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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Friday, October 23, 2020 | ||
 Get ready for our “HellaSecret” comedy show in Oakland. A brand new series of pop-up (and socially distant) live outdoor comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take more... | ||
| 8:30 pm | 8:30p Show – “HellaSecret” 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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Saturday, October 24, 2020 | ||
 Getting vaccinated is more important than ever this flu season. Flu vaccination will help keep hospitals from being overwhelmed by flu patients while they also care for those with COVID-19. No appointment more... | ||
| 12:00 pm | Dan Weber’s “Dreaming City” Art Installation | FREE |
| 1:00 pm | Pop-Up Art Exhibition “Jack Katz: The Golden Age & Beyond “ | FREE |
| 1:00 pm | Webinar: Oakland Chinatown Today, Oakland Chinatown Tomorrow | FREE*
*Donations appreciated
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| 2:00 pm | Halloween Pop Up Market | FREE |
| 6:00 pm | Laughs on Tap: Outdoor Comedy Night at Ocean View Brew Works | $8*
*Give Code: RAYA4D5 on Eventbrite and get a $2 discount.
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| 6:30 pm | 6:30p Show – “HellaSecret” 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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| 8:30 pm | 8:30p Show – “HellaSecret” 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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Sunday, October 25, 2020 | ||
 Discover Temescal outdoors on Sunday, October 25th along Telegraph Ave from 39th to 51st St, 11am-8pm! Spend the day walking, shopping, and dining out on the street all while supporting Temescal more... | ||
| 11:00 am | “Picnic on Telegraph” Festival: 15 Blocks of Outdoor Dining & Shopping | FREE*
*Food/Drinks available for purchase
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Monday, October 26, 2020 | ||
 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, October 27, 2020 | ||
 One of the most socially-distant ways to have fun, The West Wind Drive-In theaters in both San Jose and Concord, have reopened for nightly film screenings this week, but with new more... | ||
Wednesday, October 28, 2020 | ||
 More delightful than frightful, more kooky than spooky, join us for the 2020 Halloween Jam – five days of fall fun at Fairyland! Our festivities will be a little different this more... | ||
Thursday, October 29, 2020 | ||
| More delightful than frightful, more kooky than spooky, join us for the 2020 Halloween Jam – five days of fall fun at Fairyland! Our festivities will be a little different this more... | ||
Friday, October 30, 2020 | ||
| Get ready for our “HellaSecret” comedy show in Oakland. A brand new series of pop-up (and socially distant) live outdoor comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take more... | ||
| 8:30 pm | 8:30p Show – “HellaSecret” 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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Saturday, October 31, 2020 | ||
| More delightful than frightful, more kooky than spooky, join us for the 2020 Halloween Jam – five days of fall fun at Fairyland! Our festivities will be a little different this more... | ||
| 10:00 am | Celebrate ALOE-ween at the Ruth Bancroft Garden | $10*
*Free to Garden Members. Non-Members pay General Garden Admission. ($10 adult, $8 seniors, Free for children 12 and under)
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| 12:00 pm | New Work by Mark Lightfoot & Wilma Wyss Opens at Manna Gallery | FREE*
*Open free to the public - safety protocols in place
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| 1:00 pm | East Bay SPCA’s Meow & Howl-O-Ween Drive-Thru | FREE*
*RSVP not required
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| 6:30 pm | 6:30p Show – “HellaSecret” Halloween 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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| 7:00 pm | Rare Halloween Blue Moon | 2020 | FREE |
| 8:30 pm | 8:30p Show – “HellaSecret” Halloween 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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Sunday, November 1, 2020 | ||
 Let’s build an altar with music, dance, memories and traditions for our muertitos with Cascada de Flores and… you! You are invited to dance and sing with Cascada de Flores on a more... | ||
Monday, November 2, 2020 | ||
| 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, November 3, 2020 | ||
| One of the most socially-distant ways to have fun, The West Wind Drive-In theaters in both San Jose and Concord, have reopened for nightly film screenings this week, but with new more... | ||
Wednesday, November 4, 2020 | ||
 In 2020, the expected peak night of the South Taurid shower happens when a waning gibbous moon lights up the sky almost all night long. Peak viewing is just after midnight, more... | ||
Friday, November 6, 2020 | ||
| Get ready for our “HellaSecret” comedy show in Oakland. A brand new series of pop-up (and socially distant) live outdoor comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take more... | ||
| 8:30 pm | 8:30p Show – “HellaSecret” 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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Saturday, November 7, 2020 | ||
 The Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is continuing its 2020 West Coast tour and rolling back into the Bay Area with four stops from 10/3 to 11/7. San Jose: Saturday, October 3 – 10 a.m. more... | ||
| 4:30 pm | Rhythmix Cultural Works PAL Gallery – Online Exhibit & Virtual Reception | FREE*
*https://rhythmix.secure.force.com/ticket/PatronTicket__PublicTicketApp#/instances/a0F1K00000GhM36UAF
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| 6:30 pm | 6:30p Show – “HellaSecret” 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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| 8:30 pm | 8:30p Show – “HellaSecret” 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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Monday, November 9, 2020 | ||
| 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, November 10, 2020 | ||
| One of the most socially-distant ways to have fun, The West Wind Drive-In theaters in both San Jose and Concord, have reopened for nightly film screenings this week, but with new more... | ||
Wednesday, November 11, 2020 | ||
 Sometimes you’ve just got to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city to enjoy the serenity of a national park. In normal times, on certain “fee-free” days throughout the more... | ||
| 10:00 pm | North Taurids Meteor Shower | 2020 | FREE |
Friday, November 13, 2020 | ||
| Get ready for our “HellaSecret” comedy show in Oakland. A brand new series of pop-up (and socially distant) live outdoor comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take more... | ||
| 7:30 pm | East Bay Bike Party | FREE |
| 8:30 pm | 8:30p Show – “HellaSecret” 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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Saturday, November 14, 2020 | ||
| Get ready for our “HellaSecret” comedy show in Oakland. A brand new series of pop-up (and socially distant) live outdoor comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take more... | ||
| 8:30 pm | 8:30p Show – “HellaSecret” 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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Sunday, November 15, 2020 | ||
 The Showroom Sessions: Streaming Live from Piedmont Piano Company The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol & Her Trio Celebrating Black LGBTQ+ Pioneers With Special Guests Avotcja and Vocal Rush Tune in Sunday 11/15, 5pm Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCdWvKejG-ZTR5DPE0w1WlQ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PiedmontPiano/live/ The Bay more... | ||
Monday, November 16, 2020 | ||
| 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... | ||
| 10:00 pm | Leonids Meteor Shower | 2020 | FREE |
Tuesday, November 17, 2020 | ||
| One of the most socially-distant ways to have fun, The West Wind Drive-In theaters in both San Jose and Concord, have reopened for nightly film screenings this week, but with new more... | ||
Friday, November 20, 2020 | ||
| Get ready for our “HellaSecret” comedy show in Oakland. A brand new series of pop-up (and socially distant) live outdoor comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take more... | ||
| 8:30 pm | 8:30p Show – “HellaSecret” 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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Saturday, November 21, 2020 | ||
| Get ready for our “HellaSecret” comedy show in Oakland. A brand new series of pop-up (and socially distant) live outdoor comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take more... | ||
| 8:30 pm | 8:30p Show – “HellaSecret” 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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Monday, November 23, 2020 | ||
| 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, November 24, 2020 | ||
| One of the most socially-distant ways to have fun, The West Wind Drive-In theaters in both San Jose and Concord, have reopened for nightly film screenings this week, but with new more... | ||
Sunday, November 29, 2020 | ||
 A penumbral lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through the Earth’s partial shadow, or penumbra. During this type of eclipse the Moon will darken slightly but not completely. The Penumbral Lunar more... | ||
Monday, November 30, 2020 | ||
| 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, December 1, 2020 | ||
| One of the most socially-distant ways to have fun, The West Wind Drive-In theaters in both San Jose and Concord, have reopened for nightly film screenings this week, but with new more... | ||
Monday, December 7, 2020 | ||
| 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... | ||
Friday, December 11, 2020 | ||
 The East Bay Bike Party is a monthly mobile party for riders of all ages, experience levels, and bike types, to meet, ride, and play together in the streets on the more... | ||
Sunday, December 13, 2020 | ||
 The Geminid meteor shower – always a highlight of the meteor year – will peak from mid-evening December 13 until dawn December 14, with absolutely no moonlight to ruin the show. On more... | ||
