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Spooked Live Tour
2025-10-25 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway between 20th and 21st Streets, Oakland, CA, United States
The hit podcast Spooked comes to life onstage as host Glynn Washington and guests celebrate the Halloween season with a night of Snap Judgment live storytelling magic.
Join us for amazing, true-life supernatural stories from people who can scarcely believe it happened themselves. Featuring stories by Tiyi Schippers, Esther Squires, Lopaka Kapanui . Music by Clay Xavier and Simon Keyser-Petty. Animations by Joe Presser.
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Hysterical: Hairy Situation—A New Comedy Show by ALOK
2025-10-25 19:30 | BIng Studio, 327 Lasuen Street, Stanford, CA, 94305, United States
Over the past few years, transphobia has flared up like an allergic reaction, which is why ALOK thought it would be an amazing time to hard launch their career in Hollywood. Now that’s what we like to call impeccable comedic timing! In their new standup show, ALOK keeps finding themself in hairy situations: being mistaken as a mega-famous Brazilian DJ, botching TikTok makeup tutorials, and signing up for an appointment at the European Wax Center. This unmissable evening is flippant and fabulous, wicked sharp, and delightfully silly.
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The Groundlings
2025-10-25 19:30 - 20:45 | Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596, United States
For over 50 years, The Groundlings has been the launching pad for some of the biggest names in comedy—with alumni including Will Ferrell, Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, and more! An improvisational and sketch comedy institution in Los Angeles, The Groundlings Theatre & School is both a school that trains aspiring performers and a theater that entertains audiences weekly, with a focus on original character work, ensemble collaboration, and the magic of spontaneous comedy.
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Breathwork: Welcoming The Fall with an Emotional Detox
2025-10-26 10:00 | Black Panther Party Museum, 1427 Broadway, Oakland, 94612
This breathwork experience is approximately 45-55 minutes long. During the class, you will have your own designated space where you can lay down on a cozy yoga mat or blanket, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the process. We will start with a brief five-minute introduction, where you will learn how to activate the powerful active breath technique. For the next 20-25 minutes, you will be doing the breathwork as I guide you through the journey. The music will be tailored to help you release trapped emotions, elevate your spirit and energize your soul. For this particular session, we will focus on peeling our emotional layers and releasing what no longer serves us.
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Soul Food Stroll: Back Down Memory Lane
2025-10-26 12:00 - 15:00 | Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts, 10 10th Street, Oakland, 94607, United States
Get ready to take a delicious trip back in time! The Soul Food Stroll is back, and we’re going on a journey Back Down Memory Lane with a menu that tastes just like the good old days.
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Dia De Muertos
2025-10-26 12:00 - 18:00 | Healdsburg Plaza, Healdsburg Ave & Matheson St, Healdsburg, 95448
Join us for a vibrant and heartfelt celebration of Día de Muertos at the Healdsburg Plaza on Saturday, October 26. Hosted annually by Corazón Healdsburg in collaboration with the City of Healdsburg, this cherished community event honors the rich traditions of this beloved holiday, where families come together to remember and celebrate the lives of loved ones who have passed.
The event features a stunning, marigold-adorned community altar where guests are invited to leave photos or mementos in tribute. The day will be filled with live music performances, a classic car show, food vendors, face painting, games and crafts for children, and interactive cultural activities that celebrate heritage and community.
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Jayne Kennedy: Author Chat, Book Signing and Reception
2025-10-26 14:00 | Oakland Marriott City Center, 1000 Broadway, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
Jayne Kennedy: Author Chat, Book Signing and Reception! Moderated/Interviewed by KTVU’s Dave Clark, Sunday, October 26th, enjoy a special evening with cultural icon, actress, and sports broadcasting pioneer Jayne Kennedy.
This rare public appearance marks the release of her highly anticipated memoir, Plain Jayne, offering guests an inspiring and intimate glimpse into her groundbreaking journey through Hollywood, sports media, and fitness.A trailblazer who redefined representation for Black women on screen and beyond, Kennedy’s career is a story of bold firsts, cultural significance, and timeless elegance. With candor and courage, she reflects on a life of strength, reinvention, and resilience.
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Hayato Sumino
2025-10-26 14:30 | BIng Studio, 327 Lasuen Street, Stanford, CA, 94305, United States
Pianist Hayato Sumino forged his own path with a YouTube channel under the name “Cateen,” which has gained more than 1.3 million followers and 180 million views. Now a Sony Classical recording artist and an Artist Ambassador for Apple Music Classical, he has performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and toured worldwide. This recital spans signature Chopin works and compositions by Ravel, Debussy, Gershwin, Hans Zimmer, and Sumino himself. As a finale, he does the impossible: playing Ravel’s Boléro, an orchestral tourde force, on two pianos at the same time.
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Kalani Pe'a
2025-10-26 15:00 | Blue Note Napa, 1030 Main St, Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Kalani Pe’a – A 4-time Grammy winner. Dynamic and charming, Kalani brings his gorgeous and brilliant vocals to the stage, sharing a range of songs from Hawaiian to R&B and showcasing his deep cultural roots and Hawaiian contemporary soul sensibility. He is at the forefront of Hawaiian music for both traditionalists and a new generation. He’s the only Hawaiian performer ever presented at New York’s Lincoln Center’s American Songbook, which sold out, and in 2024, completed a week of sold out performances at Carnegie Hall’s Music Explorers Program. Honored by his Hawai‘i peers, he now boasts 8 Na Hoku Awards, Hawai‘i’s annual music awards.
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HBCU Making Moves College Tour
2025-10-27 - 2025-11-02 | HBCU Making Moves Tour, 1423 Broadway Suite 106, Oakland, 94612
Tuskegee University’s Homecoming HBCU College Tour includes visiting Spelman College, Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta University, Morris Brown College, Alabama State University, the Homecoming Football game, and the Step Show. We will also visit Museums and take part in several Cultural Excursions.
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Bobby McFerrin & MOTION: Circlesongs
2025-10-27 12:00 | The Freight, 2020 Addison St, Berkeley, CA, 94704, United States
Join Bobby and Bay Area’s MOTION featuring Bryan Dyer, David Worm, and Destani Wolf. They will lead Circlesongs at noon and encourage everyone to bring a spirit of adventure, curiosity, trust, and joy. Let it free your voice. Find your place in the circle.
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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Q Parker Founding Member of 112
2025-10-27 20:00 | Yoshi’s Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
With over 13 bilion Spotify streams, multiple major music awards, and songwriting credits for icons like Pink, Faith Evans, and Notorious B.l.G, Q Parker has firmly cemented his legacy as a powerhouse legend in R&B. As a founding member of the Grammy- winning group 112 and now a thriving solo artist, Q has reached new heights with his Billboard-charting single “”BEG” and the anticipated Spring 2025 release of his soulful new track, “Keep On Lovin.” His artistry continues to blend timeless vocals with powerful storytelling, resonating across generations and pushing the boundaries of contemporary R&B.
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Stereophonic
2025-10-28 - 2025-11-23 | Curran Theater, 445 Geary St, San Francisco, 94102
The most Tony Award–winning Show of the year. The most Tony Award–nominated Play of all time. Stereophonic mines the agony and the ecstasy of creation as it zooms in on a music studio in 1976. Here, an up-and-coming rock band recording a new album finds itself suddenly on the cusp of superstardom. The ensuing pressures could spark their breakup—or their breakthrough. Written by David Adjmi, directed by Daniel Aukin, and featuring original music by Arcade Fire’s Will Butler, Stereophonic invites the audience to immerse themselves—with fly-on-the-wall intimacy—in the powder keg process of a band on the brink of blowing up.
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Jazz Nights at the Lobby Lounge featuring Bryan S. Dyer!
2025-10-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Claremont Lobby Lounge & Bar, 41 Tunnel Rd, Berkeley, 94705
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Claremont Resort & Spa as Bryan S. Dyer brings his extraordinary talent to our Jazz Nights at the Lobby Lounge.
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Nate Soares - If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies
2025-10-28 19:30 - 20:30 | Manny’s, 3092 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
In 2023, hundreds of AI luminaries signed an open letter warning that artificial intelligence poses a serious risk of human extinction. Since then, the AI race has only intensified. Companies and countries are rushing to build machines that will be smarter than any person. And the world is devastatingly unprepared for what would come next.
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Tony Lindsay with Michael O'neill Sextet
2025-10-28 20:00 | Yoshi’s Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
Vocalist Tony Lindsay is best known for his 25-year tenure with Santana, a run that included the mega-hit Supernatural and 11 Grammy Awards. While he’s inextricably linked to the Latin rock icon, Lindsay at heart is a supple soul crooner, and his second album with the Michael O’Neill Quintet reveals that he’s equally at ease in Latin jazz settings. Synergy features a beguiling set of arrangements focusing on hits by Stevie Wonder and Bill Withers reimagined via an array of Afro-Latin grooves.
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The Late Wedding
2025-10-29 - 2025-11-02 | LeFevre Theatre, 1928 St Marys Rd, Moraga, 94556
Christopher Chen’s THE LATE WEDDING directed by Javier Luis Hurtado is inspired by the writings of Italo Calvino (Invisible Cities and If on a Winter’s Night a Traveler), The Late Wedding is a fractured portrait of a fractured marriage, as told through a series of interconnected fables, including an anthropological tour of fantastical tribes and their marital customs. Christopher Chen’s winking second-person narrative, delivered by a six-person shape-shifting cast, deftly guides you on a wild and delightful examination of love and longing. At once an anthropological tour through marriage customs, a spy thriller, and a sci-fi love story, the mind-bending The Late Wedding is an inventive and surprising theatrical experience.
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Virtual | A Spirited Discussion on Art & Culture
2025-10-29 18:00 - 19:00 | [ Virtual ], CA
Join us for a special edition of MoAD Mix: A Spirited Discussion on Art & Culture, as we turn the spotlight on MoAD’s Emerging Artist Program (EAP) — an incubator for bold, innovative, and socially engaged artists in the Bay Area and beyond.
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Fused Frequencies
2025-10-29 20:00 | Yoshi’s Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
Fused Frequencies brings together an extraordinary lineup of genre-defying talent, this powerhouse ensemble merges jazz, rock, classical, and world music into an electrifying live experience. Each member is a dynamic force in their own right, with deep roots in musical innovation, education and global performances. Blazing a trail through the modern jazz landscape, Fused Frequencies is comprised of Mads Tolling on violin, Paul Hanon on electric bassoon, alto and tenor saxophones, Frank Martin on piano and synthesizer, Farida Nelson on bass guitar and keytar with our drummer Deszon Claiborne holding down the kit.
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Driveway Follies
2025-10-30 - 2025-10-31 | 3854 Greenwood Ave, 3854 Greenwood Ave, Oakland, 94602
Driveway Follies provides professionally staged and family-friendly Halloween performances each year in Oakland.
Beginning in 2007 with just three puppeteers performing a three act show, Driveway Follies has expanded to a crew of nine puppeteers performing up to five acts over three nights. The repertoire celebrates and illustrates historic and cultural aspects of Halloween, some with an educational twist. Since inception, a diverse audience of over 10,000 Halloween revelers has enjoyed the performances.
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Día de los Muertos and Halloween at Mission Community Market
2025-10-30 15:00 - 19:00 | Mission Community Market, 84 Bartlett St, San Francisco, 94110
Celebrate Día de los Muertos and Halloween at Mission Community Market on Thursday, October 31. Stock up on fall produce, support local farms and food businesses, and join us in celebrating our Mission community. The market will be extra festive with family activities, live music, and more.
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P. Harrell WINES Monthly Pop-Up Tastings
2025-10-30 16:00 - 20:00 | Oeste Bar & Café, 722 Clay Street, Oakland, 94607
Join us for our very first event on Thursday, October 30, and celebrate with a Pre-Halloween Pop-Up full of great wine, good vibes, and Oakland energy.
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Loving Midlife - A Conversation with Chip Conley
2025-10-30 18:00 - 19:00 | Manny’s, 3092 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Chip Conley’s story is proof that life’s wisdom and impact are not bound by age or convention. In this candid chat with Larrry Smith, Chip will explore the key lessons drawn from the wisdom gained from his three unique career chapters at Joie de Vivre, Airbnb and Modern Elder Academy.
The conversation is especially timely, as it lands the night before Chip’s 65th birthday, marking the traditional “retirement age,” and offering a moment to reflect on work, purpose, and the meaning of renewal at any stage of life.
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Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
2025-10-30 18:30 | St. Ignatius Church, 650 Parker Avenue, San Francisco, 94118
⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in San Francisco. Get your tickets now to discover Halloween inspired music at St. Ignatius Church under the gentle glow of candlelight.
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The Many Sides of Quincy Jones
2025-10-30 18:59 | SFJAZZ, 201 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States
For over seven decades, Quincy Delight Jones Jr. defied the limitations of artistic label and category, lending his genius as a producer, composer, arranger and visionary to the worlds of jazz, pop music, television, film and so much more. In this series we celebrate the many milestones of Q’s illustrious career.
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THE MONSTERS MANSION - Presenting "The Blob"
2025-10-30 19:00 | The Douglas Morrisson Theatre, 22311 N 3rd St, Hayward, CA
Step into the spine-tingling world of horror at The Monsters Mansion. On October 30, 2025, as shadows gather and twilight descends, join us for an unforgettable night of terror and intrigue with our exclusive presentation: The Blob. Brace yourself for a 7:00 PM performance that will hold you captive at every spine-chilling turn.
Be transported to a realm where one amorphous threat threatens everything in its path. Watch as quintessential 1980s nostalgia mingles with tales of untold horror, drawn from the depths of your darkest nightmares. Heightened by atmospheric lighting and a haunting ambiance, the audience is invited to embark on a journey beyond reality through visceral storytelling masterfully performed by our cast of theatrical maestros.
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LabRats
2025-10-30 20:00 | Blue Note Napa, 1030 Main St, Napa, CA, 94559, United States
LabRats is a dynamic quartet based in Sacramento composed of multi instrumentalists, composers, and producers. LabRats challenges their listener’s perception of “jazz,” as they embody a wide range of styles and influences ranging from J Dilla, Death Grips, Soulquarians, and Sun Ra. At a live show, the band exudes a wonderful on-stage charm as they hypnotize the audience with colorful synth-scapes, syncopated drums, and fierce improvisation. In just under two years, the band has shared the stage with artists such as Kamasi Washington,Tower of Power, Talib Kweli, and GZA. They have been recognized by NPR, the Grammy Awards for three different categories, and have participated in major music festivals in Sacramento, San Jose, and Davis.
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Free Uber, Lyft, and Cab Rides by Wells Call Injury Lawyers
2025-10-31 - 2025-11-01 | FAIRFIELD OFFICE, 1455 Oliver Rd #110, Fairfield, 94534
The program is simple. If you have been drinking – take an Uber, Lyft, or cab, and you’ll get a reimbursement from us! We want you home safe this holiday season.
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AfroSolo Arts Festival 32 GO SOAR
2025-10-31 - 2025-11-02 | Potrero Stage Theater, 1695 18th Street, San FRancisco, CA, 94107, United States
AfroSolo Theatre Company presents the 32nd Annual AfroSolo Arts Festival, with the theme GO SOAR! The theme is an admonition to strive beyond one’s expectations. The Festival takes place Friday, October 31, 2025, at 7:00 pm, Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 7:00 pm, and Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 3:00 pm at the Potrero Stage, 1695 18th Street in San Francisco. 415-771-2376.
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The Hills of California
2025-10-31 - 2025-12-07 | Roda Theatre (Berkeley Rep), 2015 Addison St, Berkeley, 94704
Internationally renowned Olivier and Tony Award-winning playwright Jez Butterworth (The Ferryman, Jerusalem) weaves the compelling, tender, and savagely funny tale of the Webb sisters’ return to their childhood home in an English seaside town. As girls, their fierce and ambitious mother trained them for a singing career à la The Andrews Sisters. Now, past and present collide within the once-vibrant guesthouse as memories resurface with haunting clarity. The Hills of California explores how sibling bonds both sustain and suffocate, and how songs of youth echo through life. Loretta Greco returns to the Bay Area to direct the West Coast debut of this masterwork, following its acclaimed West End and Broadway productions.
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