Sharing events and building community. Born in the PNW, I’ve called Oakland home since 2014.
Oct 22, 2026
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This weekend: Boo at the Zoo and Oakland turns a corner
Oct 15, 2026
6 min read
This weekend: BART Flea market, unlimited pasta, and Moana on ice
Oct 8, 2026
This weekend: Shared Sky Festival at Chabot, a giant Catrina in Fruitvale, and the Roots' last game at the Coliseum
Oct 1, 2026
This weekend: a cowboy parade in West Oakland, Oaktoberfest in the Dimond, and your hidden gems, round 2
Sep 24, 2026
This weekend: Fairyland is 21+, alotta oysters, and your favorite wine bar turns 13
Sep 17, 2026
This weekend: urchin tastings, salsa lessons, and Hoodslam's return
Sep 10, 2026
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This weekend: a night market, two free outdoor movies, and a margarita competition
Best of East Bay
Sep 8, 2026
7 min read
Every Oktoberfest worth your Saturday — dates, prices, and which ones are actually free.
Sep 3, 2026
This weekend: Labor Day, punk karaoke, and an upstairs cafe
Aug 27, 2026
This Weekend: Joan Baez under the big top and a mobile fish tank
Aug 20, 2026
Plus: a free Kamaiyah show in Uptown, Día de los Ballers at Raimondi, and 5 new Oakland restaurants — including Enssaro's move to Rockridge.
Aug 13, 2026
Plus: the Wardrobe Project flea returns to Rockridge BART, a record swap at Faction, and drag brunch with Jax from Drag Race.
Aug 6, 2026
Plus: free Shakespeare in Piedmont, a Monster Jam truck on Fourth Street, and a silent Charles Bradley listening party.
Jul 23, 2026
This Weekend: Alameda's Art & Wine Faire, a stacked comedy lineup, and the Prescott Vintage Market
Jul 16, 2026
This Weekend: Mosswood Meltdown, a Temescal book festival, and the World Cup Final
Jul 9, 2026
This Weekend: Patiyochella, a pop-up market (market), and pools
Jul 2, 2026
This Weekend: 4th of July, $2.50 beers, and Fútbol
Jun 25, 2026
This Weekend: Pride in SF, LakeFest in Oakland, Summer in Solano
Jun 18, 2026
Your guide to Juneteenth and Father's Day weekend across Oakland and the East Bay.
Jun 11, 2026
This Weekend: Chili cook-off, Montclair turns up (soon), and a Lunr party
Jun 4, 2026
This Weekend: Rocky Horror at Chabot, Block parties, and Carnival
Jun 3, 2026
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Roundup of top events and activities for parents in Oakland
May 28, 2026
This Weekend: Lakeshore Ave parties, Abracanasty, and a Book fest
May 21, 2026
This Weekend: Dinos at HJK, Memorial Day B-ball, a Baller's homestand
May 14, 2026
This Weekend: a new 3rd space, Greek Fest, and derby time.
