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Updated Saturday, October 24 · 67 listings

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Quick answer

This weekend (Oct 23–25) there are 5 events in Oakland, plus 4 always-open favorites. Top picks:

  1. William Black — Sat, Oct 24, Fox Theater · Downtown Oakland, Oakland
  2. Planeta Pasado — Sat, Oct 24, Crybaby · Oakland
  3. Leonid & Friends - A Tribute To Chicago - Denver — Sun, Oct 25, Paramount Theatre of the Arts · Downtown Oakland, Oakland
  4. Marion Meadows — Sun, Oct 25, Yoshi's Oakland · Oakland
  5. HellaSecret” Speakeasy Comedy Show & Cocktail Night (Oakland) — Sun, Oct 25, Mesa Maguey · Temescal, Oakland (free)
👶 Kid-Friendly 15🍸 Adult Nightlife 56🆓 Free 31☀️ Hot Day 36🌧️ Rainy Day 82🌫️ Fog Escape 68🚇 Near BART 108🎸 Live Music 37😂 Comedy 15🎭 Theater & Dance 40🎨 Art & Museums 6🎬 Film 1🍜 Food & Drink 17🛍️ Markets & Shopping 4🎉 Festivals & Fairs 42🌲 Outdoors & Nature 9🏟️ Sports & Games 4🧘 Fitness & Wellness 1📚 Talks & Classes 4🤝 Community & Causes 17🧸 Family & Kids 16📍 Downtown Oakland 52📍 Jack London Square 12📍 Lake Merritt 4📍 Temescal 10📍 Rockridge 3📍 West Oakland 11📍 Montclair 3
🎉 This weekend

Oct 23–25

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Saturday, October 24 2 picks

fear the fiasco concert at the DNA Lounge
Sat24Oct

William Black

Sat, Oct 24 · 8 PM Fox Theater · Downtown Oakland, Oakland
21+🚇 BART☔ Rainy-day
Evan Brewer of The Faceless @ DNA Lounge
Sat24Oct

Planeta Pasado

Sat, Oct 24 · 10:30 PM Crybaby · Oakland
21+🚇 BART$10

Sunday, October 25 3 picks

Early morning at the Banjo Stage -- HSB 2015
Sun25Oct

Marion Meadows

Sun, Oct 25 · All day Yoshi's Oakland · Oakland
⏩ Before the weekend

Coming up this week

Castro Theatre Marquee December 2013 (2)
Sat24Oct

Mezcal and Tequila Tasting

Sat, Oct 24 · All day Mesa Maguey · Temescal, Oakland
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day$50
Evan Brewer of The Faceless @ DNA Lounge
Sat24Oct

Oakland Drag Brunch

Sat, Oct 24 · All day Drake's Dealership · Downtown Oakland, Oakland
🍸 Nightlife🚇 BART☔ Rainy-day
🗓️ Plan ahead

Next week · Oct 26–Nov 1

All next week →
Box office and entrance, Orpheum Theatre, 1192 Market Street, San Francisco, California, USA.
Tue27Oct

Lenny Pearce Tickets

Tue, Oct 27 · All day Fox Theater - Oakland · Downtown Oakland, Oakland
🚇 BART☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
Rick Braun in Oakland
Fri30Oct

Rick Braun in Oakland

Fri, Oct 30 · All day Yoshi's · Downtown Oakland, Oakland
🚇 BART
fear the fiasco concert at the DNA Lounge
Fri30Oct

Shpongle

Fri, Oct 30 · 8 PM · +1 more date Fox Theater · Downtown Oakland, Oakland
🍸 Nightlife🚇 BART☔ Rainy-day
🔭 Further out

Coming soon

Early morning at the Banjo Stage -- HSB 2015
Fri6Nov

Dwele

Fri, Nov 6 · All day Yoshi's Jazz Club & Japanese Restaurant · West Oakland, Oakland
☔ Rainy-day
Brian Doherty playing electric bass at the final Brass Tax party at Amnesia (853 Valencia Street), San Francisco, California
Wed11Nov

Herlin Riley

Wed, Nov 11 · All day Yoshi's Oakland -Jack London square · Jack London Square, Oakland
War Memorial Opera House at night, San Francisco, California
Fri13Nov

Jo Koy

Fri, Nov 13 · All day Oakland, California · Downtown Oakland, Oakland
🚇 BART☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
Brian Doherty playing electric bass at the final Brass Tax party at Amnesia (853 Valencia Street), San Francisco, California
Fri13Nov

KRS-One

Fri, Nov 13 · All day Yoshi's Oakland -Jack London square · Jack London Square, Oakland
Hardly Strictly Crowd
Fri13Nov

Jazz Mafia Strings

Fri, Nov 13 · All day The Sound Room · Oakland
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day$39.19
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass 2022
Sat14Nov

Day26

Sat, Nov 14 · All day Yoshi's Oakland -Jack London square · Jack London Square, Oakland
⭐ Always-on picks

Classic things to do in Oakland

Open most days — perfect when you want a sure thing.

Hardly Strictly Crowd

Fox Theater Oakland

Show nights Fox Theater · Downtown Oakland, Oakland
🍸 Nightlife🚇 BART☔ Rainy-day
Paramount Theater

Paramount Theatre Oakland

Check calendar Paramount Theatre · Downtown Oakland, Oakland
🚇 BART☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
The Belle Sounds playing at The Great American Music Hall in San Francisco on May 27, 2016

Yoshi's Oakland

Most nights Yoshi's · West Oakland, Oakland
🍸 Nightlife☔ Rainy-dayTicketed

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in Oakland this weekend?

Popular picks for Oct 23–25 include William Black (Sat, Oct 24), Planeta Pasado (Sat, Oct 24), Leonid & Friends - A Tribute To Chicago - Denver (Sun, Oct 25), Marion Meadows (Sun, Oct 25). See the full, daily-updated list on this page.

Are there free things to do in Oakland?

Yes — 15 free events and activities are listed in Oakland right now. Use the “Free” filter or visit our Free page.

How often is this list updated?

Every day. Bay Area Weekend checks dozens of Bay Area event calendars, venues and local news sources daily and removes events once they’ve ended. Last update: Saturday, October 24.

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