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Tuesday, January 13

$6 Drive-In Movie Night in Concord & San Jose
Tuesday, January 13 – 8:30 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: $6*
*$6 for adults on Tuesday nights. Kids are $2
| Solano 2 Drive In
$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

Saturday, January 17

“Science@Cal”: Renowned Scientist Lecture | UC Berkeley
Saturday, January 17 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Mulford Hall (UC Berkeley)
"Science@Cal": Renowned Scientist Lecture | UC Berkeley

Science@Cal is proud to present a series of free public science lectures on the third Saturday of every month. These talks are given by renowned UC Berkeley scientists and aimed at general audiences. Talks take place on the UC Berkeley campus at 11 am. Doors ...Monthly

Art Comes from Art, Comes from Art: Opening Reception (Alameda)
Saturday, January 17 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP
| Rhythmix Cultural Works
Art Comes from Art, Comes from Art: Opening Reception (Alameda)
Artwork by San Francisco Museum Staff Art Comes From Art, Comes From Art highlights artwork by staff members of the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco—the Legion of Honor and the deYoung. While working on the frontline team of a world-class institution, these artists sustain their own ...

Saturday, January 24

“The Runarounds” Live at The UC Theatre (Berkeley)
Saturday, January 24 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 11:55 pm | Cost: $37.50 | The UC Theatre
"The Runarounds" Live at The UC Theatre (Berkeley)
DOORS 7 PM // SHOW 8 PM Known for turning every stage into a wild, full-throttle rock show, The Runarounds are a five-piece alt-rock band—Axel Ellis (guitar/vocals), Jesse Golliher (bass/vocals), Jeremy Yun (lead guitar), William Lipton (guitar/vocals), and Zende Murdock (drums). Startingwith a weekly residency at ...

Sunday, January 25

2026 White Elephant Sale in 90,000+ Sq Ft. Warehouse (Preview Day)
Sunday, January 25 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: $50 | White Elephant Sale Warehouse
2026 White Elephant Sale in 90,000+ Sq Ft. Warehouse (Preview Day)

The White Elephant Sale is Northern California’s oldest and largest rummage sale. You will find a curated selection of one-of-a kind treasures. ​The White Elephant Sale has almost 20 departments in a warehouse nearly twice the size of a football field. Plus you’ll be supporting ...

“Glowfari” 2025 Lights Festival at Oakland Zoo (Final Day)
"Glowfari" 2025 Lights Festival at Oakland Zoo (Final Day)

Glowfari returns in November 2025! This wildly popular, family-friendly experience features hundreds of ALL new, larger-than-life animal lanterns throughout the Zoo. Each lantern tells the story of the ongoing journey of wildlife, the importance of every species on our planet, and Oakland Zoo’s commitment to ...

Tuesday, January 27

Last Tuesdays Comedy at The Layover | Oakland
Tuesday, January 27 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is requested.
| The Layover
Last Tuesdays Comedy at The Layover | Oakland

Laugh City is a monthly comedy show bringing comedians from HBO, Showtime, Comedy Central and Late Night TV to Oakland every last Tuesday at 8 pm. DJ B.C. spins music after the show. The show takes place at The Layover (1517 Franklin St). 21 and up. Doors open at 7 pm. Free, ...Monthly

Thursday, January 29

2026 White Elephant Sale in 90,000+ Sq Ft. Warehouse (Jan. 25 – Feb. 21)
Thursday, January 29 – 10:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: $7 | White Elephant Sale Warehouse
2026 White Elephant Sale in 90,000+ Sq Ft. Warehouse (Jan. 25 - Feb. 21)

The White Elephant Sale is Northern California’s oldest and largest rummage sale. You will find a curated selection of one-of-a kind treasures. ​The White Elephant Sale has almost 20 departments in a warehouse nearly twice the size of a football field. Plus you’ll be supporting ...

Sunday, February 1

Oakland Museum of California’s Free First Sundays (OMCA)
Sunday, February 1 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission; additional $6 fee for access to special exhibitions
| OMCA (Oakland Museum of California)
Oakland Museum of California's Free First Sundays (OMCA)

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. First Sundays at OMCA Every first Sunday of the month, General Admission to OMCA’s Galleries of California ...Monthly

Tuesday, February 3

First Tuesdays Free Comedy Showcase & Happy Hour | The Layover
Tuesday, February 3 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is required.
| The Layover
First Tuesdays Free Comedy Showcase & Happy Hour | The Layover

Every month, First Tuesdays Comedy brings you a lineup of comedians from HBO, Showtime, Comedy Central and late night TV – for free. Throw in happy hour drink specials until show time, and you’ve got one fun night. Catch a lineup of great comedians from top clubs. ...Monthly

Wednesday, February 4

Hometown Free Comedy Night & Happy Hour | Emeryville
Wednesday, February 4 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with an RSVP
| Hometown Heroes
Hometown Free Comedy Night & Happy Hour | Emeryville

Come for the comedy and stay to take a picture with the legendary “What’s My Favorite Word?” Hometown Comedy is a free monthly stand up comedy show. It’s the only show in the Bay Area in a venue with artwork dedicated to Too Short and ...Monthly

Thursday, February 5

Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum
Thursday, February 5 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission to galleries. Film programs are excluded. No advanced tickets required, but subject to capacity limits
| Berkeley Art Museum / Pacific Film Archive
Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum

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 and globally relevant, engaging audiences from the campus, community, and beyond. Normally $18, the ...Monthly

Friday, February 6

Oakland Art Murmur (First Fridays Art Walk)
Friday, February 6 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Broadway/Telegraph
Oakland Art Murmur (First Fridays Art Walk)

Over 30 Oakland Art Murmur affiliate venues have coordinated openings on the first Friday of every month. Oakland Art Murmur presents a free monthly evening art walk, known as the ‘Art Murmur.” Every first Friday of the month, affiliate venues are open to the public from 6-9 ...Monthly

Oakland Critical Mass | First Friday
Friday, February 6 – 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Frank H. Ogawa Plaza
Oakland Critical Mass | First Friday

Oakland Critical Mass is a monthly group bike ride that takes place every first Friday of the month, which starts at 8 pm at the BikeLink bike lockers at 14th and Broadway, and ends at 23rd and Telegraph where Oakland Art Murmur is underway. Critical Mass is argued ...Monthly

Sunday, February 8

Lord of The Lost & the Birthday Massacre
Sunday, February 8 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 11:30 pm | Cost: $35 | The UC Theatre
Lord of The Lost & the Birthday Massacre
Lord Of The Lost & The Birthday Massacre ️ (SUNDAY FEB. 8TH) w/ special guest Wednesday 13 LORD OF THE LOST A name that over the past 15 years has embedded itself into the top tier of dark and heavy music. Without stagnation the genre-fluid band from Germany ...
Lord of the Lost & Birthday Massacre
Sunday, February 8 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 11:55 pm | Cost: $45 | The UC Theatre
Lord of the Lost & Birthday Massacre
Get ready to immerse yourself into the dark worlds of Lord of the Lost and The Birthday Massacre, two iconic names in the gothic and industrial rock scene! Known for their striking visuals and powerful sound, both bands deliver performances that blur the line between ...

Monday, February 9

Intro to Personal Safety & Self-Defense Class | Berkeley
Monday, February 9 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free but an RSVP is required.
| Sports Basement (Berkeley)
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

Friday, February 13

East Bay Bike Party (Every Second Friday)
Friday, February 13 – 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Secret Location (East Bay)
East Bay Bike Party (Every Second Friday)

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, February 14

“FirstClass: Departure” DJ Saturday Nights | Oakland
Saturday, February 14 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 2:00 am | Cost: FREE | The Miranda
"FirstClass: Departure" DJ Saturday Nights | Oakland

They would like to welcome you to FirstClass: Departure, a monthly series venture dedicated to all musical styles on 2nd Saturdays at the illustrious The Miranda Lounge Oakland, CA. They’ll be curating nights with specific genres, sounds, moods, artists, & more. “FirstClass: Departure” DJ Saturday ...Monthly

Saturday, February 21

“Science@Cal”: Renowned Scientist Lecture | UC Berkeley
Saturday, February 21 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Mulford Hall (UC Berkeley)
"Science@Cal": Renowned Scientist Lecture | UC Berkeley

Science@Cal is proud to present a series of free public science lectures on the third Saturday of every month. These talks are given by renowned UC Berkeley scientists and aimed at general audiences. Talks take place on the UC Berkeley campus at 11 am. Doors ...Monthly

All Them Witches: Live in Concert (UC Theatre)
Saturday, February 21 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 11:59 pm | Cost: $35 | The UC Theatre
All Them Witches: Live in Concert (UC Theatre)
Versatile hard rock quartet, All Them Witches, thrive on contrast. They have deep musical roots and grow a heavy, visceral sound, with sheer dexterity delivered in every song. There is a ferocious energy and rhythmic nuance to the band that delivers devastating guitar riffs in ...

Tuesday, February 24

Last Tuesdays Comedy at The Layover | Oakland
Tuesday, February 24 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free, but an RSVP is requested.
| The Layover
Last Tuesdays Comedy at The Layover | Oakland

Laugh City is a monthly comedy show bringing comedians from HBO, Showtime, Comedy Central and Late Night TV to Oakland every last Tuesday at 8 pm. DJ B.C. spins music after the show. The show takes place at The Layover (1517 Franklin St). 21 and up. Doors open at 7 pm. Free, ...Monthly

Friday, February 27

“clipping” Live: Experimental Hip-Hop Night at UC Theatre (Berkeley)
Friday, February 27 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 11:45 pm | Cost: $44 | The UC Theatre
"clipping" Live: Experimental Hip-Hop Night at UC Theatre (Berkeley)
DOORS 7 PM // SHOW 8 PM The critically acclaimed West Coast-based experimental hip-hop trio, “clipping” is fronted by Tony and Grammy winning actor, rapper and writer, Daveed Diggs along with producers Jonathan Snipes and William Hutson. They initially rose to prominence with their debut album MIDCITY ...

Thursday, March 5

Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum
Thursday, March 5 – 11:00 am - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission to galleries. Film programs are excluded. No advanced tickets required, but subject to capacity limits
| Berkeley Art Museum / Pacific Film Archive
Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum

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 and globally relevant, engaging audiences from the campus, community, and beyond. Normally $18, the ...Monthly

Friday, March 6

First “Oakland First Fridays” Street Festival of 2026
Friday, March 6 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE | Telegraph & 27th
First "Oakland First Fridays" Street Festival of 2026

Oakland First Fridays is an immersive art and community experience on the first Friday of each month from 5-9:30pm for five huge blocks on Telegraph Avenue between 27th Street & 22nd Street. Photography from @skyhighoakland via Oakland First Fridays Oakland’s KONO district (Koreatown/Northgate) springs to life ...Monthly