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Hayward, CA
21Events this week
5Free things to do
87New spots
91New stories

● Checked Monday, September 7, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Hayward

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 21 events, day by day →

Karaoke Night

Wednesday 7:30pm · Frank's Sports Bar & Grill

Lisa Fischer & Orrin Evans Trio

Wednesday 7:30pm · Yoshi's Oakland -Jack London square

FREE DRINK & DRAW WEDS @ The New Parkway Theater *Make New Friends*

Wednesday 7:30pm · The New Parkway Theater · Free

Open Bike Shop

Thursday 4pm · The Crucible

Michael Blaustein: The Taste Me Tour: The Final Leg

Friday 7pm · Fox Theater

New in Hayward

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Kristina's Kitchen

Bakeries & Sweets

Pretty and truly tasty: If you’ve ever met a gorgeous cupcake that tasted like cardboard, Kristina's Kitchen fixes that with generational recipes, traditional methods, and fresh backyard fruit.

kristinaskitchencv.com ↗

Don Jose's Mexican Restaurant

Restaurants

Neighborhood fiesta fuel: Family-owned since 1979, Don Jose's Mexican Restaurant delivers festive vibes, colorful decor, strong margaritas, and the kind of classic plates that feel homemade.

donjosescv.com ↗

The World Famous Turf Club

Nightlife

Live tunes, tiki vibes: Whether you’re craving a patio beer or a full-on dance floor night, The World Famous Turf Club delivers with a garden-oasis vibe, a big tiki bar, live bands on the patio April through October, DJs, and karaoke three nights a week in downtown Hayward.

worldfamousturfclub.com ↗

Hayward’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Hayward’s best →

Most read in Hayward

The five stories Hayward readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Fight turns deadly outside Hayward business near police headquarters

    Fight broke out outside a business near police headquarters in Hayward, California, at around 11:53 p.m.

    Full story at sfchronicle.com ↗

  2. Hayward: City And County Crack Down On Illegal Street Vendors

    Hayward and Alameda County officials are enforcing a crackdown on illegal food vending in the city of Hayward, California.

    Full story at sfgate.com ↗

  3. FREE Oakland Labor Day Weekend Comedy Festival (Sept. 6-7)

    The Oakland Labor Day Weekend Comedy Festival (Sept.

    Full story at sf.funcheap.com ↗

  4. September Arts & Culture Fest w/ Live Mural Painting (Downtown San Mateo)

    September Arts & Culture Fest is a day-long celebration of art, music, dance, poetry, food, and culture in Downtown San Mateo, California.

    Full story at sf.funcheap.com ↗

  5. Y’s Choice Is a Haven of Late-Night Soul Food in Oakland

    Y’s Choice, a late-night soul food restaurant in Oakland, is a regular collaboration between KQED food editor Luke Tsai and graphic novelist Thien Pham.

    Full story at kqed.org ↗

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