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Public meetings and community events across Alameda County, gathered from the bodies that publish them.

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Friday, November 13

Saturday, November 14

  • All dayArt Exhibit: Mi'Chelle FredrickCity of Alameda — city events & activities

    Mastick, Front Lobby, 1155 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda

    Event page

  • All dayMember Bonus Reciprocity Week at Asian Art MuseumOakland Museum of California

    Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin St, San Francisco

    Member Bonus Reciprocity Week at the Asian Art Museum allows Oakland Museum of California members free admission for two guests. OMCA members may enter the Asian Art Museum for free with their membership card, including free entry for children 12 and younger. The museum is open 1–8 pm on November 14 and 10 am–5 pm on November 15.

    Event page

  • 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM

    Oakland community events calendar (city events page)9 events

  • 9:00 AMGirls on the Run - Fall Celebratory 5KCity of San Leandro — city calendar

    Marina Park, 14001 Monarch Bay Drive, San Leandro

    Event page

  • 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM

    Chabot Space & Science Center7 events

  • 1:00 PMNative American Heritage Month Celebration 2026Firehouse Arts Center (Pleasanton)

    Alviso Adobe Community Park, 3465 Old Foothill Rd, Pleasanton

    The Native American Heritage Month Celebration features interactive activities, crafts, games, and a Powwow Dance performance at Alviso Adobe Community Park. The event is open to the public and takes place on November 14, 2026.

    Event page

  • 1:30 PMYouth Mental Health ForumCity of Dublin — city calendar

    Dublin Senior Center, 7600 Amador Valley Blvd, Dublin

    Event page

  • 2:00 PMPYTC | School of Rock Young Actors EditionFirehouse Arts Center (Pleasanton)

    Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton

    A shortened version of the musical 'School of Rock' tailored for young performers, following a rock musician who transforms a class of students into a band. Performances by two casts at Firehouse Arts Center in November 2026.

    Event page

  • 7:00 PMPYTC | School of Rock Young Actors EditionFirehouse Arts Center (Pleasanton)

    Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton

    A shortened version of the musical 'School of Rock' tailored for young performers, following a rock musician who transforms a class of students into a band. Performances by two casts at Firehouse Arts Center in November 2026.

    Event page

Sunday, November 15

  • 11:00 AMAurora StormChabot Space & Science Center

    Oakland

    Aurora Storm is an educational show about the northern lights, exploring their scientific causes and cultural significance. It features stories from Arctic explorers and Indigenous peoples. For ages 8 and up.

    Event page

  • 12:00 PMEmpty Bowls Fundraiser for Mercy Brown BagHayward Area Recreation & Park District

    Weekes Community Center, 27182 Patrick Avenue, Hayward

    Event page

  • 1:00 PMSpotlight Sundays: Japanese American Legacies of ResistanceOakland Museum of California

    James Moore Theater, 1000 Oak St, Oakland

    This event explores the historical legacy of Japanese American resistance during wartime incarceration through discussions with community leaders and an interactive taiko performance. It includes a Call to Action session with protest art activities led by social justice organizations. Part of the BeHere / 1942 exhibition programming at OMCA.

    Event page

  • 1:00 PMWaiting Far AwayChabot Space & Science Center

    Oakland

    A cosmic explorer becomes lost in space and time in this 10-minute all-ages planetarium show. Experience the beauty and solitude of the universe through an imaginative journey.

    Event page

  • 2:00 PMPYTC | School of Rock Young Actors EditionFirehouse Arts Center (Pleasanton)

    Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton

    A shortened version of the musical 'School of Rock' tailored for young performers, following a rock musician who transforms a class of students into a band. Performances by two casts at Firehouse Arts Center in November 2026.

    Event page

Monday, November 16

  • 2:00 PMZoning Administrator HearingUnconfirmedCity of Alameda — council & commission meetings

    Zoning Administrator Hearing

    VIA ZOOM, Alameda

    Event pageAgenda

  • 2:00 PMZoning Administrator HearingCity of Alameda — city events & activities

    Alameda

    Event page

  • 4:30 PMParks and Recreation Advisory CommissionCity of Oakland — public meetings (city site)

    Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission

    Oakland

    Event page

  • 5:30 PMMayor's Commission on Persons with DisabilitiesCity of Oakland — public meetings (city site)

    Mayor's Commission on Persons with Disabilities

    Oakland

    Event page

  • 5:30 PMOakland Youth CommissionCity of Oakland — public meetings (city site)

    Oakland Youth Commission

    Oakland

    Event page

  • 6:00 PMCity CouncilCity of Piedmont — meetings and events

    City Council

    Piedmont

    The elected City Council of Piedmont, which sets city policy, adopts the budget and passes local ordinances.

  • 6:00 PMPublic Utilities Board Regular Meeting Nov 16City of Alameda — city events & activities

    Alameda Municipal Power, 2000 Grand Street, Alameda

    Event page

  • 7:00 PMCity Council MeetingCity of Albany — city calendar & public meetings

    City Council

    Albany City Hall Council Chambers, 1000 San Pablo Ave, Albany

    The elected City Council of Albany, the city's legislative body, which makes policy decisions on the governance of the city.

    Event page

  • 7:00 PMCity Council MeetingCity of Albany — city calendar & public meetings

    City Council

    Albany City Hall Council Chambers, 1000 San Pablo Ave, Albany

    The elected City Council of Albany, the city's legislative body, which makes policy decisions on the governance of the city.

    Event page

Tuesday, November 17

  • 1:30 PM*Special Community & Economic Development CommitteeCity of Oakland — council & committee meetings

    *Special Community & Economic Development Committee

    City Council Chamber, 3rd Floor, Oakland

    Event pageAgenda

  • 2:00 PMNovember 17, 2026 Communications Committee MeetingCastro Valley Sanitary District — Board & committees

    Communications Committee

    Agenda

  • 2:00 PMOnline Informational Workshop (online)City of Alameda — city events & activities

    Alameda

    Event page

  • 4:00 PMCity Council 2026-11-17 - SpecialCity of Berkeley — City Council agendas

    City Council

    Berkeley

    The elected City Council of Berkeley, which makes decisions on local laws and policies for the city using input from the community.

    Event pageAgenda

  • 4:30 PMLegal, Intergovernmental and Community Affairs Committee MeetingAlameda County Water District — Board & committee meetings

    43885 S. Grimmer Blvd, Fremont

    Event page

  • 5:00 PMCity CouncilCity of Hayward — council & commission meetings

    City Council

    City Hall Conference Room 2A 777 B Street, Hayward, Hayward

    The elected City Council of Hayward, responsible for the city's legislative function — reviewing public policy and adopting policy responsive to the community.

    Event pageAgenda

  • 6:00 PMCity Council 2026-11-17 - RegularCity of Berkeley — City Council agendas

    City Council

    Berkeley

    The elected City Council of Berkeley, which makes decisions on local laws and policies for the city using input from the community.

    Event pageAgenda

  • 6:00 PMCity Council Special Meeting Closed SessionCity of Pleasanton — council & commission meetings

    City Council

    City Council Conference Room, 200 Old Bernal Ave., Pleasanton, CA 94566

    The elected City Council of Pleasanton, which sets city policy, adopts the budget and passes local ordinances.

    Agenda

  • 7:00 PMCity CouncilUnconfirmedCity of Alameda — council & commission meetings

    City Council

    City Hall, 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, Alameda CA 94501, Alameda

    The elected City Council of Alameda, which sets city policy, adopts the budget and passes local ordinances.

    Event pageAgenda

  • 7:00 PMCity CouncilCity of Hayward — council & commission meetings

    City Council

    City Hall, Council Chambers 777 B Street, Hayward, Hayward

    The elected City Council of Hayward, responsible for the city's legislative function — reviewing public policy and adopting policy responsive to the community.

    Event pageAgenda

  • 7:00 PMCity Council MeetingCity of Pleasanton — council & commission meetings

    City Council

    City Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Ave, Pleasanton CA 94566

    The elected City Council of Pleasanton, which sets city policy, adopts the budget and passes local ordinances.

    Agenda

  • 7:00 PMRegular City Council MeetingCity of Dublin — city calendar

    City Council

    Civic Center, Peter W. Snyder Council Chamber, 100 Civic Plaza, Dublin

    The elected City Council of Dublin, which sets city policy, adopts the budget and passes local ordinances.

    Event page

  • 7:00 PMRegular City Council Meetings 2026City of Alameda — city events & activities

    City Council

    Council Chambers, City Hall, 2263 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda

    The elected City Council of Alameda, which sets city policy, adopts the budget and passes local ordinances.

    Event page

Wednesday, November 18

  • All dayBoard of Directors MeetingLivermore Area Recreation & Park District — Board of Directors

    Board of Directors

    Livermore

    The elected board of the Livermore Area Recreation and Park District, directly responsible to the electorate, which runs parks and recreation programs in the Livermore area.

    Event page

  • 3:00 AM – 2:00 PM

    Chabot Space & Science Center10 events

  • 8:00 AMStreet Sweeping - 3rd WednesdaysCity of Albany — city calendar & public meetings

    Albany

    Event page

  • 10:30 AMWalking on WednesdaysCity of Piedmont — meetings and events

    Meet in front of the Exedra Arch at Highland and Magnolia, Piedmont

  • 3:00 PMPlanning CommissionCity of Oakland — public meetings (city site)

    Planning Commission

    Oakland

    An appointed commission that promotes the orderly growth and development of Oakland through studies, decisions on development proposals and policy recommendations to the City Council.

    Event page

  • 3:00 PMWaste Management Authority Board / Energy Council / Recycling BoardStopWaste — Waste Management Authority, Recycling Board & Energy Council

    Waste Management Authority Board / Energy Council / Recycling Board

    StopWaste, 1537 Webster Street, Oakland

    A joint meeting of the Alameda County Waste Management Authority Board, the Energy Council and the Recycling Board — county waste management, energy and climate work, and source reduction, recycling and grants to non-profit waste reduction enterprises.

    Event page

  • 5:00 PMCommission on HomelessnessCity of Oakland — public meetings (city site)

    Commission on Homelessness

    Oakland

    Event page

  • 6:30 PMFamily Storytime (Main Library)City of San Leandro — city calendar

    San Leandro Public Library, 300 Estudillo Ave, San Leandro

    Event page

  • 6:30 PMPublic Ethics CommissionCity of Oakland — public meetings (city site)

    Public Ethics Commission

    Oakland

    An independent commission of Oakland residents charged with ensuring fairness, openness, honesty and integrity in Oakland city government.

    Event page

  • 6:30 PMTransportation CommissionCancelledCity of Alameda — council & commission meetings

    Transportation Commission

    City Hall, 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Council Chambers, 3rd Floor, Alameda, CA 94501, Alameda

    Event pageAgenda

  • 6:30 PMTransportation Commission MeetingCity of Alameda — city events & activities

    City Chambers, Alameda 94501, 2263 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda

    Event page

  • 7:00 PMClimate Action Committee MeetingCity of Albany — city calendar & public meetings

    Climate Action Committee

    Albany City Hall Council Chambers, 1000 San Pablo Ave, Albany

    A technical advisory committee that advises the Albany City Council on reducing greenhouse gases and adapting to climate change.

    Event page

  • 7:00 PMClimate Action Committee MeetingCity of Albany — city calendar & public meetings

    Climate Action Committee

    Albany City Hall Council Chambers, 1000 San Pablo Ave, Albany

    A technical advisory committee that advises the Albany City Council on reducing greenhouse gases and adapting to climate change.

    Event page

  • 7:00 PMPlanning Commission Special MeetingCity of Pleasanton — council & commission meetings

    Planning Commission

    200 Old Bernal Avenue, City Council Chamber, Pleasanton

    An appointed commission that reviews development plan submittals and advises the Pleasanton City Council on land use matters including zoning, use permits, variances and site plans.

    Agenda

  • 7:00 PMYouth Commission MeetingCity of Pleasanton — council & commission meetings

    Youth Commission

    5353 Sunol Blvd, Pleasanton

    Agenda

  • 7:30 PMRecreation CommissionCity of Piedmont — meetings and events

    Recreation Commission

    City Council Chambers, 120 Vista Avenue, Piedmont

    An appointed commission that advises the City of Piedmont on recreation facilities and programs.

Thursday, November 19

Friday, November 20