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Tuesday, October 20

Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, October 20 – 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

Thursday, October 22

Oakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)
Thursday, October 22 – 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

The World Fantasy Convention 2026 (Oakland)
Thursday, October 22 – 12:00 pm | Cost: $225*
*$225 – Volunteer Rate - $150
| Oakland Marriott City Center
The World Fantasy Convention 2026 (Oakland)
Reimagining Identities and Fantastic Literature The 52nd Annual World Fantasy Convention is coming to Oakland! Join us from October 22-25, 2026, at the beautiful Oakland Marriott City Center in downtown Oakland, California. Memberships are on sale now at our website! Centrally located, and accessible by public transportation ...

Friday, October 23

“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 ...

“Science Is a Drag” Galactic Drag Show Under the Stars at Chabot (Oakland)
Friday, October 23 – 7:30 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: $20*
*$20, 18+
| Chabot Space & Science Center
"Science Is a Drag" Galactic Drag Show Under the Stars at Chabot (Oakland)
$20 Adults, 18+, $10 for Members Buy Tickets   Chabot’s annual drag show is BACK! Set your phasers to STUNNING and get ready for a night of salacious science, galactic gags, and queer joy. Host VERA! and a cast of kings, queens, and space royals will be serving ...

Saturday, October 24

FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)
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 ...

Paramount Theatre Public Tour
Saturday, October 24 – 10:00 am - Ends at 12:00 pm | Cost: $10*
*Acceptable methods of payment are debit or credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
| Paramount Theatre
Paramount Theatre Public Tour
Public tours of the Paramount Theatre are typically given on Saturdays, excluding holidays, holiday weekends and some event days. Our guided tours provide a full and informative view of the theatre. Tours are interactive in nature and run approximately 90 minutes. Please Note: Due to their ...
Hike & Sip
Saturday, October 24 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 7:00 pm | Cost: $40*
*$40, 21+
| Chabot Space & Science Center
Hike & Sip
Halloween Hike! Adults 21+, $40, Members receive $15 off Immersive Trek   As the sun dips below the horizon and shadows stretch through the forest, the Halloween Hike begins! Join us for a moderate, 75–90 minute spine-tingling adventure through the darkened trails of the majestic Oakland Redwood forest, where ...
Filipino American History Month Fest w/ DJs + Pop-Up Tattoos (Oakland)
Saturday, October 24 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 12:00 am | Cost: $8.88*
*Early bird $8.88 / gen ad $13.33 / at-the-door $18.88
| 7th West
Filipino American History Month Fest w/ DJs + Pop-Up Tattoos (Oakland)
Date & Time: October 24th | 5:00 PM – close (21+ after 9:00 PM) Location: 7th West Oakland – 1255 7th St, Oakland Celebrate Filipino American History Month with Baba’s House at FAHM FEST! Join us at 7th West Oakland on October 24th for a full-evening celebration of ...

Sunday, October 25

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Sunday, October 25 – 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 ...

Oakland Bicycle Scavenger Hunt + Scaredy Cat Race (Snow Park)
Sunday, October 25 – 11:00 am - Ends at 5:00 pm | Cost: $13*
*All proceeds go to nonprofit bike coops + Homelessness aid
| Snow Park
Oakland Bicycle Scavenger Hunt + Scaredy Cat Race (Snow Park)
Come join us at Snow Park for the Scaredy Cat Race. Get your list of clues and be ready to figure out the locations you’ll be traveling to around Oakland in order to solve some puzzle, roll around the town and test yourself on our ...
“Free Oakland Up” Market: Shop for Free Treasures (Every Friday-Sunday)
"Free Oakland Up" Market: Shop for Free Treasures (Every Friday-Sunday)

Free Oakland UP, a Social Practice Project by Jocelyn Meggait, is open Fridays through Sundays from 12–4 PM, offering free materials for art, collage, and junk journals such as ephemera, electronics parts, books, and household goods. Outdoor items are entirely free to take (just don’t ...Every Sunday

Monday, October 26

Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, October 26 – 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, October 27

Oakland’s “Mezcal & Mole” Comedy Night (Mondays & Tuesdays)
Tuesday, October 27 – 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, October 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, October 29

Oakland’s Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)
Thursday, October 29 – 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, October 30

“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 ...

Oakland’s “Trunk or Treat” at the Lake (Lake Merrit)
Friday, October 30 – 11:00 am - Ends at 2:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Lake Meritt - Edoff Memorial Bandstand
Oakland's "Trunk or Treat" at the Lake (Lake Merrit)
TRUNK OR TREAT AT THE LAKE! Bring the whole family to the lake for a FREE Halloween celebration! Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon with decorated trunks, candy and treats, music, games, and activities for the whole family. Special focus on youth ages 0–5, but all ages are welcome! Edoff ...

Saturday, October 31

FREE: Oakland Comedy Saturday Night @ Secret Speakeasy (7p + 9p Shows)
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 ...

Classic 1931 “Frankenstein” 35mm Movie + Live Organ on Halloween (Paramount Theatre)
Classic 1931 “Frankenstein” 35mm Movie + Live Organ on Halloween (Paramount Theatre)
1931 | Rated NA | 1 hr 10m | 35 mm Starring: Colin Clive, Mae Clarke, Boris Karloff Directed By: James Whale Based on Mary Shelley’s novel, Frankenstein tells the tale of Henry Frankenstein, a scientist obsessed with creating human life using body parts from the recently deceased. He succeeds, ...

Sunday, November 1

“HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland)
Sunday, November 1 – 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 ...

Oakland Museum of California’s Free First Sundays (OMCA)
Sunday, November 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

“Free Oakland Up” Market: Shop for Free Treasures (Every Friday-Sunday)
"Free Oakland Up" Market: Shop for Free Treasures (Every Friday-Sunday)

Free Oakland UP, a Social Practice Project by Jocelyn Meggait, is open Fridays through Sundays from 12–4 PM, offering free materials for art, collage, and junk journals such as ephemera, electronics parts, books, and household goods. Outdoor items are entirely free to take (just don’t ...Every Sunday

Día De Muertos Fiesta 2026 w/ Cumbia DJs (Oakland)
Sunday, November 1 – 12:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*All ages.
| Temescal Brewing
Día De Muertos Fiesta 2026 w/ Cumbia DJs (Oakland)
Temescal Brewing hosts a free, all-ages Día de los Muertos celebration and release party for its Mictlán Lager. The event includes live DJs spinning cumbia, ofrendas from La Familia Quíroz, and Mexican-inspired food from Cassave on the Grill, Chido’s Pizza, and De La Creamery. The ...

Monday, November 2

Oakland’s Free “Town Biz” Comedy Night w/ HellaFunny (Mon + Tue)
Monday, November 2 – 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