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Retro Roadshow: Free Retro Gaming + Sci-Fi Pop-Up (Alameda)

Saturday, April 4, 2026 - 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP to attend
California Historical Radio Society | 2152 Central Ave, Alameda, CA

Event Details

Retro Roadshow

This program is brought to you by the CHRS Board.

CHRS is collaborating with Retro Roadshow to put on an amazing event around Sci-Fi, radio, broadcasting, and vintage electronics.  We will begin with 45 minutes of presentation guiding attendees through the interconnected history of Science Fiction and Video Games.  Then there will be time for people to explore the exhibits which will feature a mix of 12 classic video game consoles and vintage personal computers paired with authentic CRT displays.

Retro Roadshow is a hands-on pop-up museum celebrating vintage technology, featuring a curated, fully-functional collection of classic personal computers, video game consoles, handheld systems, and other historically significant electronics. Attendees of all ages can explore and interact with artifacts that trace nearly five decades of technological innovation in computing and gaming, bringing the past to life through play and discovery.

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE*
*RSVP to attend
Categories: *Top Pick*, Art & Museums, In Person, Kids & Families, Lectures & Workshops
Venue: California Historical Radio Society
Address: 2152 Central Ave, Alameda, CA

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