Events in Walnut Creek today

Rockin Tots reserves the indoor trampoline park for young children and their parents, creating a relaxed, air conditioned space to bounce together and connect with friends. These sessions give little jumpers their own time on the courts, separate from bigger kids, so play feels comfortable and low key. Admission is $15 for one parent and one child age 6 or under for a two hour jump session, and each additional child is $3. Hours may change on holidays.

A soulful, strength-building vinyasa practice invites balance in body, mind, and spirit, guided by Anne-René at The Alembic. Expect meditative movement that challenges physically and uplifts the heart, with postures, breath, focused attention on transitions, and a personal connection to each sequence that settles into a flowing, contemplative rhythm. The experience weaves in hand mudras, chanting, readings, and music. Anne-René is a dance artist, an Alexander Technique teacher, and the artistic director of Sculpted Motion. She began studying yoga in New York City in the 1990s and earned Vinyasa teaching certification from the White Lotus Foundation in 2008. Her approach is shaped by many teachers and lineages, including Ty Landrum, Sara Baird, Erin Dudley, Keith Borden, Cindi Lee’s Om Yoga Center, Laughing Lotus Yoga, and the anatomical work of Irene Dowd and Leslie Kaminoff, along with inspirations from Krishnamurti, Ram Das, Kundalini yoga, Gaga, and Gyrotonic. She draws creative fuel from the natural world, poetry, the resilience of people, and everyday kindness, and she embraces practice as an ongoing journey.

The Contra Costa Crystal Fair is a two-day event featuring over 35 vendors with crystals, gems, jewelry, and mineral specimens. You can also check out metaphysical healing tools and see mystics offering demonstrations such as reiki healing, mediumship, and occult wisdom. It’s held at the Civic Park Community Center, and tickets work for both Saturday and Sunday, with Saturday attendees able to come back on Sunday for free. Hours are Saturday 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM and Sunday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM.

A major West Coast parkour jam returns for a weekend of movement. Activities begin at UC Berkeley with dynamic training and a laid back barbecue on Saturday. The second day heads to the bunkers for more challenges. Those who have attended before will know the flow, and first timers can look forward to a fun and memorable experience.

Explore a proactive approach to canine reactivity in an accessible training seminar at the East Bay SPCA. The session covers the key material typically addressed in an initial private training appointment, making it a practical choice for those waiting for a class opening or hoping to get started independently. Attendance is for humans only, which removes the challenge of managing multiple reactive dogs in the same room and helps participants focus on clear, actionable guidance. This people-only format also expands seating and offers more flexible pricing, and it is described as the most affordable introductory reactivity course offered by the organizers.

Now in its 25th year, the Laurel StreetFair World Music Festival celebrates community with music and dance from near and far. The main stage features Halau Makana with Polynesian dance, Nzuri Soul performing soul and R&B, MJ’s Brass Boppers bringing traditional New Orleans brass, In Lak'ech Danza Azteca, Bululú with tropical Latin rhythms, Non-Stop Bhangra showcasing Punjabi dance music, Bongo Sidibe highlighting Guinean and West African traditions, Duniya Dance & Drum Company blending West African and South Asian drum and dance, and the Shabnam Bellydance Ensemble with Middle Eastern and Egyptian dance, plus additional acts. Festival highlights include a Kid’s Carnival presented by Jain Williams State Farm, the CA Draft Tech Craft Beer Garden, specialty cocktails, and a local shopping and vendor marketplace. This is an admission free, family friendly event supported by sponsors such as Laurel Ace Hardware, Dolan Law, Domino’s Pizza, the City of Oakland, Oaklandside, Becker Boards, AC Transit, IKE Smart City, Supervisor Nate Miley, Oaktoberfest, Kos Read Group, Jain Williams State Farm, Tante's, California Draft Tech, Black Cultural Zone, and Oakland Recycles.

Monster Jam brings towering trucks, huge jumps, and nonstop action to Oakland Arena and Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Watch 12,000-pound machines balance on two wheels and launch for big air while delivering high-energy stunts from start to finish. Popular trucks such as Grave Digger, El Toro Loco, and Sparkle Smash are featured, alongside additional Monster Jam favorites. Expect thunderous engines, daring maneuvers, and crowd-pleasing thrills throughout the show.

Enjoy an alternative hip hop show at The Midway featuring Slopfunkdust. The event runs at 4:00 PM local venue time, with tickets available through Bandsintown.

On stage at Piedmont Piano Company, the Jazz Piano Masters Series presents Cyrus Chestnut in an intimate solo piano setting. Chestnut blends agile technique with a warm, soulful touch drawn from his church upbringing and classical training, uniting gospel feeling with hard swinging bop. He shapes each set to the room and the audience, creating a unique musical journey every time. This engagement features two shows. General admission is $40 in advance or $45 at the door, with limited seating, so purchasing early is recommended.

Up The Creek Records welcomes a night of boundary-pushing rock featuring The American Coma, Tongues Out Guns Out, and Mind the Chord. The American Coma is a Northern California trio that fuses grunge, punk, and hardcore with a dense, atmospheric edge. Their music moves between intensity and vulnerability, raw yet enveloping, rooted in Oakley and shaped by distance, tension, and clarity while reflecting on existence and awareness. The lineup includes Ian Shirley on guitar, Ace Crow on drums, and Nick Emigh on bass. Tongues Out Guns Out brings an Oakland based instrumental mathcore duo. The pair features drummer Elijah Post of Frolic and guitarist Brendan Evje, formerly of Jazz Divorce, August Spy, and Cock Lunch, with a debut LP underway. Mind the Chord rounds out the bill, a band that began in dorm rooms and basements and grew into a trio that plays hard and loud. Ben Cashman handles guitar and vocals, Dillon Variz holds down bass with backing vocals, and Will Eukel is on drums.

This all-ages open jump night at Rockin’ Jump Roseville brings an evening of bouncing, laughter with friends, and a playful blend of fitness and friendly competition. Guests can climb, jump, dodge, practice dunks, or take a break to enjoy a bite to eat. Whether seeking high-energy challenges or a more relaxed pace, the indoor trampoline park setting makes it a lively outing for the whole family.

Bourbon Highway Country Bar & Kitchen hosts a country themed night with line dance lessons upstairs and DJ karaoke downstairs with DJ Nikita. The experience spans both floors in Downtown Walnut Creek, combining dance instruction and karaoke. A $10 cover applies on weekends.

Enjoy an electronic music night featuring camoufly, 1-800 GIRLS, Vertigo, and Joe Vertigo at The Great Northern in San Francisco.

Explore circular fashion in an interactive workshop where you create a long-lasting flower crown. Design a wearable piece using lifelike artificial blooms and carefully chosen decorative accents. No prior crafting experience is required. A welcoming option for individuals, groups of friends, and special celebrations.

Trampolines are a blast, but little kids and big kids do not always mix. This session sets aside time at the indoor trampoline park for parents and their smaller children, creating a relaxed, air conditioned setting where families can jump together and chat with friends. Ten minutes of play here is said to burn as many calories as a 33 minute run, and there is still room to socialize with other families. Admission is $15 for a parent and one child up to age 6 for two hours of jumping, and each additional child costs $3. Holiday hours may apply.

Experience a lightly guided 5Rhythms Sweat Your Prayers session at The Alembic in Berkeley, where an individual movement practice unfolds wave after wave. The journey moves through Flowing, Staccato, Chaos, Lyrical, and Stillness, offering a living map from head to feet that invites presence, healing, and transformation. The space welcomes every body, encouraging curiosity and a willingness to discover what is ready to move through you. Participants often leave feeling grounded, refreshed, and more connected to themselves.

Monster Jam brings colossal 12,000 pound trucks, jaw-dropping stunts, and big air in a high-energy showcase of skill and horsepower. See these machines balance on two wheels and soar through the air, with iconic names like Grave Digger, El Toro Loco, Sparkle Smash and more taking the spotlight. It is an action-packed experience built for pure fun.

Tap into uplifting rhythms at an East Bay drumming circle at Ashkenaz. Led by Jeni Swerdlow, MA-ATR, founder of DRUMMM Rhythmic Events and "Chief Rhythm Activator", this participatory experience invites connection, stress relief, and a shared groove through rhythm. It welcomes beginners and seasoned players alike across ages, cultures, genders, and abilities, and minors must attend with an adult. Bring a drum if you have one, or use one provided on site for a $5 convenience fee. Seating is available.

Catch Hairspray, the feel-good musical set in 1962 Baltimore. With catchy songs and upbeat energy, the story follows Tracy Turnblad as her big dream lands her on The Corny Collins Show, and she uses her new spotlight to push back against segregationist rules. Expect a fun, uplifting celebration of self-expression and inclusion at a local Bay Area theatre production.

Dive into a Latin dance bootcamp featuring separate beginner, intermediate, and advanced options with back to back Bachata and Salsa sessions. No partner or prior experience is required to get started, and experienced dancers can look forward to a strong challenge from Lorans in the higher level classes. Throughout the sessions, instruction covers technique, leading and following, spins, styling, and footwork, with special combinations that help link moves together so dancers can stay on beat with a partner. Expect foundational training that unlocks new skills, including drills to build speed, isolations for smoother flow, musicality that explains when to apply moves and how to organize them, polished footwork, and styling for both women and men. Comfortable or workout clothing is suggested. Choose dance shoes or other footwear with suede, leather, worn, or plastic bottoms that allow easy turning, and avoid anti slip soles that restrict movement. Participants may take one session or both, and doing both is encouraged for a stronger overall practice.

This Latin bootcamp at Mystique Ballroom Company focuses on salsa and bachata, blending combinations with solid technique in a welcoming setting. Participants work within their own level, with three separate tracks available, making it easy to progress at a comfortable pace while meeting new people and building confidence.

A food truck will set up outside RSM, making poolside dinner simple. The gathering is open to everyone, so spread the word to neighbors. Cool off with a swim, socialize, and enjoy dinner without having to cook.

Experience a restorative sound bath that weaves gentle yoga, warm stones, live music, and mindful breathing into a calming sanctuary. Darren Main guides a soothing sequence of poses that release tension and invite deep rest, while sound healers provide live music. As you settle into each posture, heated stones are placed on key points to enhance comfort and ease, supporting a sense of spaciousness and tranquility. This is a holistic practice that nurtures body, mind, and spirit. The blend of movement, breathwork, hot stones, and immersive sound creates space to set aside the noise of daily life and reconnect with your natural rhythms. Tickets are $45, with an early bird price of $40 available until two weeks beforehand. BIPOC discounts are available; email hello@mygreenyogi.com to inquire. Registrations for workshops and events can be canceled and refunded up to 48 hours in advance, or applied to a future instance of the same event where applicable. Within 48 hours, registrations are non-refundable.

Profantaica takes the stage at Cornerstone with Morbosidad and Cloak. Anticipate a fierce barrage of sound and an intense night from opening to close.

Case appears with a live band at Yoshi's Oakland -Jack London square, bringing the sound of classic and contemporary R&B and soul. Born Case Woodard and raised in New York, he built a platinum career rooted in songs that explore love from many angles. His path moved from early groups to writing and background vocals for Usher, Christopher Williams, and Al B. Sure, then a solo debut on Def Jam that produced the breakout Touch Me, Tease Me with Foxy Brown and Mary J. Blige. The momentum continued with hits like Happily Ever After and Faded Pictures, and the chart-topping Missing You that earned Grammy nominations. His music has also appeared on the soundtracks for Nutty Professor, Rush Hour, and The Best Man, and collaborations include work with Ja Rule, Teddy Riley, and Tank. This performance highlights a catalog that spans more than two decades, presented with a live band.

Spend a day on the course at the 100 Black Men of the Bay Area’s 6th Annual Scholarship Golf Classic. The event supports Bay Area students by helping make the dream of college a reality for those who are underserved. Registration begins in the morning, followed by a shotgun start for the tournament.

Reiki is a gentle, hands-on Japanese energy practice that channels universal life energy to encourage relaxation and support well-being. This approach aims to stimulate the body’s natural healing response, release physical and emotional blockages, and foster a deep sense of calm. Sessions are free and available by appointment. Each one lasts about an hour and is scheduled according to open availability.

Just Dance Ballroom hosts salsa classes taught by world champion salsa dance artists John Narvaez and Liz Rojas.

An intermediate partner acrobatics class designed for those with a solid acroyoga background. With a shared movement vocabulary and experienced spotters, the session focuses on more demanding poses and smooth transitions. Participants should already be comfortable flying or basing a variety of fundamental acro transitions and, just as importantly, be able to spot others safely in those skills.

Little Feat brings The Last Farewell Tour to Oakland's historic Fox Theater. Tickets are on sale now.

Learning English does not have to be a solitary journey. This conversation club offers a friendly space to practice speaking with other learners in an encouraging setting.

Volunteers gather to provide an evening meal at LifeMoves Mountain View. Carpooling from Foothills is encouraged because parking at the site is limited. The flow typically includes departing together, arriving at the campus, serving dinner, completing cleanup, then returning to Foothills. Participants sign up through a LifeMoves Dinner form or by speaking with Joyce Johnsen in the courtyard. LifeMoves Mountain View is a community partner of Foothills that offers dignified interim housing with a private unit for each household experiencing homelessness. The campus features 100 units and ADA-compliant buildings for case management, educational workshops, dining, recreation, laundry, and a pet area, providing a modern and welcoming place to stay.

Singo puts a musical twist on bingo. In each round, 35 second clips of songs are played and players mark their cards when they hear a match. The first to get five in a row wins a prize. There is no cost to participate.

Bring your brainpower for a lively trivia night at Barebottle Brewing in Walnut Creek. It costs nothing to take part, prizes are on the line, and teams can include up to six players. Arrive early to secure the best seats and get set for friendly competition.

Looking to feel more at ease on the dance floor at social gatherings? This beginner-friendly ballroom social mixer class with professional instructor Christian Solares teaches practical moves and partner skills you can use at social dances, weddings, ballroom functions, cruises, and club settings, helping you feel ready to dance in any environment. Instruction focuses on core ballroom fundamentals, clear lead-and-follow communication, musical timing and rhythm, and simple partner combinations, all offered in a friendly, low-pressure atmosphere. Coming solo is absolutely fine, and everyone is welcome.

Enjoy a weekly trivia night at Dog Haus Biergarten Berkeley. It is free to play and no registration is required. Bring a team or come solo, as the host may be able to match individual players with a friendly group before the game. Prizes go to the top teams, and there is a soft cap of seven players per team for prize eligibility, though larger groups are welcome. The quiz typically runs for about two hours. Events do not take place on major holidays, and any last-minute cancellations may be posted on Instagram.

OmniSwing offers a welcoming weekly progressive program for learning West Coast Swing from the ground up. It is open to complete beginners as well as dancers looking to refresh skills, and no partner or prior experience is required. Instruction is organized into monthly modules with progressive levels from L1 to L3, and supplemental classes begin at Level 2 to support passing assessment criteria before moving up. After class time, the evening continues with a brief demo and announcements, followed by a practica and a weekly social where you can practice with the community. First-time participants can take a class at no cost. Pricing options include a $25 drop-in class with a $5 pre-sale discount, $15 social-only admission, or a $35 class plus social paid at the door. To keep instruction accessible, The Omni Movement offers an ambassador work-trade program with 50 percent and 100 percent discounts, and the Omni Promise, which allocates discounted spots for community members in need at a current rate of 50 percent.

Discover how to bring Shakespeare to life through improv in an immersive intensive led by Diana Brown. Participants build vivid characters, explore elevated language, and shape storylines that echo the Elizabethan stage. Through focused exercises and scene work, you will find your voice in verse, craft dialogue alive with imagery and a strong sense of meter, and inhabit roles fueled by love, ambition, and folly. Expect to play with classic theatrical devices like disguises, mistaken identities, lovers in conflict, comic confusion, and verbal sparring or swordplay. The experience concludes with a collaborative performance that blends these skills into spur-of-the-moment stories of love, rivalry, and festive mischief. No background in Shakespeare is required. Bring curiosity and a playful approach. Registration is $228. Diana Brown is a widely recognized improvisational theater artist, actor, producer, director, and voiceover performer. Her stage work includes the Shakespearean Gamesome Frolic, the duo Bingewatch, the Tennessee Williams inspired Fleeting Reminiscence, the trios POPTOP and Slumber Party, and the Twilight Zone inspired ensemble But of Mind. She performs with the Killing My Lobster acting pool and is a guest artist with BATS Improv. Festival appearances include Impro Amsterdam, the Liverpool and Vancouver improv festivals, SF Sketchfest, Improv Fest Ireland, the New York Improv Festival, and more. She heads the Advanced Improv Performance Lab at Berkeley Repertory Theatre’s School of Theatre, teaches and facilitates with Leela Improv Theatre, and guest teaches with BATS Improv. She also appears at ImprovCon with Jonathan Pitts in Time Piece and is currently rehearsing a new transatlantic project conceived and directed by Mark Smith in the UK.

Test your knowledge at an interactive trivia game at Dave & Buster's in Concord, CA. It is free to play, with a live host leading a competitive format that features a mix of question styles, including picture and music rounds. Use a mobile phone to send in answers, earn points, and watch your rank on the live leaderboard. Questions cover a wide range of topics such as pop culture, sports, history, science, and more, so newcomers and trivia regulars can both jump in. Teams of up to six players can collaborate, plan strategies, and chase the top spot. Prizes are awarded to the winners, making it a lively night of friendly competition and fun.

Catch The Blues Project live at Yoshi's in Oakland. The show is scheduled for 8:00 PM local time at the venue.

Rockin’ Tots sets aside dedicated jump sessions just for little ones and their caregivers at an indoor trampoline park. Parents can bounce with their small children while catching up with friends in a relaxed, air-conditioned setting that keeps toddlers separate from bigger kids. Pricing is $15 for one parent with a child up to age 6, and each additional child is $3. Holiday hours may apply.

Wednesday afternoons offer a calm, creative space for kids to make something new each week with Crafternoon for Kids. On the first Wednesday of each month, the craft time follows the MOCHA program. Projects change weekly so children can paint, cut, glue, and express their creativity while having fun. Los miércoles por la tarde hay un espacio creativo y tranquilo para niñ@s con un proyecto diferente cada semana en Manualidades para Niñ@s. El primer miércoles de cada mes, la actividad tiene lugar después del programa MOCHA. Los proyectos cambian cada semana para que puedan pintar, cortar, pegar y divertirse mientras crean.

Every Wednesday, Rockin’ Jump offers a midweek special where each jumper gets two hours of jumping for the cost of one. The offer is available throughout the day. Secure a spot by booking online, or choose to pay when you arrive. Because attendance is limited, advance reservations are recommended.

A weekly play group for three year olds meets at Cuesta Park in Mountain View and provides a chance for children to play together in a park setting.

A weekly, one hour line dance party for beginners, led by CardioWithCarah, takes place indoors at the Berkeley Finnish Hall. Admission is $20. On-site payment is available via cash, Zelle, Venmo, PayPal, or CashApp, and paying at the door is preferred to avoid fees. For questions, email cardiowithcarah@gmail.com.

Tedeschi Trucks Band brings the Future Soul 2026 Tour to the Greek Theatre at UC Berkeley, with an opening performance by Lukas Nelson. Tickets are available now.

An event honoring the late legendary Coach Beam and his family highlights the impact he made on the Oakland sports community. This tribute recognizes his legacy and offers appreciation for all he contributed to sports in Oakland.

At The Alembic, this twice-monthly drop-in gathering offers a blend of group meditation and authentic relating that focuses on what is alive in the moment as people connect. Participants tune into relational patterns, emotions, and body sensations, then share what they notice so the group can more clearly understand one another and the wider social context that shapes connection. The practice complements traditional meditation by placing awareness on self and others within a collective setting. Many find it supports more enjoyable ways of relating, allows personal growth insights to be tried out in real interactions, and fosters healing through being deeply seen and understood. Because the experience can touch the edges of one’s awareness, participants are encouraged to care for themselves by stepping away if needed or by guiding the group into a different way of being together. Facilitation is led by Josh Rosenberg and Daniel Ricciardelli. Josh is a certified facilitator through the Relateful Company training program and has guided weekly sessions for two years while continuing his development through retreats and collaboration with other facilitators. He serves as CEO of the Forecasting Research Institute, a nonprofit focused on advancing forecasting science and its policy relevance. Daniel is a certified Relatefulness practitioner with hundreds of hours in relational awareness practices. He brings a decade of experience with men’s circles, performance dance teams, applied AI research, and meditation, draws inspiration from Ego Development Theory, madhyamaka philosophy, and Brazilian zouk, and is known for steady, compassionate guidance and calibrated relational risk-taking. He works full time at the intersection of mental health and AI as a machine learning researcher.

Exercism-Pilates Hour brings a spirited group mat Pilates session to Spire Church in Oakland, guided by Keri. The class blends mobility, stability, strength, and release work, using props to either support movements or turn up the challenge. Expect exercises that build proprioception, encourage closed-chain patterns, and safely introduce controlled instability so you can activate deep stabilizing muscles rather than relying only on the big movers. All experience levels and all bodies are welcome. Keri offers individualized options so you can modify or progress as needed. The aim is to help you understand your body more clearly, deepen your movement practice, uncover imbalances, and retrain patterns toward efficiency and ease. It is honest work and also designed to be enjoyable. Keri is a comprehensively trained Balanced Body instructor with experience in mat, springboard, chair, arc, reformer, and foot and gait and motor sensory training. She is trained on the Springboard and the CoreAlign, is apprenticing in foot, gait, and motor sensory work under Nancy Myers, and continues to study with master instructors including Briggit Brunner and Monique Convertito. Sliding scale pricing is available at $10–$20 with a $15 suggested contribution. No one is turned away if cost is a barrier. Donations can be made at the door via common payment apps, and presales are available. Because Spire is in a residential neighborhood, participants are asked to be considerate of neighbors. Parking in the immediate area is very limited, so consider biking, carpooling, walking, using rideshare, or taking public transit.

O.A.R., along with Gavin DeGraw and Lisa Loeb, is performing at The Masonic in San Francisco. The show is scheduled to start at 6:30 PM.

Dungeons & Dragons at The New Parkway offers a relaxed, welcoming tabletop role-playing night with several Dungeon Masters running games simultaneously. Beginners and longtime players can find a spot that fits their style, with easy entry points that make it simple to start playing. Drop in for a single session or return regularly without any ongoing commitment or prior experience. Come solo or with friends and dive into a collaborative story filled with creativity and teamwork. Food and drinks are available for purchase, and arriving a little early is recommended to get settled before play begins.

Head Games Trivia Night brings free-to-play competition to Headlands Brewing On Campus at UC Berkeley. Teams of up to six can vie for prizes, and arriving early is recommended to secure good seats. During student break periods, confirm with the venue that the event is taking place.

Experience a calming session in the Medicine Buddha healing tradition. It begins with a brief introduction, continues with a led meditation, and concludes with energy work provided by Juniper practitioners. Open to everyone, whether new to meditation or more experienced. Hosted at Mountain View Masonic Lodge. Cost is $35.00.

Learn Argentine tango in Berkeley with instructors Felipe Martinez and Ayano Yoneda. Their classes blend a playful spirit with thoughtful technique, emphasizing the fundamental structure of the dance. New dancers are welcome in the beginner session, while the intermediate class is designed for those with at least three months of experience, roughly twelve prior classes. Instruction uses the terms leaders and followers and welcomes queer, trans, and non-binary participants. Everyone is encouraged to explore both roles. Each evening features a beginner class followed by a shared practice, then an intermediate class and another practica. Practice sessions are included with class admission, offering time to dance, go over material, and ask questions. Beginners may observe the intermediate class. Some sessions may be held in the drawing room and others in the ballroom, and room assignments may change. Pricing options include $80 general admission for a four-class series in one level, $25 for a single class, $15 for students with ID for a single class, and $40 for one person taking both classes on the same evening. Cash and Venmo are accepted at the door. Series tickets are also available on Eventbrite at $87.21 for Tango 101 and $65.87 for Intermediate. For cyclists, use the bell at the service entrance and continue straight to reach bike parking in the back courtyard. There is no parking in the Berkeley City Club lot. Organized by Lindsey Newbold.

OmniBachata is a weekly partner dance program from The Omni Movement that develops Bachata skills step by step. It welcomes complete beginners as well as dancers looking to strengthen their foundation, and you can start with a complimentary first class. No partner or prior experience is needed. The program blends progressive instruction with community time, featuring sessions such as Level 2 dips and tricks and Level 1 directional changes, followed by a brief demo and announcements, then open practice and a weekly social. Teaching is led by a rotating team that includes Imaan Taghavi, Angela Vujkovic, Xavier Wong, Tina Wang, Helen Vazquez, Dvij Patel, and Natalie Keller. Through The Omni Promise, as many as one quarter of the spots in each class are set aside for community members in need, with a current discount of 50 percent.

A warm Reiki meditation circle invites participants to relax into an atmosphere of love and light. The gathering is guided by Reiki Master and teacher Michelle Rune Cicala, creating space for gentle energy work and shared healing. Soothing crystal singing bowls played by Reiki Master and teacher Maritza Buckman add calming sound vibrations to support the experience. Newcomers and seasoned Reiki practitioners are welcome to receive or offer Reiki together. Love offerings are appreciated.

Settle into The New Parkway Theater for a relaxed Drink & Draw evening focused on creativity, conversation, and a welcoming, no-pressure vibe. All experience levels are invited to sketch, doodle, or experiment at a comfortable pace. Bring your own art supplies or use materials provided on site. Come solo or with friends, grab a drink, and unwind... the intent is expression rather than perfection. Beer, wine, and nonalcoholic options are available for purchase throughout the night, and there is no formal instruction or set program, just time to make art alongside others.

Rotimi brings a high-energy blend of Afrobeats and R&B to Yoshi's Oakland, pairing smooth vocals with global rhythms shaped by his Nigerian American roots. Recognized for music and screen work, he has drawn fans with songs like In My Bed, Love Riddim, and other Afro-fusion releases that help connect African and American music cultures. Bay Area artist Red Lotus adds incisive lyricism and an emotionally charged, genre-crossing sound that folds hip hop, R&B, pop, rock, EDM, and alternative influences into one voice. His tracks include Only You, Built Different, and Heartless, touching on love, individuality, and resilience. Together, the pairing creates a fresh collaboration that fuses styles and communities. Guiding the flow is host Phoenyx Rose, an international hip hop artist and storyteller whose work reflects global influences and a background in performance and writing. Her releases include Ooh Baby, FlyShitOnly, Wet, and Jiggytron. Presented by Mark Elliott of the A-List Musiq Circle and Kim Pruitt of KP Entertainment Connections, and hosted by Phoenyx Rose, first lady of Hip Hop TV.

Rotimi is bringing his pop rap, afropop, afrobeat, and R&B style to Yoshi’s in Oakland. The show is listed for 7:30 PM local venue time.

John Mellencamp brings his live show to Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California.

At Club Cali, FloLab hosts a weekly hub for Bay Area Hip Hop, bringing together artists, writers, listeners, and neighbors for a $300 rap writing contest and a cypher. The focus is on substance, style, and truth. Rappers refine their craft in front of a crowd whose response helps decide the outcome, keeping the culture in the hands of the community. Everyone is welcome, whether stepping to the mic or simply coming to watch and vibe. The contest offers a $300 purse split across three placements, with $150 for first, $100 for second, and $50 for third. Themes and beats are posted on Instagram, and signing up in advance helps reserve a slot and provides access to full rules. Competitors prepare one verse for each beat, and hooks or choruses are allowed. Memorizing your verses can elevate delivery. Winning the room wins the prize. FloLab was created to push back at the displacement and dilution of Hip Hop across the Bay. Weekly prompts reflect what people are living through right now, and the space gives MCs a place to build, test, sharpen, and perform with a crowd that truly cares. Organizers are working toward growth into San Francisco and San Jose with help from monthly supporters.

Omni Bachata’s weekly social and práctica in Oakland brings together sensual bachata music, connection-focused social dancing, and a community that welcomes everyone to the floor. Dancers may arrive straight from class or simply to dance. It offers a relaxed setting to practice, unwind, and enjoy an evening of movement. The gathering takes place at The Oak Grove.

Practice bike repair while giving back to the community. Start by helping refurbish bicycles so local residents can leave with repairs completed in a single visit, then, if time allows, work on your own bike or a friend’s. The format is hands-on and welcoming to every skill level. The West Oakland Bike Resource Hub at The Crucible is funded in part by the California Air Resources Board’s Sustainable Transportation Equity Project, which is part of California Climate Investments, a statewide initiative that puts Cap-and-Trade dollars to work reducing greenhouse gas emissions, strengthening the economy, and improving public health and the environment, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

Lincoln Summer Nights brings the community together at the park for a friendly, open-to-all gathering centered on connection and neighborhood spirit. Participants can meet neighbors, learn about local happenings, and discover simple ways to get involved. As part of an ongoing seasonal series, it offers a welcoming space to celebrate the community and spend time together.

Players gather at Mad Oak Bar for recurring euchre games in Oakland. The bar is a short walk from the Lake Merritt and 12th Street/Oakland City Center BART stations. A food menu is available, and there is also a happy hour.

Enjoy a free Game Night featuring Family Feud Trivia and Singo. The lineup changes each week.

Enjoy a free outdoor concert series in the heart of Broadway Plaza, with live performances by Foreverland, The Bell Brothers, and Summer Night City, an ABBA tribute. Arriving early is recommended, since seating is limited and there is time to browse community vendors and local partners before the music starts. Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs for a more comfortable experience. Beverages will be available for purchase from the Walnut Creek Downtown Association at each show, and Broadway Plaza restaurants and nearby eateries offer plenty of food options to enjoy during the performances. Look forward to three lively evenings of music and local flavor.

A casual social gathering centered on conversation and community building for the queer community. This meetup is specifically for LGBTQ people who are Deaf and for LGBTQ people with ASL skills at Level 3 or higher. It takes place at Arthur Mac's, near MacArthur BART. Look for signing hands and check the area toward the arcade to find the group. The setting is outdoors with heat lamps. The ground is low astro turf and there is one wheelchair seat at a picnic table. If Arthur Mac's is closed, head one block to MLK Cafe.

Tennessee Williams offers a haunting drama about a magnetic wanderer who arrives in a tightly controlled town and unsettles it to the core. His presence awakens long-suppressed yearnings for affection, fairness, and personal agency, and the upheaval that follows comes at a steep price. Drawing on Southern Gothic roots while speaking to the broader national conscience, the work reimagines the Orpheus and Eurydice myth as a fever dream of the American experience, where the promise of freedom is treated not as safe harbor but as something perilous.

Settle into a cozy night of team trivia at The New Parkway Theater, designed for friendly competition and plenty of laughs. It is free to play and open to everyone. No team is necessary, so participants can arrive solo, bring friends, or meet new teammates on the spot. Prizes are handed out along the way, including movie tokens good for one movie ticket at The New Parkway and pesos that count as one dollar off food at the concessions counter. The space often fills up, so getting there a bit early makes it easier to find a table, get comfortable, and order before the questions begin. The theater serves classic concession favorites and a full food menu, along with beer and wine, and there are many vegan options to choose from.

This social dance party at Just Dance Ballroom welcomes both experienced dancers and beginners interested in trying something new. The atmosphere is friendly and open, offering music, movement, and a refreshing break in the middle of the week.

At Spire, the Church, this yoga session blends mindful movement with an atmospheric goth soundtrack to create a reflective, supportive setting. It is open to all experience levels, offering a chance to build strength and ease while connecting with others who appreciate both yoga and goth culture. Quiet time for personal spiritual reflection is part of the experience. Bring a yoga mat, or borrow one on site, and wear comfortable clothing that allows for easy movement. Admission follows a sliding scale of $10 to $20, with $15 suggested. Everyone is welcome regardless of ability to pay. Contributions are accepted at the door via Venmo, PayPal, or Zelle. The venue is in a residential neighborhood, so respect for the surrounding community is essential. Disrespect toward neighbors may result in being unable to attend this and future gatherings. Parking nearby is very limited, so consider biking, carpooling, walking with friends, using rideshare or public transit, and plan ahead. If driving, park a little farther away to reduce the impact on residents.

Enjoy an evening of jazzy folk and blues with Nathan & Jessie. The duo blends resonator guitars and accordion with engaging male and female vocal interplay, plus elements of storytelling and audience interaction. Expect a lively mix rooted in jazz spirit and improvisation, featuring mostly all original music.

Unwind in a serene sanctuary with stained-glass windows in Berkeley as an immersive sound meditation gently releases stress and restores calm. A team of skilled musicians and a certified mindful meditation teacher guide the experience, weaving more than fourteen live instruments into a soothing soundscape. Hear shimmering tones from crystal bowls and gongs alongside the resonant voices of handpans, Chinese harp, monolina, and other instruments. The session is designed to encourage deep relaxation and support nervous system balance in a peaceful setting. All experience levels are welcome, and no prior background is needed. Offered as a monthly opportunity for rest and renewal, it provides a gentle space to reset and recharge.

Yoshi's Oakland - Jack London square hosts an evening with Tracie Spencer, a vocalist who rose from early prodigy to hitmaking recording artist. She began singing at three, created her first music video at ten, and won the junior vocalist prize on Star Search in 1987. Soon after, she became the youngest female solo artist signed to Capitol Records, releasing a self-titled debut that featured songs like Symptoms of True Love, Hide and Seek, and a rendition of Imagine. At 14 she followed with Make the Difference, highlighted by This House reaching No. 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and Tender Kisses topping the R&B chart, achievements that helped earn her ASCAP Songwriter of the Year recognition. Her career spans tours with major acts including NKOTB, a memorable appearance on Family Matters performing Tender Kisses with Darius McCrary, and recordings for film soundtracks such as Good Burger, Down in the Delta, Super Mario Bros., and Girlfight. She also modeled for brands like Tommy Hilfiger and Chanel, returned with the album Tracie featuring It’s All About You and Still in My Heart, and contributed vocals to projects with John Legend, Dr. Dre, Eve, Kanye West, Jay Z, and 50 Cent. Following a viral reunion with Shanice on the talk show Sherri and a turn at D-Nice’s Club Quarantine at the Kennedy Center, she has been performing again across the U.S. The bill also features Jeremy Keith, a Season 29 semifinalist on The Voice. His credits include background vocals for Grammy winner Stephanie Mills and After 7, as well as contributions to Kaleo’s double platinum track Way Down We Go.

Dave & Buster’s in Concord hosts a Music Bingo game night that replaces numbers with short clips of well known songs. Players use their phones to access a digital bingo card, then listen as the host plays a variety of tracks and mark the corresponding song titles to complete lines. Admission is free and includes one card per person. Winners receive prizes, and there are plenty of chances to sing and dance along to the soundtrack. Prize selections vary.

Bourbon Highway Country Bar & Kitchen in Downtown Walnut Creek turns into a two-level celebration, with line dancing lessons upstairs and DJ karaoke hosted by DJ Nikita downstairs. Expect a lively mix of step-by-step instruction and sing-along energy as the venue keeps the action going on both floors.

This weekly Brazilian Zouk social and práctica in Oakland offers an open floor to dance, practice, and connect. The atmosphere is playful yet grounded, with music that keeps the energy flowing and inspiration from fellow dancers. Whether refining head movement or simply soaking in the scene, dancers of all experience levels are welcome. The gathering takes place at The Oak Grove. Drop-in is $15 plus fees.