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, September 16, 2021 | ||
 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 pm | Craft Comedy Outdoors: “Best of the East Bay” (Oakland) | $30*
*Table for 4: USD 60.00, 2 Seats Together (Table NOT guaranteed): USD 30.00, Park Bench for 2: USD 30.00
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| 4:00 pm | ‘Live Art Thursdays’ at City Center Bishop Ranch | FREE |
| 8:00 pm | Waterfront Flicks “Miss Congeniality” at Jack London Square | FREE*
*Free
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Friday, September 17, 2021 | ||
| 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 pm | 45th Annual SF International Comedy Competition (Oakland) | $25*
*General Admission: USD 25.00, Private Table for 2: USD 60.00
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Saturday, September 18, 2021 | ||
| 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... | ||
| All Day | Smithsonian’s Annual Free Museum Day | 2021 | FREE*
*Free, but you must signup and download your free ticket
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| 12:00 pm | Bay Area’s Waterfront “Rocky Island Food Festival” (Richmond) | FREE*
*Food festival from Noon to 7pm is free event. Evening concert is optional $25 and doors open at 6:30pm
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| 3:00 pm | Lake Merritt “Paint & Sip” Party (Oakland) | $35*
*Early bird tickets start at $35
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| 6:30 pm | “Rocky Island Summer Fest” Waterfront Concert Night (Richmond) | $25 |
Sunday, September 19, 2021 | ||
| 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... | ||
| 7:00 pm | San Francisco Yiddish Combo at the Back Room | $20*
*General Admission
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Tuesday, September 21, 2021 | ||
 Healthy Spot is hosting a pet-friendly Yappy Hour at The Golden Squirrel! Yappy Hours are a great opportunity to get out and have fun with your pup and other pawrents! You’ll enjoy more... | ||
| 8:00 pm | Ivy Room Concert Night: Plague Vendor + Lowlives + Decent Criminal (Albany) | $15*
*21+
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| 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 23, 2021 | ||
| 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, September 24, 2021 | ||
| 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... | ||
| 9:00 am | Berkeley’s “Animal Liberation Conference” 2021 (Sept. 24-30) | $65*
*The registration fee is $65 for the first day only. It will then increase to $75.
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Saturday, September 25, 2021 | ||
| 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... | ||
| All Day | Free National Parks Day: “National Public Lands Day” | 2021 | 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.
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Sunday, September 26, 2021 | ||
| 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... | ||
Tuesday, September 28, 2021 | ||
 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, September 30, 2021 | ||
| 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... | ||
| 9:00 am | Oakland Zoo’s Pop-Up Vaccine Clinic & Free Zoo Admission | FREE |
Friday, October 1, 2021 | ||
| 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, October 2, 2021 | ||
| 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... | ||
| All Day | Every 2021 Bay Area Women’s March for Reproductive Rights | FREE |
Sunday, October 3, 2021 | ||
| 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... | ||
Tuesday, October 5, 2021 | ||
| 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 7, 2021 | ||
| 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 pm | Craft Comedy Outdoors: “Best of the East Bay” (Oakland) | $30*
*Table for 4: USD 60.00, 2 Seats Together (Table NOT guaranteed): USD 30.00, Park Bench for 2: USD 30.00
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| 11:00 am | Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum | FREE*
*Free admission to galleries. Film programs are excluded. No advanced tickets required, but subject to capacity limits
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Friday, October 8, 2021 | ||
| 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, October 9, 2021 | ||
| 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... | ||
Sunday, October 10, 2021 | ||
| 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... | ||
Tuesday, October 12, 2021 | ||
| 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 14, 2021 | ||
| 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, October 15, 2021 | ||
| 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 pm | “Deafheaven” Live in Concert (The UC Theatre) | $27.5 |
Saturday, October 16, 2021 | ||
| 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... | ||
Sunday, October 17, 2021 | ||
| 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... | ||
Thursday, October 21, 2021 | ||
| 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 pm | Craft Comedy Outdoors: “Best of the East Bay” (Oakland) | $30*
*Table for 4: USD 60.00, 2 Seats Together (Table NOT guaranteed): USD 30.00, Park Bench for 2: USD 30.00
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| 9:00 am | Oakland Zoo’s Pop-Up Vaccine Clinic & Free Zoo Admission | FREE |
| 4:00 pm | ‘Live Art Thursdays’ at City Center Bishop Ranch | FREE |
Friday, October 22, 2021 | ||
| 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, October 23, 2021 | ||
| 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... | ||
Sunday, October 24, 2021 | ||
| 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... | ||
Thursday, October 28, 2021 | ||
| 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, October 29, 2021 | ||
| 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, October 30, 2021 | ||
| 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... | ||
Sunday, October 31, 2021 | ||
| 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... | ||
| 5:00 pm | “The Gallery of Cats” Halloween Art Show (Oakland) | FREE*
*Pay What You Can. The person with the best cat-mask wins a cat portrait by Colin Hurley!
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Thursday, November 4, 2021 | ||
 Don’t miss the show the East Bay Express called “The best comedy show in the East Bay.” See comics from Conan, Late Night, Sketchfest, Punchline and Comedy Central. Award winning beer more... | ||
| 11:00 am | Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum | FREE*
*Free admission to galleries. Film programs are excluded. No advanced tickets required, but subject to capacity limits
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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... | ||
Thursday, November 18, 2021 | ||
| Don’t miss the show the East Bay Express called “The best comedy show in the East Bay.” See comics from Conan, Late Night, Sketchfest, Punchline and Comedy Central. Award winning beer more... | ||
Thursday, December 2, 2021 | ||
| Don’t miss the show the East Bay Express called “The best comedy show in the East Bay.” See comics from Conan, Late Night, Sketchfest, Punchline and Comedy Central. Award winning beer more... | ||
Thursday, December 16, 2021 | ||
| Don’t miss the show the East Bay Express called “The best comedy show in the East Bay.” See comics from Conan, Late Night, Sketchfest, Punchline and Comedy Central. Award winning beer more... | ||
Tuesday, April 19, 2022 | ||
 black midi, Britain’s most exciting and challenging young rock band, will be performing at The UC Theatre on April 19, 2022! This tour follows the upcoming release of the second studio album, more... | ||
