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 Elbo Room Sat May 23 7pm
Oakland
Saturday, May 23, 2026
1900
- 2030
25.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Comedy Oakland, 2016-2025 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 Elbo Room Fri May 22 8pm
Oakland
Friday, May 22, 2026
2000
- 2130
25.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Comedy Oakland, 2016-2025 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 ..
Tik Talk: A Timed Interactive Storytelling Show - Fri May 22 7pm
Oakland
Friday, May 22, 2026
1900
- 2030
25.00 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
Experience live storytelling at its finest - an unforgettable night where real voices take the stage and true stories come to life. Featuring a diverse lineup of seasoned storytellers and rising voices, this show brings together performers who have graced platforms l ..
An Evening with a Mentalist: Jay Alexander's Mind Tricks Live
San Francisco
Friday, May 22, 2026
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 Elbo Room Thu May 21 8pm
Oakland
Thursday, May 21, 2026
2000
- 2130
25.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Comedy Oakland, 2016-2025 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: Staying Alive On May 21, 2026
San Francisco
Thursday, May 21, 2026
1800
- 2200
22.95 USD
General Science and Engineering - Robotics - Machines
Tonight, join the fire department to learn hands-only CPR. Then dig into conversations about algorithms and driverless cars, guided by Exploratorium scientists. Enjoy expert talks and ponder: How do crowds move through cities? How are algorithms reshaping institution ..
Evensong Farewell to Canon Director of Music Jared Johnson
San Francisco
Thursday, May 21, 2026
1730
- 1815
Free
Classical Music - Orchestra - Traditional Music Events
Evensong is a service traditionally held near sunset focused on singing psalms, canticles, and prayers, ranging from meditative to jubilant. The Grace Cathedral Choir of Men and Boys sings during our Choral Evensong with an officiant. Join us at this mid-week choral ..
Comedy Oakland at Quinn's Lighthouse Sun May 17 7pm
Oakland
Sunday, May 17, 2026
1900
- 2030
25.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Comedy Oakland, 2016-2025 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 Quinn's Lighthouse Sat May 16 8pm
Oakland
Saturday, May 16, 2026
2000
- 2130
25.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Comedy Oakland, 2016-2025 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 Elbo Room Sat May 16 7pm
Oakland
Saturday, May 16, 2026
1900
- 2030
25.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Comedy Oakland, 2016-2025 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 ..
SPECIAL TV EVENT: Tantra Speed Date® - San Francisco! (Berkeley) Ages 50+ on 16 May 2026
Berkeley
Saturday, May 16, 2026
1730
- 2030
45.00 USD
Singles Events - Dating Events - Romance
Join the speed dating revolution with a 94% connection rate! Filmed for TV. Ages 50+ only. Limited spots!
*More press reviews, success stories and testimonials further down
CLICK PLAY to see sparks flying and souls aligning at TSD! (45 seconds)
Dive Into The Magic ..
"Sideways" Film Screening and Conversation + Merlot vs. Pino Tasting Event
San Francisco
Saturday, May 16, 2026
1530
- 2100
70.00 USD
Films - Movies - Cinema
Two dynamic, back-to-back, events inspired by and exploring California's world-class wines and wine culture. Attend one or both and get a deliciously personal, up-close experience.
Merlot vs. Pinot 3:30 pm
Inspired by "Sideways", this guided tasting transforms ..
5th Annual Indonesian Bazaar
Oakland
Saturday, May 16, 2026
1000
- 1500
20.00 USD
Festivals - Fairs - Carnivals - Parades - Culture
Join us in celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with a vibrant day of Indonesian culture, food, and crafts in the heart of Oakland Chinatown at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center.
Whether you are a fan of Indonesian cuisine or simpl ..
Comedy Oakland at Elbo Room Fri May 15 8pm
Oakland
Friday, May 15, 2026
2000
- 2130
25.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Comedy Oakland, 2016-2025 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 ..
Salsa and Bachata Dance Fridays Salsa Dancing, Bachata Dancing at Dance Fridays, Dance Lessons
San Francisco
Friday, May 15, 2026
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 ..
Oakland Greek Festival
Oakland
Friday, May 15, 2026
1600
- 2100
5.00 USD
Festivals - Fairs - Carnivals - Parades - Culture
Enjoy authentic cuisine, live music, traditional dancing, and a lively marketplace filled with specialty goods and artisan finds. A long-standing Bay Area favorite, the festival brings generations together through food, culture, and celebration. It's a weekend design ..
Comedy Oakland at Elbo Room Thu May 14 8pm
Oakland
Thursday, May 14, 2026
2000
- 2130
25.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Comedy Oakland, 2016-2025 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: Unplug and Play
San Francisco
Thursday, May 14, 2026
1800
- 2200
22.95 USD
Adventure Trips - Events
Play with prototypes, chat with our engineers and designers, and find out how they build, test, revise, and try again. We might be biased, but don't miss the chance to meet some of the coolest makers in the Bay Area.
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Joybound People and Pets Unleash Happiness Gala Online Auction
Walnut Creek
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
0900
- 2000
Free
Charity Events - Fundraising
Tickets to the Gala may be sold out but we have some amazing online auction packages available, including concert + theater tickets, winery tours, golf rounds, adventure excursions, jewelry, and so much more. All proceeds benefit Joybound's life-changing programs.
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Salsa Dance Classes - Beginning and Intermediate Salsa Dance Lessons with Salsa Bachata Dance Party.
San Francisco
Monday, May 11, 2026
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 ..
Melody of China presents the world premiere of "A Night of Chinese and Persian Music"
San Francisco
Sunday, May 10, 2026
1900
- 2020
25.00 USD
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
Ticket Information: Early Bird: $17, Gen Adm: $25, Door: $30
An Evening of Chinese and Persian Music" includes traditional repertoire as well as new works for mixed ensemble including Chinese and Persian instruments. Melody of China will be joined by guest artist ..
Comedy Oakland at Quinn's Lighthouse Sun May 10 7pm
Oakland
Sunday, May 10, 2026
1900
- 2030
25.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Comedy Oakland, 2016-2025 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 ..
Bia Ferreira presents "The Lesbitarian Church"
San Francisco
Sunday, May 10, 2026
1700
- 1800
30.00 USD
Classical Music - Orchestra - Traditional Music Events
The Lesbitarian Church
Bia Ferreira invites the world to celebrate Mothers Day with a solo concert dedicated to women and the church she founded. The Lesbitarian Church is a space for those who have been cast out or targeted by Pentecostal and Protestant denominatio ..
California Symphony: Heroic Rachmaninoff
Walnut Creek
Sunday, May 10, 2026
1600
- 1800
50.00 USD
Classical Music - Orchestra - Traditional Music Events
California Symphony's season finale concerts feature Rachmaninoff's dazzling piano concerto, Borodin's dramatic symphony, and a world premiere. The performances include the third and final commission for the California Symphony by Resident Composer Saad Haddad, whose ..
Conspiracy of Venus presents "Choral Accompaniments to Our Times"
San Francisco
Sunday, May 10, 2026
1400
- 1500
25.00 USD
Classical Music - Orchestra - Traditional Music Events
Ticket Information: Early Bird: $20, Gen Adm: $25, Door: $30
San Francisco-based treble-voice choir Conspiracy of Venus is known for their fabulous interpretations of director Joyce Todd McBride's arrangements, crafted especially for the choir, featuring out-of-th ..
Mother’s Day
San Francisco
Sunday, May 10, 2026
1100
- 1630
Free
Family and Children - Activities - Outings - Events
This Mother's Day, we honor all mothers-especially mamas latinas-with bilingual programming, live music, and traditions that bring families together. Dive deeper with the cultural significance of flowers and chocolate, reflect on what it truly means to give mom a wel ..
Contra Costa Vintage Market
Lafayette
Sunday, May 10, 2026
1000
- 1500
Free
Retail Sales - Shop Openings - Events
Celebrate Mother's Day with us as we kick off the first Contra Costa Vintage Market on Sunday, May 10th from 10am-3pm in downtown Lafayette, California!
Spend the day discovering one-of-a-kind treasures, timeless pieces, and thoughtful gifts perfect for moms and m ..
Belville Productions presents "Rio Journal" On 09 May 2026
San Francisco
Saturday, May 9, 2026
2000
- 2115
25.00 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
Rio Journal
Based on reportage, letters, and diaries of a young American foreign correspondent for UPI (United Press International) and ABC News, broadcasting from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and writing from Amazonia and South American cities from Brasilia to Buenos Air ..
California Symphony: Heroic Rachmaninoff
Walnut Creek
Saturday, May 9, 2026
1930
- 2130
50.00 USD
Classical Music - Orchestra - Traditional Music Events
California Symphony's season finale concerts feature Rachmaninoff's dazzling piano concerto, Borodin's dramatic symphony, and a world premiere. The performances include the third and final commission for the California Symphony by Resident Composer Saad Haddad, whose ..
Stravaig: Fiddle champion leads Scottish FIddlers spring concerts
Berkeley
Saturday, May 9, 2026
1900
- 2100
49.00 USD
Classical Music - Orchestra - Traditional Music Events
US National Scottish Fiddle Champion Caroline McCaskey leads more than 90 musicians on fiddles, cellos, piano, drums, and guitars in a high-spirited, family-friend concert. The music ranges from high-energy dance tunes to soulful, romantic melodies. Rooted in Scotlan ..
Oakland Comedy Dash (OCD) at Elbo Room - Sat May 9 2026
Oakland
Saturday, May 9, 2026
2000
- 2200
25.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Comedy Oakland, the multi-year winner of "Best Comedy Night" in the East Bay Express Reader's Poll, is proud to announce the return of the Oakland Comedy Dash (OCD). Taking place on Friday May 8th and Saturday May 9th, 2026, this high-energy event features 20+ world- ..
Oakland Comedy Dash (OCD) at STAK Space - Sat May 9 2026
Oakland
Saturday, May 9, 2026
2000
- 2200
25.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Comedy Oakland, the multi-year winner of "Best Comedy Night" in the East Bay Express Reader's Poll, is proud to announce the return of the Oakland Comedy Dash (OCD). Taking place on Friday May 8th and Saturday May 9th, 2026, this high-energy event features 20+ world- ..
Oakland Comedy Dash (OCD) at Oaktown Roost - Sat May 9 2026
Oakland
Saturday, May 9, 2026
2000
- 2200
25.00 USD
Comedy Shows - Events
Comedy Oakland, the multi-year winner of "Best Comedy Night" in the East Bay Express Reader's Poll, is proud to announce the return of the Oakland Comedy Dash (OCD). Taking place on Friday May 8th and Saturday May 9th, 2026, this high-energy event features 20+ world- ..
Black Cedar Trio presents "Live at Muddy Waters"
San Francisco
Saturday, May 9, 2026
1730
- 1830
25.00 USD
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
Ticket Information: Early Bird: $20, Gen Adm: $25, Door: $30
The Black Cedar Trio is a rare ensemble dedicated to music for flute, cello, and guitar. They love to create, discover, and re-imagine works for this unique combination. Their accolades include multiple ..
K. Sid Zhang with Moon Dog presents "Postmortem II"
San Francisco
Saturday, May 9, 2026
1600
- 1645
25.00 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
Postmortem II
Toying with the detective fiction genre with a bizarre twist, the Postmortem series traces the investigations by a detective duo within a black-and-white cityscape as they roam in search of a mystery among vast memories and existential oblivion. Inspir ..