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Oct 8, 2026
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5 min read
This weekend: Shared Sky Festival at Chabot, a giant Catrina in Fruitvale, and the Roots' last game at the Coliseum
Oct 1, 2026
6 min read
This weekend: a cowboy parade in West Oakland, Oaktoberfest in the Dimond, and your hidden gems, round 2
Sep 24, 2026
This weekend: Fairyland is 21+, alotta oysters, and your favorite wine bar turns 13
Sep 17, 2026
This weekend: urchin tastings, salsa lessons, and Hoodslam's return
Sep 10, 2026
4 min read
This weekend: a night market, two free outdoor movies, and a margarita competition
Best of East Bay
Sep 8, 2026
7 min read
Every Oktoberfest worth your Saturday — dates, prices, and which ones are actually free.
Sep 3, 2026
This weekend: Labor Day, punk karaoke, and an upstairs cafe
Aug 27, 2026
This Weekend: Joan Baez under the big top and a mobile fish tank
Aug 20, 2026
Plus: a free Kamaiyah show in Uptown, Día de los Ballers at Raimondi, and 5 new Oakland restaurants — including Enssaro's move to Rockridge.
