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“Oakland First Fridays” Street Festival

Every first Friday of the month

Oakland First Fridays is an immersive art and community experience on the first Friday of each month from 5-9 pm for five huge blocks on Telegraph Avenue from West Grand to 27th Street.

Photography from @skyhighoakland via Oakland First Fridays

Oakland’s KONO district (Koreatown/Northgate) springs to life for this event, with galleries, artist collectives, street artists, local culinary artisans, performers, musicians, dancers, DJs, and poets gathering for Oakland First Friday events.

Oakland First Fridays

Every First Friday | 5-9pm
Starting (hopefully) April 2024
Telegraph Ave from West Grand to 27th St., Oakland
FREE

  • Closest BART – 19th Street
  • Rain sometimes cancels – They typically make an announcement by Wednesday – Check Facebook for updates
  • Oakland First Fridays resumed on October 1, 2021
  • Oakland First Fridays has postponed their January 7, 2022 event due to Omicron.

2024 Schedule Update

Due to financial constraints Oakland First Fridays has announced a temporary closure beginning of 2024 from January to March. We hope they’ll be back in April 2024, but it’s not guaranteed. Check oaklandfirstfridays.org for updates before attending.

  • Friday, January 5, 2024 – CANCELED
  • Friday, February 2, 2024 – CANCELED
  • Friday, March 1, 2024 – CANCELED
  • Friday, April 5, 2024 – Possible 2024 start date – check oaklandfirstfridays.org for updates
  • Friday, May 3, 2024
  • Friday, June 7, 2024
  • Friday, July 5, 2024
  • Friday, August 2, 2024
  • Friday, September 6, 2024
  • Friday, October 4, 2024
  • Friday, November 1, 2024
  • Friday, December 6, 2024

 

Friday, April 5

“Oakland First Fridays” Street Festival
Friday, April 5 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Telegraph & 27th
"Oakland First Fridays" Street Festival

Oakland First Fridays is an immersive art and community experience on the first Friday of each month from 5-9 pm for five huge blocks on Telegraph Avenue from West Grand to 27th Street. Photography from @skyhighoakland via Oakland First Fridays Oakland’s KONO district (Koreatown/Northgate) springs ...Monthly

Friday, May 3

“Oakland First Fridays” Street Festival
Friday, May 3 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Telegraph & 27th
"Oakland First Fridays" Street Festival

Oakland First Fridays is an immersive art and community experience on the first Friday of each month from 5-9 pm for five huge blocks on Telegraph Avenue from West Grand to 27th Street. Photography from @skyhighoakland via Oakland First Fridays Oakland’s KONO district (Koreatown/Northgate) springs ...Monthly

Friday, June 7

“Oakland First Fridays” Street Festival
Friday, June 7 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Telegraph & 27th
"Oakland First Fridays" Street Festival

Oakland First Fridays is an immersive art and community experience on the first Friday of each month from 5-9 pm for five huge blocks on Telegraph Avenue from West Grand to 27th Street. Photography from @skyhighoakland via Oakland First Fridays Oakland’s KONO district (Koreatown/Northgate) springs ...Monthly


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This event is scheduled every first Friday of the month:
Please be aware that recurring events like this may occasionally be cancelled or postponed by the promoter - especially on holidays. We always suggest you contact the promoter or venue to confirm for a particular day.