Not everything fun has to take place in San Francisco! Here’s our picks for affordable fun events in Oakland, Berkeley and the rest of Alameda and Contra Costa counties
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Tuesday, March 19, 2024 | ||
One of the most socially-distant ways to have fun, The West Wind Drive-In theaters in both San Jose and Concord are open for good old-fashioned drive-in movie fun. West Wind Drive In more... | ||
7:00 pm | Peter Coviello In Store For His New Book “Is There God After Prince?” | FREE*
*The event is free, but we ask that you register through Eventbrite or call store at 510-704-8222
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Wednesday, March 20, 2024 | ||
The Pacific Pinball League is fun, social and competitive (in that order!). We explain everything at the start of each night so don’t worry if you’ve never done anything like this more... | ||
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Thursday, March 21, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... | ||
8:00 pm | Win Tix: The Alan Parsons Live Project “Reset and Power Back On” Tour at the Fox Theater (Oakland) | FREE*
*WIN
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5:00 pm | OMCA’s “Thursday After Hours” 18+ Museum Night w/ 2-for-1 Tix | $9.50*
*Normally $19, Thursday nights 5-8p are 2 for 1 Museum tickets ($9.50 each), bring a friend for free!
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6:00 pm | Weekly Free “Board Game Night” for Adults at Claremont Branch Library (Berkeley) | FREE |
Friday, March 22, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... | ||
Saturday, March 23, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... | ||
10:00 am | Bay Area “Barbie Dreamhouse Living” Pop-Up Truck Tour (Walnut Creek) | FREE*
*Items available for purchase
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3:00 pm | Curator-Led Tour of Hung Liu’s Legacy of Mentoring Women Artists (Oakland) | FREE*
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Sunday, March 24, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... | ||
All Day | 2024 Oakland Restaurant Week Final Day (March 14-24) | $15*
*Specialty meals and pricing with lunch offers at $15, $25, $35 and/or dinner from $35, $45, and $65.
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9:53 pm | Penumbral Lunar Eclipse Night Over San Francisco | FREE |
Tuesday, March 26, 2024 | ||
This 12th annual free chamber music event will include movements from Mendelssohn’s magical String Quartet in F minor, Brahms rustic and soulful Horn Trio, the rarely heard Popper Requiem for 3 more... | ||
8:30 pm | $6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose | $6*
*$6 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2
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Wednesday, March 27, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... | ||
7:00 pm | $10 Free-Play Night “Pacific Pinball League” (Alameda) | $10*
*10 dollar discounted entry (league nights only). All pinball games and juke boxes on Free Play.
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Thursday, March 28, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... | ||
5:00 pm | OMCA’s “Thursday After Hours” 18+ Museum Night w/ 2-for-1 Tix | $9.50*
*Normally $19, Thursday nights 5-8p are 2 for 1 Museum tickets ($9.50 each), bring a friend for free!
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6:00 pm | Weekly Free “Board Game Night” for Adults at Claremont Branch Library (Berkeley) | FREE |
Friday, March 29, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... | ||
Saturday, March 30, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... | ||
10:00 am | Bunny Weekend at Children’s Fairyland (Oakland) | $16*
*Admission: Included with General Admission ($16 per person age 1-100)
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10:00 am | Easter Bunny Selfie Station (San Ramon) | FREE |
10:00 am | Bay Area “Barbie Dreamhouse Living” Pop-Up Truck Tour (Pleasanton) | FREE*
*Items available for purchase
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12:00 pm | 1st Annual Davis Team Easter Egg Hunt (Hercules) | FREE*
*All Are Welcomed
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Sunday, March 31, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... | ||
Tuesday, April 2, 2024 | ||
One of the most socially-distant ways to have fun, The West Wind Drive-In theaters in both San Jose and Concord are open for good old-fashioned drive-in movie fun. West Wind Drive In more... | ||
Wednesday, April 3, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... | ||
7:00 pm | $10 Free-Play Night “Pacific Pinball League” (Alameda) | $10*
*10 dollar discounted entry (league nights only). All pinball games and juke boxes on Free Play.
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Thursday, April 4, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... | ||
11:00 am | Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum | FREE*
*Free admission to galleries. Film programs are excluded. No advanced tickets required, but subject to capacity limits
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6:00 pm | Weekly Free “Board Game Night” for Adults at Claremont Branch Library (Berkeley) | FREE |
Friday, April 5, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... | ||
5:00 pm | “Oakland First Fridays” Street Festival | FREE |
6:00 pm | “Oakland Art Murmur” 2024 (First Fridays Art Walk) | FREE |
Saturday, April 6, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... | ||
All Day | Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2024) | FREE*
*Free for Bank of America or Merrill Lynch Card Holders. Some venues may be closed on certain days; please confirm directly with participating museums.
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Sunday, April 7, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... | ||
11:00 am | Oakland Museum of California’s Free First Sundays (OMCA) | FREE*
*Additional $6 fee for access to special exhibitions
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2:00 pm | 2024 Holi Festival at City Center (San Ramon) | FREE |
Monday, April 8, 2024 | ||
On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the more... | ||
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 | ||
One of the most socially-distant ways to have fun, The West Wind Drive-In theaters in both San Jose and Concord are open for good old-fashioned drive-in movie fun. West Wind Drive In more... | ||
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... | ||
Thursday, April 11, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... | ||
6:00 pm | Weekly Free “Board Game Night” for Adults at Claremont Branch Library (Berkeley) | FREE |
Friday, April 12, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... | ||
7:30 pm | East Bay Bike Party (Every Second Friday) | FREE |
Saturday, April 13, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... | ||
4:00 pm | 2024 Non Stop Bhangra’s Holi Festival Of Colors (Oakland) | $30*
*$30 Early Bird; $35 General; $40 at the door
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Sunday, April 14, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... | ||
Thursday, April 18, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... | ||
6:00 pm | Weekly Free “Board Game Night” for Adults at Claremont Branch Library (Berkeley) | FREE |
Friday, April 19, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... | ||
Saturday, April 20, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... | ||
7:00 am | Free National Parks Day: Muir Woods + Yosemite for National Park Week 2024 | FREE*
*The entrance fee waiver for fee-free days does not cover amenity or user fees for activities such as camping, boat launches, transportation, or special tours. Although the entrance fee is waved, paid parking/shuttle reservations required for Muir Woods even on free days.
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Sunday, April 21, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... | ||
11:59 pm | 2024 Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaks Tonight | FREE |
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... | ||
Thursday, April 25, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... | ||
Friday, April 26, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... | ||
Saturday, April 27, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... | ||
Sunday, April 28, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... | ||
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... | ||
Thursday, May 2, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... | ||
11:00 am | Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum | FREE*
*Free admission to galleries. Film programs are excluded. No advanced tickets required, but subject to capacity limits
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Friday, May 3, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... | ||
5:00 pm | “Oakland First Fridays” Street Festival | FREE |
6:00 pm | “Oakland Art Murmur” 2024 (First Fridays Art Walk) | FREE |
Saturday, May 4, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... | ||
All Day | Bank of America’s “Museums On Us” Free Museum Weekend (2024) | FREE*
*Free for Bank of America or Merrill Lynch Card Holders. Some venues may be closed on certain days; please confirm directly with participating museums.
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11:00 am | 2024 Bay Area Book Festival’s Family Day (Berkeley) | FREE*
*Most events are free, but a few are ticketed
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12:00 pm | May the 4th Be With You Celebration: Photos w/ Star Wars Characters (San Ramon) | FREE |
11:59 pm | Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower | 2023 | FREE |
Sunday, May 5, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... | ||
11:00 am | Oakland Museum of California’s Free First Sundays (OMCA) | FREE*
*Additional $6 fee for access to special exhibitions
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Wednesday, May 8, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... | ||
Thursday, May 9, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... | ||
Friday, May 10, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... | ||
7:30 pm | East Bay Bike Party (Every Second Friday) | FREE |
Saturday, May 11, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... | ||
11:00 am | Hawaiian May Day Festival 2024 (Hayward) | FREE |
Sunday, May 12, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... | ||
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... | ||
Thursday, May 16, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... | ||
Friday, May 17, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... | ||
3:00 pm | The Bay’s Huge “626 Night Market” w/ 200+ Food & Shopping Stalls (May 17-19) | $5*
*$5 online or cash at the door. Children 3 and under are free. Parking is $15. Most vendors accept cash only and ATMs are available.
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Saturday, May 18, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... | ||
1:00 pm | The Bay’s Huge “626 Night Market” w/ 200+ Food & Shopping Stalls (May 17-19) | $5*
*$5 online or cash at the door. Children 3 and under are free. Parking is $15. Most vendors accept cash only and ATMs are available.
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Sunday, May 19, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... | ||
1:00 pm | The Bay’s Huge “626 Night Market” w/ 200+ Food & Shopping Stalls (May 17-19) | $5*
*$5 online or cash at the door. Children 3 and under are free. Parking is $15. Most vendors accept cash only and ATMs are available.
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Wednesday, May 22, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... | ||
Thursday, May 23, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... | ||
Friday, May 24, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... | ||
Saturday, May 25, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... | ||
Sunday, May 26, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... | ||
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... | ||
Thursday, May 30, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... | ||
Friday, May 31, 2024 | ||
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get more... |