East Bay Events & Things to Do

East Bay Calendar

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, April 3, 2020
CANCELED: Contra Costa Spring Home & Landscape Show \| April 3-5 Friday, April 3 – All Day \| Cost: FREE \| Concord Pavilion UPDATE: Due to COVID-19 concerns, this event has been canceled.
All Day	First Friday Free Coworking \| Impact Hub Oakland	FREE* *Free, but there is a $5 suggested donation for the optional potluck lunch.
7:30 pm	Moonlight Comedy: No Cover Comedy & Dance Party \| The Uptown	FREE* *Donation of $10-20 per audience member is recommended and appreciated
8:00 pm	Oakland Critical Mass \| First Friday	FREE
10:00 pm	First Friday Follies Burlesque \| Oakland	$5* *$5 cover
Saturday, April 4, 2020
POSTPONED: 2020 Cambodian Khmer New Year Festival \| Oakland Saturday, April 4 – All Day \| Cost: FREE* *Free, but donations are accepted and an RSVP is requested. \| Peralta Hacienda Historical Park UPDATE: Due to COVID-19 concerns, this event has been postponed. Join the Oakland’s 9th Annual Khmer Cambodian New Year Celebration. The Khmer community, friends, and allies of Oakland gather to celebrate the more...
9:00 am	Sick Plant Clinic \| UC Berkeley Botanical Garden	FREE* *Garden admission is free only if you're attending the Sick Plant Clinic.
9:00 am	First Saturdays Free Outdoor Boot Camp \| Oakland	FREE
All Day	Free Tax Assistance \| Oakland Libraries	FREE
All Day	CANCELED: Contra Costa Spring Home & Landscape Show \| Concord	FREE* *Free tickets via Eventbrite
All Day	CANCELED: Smithsonian’s 16th Annual Free Museum Day \| 2020	FREE* *Free, but you must signup and download your free ticket
10:00 am	“Healthy Parks Healthy People”: Monthly Nature Walks \| Bay Area	FREE
All Day	CANCELED: Bank of America Free Museum Weekend	FREE* *Free for Bank of America or Merrill Lynch Card Holders. Some venues may be closed on certain days; please confirm directly with participating museums.
10:00 am	2020 Ching Ming Festival: Chinese Day of Ancestor Worship \| Oakland	FREE
12:00 pm	Treasure Hunt For Golden Eggs & $25 Gift Prize Card \| Alamo	FREE
1:30 pm	First Caturday at Lake Merritt: Outdoor Cat-napping & Socializing \| Oakland	FREE
6:30 pm	Spontaneous Storytelling & Free Drinks Night \| Oakland	FREE* *There is a one-drink minimum (doesn't have to be an alcoholic drink, but bring ID, 21+ only.)
8:00 pm	CANCELED: Craft Comedy Night: “Best of the East Bay” \| Oakland	FREE* *Tickets are general admission. Seating is limited. Arrive early.
8:00 pm	Craft Beers & Free Comedy Night \| Oakland	FREE

Sunday, April 5, 2020
CANCELED: Contra Costa Spring Home & Landscape Show \| Final Day Sunday, April 5 – All Day \| Cost: FREE \| Concord Pavilion UPDATE: Due to COVID-19 concerns, this event has been canceled.
8:30 am	2020 NorCal Powerlifting Competition \| East Bay	$10* *$10 for spectators; 10 and under free
11:00 am	CANCELED: Oakland Museum of California’s $5 First Sundays \| OMCA	$5* *Suggested donation of $5 for GA/ additional $5 fee for access to special exhibitions
1:00 pm	Eggster’s 26th Annual Egg Hunt & Learning Festival \| UC Berkeley	FREE
3:00 pm	Cuban Rumba Jam: Play, Sing, Dance & Enjoy \| Berkeley	FREE* *Free, but donations are encouraged.
Monday, April 6, 2020
7:00 pm	Jazz Search West 2020: Semi-Finals \| Berkeley	$20
8:00 pm	Free Standup Comedy Night & Pop Up Food \| Oakland	FREE* *Free, but sliding scale donations are requested.
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
“Intro to Urban Biking” Free Online Class Tuesday, April 7 – 5:00 pm \| Cost: FREE \| Everywhere Riding a bike remains a great way to get around for essential travel and to get fresh air and exercise (all while remaining socially distant, of course). Join us for our Intro more...
All Day	$2 Tuesday Bowling Specials \| Diablo Valley Bowl	$2
12:00 pm	CANCELED: Free Admission Day at the Bedford Gallery \| East Bay	FREE
6:00 pm	The Biggest “Supermoon” of 2020 \| Pink Moon	FREE
8:00 pm	First Tuesdays Free Comedy Showcase & Happy Hour \| The Layover	FREE* *Free, but an RSVP is required.
Wednesday, April 8, 2020
CANCELED: Roving Pinball Tournament \| Alameda Wednesday, April 8 – 7:30 pm \| Cost: $5* *$5 entry plus coin drop for machines. Entry fee returned in prize money for winners. \| Pacific Pinball Museum UPDATE: Due to COVID-19 concerns, this event has been canceled.
7:30 pm	“Moonlight Comedy: No Cover Comedy & Karaoke Night \| Oakland	FREE* *Donation of $10-20 per audience member is recommended and appreciated.
7:30 pm	Free AcroYoga Class \| Sports Basement Berkeley	FREE
Friday, April 10, 2020
CANCELLED: Friday Nights at OMCA: Night Market, DJs & Off the Grid \| Oakland Friday, April 10 – 5:00 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Most outdoor activities and entertainment is free and open to the public from 5-9pm. Ages 8 and under are free. Admission for members is always free. \| Oakland Museum of California UPDATE: Due to COVID-19 concerns, this event has been canceled.
6:00 pm	2nd Friday Art Walk \| Oakland & Alameda	FREE
7:30 pm	East Bay Bike Party	FREE
7:30 pm	Laughs on Tap Free Comedy Night \| Ocean View Brew Works	FREE* *Free but bring cash for food & drinks
Saturday, April 11, 2020
Smoakland Sesh: Oakland’s First Cannabis Marketplace \| Oakland Saturday, April 11 – All Day \| Cost: FREE \| Smoakland Come join for this historical event on Oakland’s First ever Legal Cannabis Sesh. Come be part of Oakland history. Smoakland is hosting the first ever legal sesh in Oakland, which is a more...
10:00 am	2020 Spring Carnival & Community Expo \| Emeryville	FREE
5:00 pm	POSTPONED: 2020 Insane Chase Game “Journey to The End Of The Night” \| Oakland	FREE* *Free, but advanced registration is required.
9:00 pm	“FirstClass: Departure” DJ Saturday Nights \| Oakland	FREE
Sunday, April 12, 2020
Smoakland Sesh: Oakland’s First Cannabis Marketplace \| Oakland Sunday, April 12 – All Day \| Cost: FREE \| Smoakland Come join for this historical event on Oakland’s First ever Legal Cannabis Sesh. Come be part of Oakland history. Smoakland is hosting the first ever legal sesh in Oakland, which is a more...
Monday, April 13, 2020
7:00 pm	Intro to Personal Safety & Self-Defense Class \| Berkeley	FREE* *Free but an RSVP is required.
8:00 pm	Free Standup Comedy Night & Pop Up Food \| Oakland	FREE* *Free, but sliding scale donations are requested.
Tuesday, April 14, 2020
POSTPONED: 2020 Ben & Jerry’s Free Ice Cream Cone Day Tuesday, April 14 – 12:00 pm \| Cost: FREE \| Ben & Jerry's (Participating Locations) 2020 Update – We have made the difficult decision to postpone Free Cone Day this year. We hope to reschedule our global Free Cone Day event for later in the year. Mmmm… more...
All Day	$2 Tuesday Bowling Specials \| Diablo Valley Bowl	$2
All Day	CANCELED: “Splash 2020”: Holi Celebration of Colors \| Dublin	$10* *Food is available for purchase.
8:00 pm	Free Women’s Comedy Night \| Oakland	FREE* *Free, but there is a two drink minimum and donations are welcome.
Wednesday, April 15, 2020
Tax Day Freebies & Deals \| 2020 Wednesday, April 15 – All Day \| Cost: FREE \| San Francisco Bay Area UPDATE: As of 3/17 at 7 pm it “appears” this event is still taking place, but there have been no recent updates by the promoter, so we can’t 100% confirm it. more...
All Day	Final Drop-In Tax Help Day \| Oakland	FREE
12:37 pm	Oakland A’s $1 Game vs. Boston Red Sox \| 2020	$1* *Tickets are available online only and will be delivered digitally.
5:30 pm	East Bay Green Drinks: Free Snacks & Networking \| Oakland	FREE* *Free, but RSVP is required.
7:30 pm	“Moonlight Comedy: No Cover Comedy & Karaoke Night \| Oakland	FREE* *Donation of $10-20 per audience member is recommended and appreciated.
Thursday, April 16, 2020
7:00 pm	Oakland Art Library Open House \| East Bay	FREE* *Free, with an RSVP
Friday, April 17, 2020
CANCELLED: Friday Nights at OMCA: Night Market, DJs & Off the Grid \| Oakland Friday, April 17 – 5:00 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Most outdoor activities and entertainment is free and open to the public from 5-9pm. Ages 8 and under are free. Admission for members is always free. \| Oakland Museum of California UPDATE: Due to COVID-19 concerns, this event has been canceled.
7:00 pm	Tiny Garage Concert Night \| Emeryville	FREE* *$5 Suggested Donation
8:00 pm	Fandango Jarocho: Son Jarocho Jam Session \| Berkeley	FREE* *Donations welcome
Saturday, April 18, 2020
CANCELED: Cal Day 2020: Free Concerts, Museums, Hands-On Exhibits & Lectures \| UC Berkeley Saturday, April 18 – All Day \| Cost: FREE \| UC Berkeley - Sproul Plaza UPDATE: Due to coronavirus concerns, this event has been cancelled for 2020. On Cal Day, the entire UC Berkeley campus once again throws open its doors to the public and presents a full day more...
9:00 am	Oakland Earth Day 2020 \| Volunteering Day	FREE
10:00 am	2020 Earth Day Cleanup \| Oakland	FREE
All Day	CANCELED: John Muir Birthday & Earth Day 2020 Celebration \| East Bay	FREE* *Admission and parking are free.
All Day	Free National Parks Day for “National Park Week” \| 2020	FREE* *The entrance fee waiver for fee-free days does not cover amenity or user fees for activities such as camping, boat launches, transportation, or special tours. Although the entrance fee is waved, paid parking/shuttle reservations required for Muir Woods even on free days.
All Day	50th Anniversary Earth Day Celebration \| Berkeley	FREE* *General Admission: FREE, Kids Zone: FREE
11:00 am	2020 Earth Day Festival \| Danville	FREE
All Day	CANCELED: 2020 Berkeley Bay Festival & Free Boat Ride Day \| East Bay	FREE
11:00 am	“Science@Cal”: Renowned Scientist Lecture \| UC Berkeley	FREE
1:00 pm	Cal Sailing Club Open House & Free Sailboat Rides \| Berkeley	FREE* *This event is first come first served. Event can get very crowded.
2:00 pm	3rd Saturday Guided Gallery District Tour \| Oakland	FREE
7:00 pm	“Cat People” Comedy Show & Free Pizza \| Oakland	$10
8:00 pm	Craft Comedy Night: “Best of the East Bay” \| Oakland	FREE* *Tickets are general admission. Seating is limited. Arrive early.
Sunday, April 19, 2020
UC Gill Tract Community Farming Party \| Albany Sunday, April 19 – 11:00 am \| Cost: FREE \| UC Gill Tract Community Farm Join the Farm for the monthly (3rd Sunday) gathering to work together growing organic vegetables and herbs. Harvest for the weekly Sunday farm stand, prepare beds, plant seedlings, weed, mulch and more...
11:00 am	Sunday Assembly: Communty Sing & Meetup \| Berkeley	FREE
All Day	POSTPONED: Orinda Olive & Wildlife Festival \| 2020	FREE
3:30 pm	Rumba Party: Afro-Cuban Drums, Dances & Songs \| Berkeley	FREE* *Free, but donations are encouraged.
Monday, April 20, 2020
8:00 pm	Free Standup Comedy Night & Pop Up Food \| Oakland	FREE* *Free, but sliding scale donations are requested.
Tuesday, April 21, 2020
“Popping the Science Bubble”: Conversations w/ Cal Scientists \| Berkeley Tuesday, April 21 – 5:30 pm \| Cost: FREE \| Berkeley Public Library (Central Branch) Join in for a conversation with scientists from Cal. Ever wonder what the scientists at Cal are up to? Now is your chance to find out during a thrilling series of more...
All Day	$2 Tuesday Bowling Specials \| Diablo Valley Bowl	$2
8:00 pm	Tokens: Stand-Up Comedy for Everyone \| Oakland	FREE* *$5 suggested donation, not required
10:00 pm	Lyrid Meteor Shower \| 2020	FREE
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
7:30 pm	“Moonlight Comedy: No Cover Comedy & Karaoke Night \| Oakland	FREE* *Donation of $10-20 per audience member is recommended and appreciated.
Friday, April 24, 2020
CANCELED: 2020 Bay Area Dance Week Kick-Off \| April 24 – May 3 Friday, April 24 – All Day \| Cost: FREE* *Free, but some classes required RSVP. \| All Over the Bay Area UPDATE: Due to Coronavirus concerns, this event has been cancelled for 2020. You may still check the website to see if there are any artists and organizations will offer a virtual more...
5:00 pm	CANCELLED: Friday Nights at OMCA: Night Market, DJs & Off the Grid \| Oakland	FREE* *Most outdoor activities and entertainment is free and open to the public from 5-9pm. Ages 8 and under are free. Admission for members is always free.
6:00 pm	Candle Lit Labyrinth Walk & Live Music \| Berkeley	FREE* *Free, but an RSVP is appreciated, though not required.
7:30 pm	Laughs on Tap Free Comedy Night \| Ocean View Brew Works	FREE* *Free but bring cash for food & drinks
Saturday, April 25, 2020
24th Annual Anarchist Book Fair \| Oakland Saturday, April 25 – All Day \| Cost: FREE \| The Omni Commons Anarchists, socialists, card-carrying members of the ACLU, radicals and assorted ne’erdowells will descend on the Oakland Omni Commons for the 24th Annual Anarchist Book Fair. The Bay Area Anarchist Book Fair is more...
9:00 am	Earth Day 2020: Richmond Greenway Cleanup & Snacks \| East Bay	FREE* *Free, but an RSVP is required.
All Day	POSTPONED: Grand Opening Celebration Visitor Center \| Concord	FREE
1:00 pm	RBHworks Brewery Takeover Tour: Good Beer & Free Art Show \| Bay Area	FREE
Monday, April 27, 2020
7:00 pm	Nerd Nite East Bay: Geeky Lectures in a Bar \| Oakland	$8* *$8 in advance; $10 at the door. Doors at 7 pm; Show at 8 pm
8:00 pm	Free Standup Comedy Night & Pop Up Food \| Oakland	FREE* *Free, but sliding scale donations are requested.
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
All Day	$2 Tuesday Bowling Specials \| Diablo Valley Bowl	$2
8:00 pm	Jazz Search West 2020: Grand Finale \| Oakland	$20
8:00 pm	Last Tuesdays Comedy at The Layover \| Oakland	FREE* *Free, but an RSVP is requested.
Friday, May 1, 2020
CANCELLED: Friday Nights at OMCA: Night Market, DJs & Off the Grid \| Oakland Friday, May 1 – 5:00 pm \| Cost: FREE* *Most outdoor activities and entertainment is free and open to the public from 5-9pm. Ages 8 and under are free. Admission for members is always free. \| Oakland Museum of California UPDATE: Due to COVID-19 concerns, this event has been canceled.
All Day	First Friday Free Coworking \| Impact Hub Oakland	FREE* *Free, but there is a $5 suggested donation for the optional potluck lunch.
5:00 pm	“Oakland First Fridays” Street Festival	FREE
6:00 pm	Oakland Art Murmur \| First Fridays Art Walk	FREE
6:00 pm	$5 First Friday at Chabot Space & Science Center \| Oakland Hills	$5* *From 6-10pm enjoy $5 admission to the Center. There is no pre-registration for First Fridays.
6:00 pm	“Batch Made Market” Artisan Food \| SF	FREE