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This Weekend in the Town
Updated for the weekend of November 5-8, 2026.
Thursday, November 5
A Danish natural wine legend pours at Snail Bar
Anders Frederik Steen, the ex-Noma sommelier turned winemaker, is hosting a wine night at Temescal’s own natural wine bar, Snail Bar. No rezys, so get there early. | Thursday, 5-9pm. 4935 Shattuck Ave. See Details →
House music Thursdays at Nosso
The Old Oakland cocktail bar hosts its weekly house music night, keeping the party going until 1am. Good if you’re looking to play hooky Friday. | Every Thursday, 9pm-1am. 532 8th St. See Details →
Friday, November 6
A free concert in Cloud Park
Oakland School for the Arts (OSA) is throwing a free show in OSA’s Cloud Park — the old Uptown lot that was turned into a skatepark and soccer field. Come for live performances, free food, drinks, and to support Oakland arts. | Friday, 4-7pm. 1911 Telegraph Ave. See Details →
Glowfari opening night at the Oakland Zoo
The lantern festival is baaaack. The giant lanterns will be lighting up the zoo now through Jan. 31. Tickets are timed and the price climbs closer to the date, so book early. Sadly, entry is NOT included with a membership… | Friday, entry 4:30-6:30pm. Oakland Zoo. Get Tickets →
Float through space at a 360° sound show in Oakland
Celebrate the 80th anniversary of the first picture of Earth taken from space with a far out “multi-sensory” experience. Step into a 360-degree sphere of light and 3D sound with KQED’s resident sound artist Christopher Willits. He’ll be mixing ambient soundscapes with rocket launch footage and the hum of space. | Friday, Nov. 6, 6pm. The Loom, 2150 Livingston St. $55. Get Tickets →
An R&B plant party at The WELL
Paint your pot, plant your plant, and sip your drink to a Brent Faiyaz tribute set from the Hella Plants Market crew. Plants, pots, and paints provided with ticket. | Friday, 8pm-12am. 2301 Telegraph Ave. Get Tickets →
Saturday, November 7
Oakland Yard Wine Shop turns 10
The wine shop next to 1-2-3-4 Go Records is turning 10, so make an afternoon of it. The low-intervention wine shop is throwing an anniversary party in the back lot. | Saturday, 12-5pm. 420 40th St, #2. See Details →
Tinker Faire at Aurora School
Robotics, electronics, crafts, and art for kids. Kids need an adult, and adults need a kid. Free, but reserve a spot. | Saturday, 1:30-4pm. 40 Dulwich Rd. RSVP →
ALAMEDUH zine drops Issue 2 with a pop-up market
Alameda’s hyperlocal art and culture zine throws its release party at Faction, with a dance party at 7pm and over 25 local Alameda vendors selling their work. Free. | Saturday, 3-8pm. 2501 Monarch St, Alameda. See Details →
Zero Empty Spaces opens in Berkeley
An arts marketplace for local makers moves into the old Half Price Books on Shattuck. Ribbon cutting at 6pm. | Saturday, 5-8pm. 2036 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley. RSVP →
Oakland Diwali at BLOC15
Tiger Arts throws a free, family-friendly Diwali with dance and music performances, South Asian food, and a bazaar. | Saturday, 6-10pm. 252 2nd St. RSVP →
Mexico in a Bottle pre-party at NIDO’s BackYard
The Jack London “margarita garden” warms up for Sunday’s mezcal fest in SF with live performances and vibes. Dogs welcome. Free. | Saturday, 7-10pm. 104 Oak St. See Details →
Sunday, November 8
Muchos Art + Comic Expo
60+ zine, comic, and print artists in the expo’s East Bay debut. Free Pentel workshops, too. | Sunday, 12-5pm. La Peña, 3105 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley. See Details →
Coming up…
The Big Drink kicks off | Nov. 13
Savor Oakland’s citywide cocktail event opens with a party at Five and Dime: 2 cocktails plus bites from Lucy Blue and friends. | Friday, 6-8pm. 329 14th St. Get Tickets →
Out Loud: Queer Concert at Oakstop | Nov. 19
KQED Live is taking over Oakstop for a night to showcase some of the Bay’s freshest queer artists. The night includes a vogue workshop with Sir JoQ, an artist conversation, then sets from Hugo de la Lune, MicahTron, zen rocker, and King Isis. | Thursday, Nov. 19, 7pm. Oakstop, 2323 Broadway. $24. Get Tickets →
Skate the Town | Nov. 22
Roller skating inside the Kaiser Center arena: a family session at 12:30pm and adults-only at 3pm. From $15. | Sunday. 10 10th St. Get Tickets →
Town Standbys
Guides we keep updated year-round:
Free Things to Do in Oakland — the free stuff that’s actually worth doing.
Things to Do in Oakland With Kids — where to take the little ones.
New Restaurants in Oakland — what just opened.
Best Oakland Beer Gardens (Free Map) — where to drink outside in the Town.
Oakland’s best happy hours — where to go and what it costs.
Last week’s Oaktown Weekly — the full issue, including Town News and the Town Poll.
See you in town.
