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, August 9, 2022 | ||
 It’s tough making ends meet these days. So, you’re searching Funcheap… To help, the Grand Lake Theater in Oakland is offering $6 Tuesdays! Admission to see a movie on Tuesdays is just $6. That’s any more... | ||
| 8:30 pm | $5.75 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose | $5.75*
*$5.75 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2
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Thursday, August 11, 2022 | ||
 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, August 12, 2022 | ||
| 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... | ||
| 8:00 am | Free Day at Dublin’s “The Wave” Waterpark | FREE*
*Arrive before 8:30 am for free admission; half price admission between 8:30 - 10 am
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| 7:30 pm | Free Telescope Viewings + Outdoor Star Party at Chabot (Oakland) | FREE*
*Free, weather permitting.
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| 11:45 pm | “Perseids Meteor Shower” Watch Party + Hot Coca (Chabot Space & Science Center) | $15*
*$15 Adult, $7.00 youth, Members free
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Saturday, August 13, 2022 | ||
| 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... | ||
| 11:00 am | Science at Cal “Detecting Disinformation and Deep Fakes” | FREE |
| 7:30 pm | The Comedy Edge: Stand-Up on the Waterfront (Oakland) | $10*
*$10 General Admission and $20 VIP, no drink minimum
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| 8:00 pm | Nuthouse at the Golden Squirrel: Stand-Up Comedy Cabaret (Oakland) | FREE*
*Sliding scale donation requested during the show
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Sunday, August 14, 2022 | ||
| 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... | ||
Monday, August 15, 2022 | ||
 Spend your Monday nights with hella great $1.50 oyster deals, champagne specials, craft cocktails, an award-winning dinner menu (w/ tons of vegan options) and a special Monday Night HellaFunny comedy show! This show takes place more... | ||
| 7:00 pm | FREE: Monday Oakland Secret Comedy Night @ Hidden Speakeasy | 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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Tuesday, August 16, 2022 | ||
| It’s tough making ends meet these days. So, you’re searching Funcheap… To help, the Grand Lake Theater in Oakland is offering $6 Tuesdays! Admission to see a movie on Tuesdays is just $6. That’s any more... | ||
| 8:30 pm | $5.75 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose | $5.75*
*$5.75 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2
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Thursday, August 18, 2022 | ||
| 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... | ||
| 5:30 pm | Hayward Summer Street Party (2022) | FREE*
*All are welcome bring all your friends and family
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Friday, August 19, 2022 | ||
| 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... | ||
| 7:30 pm | Free Telescope Viewings + Outdoor Star Party at Chabot (Oakland) | FREE*
*Free, weather permitting.
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Saturday, August 20, 2022 | ||
| 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... | ||
| 7:30 pm | The Comedy Edge: Stand-Up on the Waterfront (Oakland) | $10*
*$10 General Admission and $20 VIP, no drink minimum
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| 8:00 pm | Nuthouse at the Golden Squirrel: Stand-Up Comedy Cabaret (Oakland) | FREE*
*Sliding scale donation requested during the show
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Sunday, August 21, 2022 | ||
 On the third Sunday of each month from 11a-5p, enjoy browsing through Head West Marketplace’s 100+ local craft and plant merchants at Hangar 1 Vodka’s Alameda distillery, which is a converted 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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Monday, August 22, 2022 | ||
| Spend your Monday nights with hella great $1.50 oyster deals, champagne specials, craft cocktails, an award-winning dinner menu (w/ tons of vegan options) and a special Monday Night HellaFunny comedy show! This show takes place more... | ||
| 7:00 pm | FREE: Monday Oakland Secret Comedy Night @ Hidden Speakeasy | 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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Tuesday, August 23, 2022 | ||
| It’s tough making ends meet these days. So, you’re searching Funcheap… To help, the Grand Lake Theater in Oakland is offering $6 Tuesdays! Admission to see a movie on Tuesdays is just $6. That’s any more... | ||
| 8:30 pm | $5.75 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose | $5.75*
*$5.75 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2
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Thursday, August 25, 2022 | ||
| 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... | ||
Friday, August 26, 2022 | ||
| 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... | ||
Saturday, August 27, 2022 | ||
| 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... | ||
| 7:30 pm | The Comedy Edge: Stand-Up on the Waterfront (Oakland) | $10*
*$10 General Admission and $20 VIP, no drink minimum
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| 8:00 pm | Nuthouse at the Golden Squirrel: Stand-Up Comedy Cabaret (Oakland) | FREE*
*Sliding scale donation requested during the show
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Sunday, August 28, 2022 | ||
| 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... | ||
| 3:00 pm | “Rollin’ with the Homos” Roller Skating Party & Drag Shows (Oakland) | FREE*
*Free, but $7 donation at Venmo.com/rollinhomos requested
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Monday, August 29, 2022 | ||
| Spend your Monday nights with hella great $1.50 oyster deals, champagne specials, craft cocktails, an award-winning dinner menu (w/ tons of vegan options) and a special Monday Night HellaFunny comedy show! This show takes place more... | ||
| 7:00 pm | FREE: Monday Oakland Secret Comedy Night @ Hidden Speakeasy | 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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Tuesday, August 30, 2022 | ||
| It’s tough making ends meet these days. So, you’re searching Funcheap… To help, the Grand Lake Theater in Oakland is offering $6 Tuesdays! Admission to see a movie on Tuesdays is just $6. That’s any more... | ||
| 8:30 pm | $5.75 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose | $5.75*
*$5.75 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2
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Thursday, September 1, 2022 | ||
 The UC Berkeley Art Museum is the visual arts center of the University of California, Berkeley. Through art and film programs, collections, and research resources, the University aspires to be locally connected more... | ||
Friday, September 2, 2022 | ||
 Oakland First Fridays is an immersive art and community experience on the first Friday of each month from 5-9 pm for five huge blocks on Telegraph Avenue from West Grand to more... | ||
Saturday, September 3, 2022 | ||
| 8:00 pm | Nuthouse at the Golden Squirrel: Stand-Up Comedy Cabaret (Oakland) | FREE*
*Sliding scale donation requested during the show
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Sunday, September 4, 2022 | ||
 The Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) brings together collections of art, history and natural science under one roof to tell the extraordinary stories of California and its people. Sunday Hours – 11am more... | ||
| 11:00 am | Bizerkeley Food Festival 2022 | $15 |
Monday, September 5, 2022 | ||
| Spend your Monday nights with hella great $1.50 oyster deals, champagne specials, craft cocktails, an award-winning dinner menu (w/ tons of vegan options) and a special Monday Night HellaFunny comedy show! This show takes place more... | ||
Tuesday, September 6, 2022 | ||
| It’s tough making ends meet these days. So, you’re searching Funcheap… To help, the Grand Lake Theater in Oakland is offering $6 Tuesdays! Admission to see a movie on Tuesdays is just $6. That’s any more... | ||
| 8:30 pm | $5.75 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose | $5.75*
*$5.75 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2
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Monday, September 12, 2022 | ||
| Spend your Monday nights with hella great $1.50 oyster deals, champagne specials, craft cocktails, an award-winning dinner menu (w/ tons of vegan options) and a special Monday Night HellaFunny comedy show! This show takes place more... | ||
Tuesday, September 13, 2022 | ||
 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... | ||
Sunday, September 18, 2022 | ||
| On the third Sunday of each month from 11a-5p, enjoy browsing through Head West Marketplace’s 100+ local craft and plant merchants at Hangar 1 Vodka’s Alameda distillery, which is a converted more... | ||
Monday, September 19, 2022 | ||
| Spend your Monday nights with hella great $1.50 oyster deals, champagne specials, craft cocktails, an award-winning dinner menu (w/ tons of vegan options) and a special Monday Night HellaFunny comedy show! This show takes place more... | ||
Tuesday, September 20, 2022 | ||
| 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... | ||
Saturday, September 24, 2022 | ||
 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... | ||
Sunday, September 25, 2022 | ||
 Drag performers on roller skates! Because what could go wrong?! 4th Sundays at Oakland Township Commons 3 – 6 PM • Drag shows on the hour at Oakland Township Commons Hosted by Nicki more... | ||
Tuesday, September 27, 2022 | ||
| 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, October 6, 2022 | ||
| The UC Berkeley Art Museum is the visual arts center of the University of California, Berkeley. Through art and film programs, collections, and research resources, the University aspires to be locally connected more... | ||
Friday, October 7, 2022 | ||
| Oakland First Fridays is an immersive art and community experience on the first Friday of each month from 5-9 pm for five huge blocks on Telegraph Avenue from West Grand to more... | ||
Friday, October 28, 2022 | ||
 Grammy® Award-winning and chart-topping artist/producer duo The Chainsmokers have released their fourth full length album, So Far So Good, via DISRUPTOR/Columbia Records. The album also features previously released tracks “Riptide,” “High” more... | ||
Thursday, November 3, 2022 | ||
| The UC Berkeley Art Museum is the visual arts center of the University of California, Berkeley. Through art and film programs, collections, and research resources, the University aspires to be locally connected more... | ||
Friday, November 11, 2022 | ||
| 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... | ||
