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Theater & Dance in the East Bay this weekend

Updated Saturday, October 24 · 58 listings

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Quick answer

This weekend (Oct 23–25) there are 6 events in the East Bay, plus 3 always-open favorites. Top picks:

  1. William Black — Sat, Oct 24, Fox Theater · Downtown Oakland, Oakland
  2. Leonid & Friends - A Tribute To Chicago - Denver — Sun, Oct 25, Paramount Theatre of the Arts · Downtown Oakland, Oakland
  3. The Great Elephant Migration” 27 Elephant Sculptures Take Over Livermore (Oct. 10 – Dec. 6) — Sun, Oct 25, Livermore (free)
  4. 34th Annual Rockridge Halloween Parade w/ 40+ Trick-or-Treat Stops (Oakland) — Sun, Oct 25, Rockridge · Rockridge, Oakland (free)
  5. Rockridge Halloween Parade 2026 w/ 40+ Trick-Or-Treat Stops (Oakland) — Sun, Oct 25, Rockridge, Oakland (free)
👶 Kid-Friendly 49🍸 Adult Nightlife 110🆓 Free 54☀️ Hot Day 152🌧️ Rainy Day 237🌫️ Fog Escape 272💘 Date Night 172🚇 Near BART 215🎸 Live Music 69😂 Comedy 32🎨 Art & Museums 29🎬 Film 6🍜 Food & Drink 59🛍️ Markets & Shopping 15🎉 Festivals & Fairs 98🌲 Outdoors & Nature 41🏟️ Sports & Games 11🧘 Fitness & Wellness 11📚 Talks & Classes 49💻 Tech & Startups 3🤝 Community & Causes 160🧸 Family & Kids 51
🎉 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

Sunday, October 25 4 picks

⏩ 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
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
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
Baddies y Banda Brunch
Sat31Oct

Baddies y Banda Brunch

Sat, Oct 31 · All day Fluid510 · Downtown Oakland, Oakland
🚇 BART☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
Opera House Tricolour
Sat31Oct

Halloween Magic & Mystery

Sat, Oct 31 · All day The Sound Room · Oakland
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day$39.19
🔭 Further out

Coming soon

DJ Doc Martin spinning at Taste Ultra Lounge in San Jose, California.
Sat7Nov

Hugel

Sat, Nov 7 · 6 PM Greek Theatre · Berkeley
21+🚇 BART☔ Rainy-day
Castro Theatre Marquee December 2013 (2)
Thu12Nov

Turnover Tickets

Thu, Nov 12 · All day The UC Theatre · Berkeley
🚇 BART☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day
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
Hardly Strictly Crowd
Fri13Nov

Jazz Mafia Strings

Fri, Nov 13 · All day The Sound Room · Oakland
☔ Rainy-day☀️ Hot-day$39.19
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
⭐ Always-on picks

Classic things to do in the East Bay

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

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do in the East Bay this weekend?

Popular picks for Oct 23–25 include William Black (Sat, Oct 24), Leonid & Friends - A Tribute To Chicago - Denver (Sun, Oct 25), The Great Elephant Migration” 27 Elephant Sculptures Take Over Livermore (Oct. 10 – Dec. 6) (Sun, Oct 25), 34th Annual Rockridge Halloween Parade w/ 40+ Trick-or-Treat Stops (Oakland) (Sun, Oct 25). See the full, daily-updated list on this page.

Are there free things to do in the East Bay?

Yes — 12 free events and activities are listed in the East Bay 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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