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, July 27, 2021 | ||
 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 move fun. West Wind Drive more... | ||
| 7:30 pm | Conscious Deep Connection and Jedi Hacking Meetup (Berekley) | $9*
*$9 with Promo code FUNCHEAP, otherwise $12
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Thursday, July 29, 2021 | ||
 Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up (and socially distant) live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a more... | ||
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Friday, July 30, 2021 | ||
 Visit Berkeley celebrates “JULYbations” with a month of new libation offerings and pairings at bars and restaurants throughout Berkeley to celebrate reopening including happy hours, drink specials, wine flight discounts and more... | ||
| 7:00 pm | Oakland “HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (7p + 9p Shows) | $15*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $15 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $20). General Admission tickets $20 adv with code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $25) - limited to 40 tickets due to maintain social-distance. There is a two drink minimum
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| 6:30 pm | Summer Music Series: Friday Night “City Center Unplugged” (Bishop Ranch) | FREE |
Saturday, July 31, 2021 | ||
| Visit Berkeley celebrates “JULYbations” (July 1-31) with a month of new libation offerings and pairings at bars and restaurants throughout Berkeley to celebrate reopening including happy hours, drink specials, wine flight more... | ||
| 7:00 pm | Oakland “HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (7p + 9p Shows) | $15*
*Get $5 off Tickets - Early Bird tickets $15 adv w/ code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $20). General Admission tickets $20 adv with code FUNCHEAP (otherwise $25) - limited to 40 tickets due to maintain social-distance. There is a two drink minimum
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| 12:00 pm | LaborFest: Walking Tour 75th Anniv. of Oakland’s General Strike | FREE |
| 4:00 pm | Martinez Shakespeare in the Park “The Tempest” (July 24-25) | FREE |
Sunday, August 1, 2021 | ||
| Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up (and socially distant) live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a more... | ||
| 1:00 pm | Strangeways Friends Market IV (Oakland) | $3*
*$3 suggested donation
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| 4:00 pm | Free Shakespeare in the Park “The Tempest” (Oakland) | FREE |
Tuesday, August 3, 2021 | ||
| 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 move fun. West Wind Drive more... | ||
Thursday, August 5, 2021 | ||
 Don’t miss the show the East Bay Express called “The best comedy show in the East Bay.” See comics from Conan, Late Night, Sketchfest, Punchline and Comedy Central. Award winning beer more... | ||
Friday, August 6, 2021 | ||
| 6:30 pm | Summer Music Series: Friday Night “City Center Unplugged” (Bishop Ranch) | FREE |
Tuesday, August 10, 2021 | ||
| 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 move fun. West Wind Drive more... | ||
Tuesday, August 17, 2021 | ||
| 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 move fun. West Wind Drive more... | ||
Thursday, August 19, 2021 | ||
| 4:00 pm | ‘Live Art Thursdays’ at City Center Bishop Ranch | FREE |
Friday, August 20, 2021 | ||
 A SUMMER TO REMEMBER. There is something for everyone at FoodieLand. FoodieLand is the perfect outdoor food event for everyone. A must-attend for foodies, this exclusive festival overlooking the San Francisco Bay more... | ||
| 8:00 pm | Berkeley’s Summer Outdoor Movie Night | FREE |
Saturday, August 21, 2021 | ||
| A SUMMER TO REMEMBER. There is something for everyone at FoodieLand. FoodieLand is the perfect outdoor food event for everyone. A must-attend for foodies, this exclusive festival overlooking the San Francisco Bay more... | ||
Sunday, August 22, 2021 | ||
| A SUMMER TO REMEMBER. There is something for everyone at FoodieLand. FoodieLand is the perfect outdoor food event for everyone. A must-attend for foodies, this exclusive festival overlooking the San Francisco Bay more... | ||
Tuesday, August 24, 2021 | ||
| 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 move fun. West Wind Drive more... | ||
Wednesday, August 25, 2021 | ||
 Sometimes you’ve just got to get away from it all and clear your head with the peace and serenity of a national park. On certain “fee-free” days throughout the year, enjoy free entry more... | ||
Tuesday, August 31, 2021 | ||
| 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 move fun. West Wind Drive more... | ||
Tuesday, September 7, 2021 | ||
| 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 move fun. West Wind Drive more... | ||
Friday, September 10, 2021 | ||
 Free movies in Berkeley parks return this summer. Berkeley’s Friday night outdoor movie series kicks off July 9, with Trolls at Codornices Park. The series continues through September 24 with 6 evenings of more... | ||
Thursday, September 16, 2021 | ||
| 4:00 pm | ‘Live Art Thursdays’ at City Center Bishop Ranch | FREE |
Friday, September 24, 2021 | ||
| The Animal Liberation Conference brings together the most dedicated animal rights activists from around the world and empowers them to take bold, collective action to achieve revolutionary social and political change more... | ||
Saturday, September 25, 2021 | ||
| Sometimes you’ve just got to get away from it all and clear your head with the peace and serenity of a national park. On certain “fee-free” days throughout the year, enjoy free entry more... | ||
Friday, October 15, 2021 | ||
 Deafheaven will be performing one of two exclusive shows at The UC Theatre on October 15, 2021! The band recently celebrated 10-years with the release of 10 Years Gone, a live album more... | ||
Thursday, November 11, 2021 | ||
| Sometimes you’ve just got to get away from it all and clear your head with the peace and serenity of a national park. On certain “fee-free” days throughout the year, enjoy free entry more... | ||
Tuesday, April 19, 2022 | ||
 black midi, Britain’s most exciting and challenging young rock band, will be performing at The UC Theatre on April 19, 2022! This tour follows the upcoming release of the second studio album, more... | ||
