Arts events in Oakland

Check out happening arts events all around Oakland, CA

Hayley Williams at Fox Theater Oakland

 Thu, 07 May Fox Theater Oakland

Bert Kreischer: Permission to Party Tour at Paramount Theatre Oakland

 Sat, 02 May at 07:00 pm Paramount Theatre Oakland

SatchVai Band - Joe Satriani and Steve Vai at Fox Theater Oakland

 Sat, 04 Apr at 08:00 pm Fox Theater Oakland

Jill Scott at Paramount Theatre Oakland

 Thu, 06 Aug at 07:30 pm Paramount Theatre Oakland

Goapele in Oakland

 Sat, 04 Apr at 07:30 pm Yoshi's

NMIXX at Paramount Theatre Oakland

 Tue, 07 Apr at 08:00 pm Paramount Theatre Oakland

Ari Lennox

 Tue, 14 Apr at 04:00 pm Paramount Theatre - Oakland

Gabor Mate at Paramount Theatre Oakland

 Thu, 09 Apr at 07:30 pm Paramount Theatre Oakland

Jill Scott

 Fri, 07 Aug Paramount Theatre Oakland

Ari Lennox at Paramount Theatre Oakland

 Wed, 15 Apr at 08:00 pm Paramount Theatre Oakland

Parking SatchVai Band featuring Joe Satriani and Steve Vai

 Sun, 05 Apr at 03:00 am Fox Theater - Oakland

The Oaklash Festival 2026

 Sat, 16 May at 01:00 pm 485 9th St, Oakland, CA 94607-4047, United States

Jill Scott

 Wed, 05 Aug at 04:00 pm Paramount Theatre - Oakland

Animals As Leaders in Oakland

 Sat, 04 Apr at 08:00 pm Fox Theater - Oakland

Jill Scott Oakland Tickets

 Thu, 06 Aug Paramount Theatre Oakland EUR 80

Brad Mehldau

 Fri, 28 Aug at 04:00 pm Paramount Theatre - Oakland

Benny Green - Jazz Piano Masters Series - TWO SHOWS

 Sat, 11 Apr at 05:30 pm 1728 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA, United States, California 94612

Marsha Ambrosius in Oakland

 Sun, 17 May at 07:00 pm Paramount Theatre-Oakland

NMIXX

 Mon, 06 Apr at 04:00 pm Paramount Theatre - Oakland

Kenny Lattimore

 Fri, 22 May at 07:30 pm Yoshi's Oakland -Jack London square

Brad Mehldau at Paramount Theatre Oakland

 Sat, 29 Aug at 08:00 pm Paramount Theatre Oakland

THE SELENA SUNSET. BOAT CRUISE

 Sun, 12 Apr at 05:30 pm Jack London Square USD 30 to 160

Justin Willman at Paramount Theatre Oakland

 Fri, 17 Apr at 07:00 pm Paramount Theatre Oakland

Big Mike Hart - The Modern Classic Experience

 Tue, 14 Apr at 07:00 pm Yoshi's Oakland -Jack London square

Rahsaan Patterson

 Sat, 18 Apr at 07:30 pm Yoshi's Oakland -Jack London square

Twista w/ Live Band

 Thu, 23 Apr at 07:30 pm Yoshi's Oakland -Jack London square

Rahsaan Patterson in Oakland

 Sat, 18 Apr at 09:30 pm Yoshi's

Juvenile at Fox Theater Oakland

 Fri, 05 Jun Fox Theater Oakland

Lakeshore Spring Festival

Sat, 30 May at 11:00 am Lakeshore & Lake Park Avenues, Oakland, CA, United States, California 94610

Widespread Panic

 Fri, 17 Jul Fox Theater - Oakland

Marcus King Band at Fox Theater Oakland

 Tue, 07 Jul Fox Theater Oakland

Wild Things

 Thu, 09 Apr at 08:00 pm The Continental Club USD 23 to 162

7th Annual Lakefest Oakland

 Sat, 27 Jun at 11:00 am Lake Merritt Boathouse, Oakland Ca

Good Kid at Fox Theater Oakland

 Wed, 06 May at 08:00 pm Fox Theater Oakland

Poppy at Fox Theater Oakland

 Wed, 05 Aug at 07:00 pm Fox Theater Oakland

RuPauls Drag Race Season 15 - Anetra Live at Next Level

 Fri, 03 Apr at 09:30 pm Next Level Nightclub USD 13 to 135

2026 LOS ANGELES OAKLAND FIRST FRIDAY

 Fri, 01 May at 10:00 am Telegraph Avenue Free

Julien Dore

 Sat, 16 May at 04:00 pm Fox Theater - Oakland

Damián Córdoba in Oakland

 Sun, 03 May at 07:00 pm Yoshi's

The Last Dinner Party

 Tue, 26 May at 04:00 pm Fox Theater - Oakland

West Coast Blues Society: Walk of Fame Fundraiser

 Mon, 06 Apr at 07:30 pm Yoshi's Oakland -Jack London square

SANAM at Paramount Theatre Oakland

 Sun, 10 May at 07:00 pm Paramount Theatre Oakland

Apocalyptica at Henry J Kaiser Center for the Arts - Henry J Kaiser Arena

 Wed, 03 Jun Henry J Kaiser Center for the Arts - Henry J Kaiser Arena

QUALIA: An immersive Experience of Beauty, Awe, and Wonder / OAKLAND

 Sun, 12 Apr at 05:30 pm Chabot Space & Science Center USD 22 to 51

OLDIES ON THE BAY FEAT CHUY GOMEZ (SUNSET CRUISE)

 Sat, 18 Apr at 06:00 pm Jack London Square USD 44 to 266

Black Futures Ball 2026

 Sat, 01 Aug at 06:00 pm BLOC15 Event Venue USD 66 to 2,670

Sci-Fi Night: Everything Everywhere All At Once

 Sat, 04 Apr at 07:00 pm 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA, United States, California 94619

Sci-Fi Night | Star Wars: A New Hope

 Mon, 04 May at 07:00 pm 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA, United States, California 94619

Oakland Khmer New Year Festival

 Sat, 04 Apr at 10:00 am 2465 34th Ave, Oakland, CA, United States, California 94601

2026 Oakland Carnival Wellness Festival

 Sat, 06 Jun at 12:00 pm Mosswood Park USD 0 to 109

Miko Marks in Oakland

 Wed, 15 Apr at 07:30 pm Yoshi's

Ari Lennox

 Thu, 16 Apr at 03:00 am Paramount Theatre Oakland

R&B & AFROBEATS SUNSET CRUISE

 Sat, 11 Apr at 06:00 pm Jack London Square USD 28 to 187

Oakland Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl

 Tue, 05 May at 05:00 pm Fluid510 USD 7 to 31

Michelle Buteau (18+) (Rescheduled from 11/7/25)

 Sat, 02 May at 02:00 am Fox Theater - Oakland

Jill Scott - To Whom This May Concern Tour

 Fri, 07 Aug at 07:30 pm Paramount Theatre of the Arts

Michael Lington in Oakland

 Tue, 12 May at 07:30 pm Yoshi's

Ben Schwartz

 Sat, 16 May at 03:00 am Fox Theater - Oakland

Floetry with Raheem DeVaughn

 Mon, 18 May at 02:00 am Paramount Theatre Oakland

Onaketa's Dream Big Book Fair - Spring 2026

 Sat, 11 Apr at 12:00 pm Studio One Arts Center Free

4/18: The Pre-Roll Series

 Sat, 18 Apr at 01:20 pm Liberation Park Free

“How We Get Over [AndThrough]: Movement For This Moment”

 Sat, 18 Apr at 05:30 pm BANDALOOP Free

Elevate: The Soundgarden of Entheos x Bubbles & Bass x BRC Snow Club

 Sat, 11 Apr at 08:00 pm The Loom Oakland USD 18 to 100

Afro Queer Global

 Thu, 02 Apr at 09:00 pm Golden Ratio Free

Oakland School for the Arts - Sanctuary - All-School Arts Showcase at Fox Theater Oakland

 Thu, 02 Apr at 07:00 pm Fox Theater Oakland

Rooftop Art party

 Fri, 03 Apr at 05:00 pm Torch Oakland Rooftop Bar USD 0 to 23

Julien Dore at Fox Theater Oakland

 Sun, 17 May Fox Theater Oakland

Poppy

 Tue, 04 Aug at 04:00 pm Fox Theater - Oakland

Aki Kumar Group

 Sat, 23 May at 07:30 pm The Sound Room USD 35 to 38

Gabor Mate - Oakland

 Fri, 10 Apr at 02:30 am Paramount Theatre Oakland

Sherri Shepherd at Henry J Kaiser Center for the Arts - Calvin Simmons Theatre

 Fri, 01 May at 08:00 pm Henry J Kaiser Center for the Arts - Calvin Simmons Theatre

Floetry

 Sat, 16 May at 04:00 pm Paramount Theatre - Oakland

October London

 Fri, 15 May at 04:00 pm Paramount Theatre - Oakland

Hannibal Thompson

 Sun, 19 Apr at 07:00 pm Yoshi's Oakland -Jack London square

Taste of Montclair Village

 Tue, 07 Apr at 05:00 pm 2039 Mountain Blvd, Oakland, CA, United States, California 94611

When A Woman's Fed Up

 Sat, 02 May at 04:00 pm Paramount Theatre - Oakland

Ballet Folklorico at Henry J Kaiser Center for the Arts - Calvin Simmons Theatre

 Sun, 14 Jun Henry J Kaiser Center for the Arts - Calvin Simmons Theatre

MUTANT ZOO: Feathers & Fur

 Sat, 11 Apr at 05:00 pm 7th West USD 13 to 55

5/9 - Black Liberation Walking Tour

 Sat, 09 May at 10:00 am West Oakland USD 0 to 55

Jorge Lozano H at Henry J Kaiser Center for the Arts - Calvin Simmons Theatre

 Sun, 17 May Henry J Kaiser Center for the Arts - Calvin Simmons Theatre

When A Womans Fed Up at Paramount Theatre Oakland

 Sun, 03 May at 03:00 pm Paramount Theatre Oakland

STEAM Fair - FREE Family Day at Junior Center

 Sat, 18 Apr at 11:00 am Junior Center Of Art & Science Free

AOTAD '26 Newcomers @ Joyce Gordon Gallery | Opening | Fri, April 3rd 6pm

 Fri, 03 Apr at 06:00 pm Joyce Gordon Foundation Free

October London with Leela James

 Sun, 17 May at 03:00 am Paramount Theatre Oakland

Michael Ragonese Trio

 Sun, 19 Apr at 05:00 pm 1728 San Pablo Ave, Oakland, CA, United States, California 94612

When a Woman's Fed Up - Oakland

 Sun, 03 May at 10:00 pm Paramount Theatre Oakland

Orchestra Noir at Henry J Kaiser Center for the Arts - Calvin Simmons Theatre

 Fri, 12 Jun Henry J Kaiser Center for the Arts - Calvin Simmons Theatre

Karaoke Paint and Sip at M2 Champagne Lounge

 Sat, 11 Apr at 04:00 pm M2 Champagne & Cocktail Lounge USD 34 to 269

AAMLO's Family and Kids Club

 Sat, 04 Apr at 01:00 pm African American Museum and Library at Oakland Free

EAST PALO OAKLAND PRESENTS “THE LAKE SHOW! "420 EVENT" PICNIC AT THE LAKE!”

 Sun, 19 Apr at 11:00 am Cleveland Cascade Free

Mobile Museum at Arroyo Viejo Recreation Center

 Sat, 11 Apr at 11:00 am Arroyo Viejo Recreation Center Free

Jazz Mafia: The Beatles Reimagined with Otis McDonald

 Fri, 24 Apr at 07:30 pm The Sound Room USD 36

BLACK EARTH DAY 2026

 Sat, 18 Apr at 10:00 am Esther's Orbit Room Free

Good Compenny Magazine Release Party

 Sat, 04 Apr at 02:00 pm 3319 Marché Free

TCB: The Toni Cade Bambara School of Organizing (2026)

 Fri, 03 Apr at 07:00 pm Eastside Arts Alliance Free

STUDIO B COMEDY: Live Standup Comedy @HELLA BEES in OAKLAND

 Thu, 16 Apr at 07:30 pm HELLA BEES USD 18 to 29

Teen Poetry Slam Last Chance Slam | Youth Speaks

 Fri, 10 Apr at 05:30 pm Oakstop Boardway Event Hall Free

The Fever: Extended Run!

 Sat, 18 Apr at 11:59 pm Clio's USD 35

Find Your Light Black Cis and Trans Womyn's Creative Wellness Experience

 Thu, 09 Apr at 05:00 pm RootStock Arts USD 0 to 50

Conversations for Success Art Showcasing

 Fri, 17 Apr at 01:00 pm Merritt College Free