Upcoming events in Oakland
249 upcoming events in Oakland: music, crypto/web3, tech, and nomad community meetups, aggregated from 7 sources.
- Ecstatic Dance Oakland: Featuring Arula
Ecstatic Dance Oakland is back under new stewardship at Sweets Ballroom: Wednesday evening schedule: 6:45pm - Doors Open 7:00pm Contact Improv & Yoga 7:45pm - Opening Circle 8:00pm - Ecstatic Dance 10:15pm - Sound Bath / Closing Meditation ~ Tea Lounge by Aless Shanti ~ ~ Food & Cacao by Maryze
- Free DUNGEONS & DRAGONS WEDS @ The New Parkway Theater *Make New Friends*
Join us for Dungeons & Dragons at The New Parkway, a casual, welcoming tabletop role-playing night with multiple Dungeon Masters running games at the same time. 🧙 All experience levels welcome Whether you’re brand new to D&D or a seasoned adventurer, there’s a table for you. Our community includes
- Herlin Riley
"The Groove Master", Herlin Riley is widely considered one of the best drummers in any genre of music performing today. The longtime drummer for the legendary Ahmad Jamal and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra now leads two groups, his quintet and the New Orleans Groove Masters featuring himself
- Always wanted to learn Salsa On2? NO MORE WAITING! END 2026 strong, Starts Nov. 11th!!!
🔥 LAST BEGINNER ON2 SALSA SERIES OF 2026! 🔥🚨 STARTING NOVEMBER 11! 🕺 Always wanted to learn Salsa On2 but felt intimidated? THIS IS YOUR CHANCE! 💯 Our POPULAR Beginner On2 Salsa Series is back for ONE LAST ROUND in 2026! 🎉 ✨ Master your On2 timing & musicality ✨ Improve your shines & partner…
- Contenting-Day- Camp
You know how to build. But can you make people care? Not notice. Care. Buy. Invest. Believe. Most founders spend years perfecting the product and ten minutes on the story. Then they wonder why nobody is listening. Contenting Day. One day. 15 founders. Oakland. You learn why people actually listen…
- Writing the Body in Memoir: How to Work with What Our Bodies Know
Even when they aren't the center of the story, our bodies are an essential, inescapable part of any memoir. There is no life experience from which to write unless there is a body moving through the world, collecting memories, and translating them to the page. Savala Nolan, author of Good Woman: A…
- Opening Act : Asili
IMMERSIVE EAST AFRICAN ART EXPERIENCE ACT I: ASILI One Night Only🌟 A celebration of Tanzanian and East African art, culture, storytelling, music, fashion, food, and creativity. Step inside the stories behind the art. See it. Hear it. Touch it. Taste it. Become part of it. MIZIZI Where We Come Fro
- Understanding your 401k/403b - In Partnership with Human Interest
Understanding Your Retirement Account - Bring your laptop for a guided scavenger hunt + free Q&A with a 401(k)/403(b) specialist Thursday, November 12 · 6–8pm · Cafe Kinse 2325 E 12th St, Oakland, CA 94606 You have a retirement account. You’re not totally sure what’s in it, whether it’s any good…
- Circuit Launch Oakland Presents - Masterclass series: Legal Foundations for Hardware Startups
Legal mistakes made early can cost a lot to fix later. They can slow a fundraise, put your IP at risk, or cause fights between cofounders. Li Nan and Milo Poplar of Fellow Legal will walk through the legal basics every hardware and deep tech startup should get right from day one. What you'll…
- East Bay Burners Social: Obtainium Works
Come hang with your East Bay Burner community! This month we’re featuring Obtainium Works, the North Bay’s art car factory. Their maker space in a Vallejo warehouse is home to a crew of tinkerers, gearheads, and steam bohemians who build art out of repurposed industrial treasure, or as they call it
- Jackiem Joyner
Find tickets & information for Jackiem Joyner at Yoshis Jazz Club - Oakland. happening at Yoshis Jazz Club - Oakland, Oakland, CA on Thu, 12 Nov, 2026 at 07:30 pm PST. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information.
- Jackiem Joyner at Yoshis Jazz Club - Oakland
Find tickets & information for Jackiem Joyner at Yoshis Jazz Club - Oakland. happening at Yoshis Jazz Club - Oakland, Oakland, CA on Thu, 12 Nov, 2026 at 07:30 pm PST. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information.
- William Kentridge's The Head & the Load
Find tickets & information for William Kentridges The Head & the Load. happening at Calvin Simmons Theatre at Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts, Oakland, CA. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information.
- Friday Night Funnies - Fri Nov 13 2026
Real Comedians, 1 Stage, 0 Algorithms. Experience standup comedy at its finest. East Bay Express Reader's Poll Best Comedy Night Winner.About this EventComedy Oakland is the Bay Area’s longest-running independent stand-up
- KRS-One
Appearing on the rap scene in 1986 as Boogie Down Productions, releasing his first hit single “South Bronx” with his late DJ Scott La Rock, KRS “the one” made it clear that Hip Hop was going to have to take itself a lot more seriously than simply being a
- Business Planning Clinic 2027
Three cities. Three opportunities to step away from the noise, get clear, and build a real plan for the year ahead.
- Hot Rods, Art and Rock n Roll
Get ready for a wild ride through the worlds of psychedelic art, hot rods, and rock ‘n roll with Stanley Mouse.
- Wild Pitch Karaoke
Sing your heart out at Wild Pitch Karaoke!
- The Free Your Mind Youth Alive Film Fest
Youth ALIVE!’s fall night out with purpose, featuring two dynamic films and powerful panel conversations, and refreshments.
- Foodies + New Friends: Oakland | 30's Dinner Meet
Connect with other 30somethings in the city, meet your next collaborator or friend, + give back! A different restaurant each gathering!
- The Science of Longing
What would make you believe the impossible?
- Simply Social: A Seat at the Table
Good food. Good conversation. Good company. Join us for a casual brunch and meet new people around the Bay Area.
- Rotary Club of Oakland #3 - Thursday Club Meeting - Off Site
This weeks Club meeting will be off-site at the Chabot Space and Science Center
- BWOPA HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE SYMPOSIUM
Building Pathways. Strengthening Communities. Advancing Equity in Healthcare.
- come watch soccer w/me
Come watch my friend (and other gays) play soccer (its free!) n have so much fun. U can bring in snacks and drinks (alc discreetly)!
- SIGMA GAMMA RHO SORORITY, SF BAY AREA FOUNDERS' DAY CELEBRATION
Celebrate 104 years of sisterhood, scholarship, and service with the Greater SF Bay Area Alumnae Chapters of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.
- And If I Die Before I Wake: George M. Johnson w/ Maggie Tokuda-Hall
Johnson continues to practice their fearless form of truth-telling, this time in their first memoir for adults
- DAMopendecks
OpenDecks and OpenMic for creatives, every 2nd Thursday in Oakland from 7-11pm
- Trivia Night at Señor Sisig Oakland
Trivia Night at Señor Sisig! Bring your crew, enjoy happy hour specials & compete to win Vince Staples tickets at The Warfield!
- Isaiah Rashad @ Fox Theater
- BABY SLAPS - ALL STARS TURN UP EDITION
CRYBABY brings you a special version of Baby Slaps! Hip Hop, R&B, Dancehall, Afrobeats, Global Bass by Oakland's Top Talent!About this EventCRYBABY brings you a special version of Baby Slaps! Hip
- Find Your Crew
Find your next collaborator, mentor, or crew. Bay Area creatives & industry pros connect November 13th at Block Community Hub. Free event.
- East Bay Ski / Ride Preseason Kickoff
Expand your East Bay/Oakland area circle of ski, ride pals for the 2026-27 ski season
- Mahjong Social — Every Friday @ United Dumplings Rockridge
Cozy community Mahjong night for all levels. Friendly tables, optional guidance, relaxed vibe. No experience needed—just come play!
- Savor Oakland's: The Big Drink Cocktail Party
Raise a glass to Oakland's vibrant cocktail scene at The Big Drink Cocktail Party!
- HellaSecret Speakeasy Comedy & Cocktail Night : Oakland / 2026
Secret pop-up comedy show at a new bar (close to BART!) in Oakland
- BRASS & BOWS: THE MUSIC OF ADAM THEIS
The Newest Jazz Mafia Collaboration!
- Jo Koy
Find tickets & information for Jo Koy. happening at Oakland Arena, Oakland, CA on Fri, 13 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 pm PST. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information.
- Tyla @ Fox Theater
- FRIDAY HAPPY HOUR CRUISE (Two Hour Cruise)
IT FRIDAY LETS HAVE SOME FUNAbout this Event🌟 Join us for a Spectacular Friday Happy Hour Cruise! 🌟Set sail from the picturesque Jack London Square and embark on a one-of-a-kind adventure as we cruise around the st
- Jo Koy: Koy Meets World Tour
Find tickets & information for Jo Koy. happening at Oakland Arena, Oakland, CA on Fri, 13 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 pm PST. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information.
- Jo Koy
Jo Koy Venue: Oakland Arena Oakland, CA Date: Nov 13, 2026 - 08:00 PM
- Jo Koy
Find tickets & information for Jo Koy. happening at Oakland Arena, Oakland, CA on Fri, 13 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 pm PST. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information.
- Jo Koy at Oakland Arena
Find tickets & information for Jo Koy. happening at Oakland Arena, Oakland, CA on Fri, 13 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 pm PST. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information.
- HellaSecret Speakeasy Comedy & Cocktail Night at Fluid510
Find tickets & information for HellaSecret Speakeasy Comedy & Cocktail Night at Fluid510. happening at Fluid510, Oakland, CA. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information.
- Muevelo at Que Rico Every Friday Night - Discounted Tickets
Find tickets & information for Muevelo at Que Rico Every Friday Night - Discounted Tickets. happening at Que Rico Nightclub and Restaurant, Oakland, CA on Fri, 13 Nov, 2026 at 09:00 pm. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information.
- Scorpio Bash 2 -3XKrazy
Scorpio Bash 2! 3XKrazy performs live at 1915 Broadway Oakland! Celebrate Joey Battiste, San Quinn415 & all Scorpios! 9PM–2AM!
- DJ TUNEZ
OAKLAND, WE’RE GOING GLOBAL. 🌍🔥 From Lagos to London, New York to the Bay the sound that moves culture is coming to CAVE! DJ TUNEZ- the internationally celebrated DJ, producer, and one of the driving forces behind Afrobeats global takeover is bringing his signature sound, undeniable energy and a d
- Wire One, mach5, denimontaro, swagbaby, 1ycia, Chloe Dizon, recollectiions, ihaveabomb, mandi darkling, digita1frequency
Friday November 13th, 2026 Continental Club Oakland, CA Event Info Doors · 9:00 PM
- Tropigoth: Digital Kitkat, Daddy Yankme, Victrvneno
- KRS-One @ Yoshi's
- Baby Slaps - All Stars Turn Up Edition w/ Thow Wow + Buku Fm + Nastia
CRYBABY brings you a special version of Baby Slaps! Hip Hop, R&B, Dancehall, Afrobeats, Global Bass by Oakland's Top Talent! Sounds by Thow Wow + Buku FM + Nastia Patio Takeover by Family Not a Group Limited Free w/ RSVP available, don't sleep on it! 21+ | Doors + Music @10:00 | Drink Specials All…
- BABY SLAPS - ALL STARS TURN UP EDITION
CRYBABY brings you a special version of Baby Slaps! Hip Hop, R&B, Dancehall, Afrobeats, Global Bass by Oakland's Top Talent!
- Nights Like This Afterparty!: DJ Black
Posh - Get tickets for Nights Like This Afterparty! by Days Like This - on Fri, Nov 13, 2026 - at M2 Mimosa on Grand
- BABY SLAPS - ALL STARS TURN UP EDITION w/ Thow Wow + Buku FM + Nastia
InformationCRYBABY brings you a special version of Baby Slaps! Hip Hop, R&B, Dancehall, Afrobeats, Global Bass by Oakland's Top Talent! Sounds by Thow Wow + Buku FM + Nastia Patio Takeover by Family Not a Group Limited Free w/ RSVP available, don't sleep on it! 21+ | Doors + Music @10:00 | Drink Spe
- IS IT MY TURN? R&B SUNSET CRUISE
. Cocktails. Sunset Views. Vibes OnlyAbout this EventJoin us for an unforgettable evening on the water featuring nothing but the best R&B classics, slow jams, sing-alongs, and feel-good favorites
- Member Bonus Reciprocity Week at Asian Art Museum
Join us in a celebratory partnership between the Oakland Museum of California and the Asian Art Museum (AAM) with this bonus reciprocity weekend!From August 27–31, OMCA Members enjoy free admission to BAMPFA for 2 guests per membership.
- Cal vs. Virginia Watch Party at Kingfish Pub
Final regular season road game of the 2026 NCAA Football Season Meet up time and kickoff time TBA. Stay tuned for more information in the coming months. GO 🐻S! #TightwadHill #GoBears #Calgorithm #CalFootball #CalFamily #KingfishPub
- Festival of Black Dolls, Show & Sale
Find tickets & information for Festival of Black Dolls, Show & Sale. happening at African American Museum and Library at Oakland, Oakland, CA on Sat, 14 Nov, 2026 at 10:00 am. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information.
- November Second Saturday's Sound Bath & Gratitude Journaling
Sound Bath Meditation and Gratitude Journaling for Queer Folx, Gender Non-conforming Individuals, and Friends
- Free Teen Hangout in Oakland: Games, Boba & Tacos (No Phones)
Free pop-ups in Oakland for teens! Games, boba, tacos & real conversations, no phones. Nov 15th. Limited spots, bring a friend. RSVP!
- An Afternoon with Denise Nicholas • Screening • Book Talk • Signing
Join BWOPA CA for a special afternoon celebrating the extraordinary life, artistry, and legacy of acclaimed actress, author, and civil rights advocate Denise Nicholas. Enjoy a special screening of the “Odessa” episode of the iconic television series In the Heat of the Night, followed by an engaging
- Emotional Intelligence: Conversations Between Black Women and Men
A panel & conversation series about romantic relationships, friendships & family relationships. By Gold Beams & The Mens Wellness Fellowship
- Singles Game Day
Join SoulFlow for games, laughter, and new connections! Singles welcome. Nov 14, 3–5 PM. Sliding scale: $11–$33.
- Queer Magic 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY | Nov 14
Queer Magic is a queer daytime dance party where joy, connection, and astrology align—featuring DJs, a makers market, and a community mixer.
- Tender Riots
Nuna Productions creates spaces where music, community, and culture meet. Explore our story and upcoming events.
- A HEALIN' FOR THE HOOD
Photography by Brittsense, Poetry by ReeLaviolette, Music by BB Brown
- Solo Date Night: Envision Your Cuffing Season
Who says you need a boo to enjoy cuffing season? Join us for a cozy evening of creativity, connection, and romancing yourself.
- Saturday Night Laughs - Sat Nov 14 2026
Real Comedians, 1 Stage, 0 Algorithms. Experience standup comedy at its finest. East Bay Express Reader's Poll Best Comedy Night Winner.About this EventComedy Oakland is the Bay Area’s longest-running independent stand-up
- Mads Tolling & Patrick Martin
An Enchanting Evening of Music & Magic with 2 time Grammy winner Mads Tolling and Master Illusionist Patrick Martin
- Day26
EXCLUSIVE WORLD PREMIERE OF THE NEW DAY26 DOCUMENTARY AT EACH SHOW! Since their dynamic arrival in 2007, DAY26 has stood as one of the premier male vocal groups of the 21st century, carrying the torch of R&B with timeless harmonies, heartfelt lyrics, and an undeniable stage presence. Discovered and
- Bonobo: Distance In Static Live North American Tour
Bonobo Venue: Fox Theater Oakland, CA Date: Nov 14, 2026 - 08:00 PM
- J-Red's Hood'ish & Holy Comedy Explosion
InformationThis November, Oakland's own J--Red returns to the legendary Paramount Theatre! Dubbed one of the "Kings of Clean Comedy," J--Red blends faith, community, and comedy for an unforgettable night of laughter. He's bringing his hilarious comedy tour with a twist; J--Red's Hood'ish & Holy Come
- Bonobo
- Bonobo at Fox Theater Oakland
Find tickets & information for Bonobo at Fox Theater Oakland. happening at Fox Theater Oakland, Oakland, CA on Sat, 14 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 pm PST. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information.
- Bonobo @ Fox Theater
- Club Papi Oakland: Matraka en vivo!
Join us at Next Level with Matraka en vivo!
- TESFAY MENGESHA LIVE at CAVE OAKLAND
LIVE performance by LEGENDARY TESFAY MENGESHA at CAVE OAKLAND on SATURDAY NOVEMBER 14TH, 2026! Doors open at 9PM!
- AFRO RAVE featuring DJ KO from the NYC (Presented by Afrobeats Oakland)
Ayra Starr's Official DJ makes his Afro Rave debut
- SO FRESH & SO CLEAN 30+ SATURDAY PARTY AT THE TRAIN STATION BAR!
Come party with the grown & sexy at The Train Station Bar! Show up and show out dressed to impress! Sounds by DJ IGOR BEATZ!
- REGGAE GOLD AT ZANZI 11/14
Join us for a huge Reggae Weekend with Reggae Gold SATURDAY NIGHT November 14 inside Zanzi.
- TURN ME UP
SATURDAY NOVEMBER Live w/DJ TOWNSEND & DJ BILL_DJS 10PM-2AM.
- Spotlight Sundays: Japanese American Legacies of Resistance
This Sunday, we are stepping into the historical legacy that inspired OMCA’s latest special exhibition, BeHere / 1942: A New Lens on the Japanese American Incarceration. With opening remarks by OMCA Executive Director Lori Fogarty, we will engage with this present moment in American history with…
- EBMC Sunday Sangha
Sunday Sangha is East Bay Meditation Center’s new weekly home for all generations to gather in person.
- Mornings In The West + El Mercado 003
Join us for our Sunday community run, Mornings in the West, followed by El Mercado 003 Pop-Up ft. local vendors.
- Love and Beats with special guest Abs One
Join us on a gorgeous rooftop as we dance into the sunset while listening to house, future beats, and other love sounds
- Brian Simpson
After graduating from Northern Illinois University, keyboardist and composer Brian Simpson relocated to Los Angeles, where he was soon playing alongside musicians Gerald Albright and Norman Brown and eventually on a world tour with Janet Jackson. In 1990, Simpson received a call from George Duke th
- Brian Simpson in Oakland
🎶 Get Ready for Brian Simpson Live at Yoshi's on Sunday, November 15, 2026! 🎶 This is not just a concert—it's a moment you'll talk about for years. Brian Simpson is set to light up Yoshi's with their unforgettable sound on Sunday, November 15, 2026. With fan-favorite hits like Never Without You,
- The Music of Erik Lotichius and Heather Pinkham
Other Minds welcomes pianists Ralph van Raat and Heather Pinkham to play the music of Erik Lotichius and Heather Pinkham.
- Vince Staples
Join thousands of fans for an unforgettable night as Vince Staples delivers the hits, the energy, and the live performance everyone will be talking about. The General Admission crowd creates an electric atmosphere where every track becomes a shared experience and every moment feels larger than life.
- ALTÉ COUPÉ TOUR - OAKLAND
**WELCOME TO ALTÉ COUPÉ!** ALTÉ COUPÉ is bringing back Francophone and Coupé Décalé parties to America! 🇨🇩🇬🇦🇭🇹🇸🇳🇨🇬🇱🇷🇹🇬🇲🇱🇨🇮🇨🇲 What to Expect: DANCING, Dress to Impress & MORE DANCING! Alte Coupé is curating a high energy dance party experience catered to French African and all…
- Brian Culbertson
Find tickets & information for Brian Culbertson. happening at Yoshis - Oakland, Oakland, CA. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information.
- How To Sell Your Artwork with Martha Zlatar
Hosted by Artist Success Coach Martha Zlatar, this workshop helps artists navigate conversations around selling artwork.
- “From Plymouth to the Pub: Thanksgiving, Native History, & Resistance"
Join us for lectures on niche topics given by professors, subject experts, & storytellers in cool bars & breweries. Cheers, Scholars!
- KaraOakland Low-Key League FINALS
Help us crown our winning team for the season!!
- Industry Tuesday’s w/ Live Music & Dj Ohelknows
Industry Tuesdays at Sobre Mesa is where hospitality, nightlife, music, food, fashion, creatives, and entrepreneurs hang out.
- Brian Culbertson in Oakland
🎶 Don't Miss Brian Culbertson Live in Oakland on Thursday, November 19, 2026! 🎶 Are you ready to experience Brian Culbertson like never before? With chart-topping hits like Secret Affair, If Only For One Night and In The City and 150.9K+ devoted fans, Brian Culbertson is taking over Yoshi's this
- Thundercat
Find tickets & information for Thundercat. happening at Fox Theater - Oakland, Oakland, CA on Tue, 17 Nov, 2026 at 08:00 pm PST. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information.
- Brian Culbertson
Find tickets & information for Brian Culbertson. happening at Yoshis - Oakland, Oakland, CA. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information.
- Pretty Lights (18+)
Find tickets & information for Pretty Lights (18+). happening at Fox Theater - Oakland, Oakland, CA. Register or Buy Tickets, Price information.