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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Sunday, May 22, 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... | ||
| 10:00 am | 2022 “Himalayan Fair” at Berkeley’s Live Oak Park (May 21-22) | FREE |
| 10:00 am | Oakland’s Montclair Village 45th Summer Art Walk (May 21-22) | FREE |
| 11:00 am | Oakland Greek Festival 2022 (May 20-22) | $4*
*Single Day Pass (no fees) USD 4.00 Two Day Pass (no fees) USD 7.00 Weekend Pass (no fees) USD 10.00
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| 3:00 pm | Curatorial Gallery Talks: Lava Thomas (Berkeley) | $10 |
| 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, May 23, 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: 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, May 24, 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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Wednesday, May 25, 2022 | ||
| Don’t miss Lord Huron live in concert at the Greek Theatre in Berkeley on May 25th, with special guest Erin Rae! Tickets on sale now. See an epic live show at this more... | ||
Friday, May 27, 2022 | ||
 Join Chabot astronomers on the Observatory Deck for a free telescope viewing! Weather permitting, this is a chance to explore stars, planets and more through Chabot’s historic telescopes. Chabot’s three large more... | ||
Saturday, May 28, 2022 | ||
| 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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Monday, May 30, 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, May 31, 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, June 2, 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, June 3, 2022 | ||
| Scottish indie pop legends Belle & Sebastian come to the Fox Theater in Oakland on June 3rd with special guests Tennis and Thee Sacred Souls. Tickets on sale now. (Please note more... | ||
| 5:00 pm | “Oakland First Fridays” Street Festival | FREE |
| 7:30 pm | Free Telescope Viewings + Outdoor Star Party at Chabot (Oakland) | FREE*
*Free, weather permitting.
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Saturday, June 4, 2022 | ||
| 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, June 5, 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... | ||
Monday, June 6, 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, June 7, 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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Friday, June 10, 2022 | ||
| Join Chabot astronomers on the Observatory Deck for a free telescope viewing! Weather permitting, this is a chance to explore stars, planets and more through Chabot’s historic telescopes. Chabot’s three large more... | ||
Saturday, June 11, 2022 | ||
| 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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Monday, June 13, 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, June 14, 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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Saturday, June 18, 2022 | ||
| 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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Monday, June 20, 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, June 21, 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... | ||
Saturday, June 25, 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, June 26, 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... | ||
Monday, June 27, 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, June 28, 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... | ||
Friday, July 1, 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... | ||
Sunday, July 3, 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... | ||
Monday, July 4, 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... | ||
Thursday, July 7, 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... | ||
Monday, July 11, 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... | ||
Sunday, July 24, 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... | ||
Thursday, August 4, 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... | ||
Friday, August 5, 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 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... | ||
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... | ||
