What's on in Oakland this week?

60+ events are listed in Oakland for this week (Oct 12–19), including The 10th Meeting for Advanced Electron Beam Lithography (MAEBL), Jasmine Guillory's debut YA book (& birthday celebration) and Trivia at Ghost Town.

Are there free events in Oakland this week?

Yes. 15 of the events listed for this week (Oct 12–19) are marked free.

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Monday, October 12 to Monday, October 19 · 60+ events

At least 60 events are listed in Oakland, California for this week (Oct 12–19), soonest first. The most common categories are live music (22), arts & culture (7) and sports (5). 15 of the events listed are marked free.

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What's on in Oakland this week?: 60+ events are listed in Oakland for this week (Oct 12–19), including The 10th Meeting for Advanced Electron Beam Lithography (MAEBL), Jasmine Guillory's debut YA book (& birthday celebration) and Trivia at Ghost Town.
Are there free events in Oakland this week?: Yes. 15 of the events listed for this week (Oct 12–19) are marked free.
When is the next evntally digest?: The next weekly Oakland digest goes out Thursday October 15, with five picks matched to your taste. The first two digests are free with no card; continue for US$2.99/mo only if you choose.

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Things to do in Oakland this week

Tuesday, October 13

The 10th Meeting for Advanced Electron Beam Lithography (MAEBL)

Jasmine Guillory's debut YA book (& birthday celebration)

Trivia at Ghost Town

Stitch & Sip AT OP BREWING

Acoustic Alchemy

Audrey Hobert: The Staircase To Stardom Tour

Kim Richey (21 and Over)

Wednesday, October 14

2026 Bay Area Contractor Networking Mixer

Visionary Social Club

Quality Control: Producer’s Meet-Up & WIP Share

BRIT FLOYD - The Moon, The Wall and Beyond

Thursday, October 15

Oakland CA Happreneurs™ Business Community Networking

Bay Area Capital Connections Conference

GIRL TALK: Nosy Girl Admin Day 👀💔

Alameda Job Fair 2026

Florist Of Fear

om nom nom - yoga beyond the mat (donation based)

15th Anniversary Autumn Lights Festival

The Art of Midlife #4: On the Possibilities of Women's Sports, with Kate Schatz and Audacious Wilson

Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero

Musiq Soulchild

8th Annual Oakland Comedy Festival - Thu Oct 15 2026

Boy Harsher

Jahnavi Harrison

Saturday, October 17

California Golden Bears Football vs. Wake Forest Demon Deacons Football

BACK TO 90’s

The Facility Sports Performance Field Workout

Attract, Enroll, Engage, and Retain Families: How Exceptional California Early Years Leaders Do It

SB San Ramon Basement Basement Sale

Alameda Vintage Fashion Faire at the Bridge Yard

mayday mae! x Tigridia : Sapphic Collage + Vision Board Making Social!

Fabric Swap, Sewcial & Scissors Sharpening!

Jack O' London Pup Crawl: Halloween Edition!

East Bay Depot For Creative Reuse Field Trip

DAYSHIFT - The 30+ Daytime Party!

R&BAE SUNSET CRUISE

Petty Theft (21 and Over)

Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero

Paint & Sip

Hannibal Thompson aka AllAmericanP LIVE TAPING

John Mulaney: Mister Whatever

Gabriel Rutledge

Elephant Revival

Friday, October 16

East Lake Oakland Neighbor Potluck & Skill Share - Rainwater Catchment

Singles Mingle @ Mad Oak in Oakland 21+ FREE ENTRY!

Open House / Open Build / Open Repair Projects Workshop

Disney On Ice presents Find Your Hero

California Golden Bears Womens Volleyball vs. North Carolina State Wolfpack Womens Volleyball

Musiq Soulchild

Steep Canyon Rangers

FELA ON VINYL: A Fela Kuti Tribute Dance Party

SCHOOLBOY Q - 10 Years of Blank Face LP

Ultimate Ozzy Osborne Tribute Concert

glaive w/ Kurtains

Gutenberg! The Musical!

Vulfpeck

8th Annual Oakland Comedy Festival Late Show - Fri Oct 16 2026

SISTO:DEVOUR - Sever the Bloodline Tour w/ BLVNKSPVCE + PNTHER

Petty Theft

BLACK GIRL MAGIC-10th Anniversary Show 10.16.26

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