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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Saturday, March 8, 2025 | ||
 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... | ||
| 9:00 am | Makers Market and $3, $5, $10 Bargain Bins Sale (Fremont) | FREE*
*FREE Event and FREE Parking
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| 11:00 am | International Women’s Day: Free Gallery Admission (Berkeley) | FREE |
| 12:00 pm | Free Beginner Parkour Class | FREE |
| 5:30 pm | Gabriel Schillinger-Hyman Trio | $24 |
| 6:30 pm | Alcest “les Chants De L’aurore North American Tour 2025” | $27.50 |
| 7:00 pm | Free Symphony and Choir Concert | FREE |
| 7:30 pm | International Women’s Day Salsa Celebration ft. Salsa y Sol and Agua Pura | $25*
*ickets $25 Pre-sale General Admission $35 at the Door
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Sunday, March 9, 2025 | ||
| 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 Amazing Bubble Man | $29 |
| 5:00 pm | Bill Cunliffe with Jeremy Cohen and Quartet San Francisco | $30 |
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Tuesday, March 11, 2025 | ||
 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... | ||
Thursday, March 13, 2025 | ||
 The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) invites you to a weekly night out at the Museum, rich with cocktails, culture, and community – just for adults 18+! Thursday After Hours at OMCA more... | ||
| 7:00 pm | Free “HellaSecret” Comedy Night @ Secret Bar (Oakland) | FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
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| 7:00 pm | SF’s Free Ballet Orchestra (2025) | FREE |
| 8:57 pm | Rare Total Lunar Eclipse Over San Francisco | FREE |
Friday, March 14, 2025 | ||
 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... | ||
| 5:30 pm | Tierney Sutton & Tamir Hendelman | $35 |
| 7:30 pm | Dance Theatre of Harlem | $71 |
| 7:30 pm | East Bay Bike Party (Every Second Friday) | FREE |
Saturday, March 15, 2025 | ||
| 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 | Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival & Parade 2025 (March 15-16) | FREE |
| 10:00 am | The Wardrobe Project Flea w/ $1 Bins (Rockridge BART) | FREE |
| 10:00 am | Family Art Day | FREE |
| 11:00 am | 2025 “FOG Holi” Festival of Colors (Fremont) | $5*
*Early Bird $5 until March 5 $6 from March 6 to 15
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| 3:00 pm | Non Stop Bhangra Holi Festival Of Colors-Family Friendly (Oakland) | $20*
*Early Bird $20 | GA $25 | Door $30 | Toddlers 3 & under FREE
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Sunday, March 16, 2025 | ||
| 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 | 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Block Party (Oakland) | FREE |
| 10:00 am | Dublin’s St. Patrick’s Day Festival 2025 (March 15-16) | FREE |
| 11:00 am | Slainte Pub Annual St. Patricks Day Block Party (Oakland) | FREE*
*Totally Free
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| 12:00 pm | “Slow Times Market” Vintage and Handmade Pop-Up (Oakland) | FREE*
*Free Entry All Day
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| 1:00 pm | Brooklyn Basin Small Dog Meetup (Oakland) | FREE*
*FREE w/dog
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Tuesday, March 18, 2025 | ||
| 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... | ||
Thursday, March 20, 2025 | ||
| The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) invites you to a weekly night out at the Museum, rich with cocktails, culture, and community – just for adults 18+! Thursday After Hours at OMCA more... | ||
| 7:00 pm | Free “HellaSecret” Comedy Night @ Secret Bar (Oakland) | FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
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| 11:00 am | 2025 Oakland Restaurant Week (March 20-30) | $15*
*Specialty meals and pricing with lunch offers at $15, $25, $35 and/or dinner from $35, $45, and $65.
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Friday, March 21, 2025 | ||
| 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 22, 2025 | ||
| 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 | “Not Your China Doll: The Wild and Shimmering Life of Anna May Wong.” Book Release Event with Katie Gee Salisbury | FREE*
*https://oacc.cc/event/notyourchinadoll/
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Sunday, March 23, 2025 | ||
 Experience the diverse voices of California’s Indigenous peoples as they shape the present and future through the lens of celebrated Native photographer Dugan Aguilar. OMCA’s latest exhibition, Born of the Bear Dance: more... | ||
| 6:00 pm | FREE: Oakland “HellaSecret” Comedy Show (Sunday) | FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
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| 2:00 pm | 2025 Holi Festival at City Center (San Ramon) | FREE |
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 | ||
| 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... | ||
Thursday, March 27, 2025 | ||
| The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) invites you to a weekly night out at the Museum, rich with cocktails, culture, and community – just for adults 18+! Thursday After Hours at OMCA more... | ||
| 7:00 pm | Free “HellaSecret” Comedy Night @ Secret Bar (Oakland) | FREE*
*Limited free tickets with code FUNCHEAP (donations appreciated). Otherwise use code FUNCHEAP5 for $5 off early bird and general admission tickets
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Friday, March 28, 2025 | ||
| 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 29, 2025 | ||
| 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, March 30, 2025 | ||
| 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... | ||
| 12:00 pm | 2025 Oakland Restaurant Week: Final Day | $15*
*Specialty meals and pricing with lunch offers at $15, $25, $35 and/or dinner from $35, $45, and $65.
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Thursday, April 3, 2025 | ||
| 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, April 4, 2025 | ||
| 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 | Win Tix: Elderbrook “Another Touch” Live at The Greek Theatre (Berkeley) | FREE*
*WIN
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| 5:00 pm | “Oakland First Fridays” Street Festival | FREE |
Saturday, April 5, 2025 | ||
| 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 (2025) | 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 6, 2025 | ||
| 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 (2025) | 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 | Oakland Museum of California’s Free First Sundays (OMCA) | FREE*
*Free admission; additional $6 fee for access to special exhibitions
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Thursday, April 10, 2025 | ||
| 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 11, 2025 | ||
| 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 12, 2025 | ||
| 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 13, 2025 | ||
| 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 17, 2025 | ||
| 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 18, 2025 | ||
| 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 19, 2025 | ||
| 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 2025 | 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 20, 2025 | ||
| 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... | ||
Monday, April 21, 2025 | ||
 Thanks to Earthsky for sharing the details about April’s meteor shower, The Lyrids. Lyrids Active Period: April 15 – April 29, 2025 Peak: April 22, 2025 Best Viewing: Late evening of April 21 through dawn on April 22 The more... | ||
Thursday, April 24, 2025 | ||
| 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 25, 2025 | ||
| 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 26, 2025 | ||
| 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 27, 2025 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 | ||
| 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 2, 2025 | ||
| 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 3, 2025 | ||
| 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 (2025) | 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, May 4, 2025 | ||
| 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 (2025) | 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 | Oakland Museum of California’s Free First Sundays (OMCA) | FREE*
*Free admission; additional $6 fee for access to special exhibitions
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| 11:59 pm | Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower | 2025 | FREE |
Thursday, May 8, 2025 | ||
| 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 9, 2025 | ||
| 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 10, 2025 | ||
| 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 11, 2025 | ||
| 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 | Free Bay Area Rose Gardens Open for Mother’s Day (2025) | FREE |
Thursday, May 15, 2025 | ||
| 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 16, 2025 | ||
| 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 17, 2025 | ||
| 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 18, 2025 | ||
| 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 22, 2025 | ||
| 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 23, 2025 | ||
| 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 24, 2025 | ||
| 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 25, 2025 | ||
| 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 29, 2025 | ||
| 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 30, 2025 | ||
| 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 31, 2025 | ||
| 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, June 1, 2025 | ||
| 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... | ||
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