# Best Events & Things To Do In Oakland Today | AllEvents

- **Subtitle**: Enjoy fun events in Oakland today! Don't wait for the weekend, enjoy to the fullest with things to do in Oakland today. You will find endless events and activities today to keep you busy.
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## today Events in Oakland

- **Event Name**: Pub Scholar Presents - "The Art of Human Connection"
  - **Description**: Join us for  lectures on niche topics given by professors, subject experts, & storytellers in cool bars & breweries. Cheers, Scholars!About this EventLectures by professors and subject experts on mind-stimulating
  - **Date**: Mon Aug 17 2026 at 06:30 pm – Mon Aug 17 2026 at 08:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oakland/pub-scholar-presents-the-art-of-human-connection/100001996196999963
  - **Venue**: Mad Oak Bar ‘N’ Yard
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  - **Price**: USD 18 to 25
  - **Categories**: fitness, Art
- **Event Name**: Passion Pit
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Fox Theater - Oakland
🏠 Address: 1807 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612
🌆 City: Oakland
📍 Location: 37.808, -122.27🎉 Welcome to Passion Pit, where dreams come alive and possibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at Fox Thea
  - **Date**: Mon Aug 17 2026 (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oakland/passion-pit/3200029985820047
  - **Venue**: Fox Theater - Oakland
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  - **Categories**: trips-adventures, art, theatre
- **Event Name**: Azure McCall at Yoshis Jazz Club - Oakland
  - **Date**: Mon Aug 17 2026 at 08:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oakland/azure-mccall-at-yoshis-jazz-club-oakland/2400030365758242
  - **Venue**: Yoshis Jazz Club - Oakland
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  - **Categories**: Music, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: Every Monday Salsa Classes
  - **Description**: Join us every Monday at Just Dance Ballroom for Salsa Classes with world champion salsa dance artists John Narvaez and Liz Rojas.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 3
  - **Date**: Mon Aug 17 2026 (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oakland/every-monday-salsa-classes/200030398887410
  - **Venue**: 2500 Embarcadero Ste. C, Oakland, CA, United States, California 94606
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  - **Categories**: dance, entertainment, workshops, art
- **Event Name**: Advance Your Lifesaving Skills with ACLS
  - **Description**: Boost your ability to manage critical cardiac emergencies with our ACLS Certification Course. This training is essential for nurses, paramedics, and emergency responders.

🔹 Learn advanced resuscitation techniques
🔹 Certification valid for 2 years
🔹 Ameri
  - **Date**: Mon Aug 17 2026 at 06:00 pm – Mon Aug 17 2026 at 07:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oakland/advance-your-lifesaving-skills-with-acls/200030563070717
  - **Venue**: 1901 Harrison Street Suite 1147, Oakland, CA, United States, California 94612
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  - **Categories**: Workshops
- **Event Name**: 5Rhythms Emerging Waves with Cecilia at Interplay in Oakland CA
  - **Description**: 5Rhythms Emerging Waves with Cecilia in Oakland, CA

Monday, August 17th

6:30 - 8pm

In our sixth class, this six-year-old is too old for tantrums. I'm independent! I'M GROWN UP. Look at me! I have the coolest dance pants. I can dance for a million hours
  - **Date**: Mon Aug 17 2026 at 06:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oakland/5rhythms-emerging-waves-with-cecilia-at-interplay-in-oakland-ca/200030573445244
  - **Venue**: 2273 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94612-2330, United States
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  - **Categories**: Workshops, health-wellness
- **Event Name**: Town Biz Comedy Night
  - **Date**: Mon Aug 17 2026 at 07:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oakland/town-biz-comedy-night/2300030313862436
  - **Venue**: Mesa Maguey
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  - **Categories**: comedy, Entertainment
- **Event Name**: International Latin-Every Monday
  - **Description**: Join us every Monday at Just Dance Ballroom for International Latin Classes with Katya Syzdykov and Artem Syzdykov.
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 1
  - **Date**: Mon Aug 17 2026 at 07:00 pm – Mon Aug 17 2026 at 08:50 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oakland/international-latin-every-monday/200030563098045
  - **Venue**: 2500 Embarcadero Ste. C, Oakland, CA, United States, California 94606
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  - **Categories**: workshops, dance

## Trending Events in Oakland

- **Event Name**: Aaliyah Tribute Paint-N-Sip
  - **Description**: Celebrating An Icon! Gone Too Soon!About this EventPaint-N-Sip With P Is Bringing You A Fun Paint-N-Sip Experience! You Will Be Painting A Pre-Sketched Image of Aaliyah. This Is A Free-Hand Paint
  - **Venue**: 2881 38th Ave
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- **Event Name**: J Cole at Oakland Arena
  - **Venue**: Oakland Arena
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- **Event Name**: J. Cole
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Oakland Arena
🏠 Address: 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA 94621
🌆 City: Oakland
📍 Location: 37.7503, -122.203🌟 Step into a world of wonder at J. Cole, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Oakland Arena
  - **Venue**: Oakland Arena
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- **Event Name**: Raja 50: Ilaiyaraaja Live In Concert
  - **Venue**: Oakland Arena
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- **Event Name**: Ilaiyaraaja at Oakland Arena
  - **Venue**: Oakland Arena
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- **Event Name**: J. Cole - Oakland
  - **Description**: J. Cole tickets 🎟️
 
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  - **Venue**: Oakland Arena and Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
- **Event Name**: Rockridge Rock-N-Stroll
  - **Description**: One Mile. Twenty Bands. Fifty Artists. Rockridge Rock-N-Stroll Returns on Saturday, August 22! Free & Family Friendly!

Art and music will fill every block of College Avenue when the Rockridge District Association presents Rock-N-Stroll on Saturday, A
  - **Venue**: 5660 College Ave, Oakland, CA 94618
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- **Event Name**: Kacey Musgraves
  - **Venue**: Oakland Arena
- **Event Name**: BIGBANG in Oakland
  - **Description**: 🎤 Experience BIGBANG Live at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Saturday, September 5, 2026! 🎤
The countdown has begun! BIGBANG is taking over Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on Saturday, September 5, 2026
  - **Venue**: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top today events in Oakland?
  - **A:** Pub Scholar Presents - "The Art of Human Connection" (Mon Aug 17 2026 at 06:30 pm at Mad Oak Bar ‘N’ Yard), Passion Pit (Mon Aug 17 2026 at Fox Theater - Oakland), Azure McCall at Yoshis Jazz Club - Oakland (Mon Aug 17 2026 at 08:00 pm at Yoshis Jazz Club - Oakland), Every Monday Salsa Classes (Mon Aug 17 2026 at 2500 Embarcadero Ste. C, Oakland, CA, United States, California 94606), Advance Your Lifesaving Skills with ACLS (Mon Aug 17 2026 at 06:00 pm at 1901 Harrison Street Suite 1147, Oakland, CA, United States, California 94612).
- **Q**: What today events are happening in Oakland today August 17, 2026?
  - **A:** Pub Scholar Presents - "The Art of Human Connection" (Mon Aug 17 2026 at 06:30 pm at Mad Oak Bar ‘N’ Yard), Passion Pit (Mon Aug 17 2026 at Fox Theater - Oakland), Azure McCall at Yoshis Jazz Club - Oakland (Mon Aug 17 2026 at 08:00 pm at Yoshis Jazz Club - Oakland), Every Monday Salsa Classes (Mon Aug 17 2026 at 2500 Embarcadero Ste. C, Oakland, CA, United States, California 94606), Advance Your Lifesaving Skills with ACLS (Mon Aug 17 2026 at 06:00 pm at 1901 Harrison Street Suite 1147, Oakland, CA, United States, California 94612).
- **Q**: What today events are happening in Oakland in August 2026?
  - **A:** Pub Scholar Presents - "The Art of Human Connection" (Mon Aug 17 2026 at 06:30 pm at Mad Oak Bar ‘N’ Yard), Passion Pit (Mon Aug 17 2026 at Fox Theater - Oakland), Azure McCall at Yoshis Jazz Club - Oakland (Mon Aug 17 2026 at 08:00 pm at Yoshis Jazz Club - Oakland), Every Monday Salsa Classes (Mon Aug 17 2026 at 2500 Embarcadero Ste. C, Oakland, CA, United States, California 94606), Advance Your Lifesaving Skills with ACLS (Mon Aug 17 2026 at 06:00 pm at 1901 Harrison Street Suite 1147, Oakland, CA, United States, California 94612).
- **Q**: How can I find today events in Oakland?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming today events in Oakland on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for today events in Oakland?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for today events in Oakland?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting today events in Oakland include Mad Oak Bar ‘N’ Yard, Fox Theater - Oakland, Yoshis Jazz Club - Oakland.
- **Q**: What is the price range for today events in Oakland?
  - **A:** Prices for today events in Oakland range from USD 18 to USD 25. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for today events in Oakland?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting today events in Oakland include Pub Scholar, Seat Geek, Vivid Events.
- **Q**: Are there any online today events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many today events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new today events in Oakland?
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