Community Events - assembly District 18
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Fiesta Saturdays
Date: 2025-11-01
Description: Get ready to spice up your Saturdays with Fiesta Saturday, every First Saturday at Plank! Enjoy a vibrant celebration including beer, arcade & food specials, and Liga MX games on the TVs.
Location: Plank
Source: Jack London Improvement District
More informationFirst Saturdays in Jack London
Date: 2025-11-01
Description: Experience the best of Jack London every First Saturday of the month! Join us for the first "First Saturday" in Jack London! This monthly showcase will highlight the incredible businesses that make our district special. Enjoy live music, exclusive discounts, family-friendly activities, independent markets, and more—all within walking distance in our waterfront neighborhood.
Location: All over Jack London!
Source: Jack London Improvement District
More informationOakland Vintage Market
Date: 2025-11-01T10:00:00
Description: Free Admission | Shop 50+ Bay Area Vendors | Pet friendly
Location: Oakland Vintage Market
Source: Jack London Improvement District
More informationHot Rods, Art and Rock n Roll
Date: 2025-11-01T11:00:00
Description: Attention Art Lovers & Rock ‘n Roll Fans! Stanley Mouse is coming to The Grand Gallery in Oakland for an unforgettable month-long art show from Nov 1st - Nov 30th. Get ready for a wild ride through the worlds of psychedelic art, hot rods, and rock ‘n roll, from his iconic Grateful Dead album covers to his newest commission from Oakland International Airport. This show is an absolute must-see for anyone who loves art, music, and the counterculture. Opening Reception: Nov 1st | 1-5PM
Location: The Grand Gallery
Source: Jack London Improvement District
More informationMr. B’s Gumbo & Getdown Part Deux
Date: 2025-11-01T13:00:00
Description: Back for a second round, celebrating Dia de Los Muertos, Mr. B aka Mario Benjamin brings you Mr. B’s Gumbo & Getdown Part Deux! An event that focuses on bringing together memorable outdoor vibes with down home comfort food, locally made beverages, and groovy tunes mixed up by bay area djs all in a covered outdoor deck setting. This is family friendly day event to enjoy, dance, and socialize. Feel free to come in your costume from the night before.
Location: Shapeshifters Cafe
Source: Jack London Improvement District
More informationNFG Member Call with NFG Co-Presidents Amanda Andere and Stephanie Chan!
Date: 2025-11-05T13:00:00-05:00
Description: Join us on November 5th at 1pm EST for the NFG Member Call so you can meet Amanda and Stephanie, hear about important updates to NFG’s bylaws, share how institutions are grappling with potential investigations, and co-strategize with the NFG community.
Location: Virtual
Source: Neighborhood Funders Group
More informationSmall Business Council
Date: 2025-11-06T23:00:00Z
Description: For more information on how to join the Small Business Council, please email Oliver Gutierrez: ogutierrez@oaklandchamber.com
Location: Oakland Chamber of Commerce
Source: Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
More informationLHA Annual meeting
Date: 2025-11-12T19:30:00
Description: No description
Location: Virtual meeting place
Source: Lakeshore Homes Association
LHA Annual meeting
Date: 2025-11-13T19:30:00
Description: No description
Location: Virtual meeting place
Source: Lakeshore Homes Association
East Bay Women in Leadership
Date: 2025-11-19T11:05
Description: The Oakland Metro Chamber’s East Bay Women in Leadership series returns this fall with an inspiring edition featuring Patti Poppe, CEO of PG&E Corporation. This signature event brings together dynamic women leaders, entrepreneurs, and changemakers from across the region to share stories, build connections, and spark meaningful dialogue about leadership and impact.
Location: Scott's Seafood Grill and Bar
Source: Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
More informationInside Oakland
Date: 2025-11-20T08:45:00-08:00
Description: Join us for an inspiring and candid conversation with Nikki Fortunato Bas, Alameda County’s newly elected Supervisor for District 5, featured in this month’s Inside Oakland forum. As a lifelong organizer, working mom, and daughter of Filipino immigrants, Nikki has been at the forefront of progressive leadership in Oakland for years. During her tenure on the Oakland City Council (2019–2024), she served as Council President (2021–2024) and even briefly stepped in as Interim Mayor amid fiscal turbulence in late 2024. Her impactful work includes leading the most robust COVID‑19 eviction moratorium in California, launching community land trust funds for permanently affordable housing, expanding violence-intervention programs, and bringing mobile crisis response through Oakland Fire Department teams to address mental health emergencies.
Location: The Rotunda - Downstairs Conference Room
Source: Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
More informationSmall Business Saturday is Coming!
Date: 2025-11-29
Description: Mark your calendars for the Saturday after Thanksgiving and end the year by supporting small businesses! 🛒💙 As we wrap up 2024, there’s no better time to shop small and make a big impact. Every purc
Location: Location not available
Source: Piedmont Avenue Merchants Association
More informationOver 20+ businesses will be staying open late and hosting fun events & offering discounts just for you!
Date: 2025-12-01T17:00:00-00:00
Description: Look for the snowflake to find participating businesses. Starting at 5pm, there will be a light show put on by @mossandspade at Pie
Location: Downtown
Source: Piedmont Avenue Merchants Association
More informationDongzhi Winter Festival
Date: 2025-12-03
Description: OCIC Dongzhi Winter Festival
Location: Oakland Chinatown
Source: Oakland Chinatown Improvement Council
More informationSmall Business Council
Date: 2025-12-04T23:00:00Z
Description: For more information on how to join the Small Business Council, please email Oliver Gutierrez: ogutierrez@oaklandchamber.com
Location: Oakland Chamber
Source: Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
More informationOver 20+ businesses will be staying open late!
Date: 2025-12-06T17:00:00
Description: Look for the snowflake ⛄ to find participating businesses. Starting at 5pm, there will be a light show put on by @mossandspade at Pie.
Location: Pie
Source: Piedmont Avenue Merchants Association
More informationWalking Tours of the Fernside
Date: 2025-12-20T12:15:00
Description: No description
Location: Location not available
Source: Fernside Homeowners Association
Small Business Council
Date: 2026-01-01T23:00:00Z
Description: For more information on how to join the Small Business Council, please email Oliver Gutierrez: ogutierrez@oaklandchamber.com
Location: Oakland Chamber of Commerce
Source: Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
More informationAnnual Homeowners Meeting
Date: 2026-01-13T19:00:00
Description: No description
Location: California, USA
Source: Fernside Homeowners Association
Small Business Council
Date: 2026-02-05T23:00:00Z
Description: For more information on how to join the Small Business Council, please email Oliver Gutierrez: ogutierrez@oaklandchamber.com
Location: Oakland Chamber of Commerce
Source: Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce
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