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Free Monthly Maker Social w/ Demos + Refreshments (Oakland)

Friday, January 23, 2026 - 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Donations are welcome. Ace Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit member-supported organization. All proceeds support Ace Makerspace and help us serve over 1200 people a year with innovative programs, equitable access to makerspace resources, and more creative, self-reliant communities in Oakland.

Ace Makerspace | 6050 Lowell St., Ste. 214, Oakland, CA 94608

Event Details

You must RSVP/purchase tickets through the Ace Makerspace website: Ace Maker Social – Ace Makerspace

Connect with other makers in the community at this FREE Monthly Ace Maker Social. This event is open to the public. Everyone is invited!

There will be open ended conversation, knowledge sharing, light refreshments and more. These maker socials will occur monthly and feature special guest presentations, demos, or activities to foster community engagement and collaboration cross the various programs, tools and spaces at Ace Makerspace.

Ace Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit member-supported organization. All proceeds support Ace Makerspace and help us serve over 1200 people a year with innovative programs, equitable access to makerspace resources, and more creative, self-reliant communities in Oakland.

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*
*Donations are welcome. Ace Makerspace is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit member-supported organization. All proceeds support Ace Makerspace and help us serve over 1200 people a year with innovative programs, equitable access to makerspace resources, and more creative, self-reliant communities in Oakland.
Categories: Eating & Drinking, Free Food, Fun & Games, In Person, Other, Rainy Day Fun, Walks & Tours
Address: 6050 Lowell St., Ste. 214, Oakland, CA 94608

Friday, January 23, 2026

7:30 am   SF’s Magnificent Magnolia Bloom (Jan. – March 2026)  FREE*
*Free for San Francisco residents w/ vaild ID. Free for all from 7:30-9am daily. Otherwise, $15 for Non-residents | Discounts for Seniors, Families & Children
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
11:00 am   Rare Studio Ghibli Experience Pops Up in San Jose (Jan. 9 – Feb. 8)  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   SF’s Free 10,000 Sq ft Alternative Art Fair at Minnesota Street Project (Jan 22-26)  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   Free Opening Art Show: “Digest” Watercolors (Hotel Biron)  FREE
5:00 pm   The Prince of Homburg Opening Celebration (YBCA)  FREE
6:00 pm   Youth Poet Laureate Inauguration (SF Main Library)  FREE*
*Free
6:00 pm   2026 Napa Lighted Art Festival w/ Special Projection Artwork (Jan. 17 – Feb. 15)  FREE
6:30 pm   Free Friday Night Jazz w/ Solarxtet (Berkeley)  FREE
7:00 pm   The iPhone Arias  FREE*
*Sliding Scale $0-$30
7:00 pm   The Rich Gold Band  FREE*
*Free
7:00 pm   Groove Night: Side Hustle’s Free Gig at Presidio Yacht Club  FREE
7:00 pm   Xchange Fashion Sip + Swap: Après Ski Pop-up  FREE*
*Free with RSVP
7:00 pm   Chabot Sci-Fi Night: “Blade Runner” (1982) in 70-ft Planetaium Dome  $15*
*$15 for Adults, $5 for Chabot Members
7:00 pm   Past Your Prime Time Show  FREE*
*Free!
7:00 pm   SF Historical Fiction Talk (Redwood City)  FREE
7:00 pm   “Rush Hour Comedy Night” w/ SFs Best Black & Asian Comedians (The Function)  FREE*
*RSVP Required
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   Beethoven’s 5th Symphony Live w/ SF Symphony & Seong-Jin Cho (Jan. 22-24)  $95*
*Ticket starts at $95 (while supplies last)
7:30 pm   She Loves Me  $32*
*$32 with online fee, $28 at the door, with seniors and students: $27
7:30 pm   Immersive Dance Experience: End Point (YBCA)  $35
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   My Lil’ Guy  $20*
*Sliding Scale
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   Inzo’s Mirrorverse Tour w/ Late Night Radio (The Regency Ballroom)  $42.30
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   $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   90s + 00s Alt-Rock with Audiorage at St. James Gate  $5
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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