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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Thursday, April 22, 2021 | ||
 Get ready for our “HellaSecret” Outdoor comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up (and socially distant) live outdoor comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over more... | ||
Friday, April 23, 2021 | ||
| Get ready for our “HellaSecret” Outdoor comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up (and socially distant) live outdoor comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over more... | ||
| 4:00 pm | Adrian West Band Live at Riggers Loft | $5 |
| 6:30 pm | Out Front at The UC Theatre (April 23-24) | FREE*
*Free to attend, drinks for sale
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Saturday, April 24, 2021 | ||
 Get ready for a brand new “silent disco” version of a pop-up virtual comedy show and movie night at a secret location at Lake Merritt. We’ve got a 20-foot pop-up movie screen and we’ll be showing more... | ||
| 8:45 pm | Sat 8:45p Show – “HellaSecret” Outdoor Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland) | $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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| 10:00 am | Earth Day in the Garden | $10*
*FREE with General Garden Admission ($10). FREE for kids 12 and under
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| 12:00 pm | “Free Mumia” March & Car Caravan (Downtown Oakland) | FREE |
| 2:00 pm | “Bob Roden Quintet” Jazz at Riggers Loft | $5 |
| 7:00 pm | “Stupid F##king Bird” Irreverent Checkhov Adaptation (April 24 – May 1) | FREE*
*RSVP required
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Sunday, April 25, 2021 | ||
| Get ready for our “HellaSecret” Outdoor comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up (and socially distant) live outdoor comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over more... | ||
| 8:00 pm | Sun 8p Show – “HellaSecret” Outdoor Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland) | $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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| 2:00 pm | Dan Durkin Live Music at Riggers Loft | $5 |
Monday, April 26, 2021 | ||
 In response to the current health crisis, the “Free Standup Comedy Night & Pop Up Food ‘ will be presented virtually until further notice. Comedians Irene Tu and Andrew Orolfo bring you more... | ||
Tuesday, April 27, 2021 | ||
 SHELTER IN PLACE UPDATE / As of December 7, 2020 Contra Costa County has banned drive-in movies until January 4, 2021 which likely will affect Solano Drive-In in Concord. Santa Clara more... | ||
Thursday, April 29, 2021 | ||
| Get ready for our “HellaSecret” Outdoor comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up (and socially distant) live outdoor comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over more... | ||
Friday, April 30, 2021 | ||
| Get ready for our “HellaSecret” Outdoor comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up (and socially distant) live outdoor comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over more... | ||
| 4:00 pm | Jazz Caliente Band Live at Riggers Loft | $5 |
Saturday, May 1, 2021 | ||
| Get ready for a brand new “silent disco” version of a pop-up virtual comedy show and movie night at a secret location at Lake Merritt. We’ve got a 20-foot pop-up movie screen and we’ll be showing more... | ||
| 8:45 pm | Sat 8:45p Show – “HellaSecret” Outdoor Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland) | $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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| 2:00 pm | “Thomas Molina and Yuppie Liberation Front” Live Outdoor Jazz | FREE*
*$5
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Sunday, May 2, 2021 | ||
| Get ready for our “HellaSecret” Outdoor comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up (and socially distant) live outdoor comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over more... | ||
| 8:00 pm | Sun 8p Show – “HellaSecret” Outdoor Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland) | $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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| 2:00 pm | Double Bill: Dirty Cello + Jazz Messengers String Quartet | $5 |
Monday, May 3, 2021 | ||
| In response to the current health crisis, the “Free Standup Comedy Night & Pop Up Food ‘ will be presented virtually until further notice. Comedians Irene Tu and Andrew Orolfo bring you more... | ||
Tuesday, May 4, 2021 | ||
| SHELTER IN PLACE UPDATE / As of December 7, 2020 Contra Costa County has banned drive-in movies until January 4, 2021 which likely will affect Solano Drive-In in Concord. Santa Clara more... | ||
Friday, May 7, 2021 | ||
 Jim is an engaging performer. Our Riggers Loft audiences love him! He is the lead vocalist for The Dawdlers, the former “Paul Guy” in Bay Area Beatles’ tribute band The Sun more... | ||
Monday, May 10, 2021 | ||
| In response to the current health crisis, the “Free Standup Comedy Night & Pop Up Food ‘ will be presented virtually until further notice. Comedians Irene Tu and Andrew Orolfo bring you more... | ||
Tuesday, May 11, 2021 | ||
| SHELTER IN PLACE UPDATE / As of December 7, 2020 Contra Costa County has banned drive-in movies until January 4, 2021 which likely will affect Solano Drive-In in Concord. Santa Clara more... | ||
Saturday, May 15, 2021 | ||
 An Exhibit Featuring the Connections between 6 Mother/Daughter Artists Mother Trees, the biggest in the forest, are connected to other forest trees and plants by their roots and a fungal network that more... | ||
Monday, May 17, 2021 | ||
| In response to the current health crisis, the “Free Standup Comedy Night & Pop Up Food ‘ will be presented virtually until further notice. Comedians Irene Tu and Andrew Orolfo bring you more... | ||
Tuesday, May 18, 2021 | ||
 The Ruth Bancroft Garden and San Francisco’s Sogestsu School of Ikebana are proud to present this unusual exhibition of large-scale works that will incorporate plant materials from the Garden itself and more... | ||
| 8:30 pm | $5.50 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose | $5.50*
*$5.50 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $1.75
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Wednesday, May 19, 2021 | ||
 The Ruth Bancroft Garden and San Francisco’s Sogestsu School of Ikebana are proud to present this unusual exhibition of large scale works that will incorporate plant materials from the Garden itself more... | ||
Monday, May 24, 2021 | ||
| In response to the current health crisis, the “Free Standup Comedy Night & Pop Up Food ‘ will be presented virtually until further notice. Comedians Irene Tu and Andrew Orolfo bring you more... | ||
Tuesday, May 25, 2021 | ||
| SHELTER IN PLACE UPDATE / As of December 7, 2020 Contra Costa County has banned drive-in movies until January 4, 2021 which likely will affect Solano Drive-In in Concord. Santa Clara more... | ||
Monday, May 31, 2021 | ||
| In response to the current health crisis, the “Free Standup Comedy Night & Pop Up Food ‘ will be presented virtually until further notice. Comedians Irene Tu and Andrew Orolfo bring you more... | ||
Tuesday, June 1, 2021 | ||
 On tour, Americana songwriter Jonathan Foster performs solo, acoustic at Kaleidoscope Coffee in Richmond! www.JFMusic.net | ||
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... | ||
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... | ||
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... | ||
