Events in

Oakland, California

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Events in Oakland

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Wed, Dec 24 · 6:00 PM PST

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Mon, Dec 22 · 7:30 PM PST

Drink and Draw at Jupiter

by East Bay Drink and Draw

Mon, Dec 22 · 6:30 PM PST

Monday Language Exchange Spanish-English

by Berkeley Language Exchange English-Spanish

Mon, Dec 22 · 7:00 PM PST

Beginner and Pro Build Day (CHM)

by Noisebridge Hackerspace

$20.00

Mon, Dec 22 · 3:30 PM PST

Mushroom Monday: Open Labs

by Counter Culture Labs

Mon, Dec 22 · 7:00 PM PST

Shut Up & Write!® at The Long Haul Info Shop (Berkeley)

by Shut Up & Write!® SF Bay Area

$50.00

Mon, Dec 22 · 6:00 PM PST

Art class Mon night, Oakland

by Wooden Fish Art studio ART CLASSES

Mon, Dec 22 · 6:30 PM PST

Shut Up and Write - In-person at Sana'a Cafe! - Monday Nights

by Shut Up & Write!® SF Bay Area

Mon, Dec 22 · 7:30 PM PST

Free Fun Open Mic (Music, Comedies, Poetry, etc)

by Discover Bay Area Free Fun Awesome Event Group

Events in Oakland this weekend

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Sat, Dec 27 · 6:30 PM PST

MARTY SUPREME

by San Francisco Movie Club

Sun, Dec 28 · 10:00 AM PST

Morning walk & talk at the Hayward shoreline 🐚🦆🌊

by 30s-40s Make New Friends - East Bay

Sun, Dec 28 · 12:00 PM PST

December 2025 Book Discussion: Water moon by Samantha Sotto Yambao

by Books & Brew (Oakland Bookclub)

Fri, Dec 26 · 6:00 PM PST

La Hora Feliz, Viernes en el Muddy Waters Cafe! (NEW location!)

by San Francisco Spanish-Language Meetup

Sat, Dec 27 · 1:30 PM PST

💎 Hidden Gems of Pacific Heights: Architectural Walking Tour in SF! 💎

by New Beginnings Social Events

Sat, Dec 27 · 1:00 PM PST

Board Game Swap and Social

by Book Swap Social Club

Sun, Dec 28 · 7:00 PM PST

Poker Night & Game Tournaments @ PROTO7YPE (Frontier Tower)

by Frontier Makerspace

Sun, Dec 28 · 11:00 AM PST

Sit Down and Write

by Oakland Creative Writers

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Frequently Asked Questions

If you want to meet new people, socialize more, or even explore dating-friendly events in Oakland, you'll find plenty of group activities or singles-friendly meetups here. These events are a great way to connect naturally and avoid feeling lonely while having fun.

Absolutely! From hiking groups to relaxed outdoor walks, you can check out all our open-air events here

Yes! From running and yoga to football, volleyball, and fitness classes, you can discover a wide range of sports and active meetups in Oakland here

You can discover concerts, open-mic nights, DJ sets, and other live music events in Oakland right here

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You can browse all upcoming weekend events in Oakland—including outdoor meetups, social activities, and more—here