Our curated list of events for families, couples, and everyone in-between. Got an event you’d like to promote? Submit it here.

All Weekend

This is the LAST Weekend of Glowfari

If you forgot this was still going on… us too. Turns out the festival of lanterns which opened way back in November last year, is ending their season this Sunday. Get it while you can. | Thursday thru Sunday, 4:30-9pm. Oakland Zoo. See Details → 

Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts is back in business

After YEARS of remodeling and construction, the Henry J. Kaiser Center is opening back up. To celebrate, the center is hosting a number of events this weekend:

• Skate the Town - Skate the historic arena floor. All skills and ages welcome. Rentals will be available. | Friday, 7-9pm all ages, 9-11pm 18+ skate. Tickets →

• The Opening Festival - Join a morning ceremony of live performances and the grand ribbon cutting. Free for all ages. | Saturday, 9:30-1pm.

• The Opening Celebration - A special evening of performances at the newly restored Calvin Simmons Theater featuring storyteller Don Reed and illusionist Scott Silven. Tickets →

Friday

Love on Tap at Oakland United Brewing

Get off your phone and on a bar stool. Oakland United is hosting a Love on Tap singles speed dating “experience” with structured speed dating rounds and plenty of beer in case things start to slide. | Friday, check-in @ 6:30pm, dating from 7-9pm. Oakland United Beerworks. See Details →

Cigar Smoking Masterclass, Yes It’s a Thing

We try hard to bring you unique events each and every week. This week’s WTF is this?: a cigar smoking masterclass. Participants will enjoy BBQ, cigar trivia, and a guided “herf” session for seasoned smokers and newbies alike. We had to look up herf, too. | Friday, 6-7:30pm. Everett & Jones Barbecue, Jack London Square. See Details →

Saturday

Build your 2026 Vision Board at Nido’s Backyard

Join hosts Piscola Mami, as they walk you through a guided session to craft your 2026 vision board with intention. Plus, Nido’s will be slinging brunch. | Saturday, 1-4pm. 326 23rd St. Oakland See Details →

Watch Blade Runner on a 70ft Planetarium

Yes, the ORIGINAL. Chabot Science center is hosting a showing of the sci-fi classic Saturday. And get this, it will be shown on the center’s 70ft. planetarium dome (1 of just 11 in the county. Facts.) | Saturday, doors 7pm, show 7:30pm. Chabot Space & Science Center. See Details → 

Coffee & Climb at Great Western Power Co.

Negus in Nature & Great Western Power Co climbing gym are teaming up (again) for a climbing social featuring — you guessed it — climbing & coffee. The meet up will start at Kinfolx just around the corner from Great Western. | Saturday, 11am. Meet at Kinfolx, 1951 Telegraph Ave, Downtown Oakland. See Details → 

Sunday

The 67th Annual White Elephant Preview Sale

It’s coming… The OMWB’s White Elephant sale is returns to Oakland this weekend, starting with the coveted Preview Sale. If you’ve not familiar, the White Elephant is one of the largest rummage sales in NorCal. The sale will run each weekend in February through March 1st, but the best stuff goes this weekend. | Sunday, 10-3pm. 333 Lancaster St., Oakland. See Details →

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Monday’s 3-alarm fire injures 6 — The uptown blaze that broke out Monday morning has reportedly injured 6 people including 1 firefighter. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. In the meantime, the landlord recently issued eviction notices to all tenants.

Napa County reports first measles case since 2012 — The unvaccinated child became ill after visiting South Carolina, where a measles outbreak is currently underway. Health officials in Napa have stated there is no threat to public heath at this time.

Say bye-bye to 30 Peet’s Coffee locations — The formerly Berkeley-owned coffee giant is set to close 30 Bay Area locations this year. The company changed hands (again) last year and is now owned by Keurig Dr. Pepper (KDP).

FBI raids 4 East Bay chop shops — On Wednesday, the FBI raided 4 suspected chop shops across the East Bay in connection with a larger diesel fuel theft ring.

Boom, you made it through another week.

As always, thanks for reading.

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-Kolby
Oaktown Weekly

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