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Saturday, April 18

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
"HellaSecret" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (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 ...

Reimagine Education Expo (Oakland)
Saturday, April 18 – 10:00 am - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP - Donation Based
| Lakeside Park Garden Center
Reimagine Education Expo (Oakland)
Curious about alternative education options for your child? Wondering what learning could look like beyond the traditional path — or searching for a better fit for a neurodivergent learner? Join us at the Reimagine Education Expo, a family-friendly event bringing together forest schools, microschools, homeschool programs, ...

Comedians Cara & Ever Do It Live at the White Horse (Oakland)
Saturday, April 18 – 7:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*$10 adv/$15
| The White Horse Bar
Comedians Cara & Ever Do It Live at the White Horse (Oakland)
You’re invited! We’re two rootin’ tootin’ comedians coming to The White Horse! One Night Only! Two Shows! Cara & Ever Do It for an Hour and a Half Live on Stage in Oakland! Buckleup, Buckaroos! Cara Connors (Straight for Pay, New York Times, Paste Magazine) and Ever ...

Sunday, April 19

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Sunday, April 19 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| Mesa Maguey
"HellaSecret" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)

Secret pop-up comedy show at a new bar in Temescal in Oakland Get ready for the return of our “HellaSecret” comedy show in Oakland. A new series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll ...

Michael Ragonese Trio: Live Jazz Night (Oakland)
Sunday, April 19 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 6:30 pm | Cost: $30 | Piedmont Piano Company
Michael Ragonese Trio: Live Jazz Night (Oakland)
Los Angeles–based jazz pianist and composer Michael Ragonese brings his trio to the piano store, continuing the tour celebrating his newest album Chasing Calm, released on October 2025. The album is a musical reflection on his ongoing personal journey in search of stillness and peace. ...

Monday, April 20

Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, April 20 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey
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

Tuesday, April 21

Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, April 21 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey
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

Wednesday, April 22

Pretty Good Stories: Stand-Up + Music (Oakland)
Wednesday, April 22 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $20*
*earlybird tickets available while they last
| The Sound Room
Pretty Good Stories: Stand-Up + Music (Oakland)
In the mood for a good true story? How about five? Look no further. Pretty Good Stories is… …stand-up for artsy people …entertaining oversharing …deep dives into moments that shape our lives, both small and large …all coupled with some live music to smooth the edges. Please ...

Thursday, April 23

Oakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)
Thursday, April 23 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland's Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)

Diversity takes center stage at HellaFunny’s brand new “People of Color” Comedy Night in Oakland Welcome to Oakland’s newest comedy night, spotlighting the vibrant humor of People of Color! RSVP for Free Tickets Prepare for an evening of laughter as HellaFunny showcases handpicked talent that normally ...Every Thursday

Friday, April 24

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
"HellaSecret" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (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 ...

“Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid” Block Party + DJs (Oakland)
Friday, April 24 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Most outdoor activities and entertainment is free and open to the public from 5-9pm. Regular Museum applies to enter the galleries
| OMCA (Oakland Museum of California)
"Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid" Block Party + DJs (Oakland)

The Town’s favorite block party, Friday Nights at OMCA, is back for the 2026 season, inviting the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family, friends, or neighbors. Join us every Friday, April–October, at 5 pm for a free evening of live music, interactive activities, ...Every Friday

Earth Night Oakland at Nido’s BackYard (2026)
Friday, April 24 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: $22*
*Entrance includes one drink ticket and small donation
| Nido's Backyard
Earth Night Oakland at Nido's BackYard (2026)
Join us April 24, from 6-10pm at Nido’s BackYard in Oakland for the Bay Area’s second annual EARTH NIGHT! — one of many global events happening around the world to celebrate the Earth with amazing local DJs! Come Dance, Connect, and Get Inspired!
“The Ayo Brame Experience” Live (Oakland)
Friday, April 24 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: $30 | Yoshi's Jazz Club (Oakland)
"The Ayo Brame Experience" Live (Oakland)
Tenor, Soprano, and EWI saxophonist Ayo Brame was born and raised in Oakland, California. Ayo began his formal jazz studies at the Oakland School for the Arts. Initially a clarinetist, drummer, and bass player, Ayo discovered his passion for the saxophone during the pandemic, studying ...

Saturday, April 25

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
"HellaSecret" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (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 ...

Montclair Village Art Walk
Saturday, April 25 – 10:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Montclair Village
Montclair Village Art Walk
Montclair Village Art Walk enters its 49th year and celebrates art in the outdoors when more than 50 artists from the Bay Area and beyond will be displaying their handcrafted artwork along the sidewalks and against the scenic backdrop of Montclair Village and the Oakland ...
Free AI Workshop: Future Insights + Safety Tips (Oakland Main Library)
Saturday, April 25 – 11:00 am - Ends at 12:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Please register at link provided
| Oakland Public Library (Main Branch)
Free AI Workshop: Future Insights + Safety Tips (Oakland Main Library)
Over 80% of the U.S. is worried about AI. Our purpose is to equip people with the tools and knowledge necessary to make an AI future they want. – AI Safety Awareness Project This workshop will help you understand AI and where it is headed. It will address the enormous capabilities and ...
Prescott Circus Showcase: Free Youth Circus Performance (Oakland)
Saturday, April 25 – 2:00 pm - Ends at 3:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free; donations accepted
| Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts
Prescott Circus Showcase: Free Youth Circus Performance (Oakland)
Ordinary children performing extraordinary skills! The Prescott Circus Theatre returns to the stage with a Spectacular Spring Showcase featuring the talent and pride of Oakland youth! We feature as many as 50 talented Oakland youth, ages 8-18, from over ten Oakland public schools from East to West ...
Tapestry: Weaving the Community of Dance
Saturday, April 25 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Reserve tickets on website
| Oakland Temple Hill Auditorium
Tapestry: Weaving the Community of Dance
Whether you’re a dance enthusiast or a newcomer to the world of dance, Tapestry is an experience not to be missed. Come and enjoy this unique and inspiring community of dance, and witness the power of movement to unite and uplift us all.

Sunday, April 26

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Sunday, April 26 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| Mesa Maguey
"HellaSecret" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)

Secret pop-up comedy show at a new bar in Temescal in Oakland Get ready for the return of our “HellaSecret” comedy show in Oakland. A new series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll ...

Monday, April 27

Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, April 27 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey
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

Tuesday, April 28

Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, April 28 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP. Food/drink for purchase
| Mesa Maguey
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

Last Tuesdays Comedy at The Layover | Oakland
Tuesday, April 28 – 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

Wednesday, April 29

Oakland’s “Taste of Temescal” (2026)
Wednesday, April 29 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: $60*
*$60 for adults, $25 for youth under 15
| Temescal District
Oakland’s “Taste of Temescal” (2026)
The Annual Taste of Temescal returns! The Taste of Temescal is an exceptional culinary tour with over 40 stops, 4 entertainment zones of live performances and DJ’s and an after party “After Taste” hosted at 51&Tel. In 2026, Taste of Temescal proudly showcases neighborhood staples alongside ...

Thursday, April 30

Oakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)
Thursday, April 30 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP
| Mesa Maguey
Oakland's Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)

Diversity takes center stage at HellaFunny’s brand new “People of Color” Comedy Night in Oakland Welcome to Oakland’s newest comedy night, spotlighting the vibrant humor of People of Color! RSVP for Free Tickets Prepare for an evening of laughter as HellaFunny showcases handpicked talent that normally ...Every Thursday

Friday, May 1

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
"HellaSecret" Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (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 ...