Events in Oakland, United States
Mystic Ventures Collective presene "Don't Follow The Lights"
San Francisco
Saturday, May 9, 2026
1430
- 1600
55.00 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
Don't Follow the Lights is an interactive immersive show featuring a fantastical menagerie of fae folk, breathtaking circus performances, delightful quests, and multiple possible endings depending on audience actions throughout the night. Every audience member will r ..
Belville Productions presents "Rio Journal" - 09/05/2026
San Francisco
Saturday, May 9, 2026
1400
- 1515
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 ..
Oakland Comedy Dash (OCD) at Oaktown Roost - Fri May 8 2026
Oakland
Friday, May 8, 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 - Fri May 8 2026
Oakland
Friday, May 8, 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- ..
Angel Island
San Francisco
Friday, May 8, 2026
1930
- 1430
56.00 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
Angel Island portrays the anguish and aspiration experienced by hundreds of Chinese immigrants detained on Angel Island Immigration Station in the decades between 1910 and 1940. Choreographed by AAPI artists Natasha Adorlee, Phil Chan, Lawrence Chen, Elaine Kudo, Ash ..
Oakland Comedy Dash (OCD) at The Elbo Room - Fri May 8 2026
Oakland
Friday, May 8, 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- ..
Algiin Ford presents "Silent Assassin (My Addictive Mind)"
San Francisco
Friday, May 8, 2026
1930
- 2030
25.00 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
Ticket Information: Early Bird: $20, Gen Adm: $25, Door: $30
The Silent Assassin is a soul-stirring solo performance exploring identity, resilience, and self-discovery. Through vivid storytelling, humor, and raw vulnerability, Algiin Ford traces his journey from a ..
Melissa Cruz Flamenco presents "Tablao Flamenco 2 at Abanico"
San Francisco
Friday, May 8, 2026
1930
- 2100
35.00 USD
Social Dancing - Dance Lessons - Dance Performances
Early Bird: $25, Advance: $35, Door: $40
Returning to Abanico, Melissa Cruz presents a second tribute to the most popular flamenco performance format, the tablao. A tablao is an improvised show between all artists, who come together with distinct voices to magical ..
An Evening with a Mentalist: Jay Alexander's Mind Tricks Live
San Francisco
Friday, May 8, 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 7 8pm
Oakland
Thursday, May 7, 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 ..
Belville Productions presents "Rio Journal"
San Francisco
Thursday, May 7, 2026
1900
- 2015
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 ..
Tantra Speed Date® - San Francisco! Meet Singles Speed Dating on 07 May 2026
Berkeley
Thursday, May 7, 2026
1930
- 2230
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: Ride On at San Francisco, CA
San Francisco
Thursday, May 7, 2026
1800
- 2200
22.95 USD
Cycling - Bike Riding - Mountain Biking
Celebrate Bike Month with the Exploratorium and the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition! Hop on your two-wheeler, park it with our secure bike valet service from Bike East Bay, and head inside Pier 15 for the year’s most freewheeling party. Can you light up the dance flo ..
Dave and Buster's Grand Opening in Oakland!
Oakland
Monday, May 4, 2026
1045
- 2300
Free
Video Gaming - Virtual Reality - Augmented Reality - Events
Dave and Buster's, the ultimate destination for entertainment, dining, and sports-watching, announces the grand opening of its newest location in Jack London Square at 55 Harrison Street on Monday, May 4. The celebration kicks off with a special ribbon-cutting ceremo ..
Comedy Oakland at Quinn's Lighthouse Sun May 3 7pm
Oakland
Sunday, May 3, 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 ..
Pete Kronowitt and The EveryDay Items presents A Benefit for Indivisible SF
San Francisco
Sunday, May 3, 2026
1730
- 1815
25.00 USD
Society Issues - Social Problems - Life Events
We are facing a moment where we can all make a difference, in our own way, with limits of resources and time. We need a foundation-a starting place. That’s the spirit behind Pete Kronowitt and his trio, The EveryDay Items. Their project aspires to spark change with h ..
Ramya Shankar's Ensemble presents "The Human Experience: Emotion in a World of AI"
San Francisco
Sunday, May 3, 2026
1400
- 1515
25.00 USD
Spiritual Events - Meditation - Yoga
Ticket Information: Early Bird: $20, Gen Adm: $25, Door: $30
"The Human Experience: Emotion in a World of AI", conceptualized by Ramya Shankar, is an interactive vocal and sonic exploration of emotion as energy in motion. The work moves through lived emotional lan ..
Sha Sha Higby presents the world premiere of "Shadow of the Fox"
San Francisco
Sunday, May 3, 2026
1400
- 1500
25.00 USD
Art Exhibitions - Auctions - Painting - Classes - Events
Ticket Information: Early Bird: $20, Gen Adm: $25, Door: $30
Foxes and dogs bark to warn us of the changes wrought on planet earth by humankind. Images of animals appear in the background as they twist and transform. Shadow puppets enlarge and shrink. People lose ..
Alice in Wonderland Family Math Quest
San Francisco
Sunday, May 3, 2026
1100
- 1400
Free
Family and Children - Activities - Outings - Events
Alice in Wonderland Math Quest
Step into the wonderfully curious world of Alice in Wonderland for a whimsical family adventure where math comes to life through puzzles, logic, and imagination.
Travel through iconic moments from the Mad Hatter's tea party to the ..
People's Circus Theatre present the World Premiere of "The Unfinished Work of Camille Claudel"
San Francisco
Saturday, May 2, 2026
2030
- 2145
42.00 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
The Unfinished Work of Camille Claudel
Camille Claudel was an Impressionist sculptor in France at the turn of the century. She defied expectations of women at the time by creating dynamic pieces that shocked the art establishment. Single-handedly, Camille manipulate ..
Eddie Jen presents "Seeking a Penpal for the End of the World"
San Francisco
Saturday, May 2, 2026
1930
- 2030
25.00 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
Seeking a Penpal for the End of the World
Seeking a Penpal for the End of the World is the true story of an immigrant Taiwanese drag queen writer in San Francisco who began writing to his retired, white, Republican high school English teacher from Bountiful, Utah, i ..
Melissa Cruz Flamenco presents "Flamenco Cabaret"
San Francisco
Saturday, May 2, 2026
1930
- 2100
25.00 USD
Social Dancing - Dance Lessons - Dance Performances
Flamenco Cabaret
"Flamenco Cabaret": An Evening of Music and Dance with Melissa Cruz.
Recalling the alluring atmosphere of the famous Andalusian "cafes cantantes," "Flamenco Cabaret" brings the dynamism of flamenco to the historic Mission Masonic Center. Joined b ..
Comedy Oakland at Quinn's Lighthouse Sat May 2 8pm
Oakland
Saturday, May 2, 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 2 7pm
Oakland
Saturday, May 2, 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 ..
K. Sid Zhang with Moon Dog presents "Postmortem II"
San Francisco
Saturday, May 2, 2026
1900
- 1945
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 ..
An Evening with a Mentalist: Jay Alexander's Mind Tricks Live
San Francisco
Saturday, May 2, 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 ..
Degenerate Art Ensemble present "Anima Mundi - Amnesia"
San Francisco
Saturday, May 2, 2026
1700
- 1735
25.00 USD
Social Events - Meet New People - Make Friends
Tickets available at a sliding scale $15 - $30
An excerpt from Degenerate Art Ensemble's latest work, Anima Mundi. An immersive exploration into the connection lost and found that humanity has with the intricate tapestry of the natural world. Anima Mundi had its f ..
Mufutau Yusuf presents "Impasse"
San Francisco
Saturday, May 2, 2026
1600
- 1700
25.00 USD
Social Dancing - Dance Lessons - Dance Performances
"Impasse" is a powerful, driving, high-speed performance with a set and props that reference African immigration, and confronting the biased narratives etched onto Black bodies throughout history. These narratives, steeped in cultural imperialism, violence, exploitat ..
Dreamland: a Circus Sleepover
Oakland
Saturday, May 2, 2026
1530
- 1730
Free
Family and Children - Activities - Outings - Events
Kinetic Arts Center presents Circus Gilly Youth Troupe in DREAMLAND: A Circus Sleepover
Join Circus Gilly at the best sleepover ever! Will they sleep? Maybe. Will they tumble through an imagined candyland, survive fever dreams, battle nightmares, soar through the ..
Duane Forrest presents "Bob Marley: How Reggae Changed the World". - Monkeybrains
San Francisco
Saturday, May 2, 2026
1500
- 1615
25.00 USD
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
From Off Broadway to a sell-out Edinburgh Fringe, award-winning artist Duane Forrest takes audiences on an uplifting, deeply human journey through the music and legacy of global phenomenon Bob Marley. Blending soulful renditions of Marley's classics with heartfelt st ..
Duane Forrest presents "Bob Marley: How Reggae Changed the World".
San Francisco
Saturday, May 2, 2026
1500
- 1610
25.00 USD
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
From Off Broadway to a sell-out Edinburgh Fringe, award-winning artist Duane Forrest takes audiences on an uplifting, deeply human journey through the music and legacy of global phenomenon Bob Marley. Blending soulful renditions of Marley's classics with heartfelt st ..
Eth-Noh-Tec presents "STRONG LIKE BAMBOO 3: Stories of Resilience from Across America"
San Francisco
Saturday, May 2, 2026
1300
- 1500
15.00 USD
Literary Events - Talks - Debates - Book Launch
Ticket Information: Tickets available on a sliding scale $0-$20
The Declaration of Independence declares that all men are created equal and that they are endowed with certain inalienable rights such as Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. Strong Like Bambo ..
Day Trip! Drag Brunch
San Francisco
Saturday, May 2, 2026
1200
- 1600
10.00 USD
Private Parties - Events
Hot New Castro Drag Brunch Drop!
C U Next Tuesday Presents:
Day Trip! Drag Brunch @beauxinthecastro Every First Saturday! Join us May 2nd to celebrate your special event!
*️ Starring *️
Luke Modelo
Mojo Carter
Hosted By SF’s Reigning Drag King Contest ..
Senior Smiles and Wellness Health Fair
San Francisco
Saturday, May 2, 2026
1000
- 1300
Free
Health and Wellness - Natural Living - Ayurveda
Are you a Bay Area senior age 55+ looking to improve your health and wellness? Join us for a free community health event!
Services provided by students and faculty volunteers from University of the Pacific's dentistry, audiology and physical therapy programs.
F ..
The SF Stair Challenge
San Francisco
Saturday, May 2, 2026
0800
- 1400
100.00 USD
Adventure Trips - Events
The fourth annual SF Stair Challenge will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2026. This year's secret route, crafted by our mastermind team of WalkLab volunteers, explores the incredible stairways of the Pacific Heights neighborhood. The total length is approximately five m ..
Comedy Oakland at Elbo Room Fri May 1 8pm
Oakland
Friday, May 1, 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 ..
People's Circus Theatre present the World Premiere of "The Unfinished Work of Camille Claudel"
San Francisco
Friday, May 1, 2026
2000
- 2115
42.00 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
The Unfinished Work of Camille Claudel
Camille Claudel was an Impressionist sculptor in France at the turn of the century. She defied expectations of women at the time by creating dynamic pieces that shocked the art establishment. Single-handedly, Camille manipulate ..
After Party
San Francisco
Friday, May 1, 2026
2000
- 0000
106.00 USD
Private Parties - Events
Don't miss:
- Headline show by Bay Area hip-hop legend P-LO
- Showstopping performances by RuPaul's Drag Race star LADY CAMDEN
- All-inclusive DJ, dancing, craft cocktails, mocktails, and late-night bites till midnight
URL:
Website: https://go.evvnt.com/3517 ..
Duane Forrest with Moon Dog present "Tree of Dreams"
San Francisco
Friday, May 1, 2026
1930
- 2030
25.00 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
Ticket Information: Early Bird: $20, Gen Adm: $25, Door: $30
Tree of Dreams is an intimate, cinematic theatre experience blending live music, object storytelling, shadow play, and projection. Inspired by The Little Prince, The Alchemist, and Where the Wild Things ..
Emma's Revolution presents the Bay Area premiere of "We Are The Power: Songs for the Resistance"
San Francisco
Thursday, April 30, 2026
2030
- 2145
25.00 USD
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
Ticket Information: Early Bird: $20, Gen Adm: $25, Door: $30
Art is the fuel and, together, we are the power. Be recharged, inspired and energized for the resistance with fearless, truth-telling lyrics and irresistible melodies. Emma’s Revolution is the award-winn ..
Mufutau Yusuf presents "Impasse"
San Francisco
Thursday, April 30, 2026
2030
- 2130
25.00 USD
Social Dancing - Dance Lessons - Dance Performances
"Impasse" is a powerful, driving, high-speed performance with a set and props that reference African immigration, and confronting the biased narratives etched onto Black bodies throughout history. These narratives, steeped in cultural imperialism, violence, exploitat ..
Double Happiness
San Francisco
Thursday, April 30, 2026
1930
- 2130
40.00 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
Featuring 2 world premieres by Wei Wang and Phil Chan, Double Happiness is a fun-filled program designed to bring a smile to your face. A company premiere of Elaine Kudo's fast-paced Opposites Distract, plus a revival of Phil Chan's elegant duet, Amber Waves, rounds ..
inkBoat present the World Premiere of "Clouds from a Crumbling Giant: our wild shining days"
San Francisco
Thursday, April 30, 2026
2000
- 1700
25.00 USD
Theater - Opera - Ballet - Shows - Cabaret
Clouds from a Crumbling Giant: our wild shining days
Clouds from a Crumbling Giant: our wild shining days, breathes in the spaces of time between human incarnations. Broken yet boundless bodies enter the waiting room of the afterlife. As they re-enact their corporea ..
Comedy Oakland at Elbo Room Thu Apr 30 8pm
Oakland
Thursday, April 30, 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 ..
Duane Forrest presents "Bob Marley: How Reggae Changed the World". - April 30, 2026
San Francisco
Thursday, April 30, 2026
1900
- 2015
25.00 USD
Music - Concerts - Bands - Lessons
From Off Broadway to a sell-out Edinburgh Fringe, award-winning artist Duane Forrest takes audiences on an uplifting, deeply human journey through the music and legacy of global phenomenon Bob Marley. Blending soulful renditions of Marley’s classics with heartfelt st ..
Astrophysicist Alex Filippenko at the Orinda Theatre
Contra Costa County
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
1900
- 2030
20.00 USD
Amateur Astronomy Events
Join Orinda Network for Education (ONE) for a special evening with world-renowned astrophysicist, UC Berkeley professor, and Orinda resident, Alex Filippenko. In his talk, "Exciting Results with NASA's James Webb Space Telescope," we'll discover how the James Webb Sp ..
Cirque Kikasse Presents "SANTE!"
San Francisco
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
1900
- 2000
25.00 USD
Family and Children - Activities - Outings - Events
SANTE! by Cirque Kikasse is a high-energy circus show where world class acrobatics, breathtaking balances and contagious energy collide - all aboard an extraordinary truck. The troupe prepares their rooftop terrace for service through a series of playful transformati ..
San Francisco Congressional Candidate Forum
San Francisco
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
1800
- 2000
Free
Politics - Political Events - Campaigns
Your voice. Your vote. Our community's future.
The race for San Francisco's representative in U.S. Congress is on - and this forum gives you the chance to hear directly from the people asking for your vote.
The stakes are high. The top two vote-getters in the ..
Comedy Oakland at Quinn's Lighthouse Sun April 26 7pm
Oakland
Sunday, April 26, 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 ..
Fusion Fire: Mohini Dey Live at The Freight | Presented by Music and Minds
Berkeley
Sunday, April 26, 2026
1900
- 2200
44.00 USD
Classical Music - Orchestra - Traditional Music Events
Experience Future of Bass awardee Mohini Dey and her electrifying band as they fuse Indian rhythmic traditions, blazing jazz-fusion, and jaw-dropping virtuosity into one unforgettable night. Fans of Shakti-style Indian fusion, high-energy modern jazz, and next-level ..