Local Calendar
Public meetings and community events across Alameda County, gathered from the bodies that publish them.
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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.
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 a taiko performance. It includes a Call to Action session with protest art activities. Part of the BeHere / 1942 exhibition programming.
1:00 PMWaiting Far AwayChabot Space & Science Center
Oakland
A cosmic explorer becomes lost in space and time in this 10-minute all-ages performance. The show explores themes of distance, solitude, and wonder through the reimagined vastness of the universe. Presented in the Charles Hayden Planetarium.
2:00 PMPYTC | School of Rock Young Actors EditionFirehouse Arts Center (Pleasanton)
Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s School of Rock: Young Actors Edition is a one-hour musical for young performers, following a rock-obsessed substitute teacher who transforms a class of students into a rock band. Performances are held at Firehouse Arts Center starting November 6.
Monday, November 16
2:00 PMZoning Administrator HearingUnconfirmedCity of Alameda — council & commission meetings
2:00 PMZoning Administrator HearingCity of Alameda — city events & activities
Alameda
- 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
City of Oakland — public meetings (city site)4 events
6:00 PMPublic Utilities Board Regular Meeting Nov 16City of Alameda — city events & activities
Alameda Municipal Power, 2000 Grand Street, Alameda
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.
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.
Tuesday, November 17
- 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
City of Oakland — council & committee meetings5 events
2:00 PMOnline Informational Workshop (online)City of Alameda — city events & activities
Alameda
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wednesday, November 18
All dayCanceled Climate Action Committee MeetingCancelledCity 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.
- 3:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Chabot Space & Science Center10 events
- 3:00 AMZodiac Tours
- 3:00 AMZodiac Tours
- 11:00 AMSunstruck
- 11:00 AMSunstruck
- 12:00 PMForward to the Moon
- 12:00 PMForward to the Moon
- 1:00 PMMaya Archeoastronomy
- 1:00 PMMaya Archeoastronomy
- 2:00 PMSPACETIME
- 2:00 PMSPACETIME
8:00 AMStreet Sweeping - 3rd WednesdaysCity of Albany — city calendar & public meetings
Albany
- 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM
City of Oakland — public meetings (city site)4 events
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.
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
6:30 PMTransportation Commission MeetingCity of Alameda — city events & activities
City Chambers, Alameda 94501, 2263 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda
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.
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.
7:00 PMYouth Commission MeetingCity of Pleasanton — council & commission meetings
Thursday, November 19
8:00 AMStreet Sweeping - 3rd ThursdaysCity of Albany — city calendar & public meetings
Albany
8:30 AMCity Council Special MeetingCity of Pleasanton — council & commission meetings
City Council
123 Main Street, Pleasanton, CA 94566
The elected City Council of Pleasanton, which sets city policy, adopts the budget and passes local ordinances.
10:00 AMGraton CasinoCity of Alameda — city events & activities
Mastick Senior Center, Media Room, 1155 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda
10:30 AM*Rules & Legislation CommitteeCity of Oakland — council & committee meetings
- 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Chabot Space & Science Center10 events
- 11:00 AMUniversal
- 12:00 PMWaiting Far Away
- 12:00 PMWaiting Far Away
- 1:00 PMFrom Earth to the Universe
- 1:00 PMFrom Earth to the Universe
- 2:00 PMEinstein’s Gravity Playlist
- 2:00 PMEinstein’s Gravity Playlist
- 3:00 PM5000 Eyes: Mapping the Universe with DESI
- 3:00 PM5000 Eyes: Mapping the Universe with DESI
- 7:00 PMAstrophotography 101: Capturing the Deep Sky
5:00 PMWildfire Prevention CommissionCity of Oakland — public meetings (city site)
5:30 PMSunshine Ordinance Complaint HearingCity of Alameda — city events & activities
City Hall, Room 391, Alameda 94501, 2263 Santa Clara Avenue, Alameda
6:00 PMBicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory CommissionCity of Oakland — public meetings (city site)
Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission
Oakland
An appointed commission that serves as a resource to city staff and a public forum on Oakland's efforts to improve the safety and access of walking and bicycling.
Friday, November 20
- 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Chabot Space & Science Center12 events
- 11:00 AMLunaverse
- 11:00 AMLunaverse
- 12:00 PMThe Sun: Our Living Star
- 12:00 PMThe Sun: Our Living Star
- 1:00 PMUnveiling the Invisible Universe
- 1:00 PMUnveiling the Invisible Universe
- 2:00 PMC360: Year of the Dwarf Planet
- 2:00 PMC360: Year of the Dwarf Planet
- 3:00 PMMars: The Ultimate Voyage
- 3:00 PMMars: The Ultimate Voyage
- 7:00 PMSci-Fi Night: Dune (1984)
- 7:00 PMSci-Fi Night: Dune (1984)
7:00 PMPYTC Cabaret | Singer’s ChoiceFirehouse Arts Center (Pleasanton)
Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton
High school students perform songs of their choice in a cabaret format, showcasing their individual styles and musical tastes. The event features a range of musical selections and takes place at the Firehouse Arts Center.
Saturday, November 21
- 1:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Chabot Space & Science Center6 events
- 1:00 AMWorlds of Curiosity
- 11:00 AMBig Astronomy
- 12:00 PMMexica Archeoastronomy
- 1:00 PMWorlds of Curiosity
- 2:00 PMOhlone Skies (mur taaraxtak)
- 3:00 PMPhantom of the Universe
1:00 PMLynda Briggs – Solo Exhibition – Meet & GreetFirehouse Arts Center (Pleasanton)
Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton
Lynda Briggs presents a solo exhibition of 15 acrylic paintings at the Firehouse Arts Center, displayed on the Nancy Thompson Memorial Wall from October 31 to December 19. A meet and greet is scheduled for November 21.
1:00 PMRia Sharma – Sari Ki Saree – ReceptionFirehouse Arts Center (Pleasanton)
Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton
Ria Sharma's exhibition features mixed-media artworks made from intact, rescued sarees, combining geometric forms and cultural motifs. The reception is at the Firehouse Arts Center on November 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM.
4:00 PMChorus Eclectic – Tomorrow’s YesterdayFirehouse Arts Center (Pleasanton)
Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton
Chorus Eclectic performs 'Tomorrow’s Yesterday' at the Firehouse Arts Center, featuring music that honors Indigenous First Nations and their values. The concert includes choral works celebrating Native American artists and themes of stewardship and respect for nature.
Sunday, November 22
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.
1:00 PMWaiting Far AwayChabot Space & Science Center
Oakland
A cosmic explorer becomes lost in space and time in this 10-minute all-ages performance. The show explores themes of distance, solitude, and wonder through the reimagined vastness of the universe. Presented in the Charles Hayden Planetarium.
2:00 PMA Song for You: The Music of Karen Carpenter At ChristmasFirehouse Arts Center (Pleasanton)
Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton
Laurie Roldan performs a cabaret concert celebrating Karen Carpenter’s music at Christmas, featuring Carpenters holiday songs and guest artists at Firehouse Arts Center.