Events in Oakland

Emotional Intelligence is a guided and open conversation series created to explore and celebrate the relationship between Black men and women. We dive into friendships, family rel

Come laugh with us in a beer garden near Jack London Square. Perfect for a date night, a hang with friends, or a solo adventure. Come out and enjoy some of the best stand-up co

Bay Area Musical Improv Festival - Sunday 3:30PM Show Welcome to the third-annual Bay Area Musical Improv Festival, bringing together musical improvisers from around the S

HALLOWEEN IS HERE! Arrive early for free drinks, big prizes, and a few fun surprises!! We’re celebrating Halloween with good friends, great drinks, dope music, and a love for

A mic, a song, and a room that shows up for each other. Queer-aoke is fun with love. Whether you are singing, cheering, or just taking it all in, it is a space where queer communi

BAY AREA! 💀🌹 We’re going ALL OUT for DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS!! 😈@fantasiasparty is taking over @drakesdealership for a MASSIVE day of the dead Day PARTY! ☀️☠️🔥 Ese Día, we’re going OUT

Gather your top thinkers 🧠 & drinkers🍻 and join us every Thursday, 7:00 pm at The Fat Lady Restaurant & Bar! Enjoy a fun-filled event where you get to test your knowledge over food

ELEVATION is a brand new party series! Curated by renowned DJ and crate-digger Renoir (aka Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist), the event blends disco, soul and house music. ELEVATION bri

Join our free sapphic romance book club - snacks, chats, and community for LGBTQ+ romance lovers! All are welcome.

FREE, $10–15 suggested donation Co-presented with Marcus Books Journalist and activist George M. Johnson’s All Boys Aren’t Blue, their bestselling, critically acclaim

Welcome to Oakland's newest comedy night, spotlighting the vibrant humor of People of Color! Prepare for an evening of laughter as HellaFunny showcases handpicked talent t

Get ready for TownBiz Comedy Night in Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood—a celebration of Oakland comedy and culture with a series of pop-up live shows across the Bay by HellaFunn

Beyond Cookie Cutter Songs Developing Song Structures & Having Fun Instructors: Sean-Joseph Choo & Jose Ver (Honolulu, HI) Tired of improvising the same cookie cutter

Get ready for TownBiz Comedy Night in Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood—a celebration of Oakland comedy and culture with a series of pop-up live shows across the Bay by HellaFunn

Join us as we kick off Gamelan Sekar Jaya’s Fall Fundraiser in support of our Artist-in-Residence program in a festive happy hour. Gather with GSJ artists, longtime friends, and fe

Free 8-week intermediate safety and self-defense workshop series, 10th edition.

west oakland sound series: a weekly new music and experimental sound series every sunday

Gather your top thinkers 🧠 & drinkers🍻 and join us every Thursday evening, 6:30pm at Almanac Beer Co.! Enjoy a fun-filled event where you get to test your knowledge over food and d

Drink & Draw at The New Parkway is a relaxed, come-as-you-are creative night centered around drawing, sipping drinks, and spending time together. You don’t need to be an artist to

ALL THE FEELS: Oakland (R&B, Soul, Slow Jams) Get ready to groove to the smoothest tunes at ALL THE FEELS: a night dedicated to R&B, Soul, and Slow Jams. Join us for an unforg

Come celebrate 60 years of the Black Panther Party’s legacy with community vibes and powerful stories!

Toasted Life's Annual Halloween Day Party The fits, the fright, the full Tosted Life experience, it’s Halloween weekend, and we’re back for the madness. Bring the look, bring

Join us for HellaFunny's Comedy Sessions: Oakland edition in the Temescal

Get ready for a magical day filled with wedding inspiration and excitement. This in-person event will be held at 10051 Doolittle Dr. Oakland, CA, 94603. Whether you're a bride-