These 104 activities are worth leaving the house for.
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October 25 at 4pm
Dream Farm Commons · Downtown Oakland
Step into Dream Farm Commons for an evening where art unfolds around you. Diana Lara and Kriss Rulifson present "Yelkaram," a site-specific performance, followed by raiinnee's ritual reading of poems and spells celebrating divine Black femininity.
October 26 at 6pm +2
Brooklyn Sound Lab · Central Berkeley • $0
Musicians, poets, and dancers converge for free-form improv jams in a speakeasy-style studio lounge. Each session has a fresh theme, and the vibe is all about spontaneous collaboration.
October 28 at 3am +9
The Layover · Downtown Oakland • Free
Laugh City brings HBO, Showtime, and Comedy Central veterans to a free monthly stand-up night at The Layover. Stick around after the sets: DJ B.C. turns the room into a dance floor until 10 pm.
October 30 at 6:30pm
NIDO's BackYard · Jack London Square • Free
Ballet Folklórico Ruth Correa hosts a performance honoring passed loved ones for Día de los Muertos at NIDO's BackYard.
November 1 at 10:30pm (This weekend)
Paramount Theatre Oakland · Downtown Oakland
Oakland Ballet's Luna Mexicana blends dance, music, and colorful tradition into a vibrant Dia de los Muertos celebration at the gorgeous Paramount Theatre. Bring the whole family to soak up the exuberant atmosphere, candles, flowers, and community spirit.
November 6 at 6pm
Lakeside BR 2600 · San Ramon
Kristi Yamaguchi herself cuts the ribbon to open this seasonal ice rink, with carolers and skating performances setting a festive tone for the holidays ahead.
Browse the East Bay neighborhood by neighborhood, get ideas just for you, or ask me anything.
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Sun, Oct 25 · 6:15 PM
Allegro Ballroom · Richmond
$10 Members $15 Non Members
Thu, Oct 29 · 7:00 PM
Cal Performances · Southside
Fri, Oct 30 · 7:30 PM
Paramount Theatre Oakland · Downtown Oakland
Fri, Oct 30 · 7:00 PM
Zellerbach Hall · Southside
Sun, Nov 1 · 3:00 PM
La Peña Cultural Center · South Berkeley
Free
Tue, Nov 10 · 12:00 PM
Performing Arts Complex · Mt. Eden
$86
Thu, Nov 12 · 7:30 PM
Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts · Downtown Oakland
Thu, Nov 12 · 7:30 PM
Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts · Downtown Oakland
Fri, Nov 13 · 7:30 PM
Hertz Hall · Southside
$20
Fri, Nov 13 · 7:30 PM
Hertz Hall · Southside
$20
Sat, Nov 14 · 7:00 PM
La Peña Cultural Center · South Berkeley
$15-$25
Sun, Nov 15 · 11:00 AM
The Magnes Collection of Jewish Art and Life · Downtown Berkeley
Wed, Nov 18 · 12:00 PM
Intertribal Friendship House · East Lake
Sat, Nov 21 · 2:00 PM
Lesher Center for the Arts · Walnut Creek
Sun, Nov 22 · 2:00 PM
Lesher Center for the Arts · Walnut Creek
Sun, Nov 22 · 1:00 PM
Hertz Hall · Southside
Sun, Nov 22 · 6:00 PM
City Center Bishop Ranch · San Ramon
Wed, Nov 25 · 7:30 PM
Yoshi's · Jack London Square
$37-$84
Sun, Nov 29 · 2:00 PM
Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts · Downtown Oakland
Sun, Nov 29 · 3:00 PM
Cal Performances · Berkeley
Sun, Nov 29 · 9:30 AM
Crowden School · Westbrae
Free
Fri, Dec 4 · 7:30 PM
Cal Performances · Southside
Fri, Dec 4 · 9:30 AM
El Campanil Theatre · Antioch
Fri, Dec 4 · 7:30 PM
Weill Hall · Downtown Berkeley
$41-$101
Sat, Dec 5 · 8:00 PM
Ashkenaz Music & Dance Community Center · Westbrae
Fri, Dec 11 · 7:30 PM
Cal Performances · Berkeley
Fri, Dec 11 · 7:30 PM
Cal Performances · Southside
Sat, Dec 12 · 7:30 PM
Rhythmix Cultural Works · Alameda
Sat, Dec 12 · 7:30 PM
Rhythmix Cultural Works · Alameda
Sun, Dec 13 · 6:30 PM
Performing Arts Complex · Mt. Eden
Sat, Dec 19 · 1:00 PM
Paramount Theatre Oakland · Downtown Oakland
Sun, Dec 20 · 1:00 PM
Paramount Theatre Oakland · Downtown Oakland
Sun, Dec 27 · 7:30 PM
Oakland Scottish Rite Center · Downtown Oakland
$55.20
Sun, Jan 10 · 7:30 PM
2704 Alcatraz Ave · Elmwood
Wed, Jan 20 · 12:00 PM
Cal Performances · Southside
Wed, Jan 20 · 7:30 PM
Richmond Memorial Auditorium · North & East
Thu, Jan 21 · 11:00 AM
Richmond Memorial Auditorium · North & East
Fri, Jan 22 · 7:30 PM
Cal Performances · Southside
Sat, Jan 30 · 7:30 PM
Richmond Memorial Auditorium · North & East
Fri, Feb 5 · 7:30 PM
Cal Performances · Southside
$37
Sat, Feb 13 · 7:30 PM
Cal Performances · Southside
Sat, Feb 27 · 8:00 PM
Cal Performances · Southside
Sat, Feb 27 · 7:30 PM
Temple Hill Auditorium · Oakmore Highlands
Sat, Feb 27 · 7:30 PM
Cal Performances · Southside
Wed, Mar 17 · 7:30 PM
Richmond Memorial Auditorium · North & East
Thu, Mar 18 · 11:00 AM
Richmond Memorial Auditorium · North & East
Wed, Apr 7 · 7:30 PM
Cal Performances · Southside
Fri, May 7 · 7:30 PM
Zellerbach Playhouse · Berkeley
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