We reviewed 550+ Bay Area event sources to pick the 6 best things to do in Oakland, CA this weekend (Aug 14–16). Updated daily.
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Our best picks: things to do in Oakland, CA this weekend (Aug 14–16)
Sunday, August 16
23 minutes Ages 8 and up Einstein’s Gravity Playlist is an original planetarium show that explores the ripples in space-time known as gravitational waves. Albert Einstein first predicted the existence of gravitational waves in 1916, and a century later, scientists detected these waves using incredibly precise laser tec…
Join Oakland Public Library in downtown Oakland for a full day of celebration. More than a single event, Oakland Pride reflects the city's culture, resilience, and creativity with a vibrant parade, local artists, and community programming. Pride is rooted in connection, health, and inclusion while supporting LGBTQ+ Oak…
This Spotlight Sundays, we are excited to partner with Oakland’s filmmaking community hub Cinemama, featuring two local films exploring identity, place, and resilience—themes featured in our current exhibition, Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory. Welcome to the Neighborhood (28min) follows the Howard family, who joined…
Enjoy a delicious mocktail while you learn new crafts. For Adults. All supplies will be provided. Third Sundays of the month, 2-3 PM Disfrute de un delicioso cóctel (sin alcohol) mientras aprende nuevas manualidades. Para adultos. Se proporcionará todos los materiales. Cada tercer domingo del mes, 2-3 PM Get accessibil…
Do you have a well-loved garment in need of repair? Join our two-session Mending (Machine Edition) workshop . Sewing machines will be provided, so all you need to bring is your existing machine experience (threading, bobbin winding, and straight stitching). This workshop is designed for those who already know how to us…
This women’s big band swings at the Doyle Street Park, celebrating Black women musical geniuses Melba Liston and Mary Lou Williams . Bring your chair, hat, --and your dancing shoes!
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