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Community Events and Things to do in Oakland, CA

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RAVEN headlines Big Top Saturday Drag & Dance Party Beaux in Castro
Sat, Nov 21, 8:00 PM
Duboce Triangle · Beaux
RAVEN headlines Big Top Saturday Drag & Dance Party Beaux in Castro
Sat, Nov 21, 8:00 PM
Duboce Triangle · Beaux
Fishermen’s and Seamen’s Memorial Chapel Plaque Dedication and Blessing
Thu, Oct 15, 5:00 PM
Fisherman's Wharf · Fishermen’s & Seamen’s Memorial Chapel
Fishermen’s and Seamen’s Memorial Chapel Plaque Dedication and Blessing
Thu, Oct 15, 5:00 PM
Fisherman's Wharf · Fishermen’s & Seamen’s Memorial Chapel
Dublin Diwali Mela 2026
Sat, Nov 7, 11:00 AM
Dougherty · Emerald Glen Park
Dublin Diwali Mela 2026
Sat, Nov 7, 11:00 AM
Dougherty · Emerald Glen Park
¡BAILA! Community. Dance. Party ft. Sabor De Mi Cuba
Fri, Oct 16, 8:00 PM
South Berkeley · La Peña Cultural Center
¡BAILA! Community. Dance. Party ft. Sabor De Mi Cuba
Fri, Oct 16, 8:00 PM
South Berkeley · La Peña Cultural Center
Rakestraw Books presents Nathaniel Philbrick with Julia Flynn Siler
Thu, Oct 15, 7:00 PM
Danville · Rakestraw Books
Rakestraw Books presents Nathaniel Philbrick with Julia Flynn Siler
Thu, Oct 15, 7:00 PM
Danville · Rakestraw Books
Introduction to Food Writing with James Beard Award Winner Soleil Ho
Sat, Oct 10, 10:00 AM
Union Square · Mechanics' Institute
Introduction to Food Writing with James Beard Award Winner Soleil Ho
Sat, Oct 10, 10:00 AM
Union Square · Mechanics' Institute
San Francisco Scavenger Hunt
Today at 12:00 PM + 428 more
Mission Dolores · Mission Dolores Park
San Francisco Scavenger Hunt
Today at 12:00 PM + 428 more
Mission Dolores · Mission Dolores Park
An Afternoon of Gond Art: Indian Folk Art, Wine & Ice Cream
Sun, Oct 4, 2:00 PM
Northwest Berkeley · Donkey & Goat Winery
An Afternoon of Gond Art: Indian Folk Art, Wine & Ice Cream
Sun, Oct 4, 2:00 PM
Northwest Berkeley · Donkey & Goat Winery
BFF Night
Thu, Oct 22, 5:30 PM
Fort Baker · Cavallo Point Lodge - Mercantile & Art Gallery
BFF Night
Thu, Oct 22, 5:30 PM
Fort Baker · Cavallo Point Lodge - Mercantile & Art Gallery
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Autumn Japanese Tea Ceremony at KansoAn (Hokka Nichi Bei Kai) 10/4/26 (SUN)
Sun, Oct 4, 11:00 AM + 3 more
Japantown · Nichi Bei Kai Cultural Center
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Autumn Japanese Tea Ceremony at KansoAn (Hokka Nichi Bei Kai) 10/4/26 (SUN)
Sun, Oct 4, 11:00 AM + 3 more
Japantown · Nichi Bei Kai Cultural Center
The Black & White Ball
Sat, Dec 5, 6:00 PM
Downtown · Oakstop - California Ballroom
The Black & White Ball
Sat, Dec 5, 6:00 PM
Downtown · Oakstop - California Ballroom
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How We See the Gray
Today at 7:00 PM
Adams Point · Clio's Books
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How We See the Gray
Today at 7:00 PM
Adams Point · Clio's Books
Naomi Smalls at Big Top anniversary party + Hera Wynn & Adriana Roy Oct 17
Sat, Oct 17, 8:00 PM
Duboce Triangle · Beaux
Naomi Smalls at Big Top anniversary party + Hera Wynn & Adriana Roy Oct 17
Sat, Oct 17, 8:00 PM
Duboce Triangle · Beaux
Mini Speed Date in SF (ages 26-42)
Sun, Oct 18, 5:30 PM
Haight Ashbury · O'Reilly’s Pub
Mini Speed Date in SF (ages 26-42)
Sun, Oct 18, 5:30 PM
Haight Ashbury · O'Reilly’s Pub
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Picnic & Paperbacks: An Author Picnic with Jessica Peterson
Sat, Oct 17, 12:00 PM
South Beach · The Art of Gathering
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Picnic & Paperbacks: An Author Picnic with Jessica Peterson
Sat, Oct 17, 12:00 PM
South Beach · The Art of Gathering
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SMCC Arts Education Conference - September 30, 2026
Wednesday at 8:00 AM
Marine · San Mateo County Office of Education
Selling fast
SMCC Arts Education Conference - September 30, 2026
Wednesday at 8:00 AM
Marine · San Mateo County Office of Education
Lit Crawl Afterparty
Sat, Oct 24, 9:00 PM
Inner Mission · The Drawing Room: ANNEX
Lit Crawl Afterparty
Sat, Oct 24, 9:00 PM
Inner Mission · The Drawing Room: ANNEX
The Oakland Greens October 2026 Free Movie Series
Sun, Oct 25, 6:30 PM
Temescal · It's Your Move Games
The Oakland Greens October 2026 Free Movie Series
Sun, Oct 25, 6:30 PM
Temescal · It's Your Move Games
Psychedelic Culture 2027: Beyond Consensus
Fri, Mar 12, 9:00 AM
Inner Mission · Brava Theater Center
Psychedelic Culture 2027: Beyond Consensus
Fri, Mar 12, 9:00 AM
Inner Mission · Brava Theater Center
Mission-Roxie SF Neon Walking Tour 10/24
Sat, Oct 24, 6:30 PM
Mission Dolores · On the sidewalk in front of the Roxie Theater
Mission-Roxie SF Neon Walking Tour 10/24
Sat, Oct 24, 6:30 PM
Mission Dolores · On the sidewalk in front of the Roxie Theater

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RAVEN headlines Big Top Saturday Drag & Dance Party Beaux in Castro

Fishermen’s and Seamen’s Memorial Chapel Plaque Dedication and Blessing

Dublin Diwali Mela 2026

¡BAILA! Community. Dance. Party ft. Sabor De Mi Cuba

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San Francisco Scavenger Hunt

How We See the Gray

SMCC Arts Education Conference - September 30, 2026

Autumn Japanese Tea Ceremony at KansoAn (Hokka Nichi Bei Kai) 10/4/26 (SUN)