Entertainment & Events in Oakland, California

Special Events

Fall Boat Show
Located in Jack London Square
This nine day event is the largest sail and power boat show on the West coast and it features the latest and best in yachts, power boats, and maritime products. The show takes place each September. more
Boo at the Zoo 510-632-9525
9777 Golf Links Road
Oakland, CA 94612
Oakland Zoo, off of Highway 580
Enjoy a parade through the zoo and afterwards look for clues hidden around the zoo, to solve the spooky Scavenger Hunt during this Halloween event where trick-or-treating for kids is also offered. Help feed the animals, enjoy the Boo Choo Choo, and live music!

Bluesville 510-893-6215
131 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94612
A popular nightspot that features everything from blues to contemporary jazz music, mostly performed by local artists.
Eli's Mile High Club 510-594-0666
3629 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94612
between 36th Street & 37th Street
Reminiscent of a Southern roadhouse, this eclectic club offers some of the best blues music in the East Bay.
Stork Club 510-444-6174
2330 Telegraph Avenue
Oakland, CA 94612
Decorated with Christmas lights, tinsel, and trees, this club features rock and improv jazz music plus it offers fine drinks, a pool table, pinball, and weekend entertainment.

Paramount Theatre of Arts 510-465-6400
2025 Broadway
Oakland, CA 95612
"One of the finest remaining examples of Art Deco design in the United States," Oakland's restored Paramount Theatre is the home of the Oakland East Bay Symphony. One of the San Francisco Bay area's premiere performing arts facilities, the Paramount Theatre is host to music concerts, variety shows, theatrical productions, and movies. It is a State and National Historic Landmark. more
Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts 510-238-7219
1428 Alice Street
Oakland, CA 95619
Formerly known as the Alice Arts Center, this performing arts facility is a restored 1920s building is a 500-seat theater that features a variety of theatre, ballet, and African and contemporary dances. Rent the venue for your private event.
Oakland East Bay Symphony 510-444-0801
2025 Broadway
Oakland, CA 95619
Paramount Theatre
The symphony presents both classic and innovative new works, as well as offers free noontime concerts at City Center and numerous community outreach concerts. Michael Morgan has been the Music Director for 18 years. more

Cinco de Mayo Celebration 510-534-8917
Fruitvale District at International Boulevard
Each May, festive crowds enjoy this festival that celebrates the traditional Mexican American holiday with Latin foods, traditional artwork, and festive live music.
Oakland Chinatown Streetfest 510-893-8979
388 9th Street, Suite 258
Oakland, CA 94612
Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce
Enjoy traditional and contemporary Asian entertainment, fabulous cuisine, and shopping at unique gift booths during this two-day, annual August event. more
Piedmont Avenue Tulip & Art Festival 510-228-3207
3871 Piedmont Ave
Oakland, CA 94611
Piedmont Avenue celebrates spring by hosting floral shows, art exhibits and live musicians on the Avenue. The festival commences in late March with an explosion of tulips at Mountain View Cemetery and culminates in a Merchant Fair in late April. more