MDSS: Reframe with Rebecca Solnit & Steve Phillips
2025-10-08 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Oakstop – California Ballroom, 1736 Franklin St, Oakland, 94612
Step into “Reframe,” the inaugural Merritt Dialogue Speaker Series—an electrifying live conversation between Rebecca Solnit and Steve Phillips, moderated by Jane Kim of the Working Families Party. Together, they’ll explore the tensions and intersections between cultural storytelling and political strategy, between hope and power. Be part of an evening where differing ideas don’t divide—they deepen. Leave not with answers, but with richer questions and fresh insight to carry into your communities, your conversations, your everyday.
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Michelle Cann
2025-10-08 19:30 | BIng Studio, 327 Lasuen Street, Stanford, CA, 94305, United States
Pianist Michelle Cann was recently praised by The San Francisco Chronicle for her “reassuring warmth and rare fineness, notably in the velvety melodies and lace-edged cadenzas she spun” and called “a pianist of sterling artistry” by Gramophone. Her recordings of works by Florence Price have won two Grammy Awards, and she has also been honored with the Sphinx Medal of Excellence.
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Inaugural Taste of Downtown Hayward
2025-10-09 16:00 | Downtown Hayward, 699 B St, Hayward, 94541
Prepare to savor the flavors of Downtown Hayward at the inaugural Taste of Hayward, a one-night-only culinary experience on Thursday, October 9, from 4 PM to 8 PM. Presented by the Downtown Hayward Improvement Association, this self-guided tasting tour features over 20 local restaurants serving appetizers, entrees, desserts, and beverages. Guests will receive a Taste Passport at check-in to guide them through the stops and track their favorite bites.
Explore the heart of downtown Hayward as you sample your way through everything from tasty appetizers and savory entrées to sweet desserts and refreshing drinks. Whether you’re a longtime local or new to the neighborhood, it’s the perfect chance to discover hidden gems and support the amazing eateries that make Hayward shine.
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What She Said: A Conversation with Jodi Kantor
2025-10-09 18:00 | BIng Studio, 327 Lasuen Street, Stanford, CA, 94305, United States
Jodi Kantor is a best-selling author and Pulitzer Prize–winning New York Times investigative reporter whose work reveals hidden truths about power, law, gender, technology, and culture. In 2017, she was one of the reporters who broke the story of allegations against Harvey Weinstein, a major moment in the #MeToo movement. She went on to coauthor the book She Said about the Weinstein investigation, which was adapted into a 2022 film. Recently, she has been working to illuminate the Supreme Court, including a behind-the-scenes story of how the justices overturned Roe v. Wade.
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Driving the Movement II: Black Panther Veteran JoNina Abron-Ervin Speaks
2025-10-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Black Panther Party Museum, 1427 Broadway, Oakland, 94612
It’s no secret our communities and the movements to defend them are under attack. Fascists relentlessly heighten political repression, using despair to overwhelm and immobilize us. Movement veterans who survived great sacrifices in their struggles against racist state oppression remind us that we have been here before—and that we can withstand it again. Now, more than ever, we must learn from them how to organize under dire circumstances.

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Black Film: Unscreened & Unstreamed, Growing Into Strength
2025-10-09 18:30 | Oakstop, 1721 Broadway, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
What does it mean to be “Black Female Strong”?Growing into Strength is a curated program of powerful short films that explore Black womanhood, identity, and resilience. These early works center on the voices and journeys of Black girls and women as they navigate personal transformation, spiritual growth, and resistance in the face of systemic challenges.
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SheTO Unites Women and Non-Binary Engineering Leaders Worldwide at Annual Ignite Summit
2025-10-10 08:00 - 18:00 | Computer History Museum, 1401 N Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View, CA, 94043, United States
SheTO, the largest global network of women and non-binary engineering leaders, will be hosting its 3rd annual Ignite Summit at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California. The 2024 summit attracted over 700 attendees, and this year more than 500 have already registered from around the world.
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Give Me A Year Book Launch
2025-10-10 17:00 - 19:00 | Oakland Uptown Station, 1955 Broadway, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Join us for a fun night of cocktails and conversation at the book launch of “Give Me A Year.” in this captivating event filled with excitement. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to celebrate in person with Shonda Scott, Author, Entrepreneur, Innovator & Maya Harris, Lawyer, Writer, Policy Advocate. Mark your calendar and come ready to toast to 12 New Things!
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Art & Soul Fridays
2025-10-10 17:00 - 19:00 | 1955 Broadway, 1955 Broadway, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Art & Soul Fridays is your weekly invitation to unwind, discover, and connect with creativity and culture right here in Oakland. Each Friday, we transform your evening into an immersive experience, blending the discovery of unique artisan products with a deeper dive into a specific culture that changes monthly.
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Chinatown Night Market
2025-10-10 17:00 - 21:00 | Grant Avenue & Sacramento Street, Chinatown, San Francisco, 94108
Join us the 2nd Friday of the month (May through October) for the Chinatown Night Market! Enjoy 5 blocks of entertainment and food on Grant Avenue, as well as 2 blocks of games and seating on Waverly.
The Chinatown Night Market launched in November 2023 in the hopes of helping Chinatown small businesses that were still struggling from the aftermath of COVID-19. The Night Market was a success from the start and now regularly draws 10,000 to 18,000 visitors each month and showcases 40+ local restaurants and merchants, mostly from Chinatown. Beginning in 2025, we’ll also showcase up-and-coming Asian American DJs and performers on stage.
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Youth + Educators Afro Caribbean Percussion with Javier Navarrette
2025-10-10 17:30 | The Freight, 2020 Addison St, Berkeley, CA, 94704, United States
Join educator and musician Javier Navarrette for this special Youth + Educators workshop on Afro Caribbean Percussion featuring songs, instrument percussion, and body percussion. This workshop will explore the musical traditions from West and Central Africa and Yoruba religions, which formed the roots of American music.
Parking
Center Street Garage, next door to The Freight, is currently open nightly until 1am except Sunday. More details here.
Public Transit
The Freight & Salvage is BARTable! Downtown Berkeley BART station is a half a block from the Freight. Details at bart.gov. Many AC Transit bus lines stop within a few blocks of the Freight. Details at actransit.org.
Nearby Favorites Bars/Restaurants
Revival Bar + Kitchen | 2102 Shattuck Avenue, (510) 549–9950
Comal Next Door | 2024 Shattuck Ave, (510) 422-662
Gather | 2200 Oxford Street @ Allston, (510) 809-0400
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Candlelight: Tribute to Fleetwood Mac
2025-10-10 18:30 | Corinthian Grand Ballroom, 196 N 3rd St, San Jose, 95112
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in San Jose. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Fleetwood Mac at Corinthian Grand Ballroom under the gentle glow of candlelight.
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Sean Mason, Solo Piano
2025-10-10 19:00, 2025-10-10 20:30 | SFJAZZ, 201 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States
An artist championed by Branford and Wynton Marsalis, virtuoso pianist and GRAMMY nominee Sean Mason celebrates Thelonious Monk’s 108th birthday with an inspired evening of solo piano devoted to his work.
Known to SFJAZZ audiences for musical direction of the sold-out 2023 Disney tribute When You Wish Upon a Star with Kim Nalley and Sasha Dobson, Mason is among the preeminent pianists of his generation.
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Danilo Pérez, John Patitucci, Adam Cruz Trio
2025-10-10 19:30 | SFJAZZ, 201 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States
An all-star trio of jazz heavyweights and longtime collaborators assemble on the Miner stage in celebration of Thelonious Monk’s 108th birthday with a night of reimagined classics.
A visionary pianist, composer, and bandleader who also provided the harmonic glue that bound Wayne Shorter’s legendary 21st century quartet, Panama-born Danilo Pérez is no stranger to the world of Monk. His breakthrough 1996 Impulse!/GRP trio release PanaMonk viewed Monk’s timeless compositions through a Caribbean lens, inspiring DownBeat magazine to call the recording “one of the most important jazz piano albums in history.”
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Musiq Soulchild
2025-10-10 20:00, 2025-10-10 22:00 | Yoshi’s Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
Musiq Soulchild, born Taalib Johnson, is one of the most influential R&B singers of his generation. Weaned on Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and Donny Hathaway, Musiq pioneered the “neo-soul” movement of the early millennium He has received 13 Grammy nominations and has sold millions of records world-wide. He is still one of the most popular performers of his time and a true artist. Known for his raw vocal talent. Musiq went from signing on the street corners of Philadelphia in the late go’s, to landing a big record deal with Def Jam in 2000: ushering in a new age sound of his own.
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Mountain View Oktoberfest 2025
2025-10-11 - 2025-10-12 | Downtown Mountain View, 563-553 Castro St, Mountain View, CA, CA, 94041, United States
Join us in Downtown Mountain View as we celebrate the 10th Annual Mountain View Oktoberfest, brought to you by the Mountain View Chamber of Commerce.
This is a family-friendly 2-day festival featuring live entertainment, contests, dancing, food, and so much more! Sit under our massive 200 ft tent and enjoy a wide selection of classic German beers and wine, or treat yourself to a delicious authentic food.
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AURA: An Immersive Odyssey of Breathtaking Proportions
2025-10-11 - 2025-10-29 | Grace Cathedral, 1100 California St, San Francisco, CA, 94108, United States
Step into an epic evening where heritage meets immersion—AURA, created by Moment Factory, transforms Grace Cathedral into a living canvas. With breathtaking projection mapping, light design, and moving original music, the architecture comes alive in full-sensory storytelling. Swirling storms, blooming ceilings, crashing waves, and star-filled skies unfold in powerful sequences that are both mesmerizing and meaningful. A fusion of art, innovation, and timeless beauty, AURA lifts you up, bridges past and present, and speaks to every generation in its own way. Don’t miss out and get your tickets today for AURA in San Francisco!
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Día de Los Muertos 2025: We Love You
2025-10-11 - 2025-11-07 | SOMArts Cultural Center, 934 Brannan Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Now in its 26th year, SOMArts’ annual Día de Los Muertos exhibition is one of the most internationally diverse Day of the Dead celebrations in the United States. Founded by beloved San Francisco artist and curator René Yañez, Día de Los Muertos at SOMArts continues to be a multigenerational gathering of remembrance while affirming the importance of arts & culture in shaping our worlds.
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The Howl-O-Ween Pawp-Up Party
2025-10-11 11:00 - 16:00 | Fourth Street Makers Row, 1901 Fourth St, Berkeley, 94710, United States
Join us for a tail-waggin’ good time at The Howl-O-Ween Pawp-Up Party — a spooktacular market celebrating all things pets and community! This family- and pet-friendly event features a costume contest for furry friends and their humans, a curated lineup of local pet vendors, and plenty of festive fun for everyone.
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Life is Living Festival
2025-10-11 11:00 - 16:00 | Lil’ Bobby Hutton Park, 1200-1248 16th St, Oakland, 94607
Since its founding in 2008, Life Is Living has embodied the revolutionary spirit of Oakland while uplifting joy, creativity, and resilience. This year’s theme “Hella Solidarity” extends the festival’s commitment to local and international struggles for liberation, linking Oakland to Palestine, Sudan, Congo, and Haiti.
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ArtWalk 2025
2025-10-11 11:00 - 17:00 | Livermore Valley Arts, 2400 First St, Livermore, CA, 94550, United States
Join us at ArtWalk – the Tri Valley’s premiere one day art festival. Over 200 artists display their works on sidewalks and plazas, in parks and galleries, surrounded by boutique shops, wine tasting rooms and restaurants in historic downtown Livermore. Art works range from contemporary to classical, abstract to realism, pottery to mixed media, handmade bags, ceramic garden art and jewelry, with subject matter from floral to figurative and much more.
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Gallery+Studio / Journey to the West (Art, Soul, and Spiritual Healing)
2025-10-11 11:30 - 13:00 | BAMPFA, 2155 Center St, Berkeley, CA, 94704, United States
The artworks you will see in Routed West were made by African American quiltmakers, mostly women, from families who lived in the American South before moving west to California. While they were made mostly to meet household needs, these quilts also carry the artistic and spiritual values of the women who made them—values passed on from the quiltmakers to future generations. In this workshop, you will construct a multilayered quilt design using geometric shapes, symbols, and stamps to convey a visual expression of legacy and creative liberation.
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HEADSPACE: A Wellness Experience for Creatives
2025-10-11 13:00 - 18:00 | Wolfe Pack Studios, 306 13th St, Oakland, 94612
Join us for an afternoon of curated wellness experiences—from guided breathwork to thoughtful conversations on sustaining creativity in a demanding industry.
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PŌPOLOHENO: Songs of Resilience & Joy with Māhealani Uchiyama
2025-10-11 14:00 - 15:30 | MoAD | Museum of the African Diaspora, 685 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA, 94105, United States
Join Kumu Māhealani Uchiyama for a presentation where she will share her research on Pōpoloheno – Songs of Resilience & Joy. Pōpoloheno is an unprecedented musical initiative celebrating the often-overlooked contributions of African-descended individuals in post-contact Hawaiian history. This transformative project, sponsored by the Gerbode Foundation, and the Kenneth Rainin Foundation, has resulted in an album of original music released in June 2025 and will culminate with concert performances in San Francisco and on Oʻahu in August, 2025.
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Palm Tree Music Festival
2025-10-11 15:00 | The Meritage Resort and Spa, 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa, 94558
Another Planet and Blue Note Napa look forward to sharing The Palm Tree Festival with you! The outdoor location is The Meritage Resort and Spa at 850 Bordeaux Way Napa 94558. For more information regarding bag policy and other FAQs visit the Palm Tree Music Festival website https://palmtreemusicfestival.com/napa/. No pets (service animals only) and no infants. Limited parking available for purchase at check out $20 ADV/ $25 DOS. This is a cashless event with doors and show starting at 3 PM, rain or shine. GA tickets are ages 18+ and include access to the full festival experience with live performances, sponsor activations, bars, and food vendors. VIP tickets are ages 21+ and include all GA benefits plus private VIP viewing area, dedicated entry lane, dedicated indoor restrooms, private lounge, and private VIP bar.
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Tuskegee 100 Screening
2025-10-11 17:00 | Oakstop Studio 17, 1721 Broadway, Oakland, 94612
🎬 Tuskegee 100 with the Bay Area TU Alumni Club 🐅✨ Join us to view the first episode of the Documentary written and directed by Louis Manley II.
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Conard House - Rhythms of Resilience
2025-10-11 19:00 | The Fillmore, 1805 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA, 94115, United States
Rhythms of Resilience returns for its second year, uniting music, community, and healing in the heart of San Francisco. This event brings together some of the Bay Area’s most dynamic artists for a night of rhythm and purpose in support of Conard House. For more than six decades, Conard House has been a lifeline for adults facing mental health challenges and housing instability providing supportive housing, recovery programs, and the dignity of community care. Every ticket directly sustains these vital services, turning music into a force for resilience and hope across San Francisco and beyond.
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Sean Mason Trio
2025-10-11 19:00 | SFJAZZ, 201 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States
An acclaimed pianist whose “unique voice in jazz is steeped in the sound of the South” (All About Jazz) and known for work with Branford and Wynton Marsalis, Christian McBride, and Catherine Russell, he leads his masterful young trio for this date.
Known to SFJAZZ audiences for musical direction of the sold-out 2023 Disney tribute When You Wish Upon a Star with Kim Nalley and Sasha Dobson, Mason is among the preeminent pianists of his generation.
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