Updated Thursday, April 9, 2026
Oakland on April 9, 2026, appears to be buzzing with activity, offering a diverse range of experiences from live music and theater to outdoor activities and community events. There's something for everyone, with options available throughout the day and across various price points. It’s a day to explore Oakland's cultural scene, enjoy the outdoors, and engage with the community.
Explore California art, history, and natural sciences at OMCA. Open 11 AM - 5 PM today.
1000 Oak St, Oakland, CA 94607
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Join the Friends of Concordia Park for a cleanup event to help maintain the park's vibrancy and safety.
Concordia Park, East Oakland
Morning/Afternoon
Volunteer to clean up litter along the shoreline of Middle Harbor Shoreline Park.
Middle Harbor Shoreline Park
Morning/Afternoon
Join the Laurel District Association to clear litter and graffiti on 35th & MacArthur Blvd.
35th & MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA
Morning/Afternoon
Attend an interactive workshop with Councilmember Unger and City staff to explore the General Plan Update's Draft Land Use Framework.
Oakland City Hall
Afternoon/Evening
See Dar Williams perform live. Ruth Theodore opens.
The Freight & Salvage, Berkeley (nearby Oakland)
Doors 7:00 PM / Show 8:00 PM
Enjoy a live performance by Alex Bugnon at Yoshi's Jazz Club.
Yoshi's Oakland
Varies, check website
Enjoy a live rap party with Big Cali, OG Dayv, and special guests.
Crybaby, Oakland
7:00 PM
Attend a talk by Dr. Gabor Maté at the Paramount Theatre.
Paramount Theatre Oakland
7:30 PM
Enjoy a queer dancehall and reggae party with DJ Eleda.
1517 Franklin Street, Oakland, CA 94612
Evening
Celebrate the grand opening of Fungi Foods, a new restaurant focused on mushroom-based cuisine.
Uptown Oakland, 25th Street between Telegraph Avenue and Broadway
Varies, check website
Enjoy a day at this storybook theme park designed for families with young children.
699 Bellevue Ave, Oakland, CA 94610
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Shop for fresh produce and local goods at the Grand Lake Farmers Market.
Lake Park Ave & Grand Ave, Oakland, CA
9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Enjoy happy hour at Lake Chalet.
Lake Chalet, 1520 Lakeside Drive, Oakland, CA 94612
Late Afternoon/Evening
Follow or participate in the Bay Area 100, a 100-mile ultramarathon that finishes in Oakland.
Finishes at Skyline High School, Oakland
All Day
View the stars at Chabot Space & Science Center.
Chabot Space & Science Center, 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619
Evening
Read the full Oakland city guide