Tierney Sutton & Tamir Hendelman
Piedmont Piano Company
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Lake Merritt Today
Lake Merritt Today tracks what is happening around the lake, from Oakland Public Library programs and Grand Lake anchors to markets, arts, books, music, and neighborhood happenings.
Around Lake Merritt
Latest around the lake
Fresh Lake Merritt events, local notes, and useful finds from nearby neighborhoods.
KOTA THE FRIEND
Yoshi's Oakland
KOTA THE FRIEND performs at Yoshi's Oakland.
Mikailo Kasha Quartet
The Sound Room
Mikailo Kasha is an award-winning bassist, composer, and bandleader based in Miami, Florida. Currently considered to be among “the top 1% of bassists worldwide”, as stated by Scotty Barnhart of the Count Basie Orchestra, Kasha is a dynamic bandleader, versatile sideman, and a pro
Soft 'n Spicy Rooftop Party 3-9pm
Continental Club
Soft 'n Spicy Rooftop Party 3-9pm at Continental Club in Oakland. The event calendar sometimes lists the date without a precise start time, so confirm timing on the official ticket link before heading out.
A Bobby Nsenga Experience: Oakland
Continental Club
A Bobby Nsenga Experience: Oakland at Continental Club in Oakland. The event calendar sometimes lists the date without a precise start time, so confirm timing on the official ticket link before heading out.
Piano Bar at The Alley
The Alley Piano Bar & Restaurant
Weekly Saturday piano bar at The Alley on Grand Avenue.
Community Cleanup Trash Falcons
400 Perkins Street
Join us rain or shine, 52 weeks a year! Sundays at 9:00 am, meet at 400 Perkins Street before venturing out in the neighborhood, to the lake, and beyond.
Silent Sunday 057: Solange "A Seat At The Table"
See the official event page for details.
SLUM VILLAGE
Yoshi's Oakland
SLUM VILLAGE performs at Yoshi's Oakland.
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Chair Yoga
Piedmont Avenue Branch
Chair yoga is designed for those who have difficulty getting up and down from the floor due to arthritis, knee injury, back pain or any other reason.
Baby Bounce
Lakeview Branch
Bring your babies to the library for songs, socializing, and playtime! This event is suited for little ones who are 0 to 18 months. Storytime will start at 11:45am and there will be playtime after, until 1pm. This library…
Library Commission Meeting
Main Library
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MIKO MARKS RESIDENCY W/ SPECIAL GUEST REE LA VIOLETTE, THE HOMEGIRL GRIOT
Yoshi's Oakland
MIKO MARKS RESIDENCY W/ SPECIAL GUEST REE LA VIOLETTE, THE HOMEGIRL GRIOT performs at Yoshi's Oakland.
Lake Merritt Institute Community Cleanup
Lake Merritt Sail Boat House
Please register on our website to attend our event! We host public volunteer cleanup every Tuesday & Saturday at 10am.
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Toddler Storytime
Piedmont Avenue Branch
Songs, active rhymes and stories especially for ages 18 months to 3 years.
No Room For Squares: A Night of Classic Jazz Records
See the official event page for details.
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Beyond D&D: roleplaying game night
Main Library
Tired of the same old mimics and gelatinous cubes? Join us to discover the games beyond D&D!
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Drop-In Computer Help
Lakeview Branch
A volunteer computer tutor is available to help you with basic tasks during your visit in the library. The volunteer can help you set up an e-mail account, make a resume, search job listings, internet surfing and more.
Trivia Night at The Alley
The Alley Piano Bar & Restaurant
Weekly Tuesday trivia for teams of up to six at The Alley.
JAZZ FUNK SOUL
Yoshi's Oakland
JAZZ FUNK SOUL performs at Yoshi's Oakland.
Craft for Kids
Lakeview Branch
Come and get creative with us here at Lakeview! We will be doing a different craft every week. Crafts are geared towards ages 6-11 but younger kids are welcome with an adult present.
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Build. Make. Play.
Lakeview Branch
Join us for an afternoon of fun. Activities will vary from art to STEM play.
Duncan Playful Circus
Piedmont Avenue Branch
Duncan Playful Circus presents of The True Color of Love a blend of juggling, unicycle, clowning, and theatrical magic.
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Adult Arts & Crafts
Main Library
Unwind and discover your creative side!
Amendola Vs. Blades
Piedmont Piano Company
LIVE at Piedmont Piano Company
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English Conversation Club
Main Library
Practice speaking English with other learners and Library staff. New topics every week. All levels are welcome!
KINDRED THE FAMILY SOUL
Yoshi's Oakland
KINDRED THE FAMILY SOUL performs at Yoshi's Oakland.
Tabula Rasa
The Sound Room
Tabula Rasa -- ‘the idea that individuals are born without built-in mental content and that all knowledge is derived from experience and perception’ -- excites and invites listeners into their soundspace with music generated through connection and without pre-conceived notion. Th
Old Oakland Farmers' Market
Old Oakland Historic District
Fridays from 8am to 2pm at Old Oakland Historic District.
Teen Scape
Lakeview Branch
If you are a teen looking for a place to chill, Lakeview library is the place to go!
Benny Amón & The New Orleans Pearls
The Sound Room
Originally from Davis, California, Benny Amón came to New Orleans to work with young people in schools, but instead found himself in recording sessions, on tour, and playing festivals and other projects with some of New Orleans’ greatest traditional jazz musicians. His band Benny
PATRON LATIN RHYTHMS
Yoshi's Oakland
PATRON LATIN RHYTHMS performs at Yoshi's Oakland.
Piano Bar at The Alley
The Alley Piano Bar & Restaurant
Weekly Friday piano bar at The Alley on Grand Avenue.
Lake Merritt Institute Community Cleanup
Lake Merritt Sail Boat House
Please register on our website to attend our event! We host public volunteer cleanup every Tuesday & Saturday at 10am.
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Lakeview Chess Club
Lakeview Branch
Have you ever wanted to learn how to play chess? Or are you a pro and want to play with other folks in the neighborhood? Join us at the Lakeview branch every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from noon to 2pm. The Lakeview Chess Club is all…
Gallery Chats at OMCA
OMCA campus
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Build. Make. Play.
Piedmont Avenue Branch
Join us for an afternoon of fun. Activities will vary from art to STEM play.
Afrobeats University: Orientation Week Rooftop Day party 4-9pm
Continental Club
Afrobeats University: Orientation Week Rooftop Day party 4-9pm at Continental Club in Oakland. The event calendar sometimes lists the date without a precise start time, so confirm timing on the official ticket link before heading out.
Community Cleanup Trash Falcons
400 Perkins Street
Join us rain or shine, 52 weeks a year! Sundays at 9:00 am, meet at 400 Perkins Street before venturing out in the neighborhood, to the lake, and beyond.
OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk
OMCA campus
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Tenants' Rights Clinic
Main Library
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BLUES EXPLOSION FEAT. THE DYNAMIC MISS FAYE CAROL, FILLMORE SLIM, LADY BIANCA & ALVON JOHNSON
Yoshi's Oakland
BLUES EXPLOSION FEAT. THE DYNAMIC MISS FAYE CAROL, FILLMORE SLIM, LADY BIANCA & ALVON JOHNSON performs at Yoshi's Oakland.
BABY RAVE
Continental Club
BABY RAVE at Continental Club in Oakland. The event calendar sometimes lists the date without a precise start time, so confirm timing on the official ticket link before heading out.
Chair Yoga
Piedmont Avenue Branch
Chair yoga is designed for those who have difficulty getting up and down from the floor due to arthritis, knee injury, back pain or any other reason.
Baby Bounce
Lakeview Branch
Bring your babies to the library for songs, socializing, and playtime! This event is suited for little ones who are 0 to 18 months. Storytime will start at 11:45am and there will be playtime after, until 1pm. This library…
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Let it Move You Zumba Jam!
Main Library
Come to the library and have fun! Zumba Jam with instructor Tabitha Pulliam on the first, second and third Monday of the month.
Piano Bar at The Alley
The Alley Piano Bar & Restaurant
Weekly Monday piano bar at The Alley on Grand Avenue.
MUSIC MONDAY INDIE NIGHT FEAT. RYAN ALLAY AND JORDYN DIEW
Yoshi's Oakland
MUSIC MONDAY INDIE NIGHT FEAT. RYAN ALLAY AND JORDYN DIEW performs at Yoshi's Oakland.
Lake Merritt Institute Community Cleanup
Lake Merritt Sail Boat House
Please register on our website to attend our event! We host public volunteer cleanup every Tuesday & Saturday at 10am.
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Teens: Learn to Carve a Rubber Stamp at Piedmont Ave.
Piedmont Avenue Branch
Come by and learn how to make your own rubber stamp featuring any design you want. Carve your stamp then stamp away! You get to take it home with you after the program.
No Room For Squares: A Night of Classic Jazz Records
See the official event page for details.
Beyond D&D: roleplaying game night
Main Library
Tired of the same old mimics and gelatinous cubes? Join us to discover the games beyond D&D!
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Plot Twists & Page Turners: A Piedmont Branch Book Club
Piedmont Avenue Branch
Do you need to talk to someone about your latest read? Are you in a reading slump and need some tried and true recommendations?
LAZY LESTER BENEFIT FEAT. ELVIN BISHOP, RICK ESTRIN, KYLE ROWLAND, MARK HUMMEL, STEVE FREUND & MORE
Yoshi's Oakland
LAZY LESTER BENEFIT FEAT. ELVIN BISHOP, RICK ESTRIN, KYLE ROWLAND, MARK HUMMEL, STEVE FREUND & MORE performs at Yoshi's Oakland.
Craft for Kids
Lakeview Branch
Come and get creative with us here at Lakeview! We will be doing a different craft every week. Crafts are geared towards ages 6-11 but younger kids are welcome with an adult present.
Open Art Lab
Main Library
Unleash your inner maker at our Open Art Lab! This is your dedicated space and time to bring your creative projects to life. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just getting started, you'll have access to professional tools like:
Mike the Magician
Piedmont Avenue Branch
Mike Della Penna creates wonder and laughter with family magic performances that are equal part playful and astonishing.
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Needlework Circle
Main Library
Find your stitch circle at the Main Library.
MARK CURRY
Yoshi's Oakland
MARK CURRY performs at Yoshi's Oakland.
Meet the Author: Jeff Chang - Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America
Main Library
Jeff Chang is a writer, host, and organizer known for his work at the intersection of the arts, politics, and race. His latest book is Water Mirror Echo: Bruce Lee and the Making of Asian America, a cultural biography. In it Chang…
English Conversation Club
Main Library
Practice speaking English with other learners and Library staff. New topics every week. All levels are welcome!
Julio Lemos Quartet
The Sound Room
Experience the rich textures of Brazilian instrumental music with Julio Lemos, a virtuoso of the 7-string guitar whose performances blend deep tradition with inventive expression.
Piano Bar at The Alley
The Alley Piano Bar & Restaurant
Weekly Thursday piano bar at The Alley on Grand Avenue.
KEAK DA SNEAK, 3X KRAZY W/ SPLASH BAKERY BAND & MORE
Yoshi's Oakland
KEAK DA SNEAK, 3X KRAZY W/ SPLASH BAKERY BAND & MORE performs at Yoshi's Oakland.
Atmospheres
Atmospheres is our weekly excursion into the outer reaches of sound with resident selectors GAHR and LUCAS curating a mix of electronic, ambient and experimental records. Every Thursday at 9p.
Friday Nights at OMCA with MXKA
OMCA campus
Live Music by MXKA, DJ Set by Louie El Ser, Cumbia Wepa Dance Lesson with Mireille Ruiz, Community Activation with NIAD Art Center, and Gallery Chats
PETE ESCOVEDO ORCHESTRA: 91ST BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION!
Yoshi's Oakland
PETE ESCOVEDO ORCHESTRA: 91ST BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION! performs at Yoshi's Oakland.
Jazz Mafia: LOW END THEORY
The Sound Room
Low End Theory is a trombone-driven ensemble led by Jazz Mafia co-founders Adam Theis and Eric Garland. Built around a powerful front line of four trombones and a rhythm section capable of shifting from subtle textures to explosive energy, the group blends soulful, heartfelt play
Lake Merritt Institute Community Cleanup
Lake Merritt Sail Boat House
Please register on our website to attend our event! We host public volunteer cleanup every Tuesday & Saturday at 10am.
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Pup Up Event: Pet adoption / Adopción de Mascotas con Oakland Animal Services
Piedmont Avenue Branch
Meet adoptable pets and learn about adopting, fostering, volunteering and affordable pet care with Oakland Animal Services.
Mutiny at Port Chicago: Black Resistance and Redemption
OMCA Lecture Hall
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Celebrate the Semiquincentennial: Test Your U.S. History Knowledge!
Main Library
The United States Semiquincentennial is the 250th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence. Come test your knowledge of US history and civics by trying your luck with your friends at this trivia event, featuring…
Fula Brothers
The Sound Room
Fifteen years ago, Malian hunters harp('kamale ngoni') player Mamadou Sidibe and American guitarist Walter Strauss began their colorful cross-cultural collaboration, evolving a deep joyful music that is simultaneously ancient and fresh. Together, they weave West African hunters h
Community Cleanup Trash Falcons
400 Perkins Street
Join us rain or shine, 52 weeks a year! Sundays at 9:00 am, meet at 400 Perkins Street before venturing out in the neighborhood, to the lake, and beyond.
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Sewing 101: Beginners
Main Library
Sewing 101: Learn Your Machine & Start Sewing
Silent Sunday 058: Mulatu Astatke "Mulatu Of Ehtiopia"
See the official event page for details.
Charles Chen Quartet
Piedmont Piano Company
LIVE at Piedmont Piano Company
Karaoke at The Alley
The Alley Piano Bar & Restaurant
Weekly Sunday karaoke at The Alley on Grand Avenue.
Knitting & Crochet Circle with Susan Segal!
Piedmont Avenue Branch
Join us every second and fourth Monday of the month for a delightful early afternoon of yarn, needles, and good company at our Adult Knitting & Crochet Circle!
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Teens: Learn to Cook with Chef Terry at Piedmont Ave.
Piedmont Avenue Branch
Learn how to make your own food in this hands-on workshop!
Let it Move You Zumba Jam!
Main Library
Come to the library and have fun! Zumba Jam with instructor Tabitha Pulliam on the first, second and third Monday of the month.
THE CHI-LITES FEAT. MARSHALL THOMPSON
Yoshi's Oakland
THE CHI-LITES FEAT. MARSHALL THOMPSON performs at Yoshi's Oakland.
Lake Merritt Institute Community Cleanup
Lake Merritt Sail Boat House
Please register on our website to attend our event! We host public volunteer cleanup every Tuesday & Saturday at 10am.
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Teens: Engrave Your Own Keychain at Piedmont Ave.
Piedmont Avenue Branch
Try out our new handheld engravers and engrave a keychain that you can take home.
No Room For Squares: A Night of Classic Jazz Records
See the official event page for details.
Beyond D&D: roleplaying game night
Main Library
Tired of the same old mimics and gelatinous cubes? Join us to discover the games beyond D&D!
Craft for Kids
Lakeview Branch
Come and get creative with us here at Lakeview! We will be doing a different craft every week. Crafts are geared towards ages 6-11 but younger kids are welcome with an adult present.
Adult Arts & Crafts
Main Library
Unwind and discover your creative side!
Karrin Allyson & Kenny Washington with Miro Sprague
The Sound Room
Teaming up TWO of the greatest Jazz Vocalists!!
Guitar Bar at The Alley
The Alley Piano Bar & Restaurant
Weekly Wednesday guitar bar at The Alley on Grand Avenue.
Decolonized Kitchen with educator Maribel Garcia
Lakeview Branch
The Decolonized Kitchen is a gathering for anyone looking to learn in community about indigenous foodways, ethnobotany, and cooking.
Veterans Job Search Help
Main Library
Robert McCockran is a veterans’ representative at America’s Job Center/Employment Development Department (EDD) in Oakland. He will be in the Community Kiosk once a month to help military veterans with job leads, tips, and referrals. He can…
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Music & Mocktails at the Library with KALW 91.7 FM DJ Emmanuel Nado
Main Library
Celebrate Summer with a music-filled evening for all ages, featuring live DJs from KALW Public Media 91.7 FM, hands-on mocktail making, games, and a welcoming community vibe.
Old Oakland Farmers' Market
Old Oakland Historic District
Fridays from 8am to 2pm at Old Oakland Historic District.
Friday Nights at OMCA with Óskar Ly & Rumbalú and Asociación Cultural Kanchis
OMCA campus
Live Music by Óskar Ly & Rumbalú, Folkloric Dance Performance by Asociación Cultural Kanchis, Music Set by dj tuMadre, Community Tabling by Bike East Bay and Lake Merritt Institute, Live Figure Drawing with Sketchboard Co., and Gallery Chats
Aki Kumar Band
The Sound Room
A masterful harmonica player, soulful vocalist, band-leader, drummer and producer, Kumar is a man of many talents and one of the most prolific artists in the SF Bay Area today. He has successfully blended retro Indian music into his presentation, making for a unique, electrifying
Lake Merritt Institute Community Cleanup
Lake Merritt Sail Boat House
Please register on our website to attend our event! We host public volunteer cleanup every Tuesday & Saturday at 10am.
Lakeview Chess Club
Lakeview Branch
Have you ever wanted to learn how to play chess? Or are you a pro and want to play with other folks in the neighborhood? Join us at the Lakeview branch every 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month from noon to 2pm. The Lakeview Chess Club is all…
Luther S. Allison Trio
Piedmont Piano Company
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Community Cleanup Trash Falcons
400 Perkins Street
Join us rain or shine, 52 weeks a year! Sundays at 9:00 am, meet at 400 Perkins Street before venturing out in the neighborhood, to the lake, and beyond.
Sunday Piano Bar at The Alley
The Alley Piano Bar & Restaurant
Sunday evening piano bar at The Alley on Grand Avenue.
BABY RAVE
Continental Club
BABY RAVE at Continental Club in Oakland. The event calendar sometimes lists the date without a precise start time, so confirm timing on the official ticket link before heading out.
Chair Yoga
Piedmont Avenue Branch
Chair yoga is designed for those who have difficulty getting up and down from the floor due to arthritis, knee injury, back pain or any other reason.
Lake Merritt Institute Community Cleanup
Lake Merritt Sail Boat House
Please register on our website to attend our event! We host public volunteer cleanup every Tuesday & Saturday at 10am.
Guitar Bar at The Alley
The Alley Piano Bar & Restaurant
Weekly Tuesday guitar bar at The Alley on Grand Avenue.
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Cascada de Flores
Lakeview Branch
Cascada de Flores combines music, dance, and story to create a dynamic, participatory, bilingual experience for the whole family.
Friday Nights at OMCA with NOODLES
OMCA campus
DJ Sets by NOODLES and DJ Fasho, Tutting Dance Lesson with Hector “Intricate” Ascencio, and Gallery Chats
An Evening of Illusion
The Sound Room
An Evening of Illusion features the Bay Area's top acts in magic. Our performers have been seen on the biggest stages and have appeared in film and television! In this off the rails unconventional magic show, we take you on a tour of the impossible.
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Walk & Listen: A Piedmont Ave Branch Audiobook Club
Piedmont Avenue Branch
Take your story outdoors! Join us at the Piedmont Branch Library for a relaxed community walk through our beautiful neighborhood — sometimes all the way to the Morcom Rose Garden.
Lake Merritt Institute Community Cleanup
Lake Merritt Sail Boat House
Please register on our website to attend our event! We host public volunteer cleanup every Tuesday & Saturday at 10am.
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East Bay Vivarium
Lakeview Branch
East Bay Vivarium
Dick Whittington, 90th Birthday
Piedmont Piano Company
LIVE at Piedmont Piano CompanyJAZZ PIANO MASTERS SERIES
Piano Bar at The Alley
The Alley Piano Bar & Restaurant
Weekly Saturday piano bar at The Alley on Grand Avenue.
Community Cleanup Trash Falcons
400 Perkins Street
Join us rain or shine, 52 weeks a year! Sundays at 9:00 am, meet at 400 Perkins Street before venturing out in the neighborhood, to the lake, and beyond.
Michael Wolff, solo
Piedmont Piano Company
LIVE at Piedmont Piano CompanyJAZZ PIANO MASTERS SERIES
Lake Merritt Institute Community Cleanup
Lake Merritt Sail Boat House
Please register on our website to attend our event! We host public volunteer cleanup every Tuesday & Saturday at 10am.
Friends of the Piedmont Ave Branch Library
Piedmont Avenue Branch
Friends of the Piedmont Branch Library invite you to our Monthly Meeting!We invite you to our monthly meeting on the 4th Tuesday of each month Our Friends group has been an active and engaged team, consistently supporting and…
Trivia Night at The Alley
The Alley Piano Bar & Restaurant
Weekly Tuesday trivia for teams of up to six at The Alley.
StorySlam Oakland
The Sound Room
StorySlam Oakland is Oakland's longest-running true storytelling show, where people tell short and true stories from their lives. Or just listen and laugh.
Old Oakland Farmers' Market
Old Oakland Historic District
Fridays from 8am to 2pm at Old Oakland Historic District.
RICHIE RICH: BACKSTAGE MEET & GREET + PHOTO OPPORTUNITY (SHOW TICKET NOT INCLUDED)
Yoshi's Oakland
RICHIE RICH: BACKSTAGE MEET & GREET + PHOTO OPPORTUNITY (SHOW TICKET NOT INCLUDED) performs at Yoshi's Oakland.
RICHIE RICH W/ LIVE BAND
Yoshi's Oakland
RICHIE RICH W/ LIVE BAND performs at Yoshi's Oakland.
Piano Bar at The Alley
The Alley Piano Bar & Restaurant
Weekly Friday piano bar at The Alley on Grand Avenue.
Lake Merritt Institute Community Cleanup
Lake Merritt Sail Boat House
Please register on our website to attend our event! We host public volunteer cleanup every Tuesday & Saturday at 10am.
Community Cleanup Trash Falcons
400 Perkins Street
Join us rain or shine, 52 weeks a year! Sundays at 9:00 am, meet at 400 Perkins Street before venturing out in the neighborhood, to the lake, and beyond.
Piano Bar at The Alley
The Alley Piano Bar & Restaurant
Weekly Monday piano bar at The Alley on Grand Avenue.
Lake Merritt Institute Community Cleanup
Lake Merritt Sail Boat House
Please register on our website to attend our event! We host public volunteer cleanup every Tuesday & Saturday at 10am.
National Night Out at Piedmont Avenue Branch Library
Piedmont Avenue Branch
🎉 National Night Out at Piedmont Avenue Branch Library 🎶
KD THE POET & FRIENDS W/ THE FULL HOUSE BAND
Yoshi's Oakland
KD THE POET & FRIENDS W/ THE FULL HOUSE BAND performs at Yoshi's Oakland.
Piano Bar at The Alley
The Alley Piano Bar & Restaurant
Weekly Thursday piano bar at The Alley on Grand Avenue.
An Evening of Flamenco
The Sound Room
Flamenco is a passionate, expressive art form from Andalusia, Spain, combining song (cante), dance (baile), and guitar playing (toque). Shaped by Romani, Moorish, and Jewish cultures, it is celebrated worldwide for its complex rhythms, elaborate footwork, and emotional storytelli
Lake Merritt Institute Community Cleanup
Lake Merritt Sail Boat House
Please register on our website to attend our event! We host public volunteer cleanup every Tuesday & Saturday at 10am.
Gallery Chats at OMCA
OMCA campus
from
Community Cleanup Trash Falcons
400 Perkins Street
Join us rain or shine, 52 weeks a year! Sundays at 9:00 am, meet at 400 Perkins Street before venturing out in the neighborhood, to the lake, and beyond.
Karaoke at The Alley
The Alley Piano Bar & Restaurant
Weekly Sunday karaoke at The Alley on Grand Avenue.
Lake Merritt Institute Community Cleanup
Lake Merritt Sail Boat House
Please register on our website to attend our event! We host public volunteer cleanup every Tuesday & Saturday at 10am.
Old Oakland Farmers' Market
Old Oakland Historic District
Fridays from 8am to 2pm at Old Oakland Historic District.
Gardening Workshop: Native Plants
Piedmont Avenue Branch
Explore the beauty and benefits of California Native Plants in this engaging talk led by a UC Master Gardener.
THE STYLISTICS
Yoshi's Oakland
THE STYLISTICS performs at Yoshi's Oakland.
Jazz Mafia Retrospective: 26 Years
The Sound Room
Led by Jazz Mafia co-founders Adam Theis and Eric Garland, this special concert celebrates more than 25 years of the collective’s futuristic jazz roots. The program revisits the music that shaped Jazz Mafia’s identity in its earliest days, drawing from the first five years of the
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Piedmont Ave Branch Community Potluck!
Piedmont Avenue Branch
Join us outdoors for a joyful gathering of our whole community at the Piedmont Ave Branch Community Potluck! This all-ages event is open to everyone, library patrons, families, friends, neighbors, and community members from near and far.
Old Oakland Farmers' Market
Old Oakland Historic District
Fridays from 8am to 2pm at Old Oakland Historic District.
Walk & Listen: A Piedmont Ave Branch Audiobook Club
Piedmont Avenue Branch
Take your story outdoors! Join us at the Piedmont Branch Library for a relaxed community walk through our beautiful neighborhood — sometimes all the way to the Morcom Rose Garden.
Old Oakland Farmers' Market
Old Oakland Historic District
Fridays from 8am to 2pm at Old Oakland Historic District.
ROSE ROYCE
Yoshi's Oakland
ROSE ROYCE performs at Yoshi's Oakland.
Lakeview Branch Book Club
Lakeview Branch
Join us the third Tuesday of the month for a book discussion. We
Container Gardening Workshop
Piedmont Avenue Branch
Whether you're short on space or looking to expand your garden's reach, containers offer a flexible and portable solution.
Old Oakland Farmers' Market
Old Oakland Historic District
Fridays from 8am to 2pm at Old Oakland Historic District.
Gallery Chats at OMCA
OMCA campus
from
Old Oakland Farmers' Market
Old Oakland Historic District
Fridays from 8am to 2pm at Old Oakland Historic District.
Friends of the Piedmont Ave Branch Library
Piedmont Avenue Branch
Friends of the Piedmont Branch Library invite you to our Monthly Meeting!We invite you to our monthly meeting on the 4th Tuesday of each month Our Friends group has been an active and engaged team, consistently supporting and…
Old Oakland Farmers' Market
Old Oakland Historic District
Fridays from 8am to 2pm at Old Oakland Historic District.
Gardening Workshop: Seed Starting
Piedmont Avenue Branch
Many vegetables can be grown more affordably by starting your own seeds and transplanting them.
Old Oakland Farmers' Market
Old Oakland Historic District
Fridays from 8am to 2pm at Old Oakland Historic District.
Plot Twists & Page Turners: A Piedmont Branch Book Club
Piedmont Avenue Branch
Do you need to talk to someone about your latest read? Are you in a reading slump and need some tried and true recommendations?
Old Oakland Farmers' Market
Old Oakland Historic District
Fridays from 8am to 2pm at Old Oakland Historic District.
Libraries and learning
Libraries and learning
Start with Main, Lakeview, and Piedmont Avenue library programs without mixing in a citywide firehose.
Markets and lake life
Markets and lake life
Track Grand Lake and nearby farmers markets, First Friday energy, and weekend plans around the water.
Neighborhood anchors
Neighborhood anchors
Make room for Adams Point, Trestle Glen, Lakeshore, Grand, books, music, food, and local promotions.