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Final “Oakland First Fridays” Street Festival of 2025

Every 1st Friday
Friday, December 5, 2025 - 5:00 pm to 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE
Telegraph & 27th | Telegraph Ave and 27th St, Oakland, CA

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“Oakland First Fridays” Street Festival

Oakland First Fridays is an immersive art and community experience on the first Friday of each month from 5-9:30pm for five huge blocks on Telegraph Avenue between 27th Street & 22nd 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 is a free, monthly street festival that celebrates the vibrant art, culture, and community of Oakland. Held on the first Friday of every month along Telegraph Avenue from West Grand to 27th Street, this beloved event brings together thousands of people for an unforgettable evening of creativity, connection, and local flavor. What began as a grassroots art walk has grown into a cultural movement uplifting local artists, musicians, food vendors, performers, small businesses, and community organizations. Each month features a unique theme that reflects the diversity, resilience, and spirit of Oakland. Whether you’re a longtime local or just visiting, Oakland First Fridays is a space to experience the soul of The Town. One First Friday at a time.

2026 Schedule

  • January – OFF
  • February – OFF
  • March 6
  • April 3
  • May 1
  • June 5
  • July 3
  • Aug 7
  • Sept 4
  • Oct 2
  • Nov 6

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE
Categories: *Top Pick*, Art & Museums, Club / DJ, East Bay, Eating & Drinking, In Person, Kids & Families, Live Music, Outdoors, Shopping & Fashion, Theater & Performance, Walks & Tours
Address: Telegraph Ave and 27th St, Oakland, CA

Friday, December 5, 2025

9:00 am   FIFA World Cup 2026: “Final Draw” Watch Party at SF’s Thrive City (Plus San Jose + Oakland)  FREE
9:00 am   Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)  FREE*
*Free from 9-10am on Monday, Wednesday and Friday; otherwise non-resident admission is $12 - $16 depending on the season. San Francisco residents are always free with valid ID
All Day   History Museum: Free First Fridays (Redwood City)  FREE
10:00 am   Winter Festival Marketplace (Palo Alto)  $10*
*$10 per person, free admission for children ages 12 and under
All Day   Free Admission Day at Santa Cruz Museum of Natural History  FREE
10:00 am   Ruby’s Clay Studio & Gallery Holiday Sale 2025 (SF)  FREE
10:30 am   Free STI, HIV + Hep C Testing Fridays (SF)  FREE
11:00 am   “Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)  FREE*
*Every Friday pay anywhere from $0 up to $10. When a customer pays the full price of $10, TATO will give a free meal to someone in need in The City. Please note promotion might end at any time
11:00 am   Rare Estate Sale at Marin Art and Garden Center (Dec. 5-7)  FREE*
*Free
12:00 pm   Wine Day Friday: $20 Flights + $10 Spritzers (Livermore)  FREE
1:30 pm   Free Holiday Choir Sing Along at SF’s Ferry Building  FREE
3:00 pm   “Camp Slay” A Queer Murder Mystery at SF State (2025)  $3*
*Sliding Scale $3 - $12
3:00 pm   “Block Fest” Tenderloin Arts Festival & Free Art Making | SF  FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
3:00 pm   SF’s “St. Nicholas” 2025 Xmas Bazaar at Star of the Sea Church (Dec. 5-7)  FREE
3:00 pm   Ghirardelli’s Free Peppermint Bark Day (2025)  
4:00 pm   “Light Up Your Holiday” + 2025 Tree Lighting (Napa Valley Museum of Art & Culture)  FREE
4:00 pm   Drum by the Bay: Free Classes w/ Kele (Heron’s Head)  FREE
5:00 pm   Mare Island Light Night 2025: Tree Lighting, Free Hot Cocoa & Live Music  FREE
5:00 pm   Hayes Valley’s 35th Annual Holiday Stroll (2025)  FREE
5:00 pm   $1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)  FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
5:00 pm   PIER 39’s Dazzling 60′ Tree Lighting Show (Dec. 5 – Jan 11, 2026)  FREE
5:00 pm   Baukunst First Fridays: Art, Music + Food (Bernal Heights)  FREE
5:00 pm   Volunteer: Join Community Diaper Drive for Families in Need (Orinda)  FREE*
*Learn more and get your free tickets at the Eventbrite link below.
5:00 pm   Gap’s 2nd Annual Holiday Market w/ SF’s Creative Talents (Dec. 5-6)  FREE*
*Free admission
5:00 pm   North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)  FREE
5:00 pm   Mission Bay Holiday Market (Spark Social SF)  FREE*
*RSVP
5:00 pm   South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)  FREE
5:00 pm   Free Art Opening Reception “Emory Douglas: In Our Lifetime” (SF)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP
5:00 pm   SF’s 2025 “Winterfest” at Salesforce Park (Dec. 5-7)  FREE*
*This event is free and open to the public
5:00 pm   Downtown Concord’s Holiday Sip N’ Stroll  $20*
*$20.00 (Adults) and $5.00 (children 12 & under)
5:30 pm   “Let’s Glow SF” 2025: SF’s Huge Holiday Projection Arts Fest (Opening Night Celebration)  FREE
5:30 pm   “Christmas in the Redwoods” Holiday Lights Drive in Sonoma County (Dec. 5-21)  $10*
*$10 Per car. Reservations Required
6:00 pm   Petaluma Tree Lighting Celebration (2025)  FREE
6:00 pm   Fascist Bingo Par-tay (Berkeley)  $10*
*$10 early bird tickets, and 2 for 1 tickets
6:00 pm   Holiday Art-Making in The Mission: Craft Festive Gifts + BYOB (SF)  $5*
*This is sliding scale donation event. To participate, we ask that you contribute $5-25 to our organization. Thanks for your support!
6:00 pm   Black Health + World AIDS Day 2025: Free Dinner w/ Healing Talks (SF)  FREE
6:00 pm   “Oakland Art Murmur” 2024 (First Fridays Art Walk)  FREE
6:00 pm   Movies at Mechanics’ Presents “Meet Me in St. Louis” (1944)  $12.51*
*Members receive a discount
6:30 pm   The Nouvou x Axiom Hotel Presents: The Winter Edit  $60.54*
*Cost: RSVP Only — Limited Capacity Access: Invite-only with a small number of community RSVPs available Includes: Event access, shopping access, beauty touchpoints, charm & flower bars (items available for purchase)
6:30 pm   22nd “Another Hole in the Head Film Fest” Sci-Fi + Horror in SF (Dec. 5-18)  $17.95*
*.95 cent convenience fee
7:00 pm   Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2025)  FREE*
*Use secret code HUMAN for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
7:00 pm   San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)  FREE*
*Use secret code FUNCHEAP for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
7:00 pm   “Alameda Tap Dancing Xmas Trees” Free Documentary Screening + Q&A  FREE*
*free
7:00 pm   Free “Rush Hour Comedy Night” Friday Night (San Francisco)  FREE*
*RSVP Required
7:00 pm   FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)  FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
7:00 pm   Choose Your Own Comedy Adventure Night (SF)  $17.35*
*A ticket will also get you access to all later Endgames improv shows that night
7:00 pm   Experimental Drag Concert “The Last 7 Days” (Oakland)  $25*
*$25 - $75 Tiered Tickets
7:00 pm   How The Grouch Stole Christmas Tour: Hip-Hop Night (Berkeley)  $43
7:00 pm   “The Empathizer” Vietnam Documentary Screening & Discussion (Oakland)  FREE*
*RSVP required
7:00 pm   DIY Holiday Friday: $10 Wreath Class or Free Mistletoe Arrangements (SF)  FREE*
*Free Entry, Free or Cash-Based Donations for Crafts. - Mini-Wreath Making ($10, CASH ONLY) - Mistletoe Arrangements (FREE)
7:00 pm   Bandaloop’s Free “Estuary” Vertical Dance Show (Oakland)  FREE*
*Suggested donation $25-75
7:00 pm   Gamelan Sekar Jaya Live at Berkeley’s Ashkenaz  $20*
*One performance: $15 student, $20 advance general admission, $25 at the door // Both Performances: $20 student, $30 advance general admission, $35 at the door
7:00 pm   SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)  FREE*
*Free tickets, but RSVP Required. Donations ($5-$10) greatly appreciated. Otherwise, $15 adv / $20 door tickets also available
7:30 pm   Journey to 18th-Century Venice: Vivaldi’s Gloria and Holiday Cheer with Philharmonia Baroque (SF)  $40*
*Ticket starts at $40
7:30 pm   Stand-Up Comedian Nataly Aukar Live at SF Punch Line (Dec. 4-6)  $38.20*
*Tickets starts at $38.20  General Admission – 18+ 2 drink min valid ID
8:00 pm   $5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show  $11.94*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $17.12) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
8:00 pm   $10 Holiday Clown Cabaret at SF’s “Church of Clown”  $10
8:00 pm   Georgian Band “Mgzavrebi” (DNA Lounge)  $75*
*https://bomond.com/events/mgzavrebi-north-american-tour-2025/mgzavrebi-san-francisco-2
8:00 pm   Oakland Critical Mass | First Friday  FREE
8:00 pm   “The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)  FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required
8:00 pm   Alameda’s Angels: “Christmas is a Drag” at Faction Brewing  $10
8:00 pm   San Francisco Bike Party (First Fridays)  FREE
8:15 pm   Dan Bern and Bob Hillman  $25
9:00 pm   $5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)  $16.37*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $21.49) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
9:00 pm   Afrobeats Vibes: Oakland First Friday w/ Live Performance by E.K.E  $20*
*$20 to $50 – NO Children
9:00 pm   SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)  $18.60*
*$13 + roll of a die at the door, OR $16 online. Group discounts—bring friends!
9:00 pm   Alley Kay’s Techno Takeover: All-Woman DJ Lineup (Reverb)  $10*
*Free before 10 with RSVp
10:15 pm   $5 Off: “The Ritual” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)  $12.16*
*FUNCHEAP discount code for $5 off
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