Our full lineup of festive — and non-festive — 4th of July events for your weekend.

First Friday & Downtown street shutdown
First Friday on the eve of the 4th — downtown is going to be busy. In response, the city is shutting down some streets starting Friday through the weekend. See the city's plan →

Neighborhood Sports Club Wine & Kit Release
The team behind NSC is hosting a 2-day pop-up series to showcase their new capsule collection — yes, the same team behind West Oakland’s hottest new soccer field/cafe ALSO drops some of the sickest kits you’ve seen. | Friday, 6-10pm at 100 2nd St. Saturday, 6-10pm at Snail Bar, 4935 Shattuck Ave. See Details →

Alameda throws the nation's longest 4th of July parade
TIL: Alameda hosts longest parade in the nation at 3.3 miles. Free. | Saturday, 10am. Park St & Lincoln Ave, Alameda. See Details →

Piedmont's parade and picnic in the park
Piedmont returns with their 59th annual 4th of July Parade down main street. The parade starts at 11am, then live music in Piedmont Park til 3pm. Free. | Saturday, 11am-3pm. Highland & Park, Piedmont. See Details →

Orinda hosts a fun run, burrito breakfast, and parade
Start the morning with a sweat then slam breakfast burritos. Parade through downtown to follow. Free. | Saturday, 7:30am-12pm. Orinda Theatre Square. See Details →

$2.50 beers at Tipsy Putt
I'm usually not a sucker for a discount-drink ploy, but $2.50 beers is like a crispy trip back to 1999 — too good to pass up. | Saturday, 5690 Bay St, Emeryville. See Details →

Afro Rave with Walshy Fire at Starline
News flash: Starline's back in action. Iykyk. Major Lazer's Walshy Fire spins this Saturday in Starline’s upstairs venue. | Saturday, 10pm-4am. Starline Social Club, 2236 MLK Jr. Way. Get Tickets →

Oakland Vintage Market
It happens every first Saturday — even on holidays. Located in the Narrative Oakland parking lot. Browse dozens of vintage vendors. Good for clothes, prints, and “accent pieces.” Furniture can be hit or mix. Just know this: Vendors KNOW what they have. | Saturday, 10-3pm. 222 Jefferson St. See Details →

World Cup watch party at Fútbol on the Block
Temescal is hosting free, family-friendly outdoor World Cup watch parties Saturday & Sunday. Expect a beer garden, live salsa performances, and local organizations in attendance. VIP tix available. | Sunday, 12-8pm. 5200 Telegraph Ave. See Details →

Temescal’s Snail Bar turns 5
The tiny natural-wine-and-snail-snack-shack celebrates its 5th anniversary with live DJ sets and a special menu. Oh, and Neighborhood Sports Club will be there selling fits. | Sunday, 3-10pm. 4935 Shattuck Ave. See Details →

Book Swap at 51st & Tel | Next Tuesday, 7/8
Martinis and hardcovers. Feels wholesome. Bring one you're done with, leave with something new. | Tuesday, 7/8. 5018 Telegraph Ave. See Details →

Temescal Street Fair returns | Next Saturday, 7/11
Mark your calendar: The premier neighborhood block party is back for year 20. Dozens of vendors, music stages, a kids' zone, and the whole street shut down. | Saturday 7/11, 11am-7pm. Telegraph Ave from 45th to 51st, Temescal. See Details →

Jack London Hopscotch Tour | Next Saturday, 7/11
Explore Jack London’s 10 new hopscotch murals and participating businesses to collect stamps for a special surprise. Good for kids, pups, and parents looking to strollll. | Saturday 7/11, Jack London District. See Details →

If the city's a no-go, here's where to catch fireworks (and a couple drone shows) around the East Bay:

Fremont (Drone Show) | Thursday (tonight), 7/2
Central Park / Lake Elizabeth (concert at 6:30pm, drones ~9pm). Details →

Richmond | Friday, 7/3
Marina Bay Park at 5pm (fireworks ~9:15pm). Details →

Vallejo | Magical 4th Spirit Ship Celebration (Drone Show)
Mare Island Spirit Ship, 5:30-9:30pm. Details →

Concord | Festival & Fireworks
Mt. Diablo HS, 4-9:30pm. Details →

Moraga | Dog Parade & Fireworks
Moraga Commons Park, parade at 11am, fireworks ~9pm. Details →

Pleasant Hill | 50th Annual Pleasant Hill 4th of July Celebration
Pleasant Hill Park, fireworks ~9:15pm. Details →

FORK IT. It’s done.

Closing the laptop for a bit this weekend, but I’ll still read any reply.

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As always, thank you for reading & stay safe out there.

Remember: 10 toes, 10 fingers come Sunday morning.

Peace,

-Kolby
Oaktown Weekly

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