Sunday, December 7
2025 Mt. Diablo Beacon Lighting Ceremony for Pearl Harbor Remembrance
Sunday, December 7 – 3:00 pm - Ends at 5:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Cal State East Bay - Concord Campus
The Eye of Diablo
Commemorating Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Please join us on December 7 at the California State University East Bay Concord Campus, 4700 Ygnacio Valley Road, Concord, for the annual Beacon lighting ceremony. Parking is free.
3 PM: USS Arizona Reception and Exhibit
3:45 PM: Ceremony Begins ...
Improv(e) Your Dating Life
Sunday, December 7 – 3:30 pm - Ends at 5:30 pm |
Cost: $35 | All Out Comedy Theater
Impro(e) Your Dating Life
Explore your dating tendencies, expand your dating pool, and live in the moment in this improv-based dating course. No improv experience needed. All are supported in an inclusive space.
Requirements: 18 Years +
Teacher: Dylan Garcia
Optional Dates:
June 1, Sunday, 3:30pm-5:30pm
Or
June 17, Friday, 8:00pm-9:00pm
Registration: $35
Location: All Out Comedy Theater, ...
Larry Vuckovich
Sunday, December 7 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 6:30 pm |
Cost: $25 | Piedmont Piano Company
Larry Vuckovich celebrates his 89th year on the eve of his birthday, which is December 8! He will be playing with his favorite guitarist, Kai Lyons. Larry and Kai have been regularly expanding their diverse and wide-ranging repertoire. Besides the great jazz classics of top ...
2025 Mt. Diablo Beacon Lighting Ceremony for Pearl Harbor Remembrance
Sunday, December 7 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 5:00 am |
Cost: FREE | Mount Diablo State Park
The Eye of Diablo
Commemorating Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
Please join us on December 7, 2025 at the California State University East Bay Concord Campus, 4700 Ygnacio Valley Road, Concord, for the annual Beacon lighting ceremony. Parking is free.
3 PM: USS Arizona Reception and Exhibit
3:45 PM: Ceremony ...
Monday, December 8
Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Get ready for TownBiz Comedy Night in Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood—a celebration of Oakland comedy and culture with a series of pop-up live shows across the Bay by HellaFunny. This HellaFunny comedy night takes place at the just-opened Mesa Maguey, an upscale agave bar and Oaxcacan restaurant that’s a perfect date-night ...Every Monday
Intro to Personal Safety & Self-Defense Class | Berkeley
This one hour class provides an introduction to IMPACT Bay Area’s style of empowerment self-defense. In this class students develop intuition, situational awareness, congruent body language and verbal skills to deescalate and deter assault and harassment, as well as learn two simple and effective physical ...Monthly
US Air Force Band of the Golden West: “Home for the Holidays” (Oakland)
Join us in the Temple Hill Auditorium on December 8 at 7:00 PM for this brass and vocal Christmas concert by the US Air Force Band of the Golden West. All are welcome.
The mission of the USAF Band of the Golden West is to:
HONOR our ...
Tuesday, December 9
Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Get ready for the return of HellaFunny comedy night to Temescal with a series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. This HellaFunny comedy show takes place at the just-opened Mesa Maguey, an upscale agave bar and Oaxcacan restaurant that’s a perfect date-night spot with lots ...Every Tuesday
$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
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 movie fun. West Wind Drive In Locations Solano Drive-In – 1611 Solano Way, Concord Capitol Drive-In – 3630 Hillcap ...Every Tuesday
Wednesday, December 10
Free Mushroom Talk: Psilocybe in California at Sports Basement (Berkeley)
Overview
Do psilocybe mushrooms grow wild in California? Yes, they do! Learn where and when they grow and how to identify them.
Join Fork in the Path for a special talk in person & online about psilocybe mushrooms with leading mycologist Alan Rockefeller, plus tacos by renowned ...
Thursday, December 11
Free 23rd Annual Montclair Village “Holiday Stroll” 2025 (Oakland)
Thursday, December 11 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Montclair Village
Ring in the season at the 23rd Annual Montclair Village “Holiday Stroll” – a free community celebration featuring photos with Santa, live music and caroling, craft beverages, a family zone, holiday shopping, artisan vendors, and more.
Create lasting memories with loved ones and enjoy the festive ...
Free “HellaSecret” Comedy Night @ Secret Bar (Oakland)
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get an email with the secret location. This HellaSecret comedy show takes place in a ...
The Bouncing Souls
Thursday, December 11 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 11:55 pm |
Cost: $41 | The UC Theatre
Join us for an unforgettable night as The Bouncing Souls take over our stage at The UC Theatre on their EAST COAST! F#CK YOU! TOUR. Accompanied by special guests H2O, Dave Hause & The Mermaid, and The Mercy Union. Their timeless beats and incredible stage ...
Friday, December 12
FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get an email with the secret location. This HellaSecret comedy show takes place in a ...
Pasko Night Market (Alameda)
Alameda!! It’s been a minute and we’ve missed ya! We’re back just in time to celebrate PASKO with DROP N HARMONY @dropnharmony & KAI @kaimusicforever at the Alameda Point Pasko Night Market: Freestyle Edition!
Join us at Faction Brewing for a night of music, food, drinks, and community — a ...
Magical 21+ Night Market w/ December Disco at “Fairy Winterland” (Oakland)
Oakland’s most magical holiday night market returns! Twas the Night is Fairyland’s final Adults-only (21+) event of the year!
-Holiday party
-Night market
-December disco
-Twinkling landscape
-R&B concert
-Open air dance floor
-Jolly Trolly rides
-Crafty cocktails
-Savory eats
-Vendor village
-Artisan gifts
-Boutique brands
-Art activations
Don’t miss the park transformed into a dazzling playscape for grownups ...
2nd Friday Art Walk | Oakland & Alameda
Friday, December 12 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Jingletown
The Second Friday Artwalk is a ad-hoc group of galleries and businesses in the Alameda/Jingletown arts districts to promote art and culture in the community. Select studios, galleries and businesses open their doors to support the local arts from 6-9 PM. Exact locations change month ...Monthly
Mini Masterpieces Holiday Gifts Show (Alameda)
Small & Affordable Art by Local Artists
Are you looking for that one-of-a-kind, handmade gift for your loved one this holiday season? Or just want a fun, small, quirky piece of local art for yourself?
Then get ready for the annual Mini Masterpieces Holiday Gifts Show — ...
Blind Guardian Somewhere Far Beyond Tour
Friday, December 12 – 6:30 pm - Ends at 11:30 pm |
Cost: $51 | The UC Theatre
This tour will be in celebration of Blind Guardian’s acclaimed album “Somewhere Far Beyond”, after the release of “Somewhere Far Beyond – Revisited” in the summer of 2024. This album saw the band become a staple in the power metal genre, exploring themes of folklore ...
We Are Oakland Holiday Benefit Concert
Join us for the 2025 We Are Oakland Holiday Benefit Concert! Featuring a variety of local artists coming together to uplift our community. We have an amazing lineup of artists with all proceeds going to the Alameda County Community Food Bank.
This is the 16th We ...
East Bay Bike Party (Every Second Friday)
Friday, December 12 – 7:30 pm |
Cost: FREE | Secret Location (East Bay)
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 second Friday of the month with upwards of 400 riders usually meeting near an East ...Monthly
Saturday, December 13
FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)
Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get an email with the secret location. This HellaSecret comedy show takes place in a ...
BART SweaterFest 2025: Free Holiday Fun + BARTmobile Rides (Rockridge)
Saturday, December 13 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Rockridge BART
For the third year in a row, BART is bringing holiday magic with a transit twist to Rockridge BART Station Plaza!
Join us to celebrate the season, show off your Bay Area pride, and rock the iconic BART holiday sweater. The free, family-friendly event will be held from ...
2025 Holidays on Fourth Street: Winter Holiday Fest & Craft Party | Berkeley
Saturday, December 13 – 1:00 pm - Ends at 4:00 pm |
Cost: FREE | Fourth Street (Berkeley)
Dazzling Holiday Lights Each Night On each night starting at dusk, Fourth Street street sparkles with cheer every night at about 5PM. Holiday lights embroider every tree and glowing balls of light dangle from the branches. Enjoy the three blocks of beauty with friends and ...
The Nutcracker Bird (Oakland)
Saturday, December 13 – 1:00 pm |
Cost: $45 | Oakland Scottish Rite Center
Audiences young and young at heart are invited to join Clara and Charlie on a magical adventure through our natural world . . .
Berkeley Ballet is proud to present a bold new Nutcracker ballet that redefines the holiday tradition. This one-act, 70 minute production takes ...
