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Things to do in Downtown Oakland this weekend

Events, hangouts and local favorites in Downtown Oakland, Oakland — this weekend, next week and always-open spots nearby.

Updated Saturday, October 24 · 52 listings

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Quick answer

This weekend (Oct 23–25) there are 4 events in Downtown Oakland, Oakland, plus 3 always-open favorites. Top picks:

  1. William Black — Sat, Oct 24, Fox Theater · Downtown Oakland, Oakland
  2. The World Fantasy Convention Book Fair — Sun, Oct 25, Oakland Convention Center · Downtown Oakland, Oakland
  3. Leonid & Friends - A Tribute To Chicago - Denver — Sun, Oct 25, Paramount Theatre of the Arts · Downtown Oakland, Oakland
  4. The Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays Music of The Beatles & More for Kids — Sun, Oct 25, 10 10th St, Oakland, CA, United States, California 94607 · Downtown Oakland, Oakland
👶 Kid-Friendly 2🍸 Adult Nightlife 21☀️ Hot Day 15🌧️ Rainy Day 34🌫️ Fog Escape 18💘 Date Night 29🚇 Near BART 52🎸 Live Music 21😂 Comedy 1🎭 Theater & Dance 23🎨 Art & Museums 1🎬 Film 1🍜 Food & Drink 3🛍️ Markets & Shopping 2🎉 Festivals & Fairs 15📚 Talks & Classes 2🤝 Community & Causes 5🧸 Family & Kids 3
🎉 This weekend

Oct 23–25

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Saturday, October 24 1 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

Sunday, October 25 3 picks

⏩ Before the weekend

Coming up this week

fear the fiasco concert at the DNA Lounge
Sat24Oct

Oakland Halloween Bar Crawl

Sat, Oct 24 · All day Mad Oak Bar ‘N’ Yard · Downtown Oakland, Oakland
🍸 Nightlife🚇 BART☔ Rainy-day
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
Farmer´s Market at Civic Center in San Francisco (TK1)
Sat24Oct

Vintage and Vinyl

Sat, Oct 24 · All day 942 Clay St · Downtown Oakland, Oakland
🚇 BART$12.51–$17.85
🗓️ 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
fear the fiasco concert at the DNA Lounge
Tue27Oct

Lenny Pearce - Toddler Rave

Tue, Oct 27 · 6 PM Fox Theater · Downtown Oakland, Oakland
21+🚇 BART☔ Rainy-day
DJ Doc Martin spinning at Taste Ultra Lounge in San Jose, California.
Thu29Oct

The Vampire Lestat drag show

Thu, Oct 29 · All day 2330 Telegraph Ave Oakland CA 94612 · Downtown Oakland, Oakland
🍸 Nightlife🚇 BART
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
Shpongle - 10/31
Sat31Oct

Shpongle - 10/31

Sat, Oct 31 · All day Fox Theater - Oakland · Downtown Oakland, Oakland
🚇 BART☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
🔭 Further out

Coming soon

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
fear the fiasco concert at the DNA Lounge
Sat14Nov

Bonobo

Sat, Nov 14 · 8 PM Fox Theater · Downtown Oakland, Oakland
🍸 Nightlife🚇 BART☔ Rainy-day
War Memorial Opera House at night, San Francisco, California
Fri20Nov

Pretty Lights (18+) - 11/20

Fri, Nov 20 · All day Fox Theater - Oakland · Downtown Oakland, Oakland
21+🚇 BART☔ Rainy-day
War Memorial Opera House at night, San Francisco, California
Sat21Nov

Pretty Lights (18+) - 11/21

Sat, Nov 21 · All day Fox Theater - Oakland · Downtown Oakland, Oakland
21+🚇 BART☔ Rainy-day
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Sun22Nov

Skate the Town

Sun, Nov 22 · All day 10 10th St, Oakland, CA, United States, California 94607 · Downtown Oakland, Oakland
🚇 BART
⭐ Always-on picks

Classic things to do in Downtown Oakland, Oakland

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

An outdoor concert on a Friday evening in a courtyard at Oakland Museum of California in Oakland, California, United States. Background information here: [1]

Oakland Museum of California

Wednesday–Sunday Oakland Museum of California · Downtown Oakland, Oakland
👶 Kid-friendly🚇 BART☔ Rainy-day
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

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in Downtown Oakland, Oakland this weekend?

Popular picks for Oct 23–25 include William Black (Sat, Oct 24), The World Fantasy Convention Book Fair (Sun, Oct 25), Leonid & Friends - A Tribute To Chicago - Denver (Sun, Oct 25), The Rock and Roll Playhouse Plays Music of The Beatles & More for Kids (Sun, Oct 25). See the full, daily-updated list on this page.

Are there free things to do in Downtown Oakland, Oakland?

Yes — 0 free events and activities are listed in Downtown Oakland, 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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