Featured Events in Oakland in November, 2024 (June Updated)

Mark calendars for the much-anticipated Whole Bead Show Bay Area 2024, set to dazzle Emeryville with a shimmering array of bead-related festivities! From November 8th to 10th, Jewelry enthusiasts and craft aficionados will converge at the Hilton Garden Inn San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge, California, to immerse themselves in the vibrant world of beading. " "This premier event promises an array of activities, from workshops helmed by industry experts to exhibitions showcasing the latest trends in beadwork. Attendees can expect to peruse through a treasure trove of beads from around the globe, gaining unique insights and adding to their collections. The Whole Bead Show Bay Area 2024 is not just any event - it's the pinnacle of creativity and craftsmanship in the beading community. " "Whether a seasoned beader or a curious newcomer, this event offers a golden opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and draw inspiration from the dazzling displays. Emeryville's Hilton Garden Inn serves as the perfect backdrop, providing a spacious and welcoming environment for all attendees. For those seeking to elevate their beading artistry, the Whole Bead Show Bay Area 2024 is the event to be. Don't miss out on this exceptional gathering of talent, art, and beauty.

Attention fellow Wednesday Peeps and Back Issue Bin Divers! Join us at Kona Club for our monthly gathering of the Good Vibes (Comic) Book Club! Each month, we dive into an issue, discussing everything from wild plot twists to how the art hits differently. It's all about fun and good vibes—no hating, just celebrating the good stuff! (Okay, maybe just a little bit of hating.) This meeting, we're covering: Absolute Wonder Woman #1Iron Man #1 (new team looks great; the writer looks particularly interesting) Batman and Robin #1 (Another Samnee masterpiece!)Please grab your comics from Cape & Cowl Comics in Oakland (or your favorite shop). Please don't pirate the books. Support the folks making them. Absolutely LGBTQ+ and POC friendly. Absolutely no Nazis. Every attendee is entered into our little raffle for the most sought-after prize in all of nerdom: the Infinity Bag Prize. Whether you're a seasoned comic book reader or just starting out, all are welcome to share their thoughts and insights. Let’s geek out together over our love for comics! See you there! Information Source: Mark Haven Britt | eventbrite

🌱 A 21+ THIRD Fridays Event! BYOB: Bring your own bottle, weed and snacks! All drawing levels are welcome; all the is required is passion! You just have to have a love/interest in drawing and sketching! Schedule: This event begins with an hour of still life sketching and then we move on to free sketch, networking, chatting, drinking and smoking (Rooftop/Outdoors ONLY)! Location: Upstairs/rooftop, Telegraph Oakstop Hosts:Brette and Abba Vision: A sketch night where artists bring their sketchbooks or ipads, where artists can network. This is a community based networking event to provide a safe space for artists to connect. Goals: To have fun and embrace the art of play!To help artists build a more solid sketching routineTo create a safe space for artists to network, share and createTo inspire/motivate one another by sharing our work and creating in space together🍷 +✍🏾 Join us @oakstop ! Let’s do this thang community! 👏🏾 Information Source: STUK DESIGNS | eventbrite

Get ready for the highly anticipated Kirk Franklin - REUNION TOUR 2024 coming to Oakland on November 1st. The event will take place at the Oakland Arena located at 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA, 94621. Kirk Franklin, a renowned gospel artist, is set to deliver an unforgettable performance that will surely uplift spirits and bring joy to all attendees. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to experience the powerful vocals and inspiring music of Kirk Franklin live in concert. Mark your calendars and secure your tickets for a night to remember.

From Oakland Continental Club November 1st, 8PM ish/11 PMish 21+ dont bring your fucking kids Get sad and think about prom and stuff. EMOHEADS HAVE THEIR OWN SHOW AND ITS THE BIGGEST PARTY OF THE FALLLLLLLLLL EMO Rob Hands, Daniel Torch and Brooke Havok invite you to hoodslam// EMO PROM FIGHT NIGHT 🏴‍☠️🥀🪦❤️‍🩹 featuring the return of the EMO Rules Match The first ever Welcome to the Pit Match Music, dancing, crying lineup to be announced, stay frosty hoodslammers Card subject to change or whatever @hoodslam on socials // see our v1deo library on Triller TV//Fite + // birdswillfall.com #THISISREAL #hoodslam Information Source: Hoodslam | eventbrite

Join us for the next thrilling episode of Roll for Shade (formerly Dungeons & Drag-ons), a D&D live play show featuring the fabulous Ava LaShay, Avery Night, Queera Nightly, and Kristina Miller, and Dungeon Master Alex. After uncovering dark secrets lurking beneath the glamorous surface of Oakfen, the queens are hot on the trail of their friend Lily LaFey, who mysteriously vanished after a night of revelry. With the town’s nightlife workers disappearing one by one, the stakes have never been higher. Magic, mystery, and mayhem await as our adventurers dive deeper into Oakfen's shadowy underworld, where danger creeps beneath the city’s murky waters. Seating is open and on a first-come, first-serve basis. Tickets are $12.50 in advance* or $10 at the door. Prepare for another evening of high stakes, high heels, and high fantasy as the Queens venture even deeper into the unknown! *Due to Eventbrite service fees. Information Source: DM Alex | eventbrite

White Horse x East Bay Baddies Pool Tournament Come join us at the White Horse Inn for a night of epic pool battles! Show off your skills and compete in this exciting tournament. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just looking to have some fun, this event is perfect for all pool enthusiasts. Bring your A-game and get ready for a night of friendly competition and good vibes. Don't miss out on the chance to be cashed out and crowned the pool champion! *This is an RSVP to hold your spot only. $25 to be collected at the door to enter into tournament. ONLY 12 SPOTS!* Check in @ 3pm promptly. Your RSVP will be canceled if you arrive late. Games begin @ 330pm sharp. Information Source: eventbrite

Back by popular demand! Tuff Love Self-Defense and Compassion In Oakland are hosting another edition of our popular Free 8-Week Intro to Self-Defense Workshop Series at Four Elements Fitness gym. Discover what our minds, voices, and bodies can do. Learn how to protect yourself in a safe, supportive and empowered environment! Tuff Love Self-Defense’s FREE 8-WEEK INTRO TO SELF-DEFENSE WORKSHOP SERIES teaches awareness and safety strategies to avoid assaults before they happen. You’ll also learn effective physical techniques addressing the most common attack situations: being pushed or pulled, punched, cornered, grabbed by the wrist and hair, choked, or pinned to the ground. Rather than relying on strength, you will learn principles of leverage, timing and energy efficiency to defend against a stronger assailant. Regardless of your age, size, strength or physical ability, you can learn the techniques of self-defense while gaining an increased sense of personal confidence and empowerment. Classes are designed to teach a specific self-defense technique with skills building over the 8 weeks. Class includes warm-up exercises, discussion of safety principles, and instruction in a specific self-defense technique practiced with a partner. Class ends with drills to build confidence and strengthen reflexes. No experience necessary. 17TH EDITION WORKSHOP DATES: Saturday, November 9, 2024, 10-11amSaturday, November 16, 2024, 10-11amSaturday, November 23, 2024, 10-11amSaturday, November 30, 2024, NO CLASSSaturday, December 7, 2024, 10-11amSaturday, December 14, 2024, 10-11amSaturday, December 21, 2024, 10-11amSaturday, December 28, 2024 , NO CLASSSaturday, January 4, 2025 NO CLASSSaturday, January 11, 2025, 10-11amSaturday, January 18, 2025, 10-11am* Dates subject to change. WORKSHOP LOCATION: Four Elements Fitness Gym 322 Frank H Ogawa Plaza Oakland, CA 94612 Fourelementsfitness.com COST: FREE/Donation Appreciated WHO: All gender 10+ are welcome. WHAT TO WEAR: Comfortable yoga clothing. NOTES: **We encourage you to attend all 8 classes to get the best out of the series. In order to participate in the workshop series, we required all students to commit to at least 6 out of the 8 classes. **Wearing a mask during class is strongly encouraged. **Before starting any exercise program, it is recommended that you consult your physician. You agree that you are voluntarily participating in this on-line training entirely at your own risk and assume all risks of injury, illness, or death. You agree to hold the creators of this on-line training program and all instructors harmless. When you register for the class you are assuming the risks associated with any and all activities and/or exercises in which you are participating. Information Source: Tuff Love Fitness | eventbrite

Hand Sewing Basics This class will cover how to thread a needle, anchor a thread, do a running stitch, basting stitch, back stitch, blind stitch, and how to end a stitch. Then, if we have time, how to do a fell stitch, parachute stitch, blanket stitch, how to cut a buttonhole, and how to sew on a button. This class is beginner-friendly and all supplies will be provided! Instructor Cirrus Wood is a self-taught artisan who enjoys coming up with and learning fun designs to make clothing more visually appealing and more durable. He runs his own mending and tailoring business 'Muzhik' - named for the Russian word for peasant, but a muzhik is also someone resourceful, someone who can be relied upon to come up with a creative fix. Information Source: East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse | eventbrite

Have you dreamed about doing a camping trip by bike? Then this is the class for you! The Bay Area offers a wide variety of beautiful outdoor recreation and we want to share some tips for you to enjoy it responsibly. This class will cover basic skills needed to plan a fun, comfortable, and safe bike camping trip, whether it is an overnight stay at one of our many great local parks or a week plus long expedition. Learn what to pack, where to go, and what to do when you’re there! -- This class is made possible by funding from the Alameda County Transportation.Commission. Information Source: Bike East Bay Education Program | eventbrite

Silly fun ha-ha's and an art show that's anything BUT squares? You had me at Helvella! Laugh the night away and celebrate the closing of our current art exhibition at Helvella Art's comedy/art show, No Squares, Nov 16 7:00pm. Whether you’re looking for a night out with friends, a fun date idea, or just a break from planning your Thanksgiving travels (ew), come for the laughs and stay for the visual feast at Helvella Art. Gallery hours are 6-9pm and the free comedy show starts at 7pm. Come early to grab a drink and enjoy unique, non-rectangular art from award-winning artists. Afterwards, stroll around the gallery and meet our studio members for a unique art event! We're proud to feature some of our favorite comedians from the Bay Area, who have performed on Comedy Central, Cobb’s Comedy Club, Yoshi’s, Comedy Oakland, Tommy T's, and other legendary venues. Hosted by Jenny Roberts and showcasing the talented Bill Heil, Julia Purcell, Dayton Dubois, and Kaseem Jamal Bentley. Information Source: Jennifer Roberts | eventbrite

Are you looking to learn a new craft this year? Or just wanting to craft while being surrounded by plants? Antonia will help participants create their own coasters made by needle punching. Participants will be provided with all supplies necessary to create their coasters, including premade designs, a seleccion of yarns, scissors, monks cloth, punch needles and embroidery hoops. In this two and a half hour workshop, you will learn all the basics of punch needle: stretching your monkscloth, selecting your yarn and creating your pieces. This is the perfect class for beginners, or those who have tried punch needle and would like some creative company. You'll come away from this class with a small coaster in a design of your choice -- and the knowledge to create future pieces of any size! Don't miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, tap into your creativity. Space is limited, so make sure to secure your spot today! ** This event is BYOB **Ticket Price: This event is sliding scale! Information Source: Piscola Mami | eventbrite

Bosch eBike Systems is proud to present our 2024-2025 Dealer Certification. This training provides dealers with industry-leading knowledge on the sales and service of bikes ePowered by Bosch. The Dealer Certification Training will cover: · MY25 Product Innovation Highlights · Connectivity training on the eBike Flow app · Bosch DiagnosticTool 3 for use with the smart system and eBike System 2 · Bosch service process including troubleshooting and warranty procedure Dealer certification is required every 15 months to service bikes ePowered by Bosch. Attendance will award dealers access to the Bosch eBike DiagnosticTool 3 for smart system and Bosch eBike System 2 equipped bikes. Note: To ensure compliance with local regulations and partner requirements, this event is only for bicycle dealers in the USA. Any registrations not meeting these criteria are subject to cancellation. Information Source: Bosch eBike Dealer Training Tour | eventbrite

The Beautiful and Practical Art of Sashiko Mending Sashiko (literally “little stabs”) is a form of decorative reinforcement stitching or functional embroidery from Japan. Traditional sashiko was used to reinforce points of wear, or to repair worn places or tears with patches. Kits including fabric swatches, Sashiko needles, specialized thimbles and thread will be provided and can be taken home after the class. Basic hand-sewing skills are a pre-requisite for this class. Need a lesson? Take Cirrus's Basic Sewing Class on November 13th in preparation! Instructor Cirrus Wood is a self-taught artisan who enjoys coming up with and learning fun designs to make clothing more visually appealing and more durable. He runs his own mending and tailoring business 'Muzhik' - named for the Russian word for peasant, but a muzhik is also someone resourceful, someone who can be relied upon to come up with a creative fix. Information Source: East Bay Depot for Creative Reuse | eventbrite

Experience the dark and haunting melodies of King Diamond at the Saint Lucifer's Hospital 1920 event in Oakland. Taking place at the prestigious Fox Theater, located at 1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA, 94612, this unforgettable performance is scheduled for November 27, 2024. Immerse yourself in the chilling atmosphere as King Diamond delivers a theatrical and spine-tingling show that will leave you captivated. Don't miss this unique opportunity to witness a legendary artist in a mesmerizing setting.