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

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Sunday, November 15

  • 8:30 AM – 2:45 PM
  • 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

    An explorer of the cosmos has traveled too far and can’t find home. Experience a journey through the beauty of space and time in the Charles Hayden Planetarium. All ages. 10 minutes.

Monday, November 16

Tuesday, November 17

  • 9:00 AMFriends of Sausal Creek: Dimond Park RestorationOakland community events calendar (city events page)

    Dimond Park Historical Scout Hut, Oakland

  • 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM
  • 10:00 AMLake Merritt Institute Community CleanupOakland community events calendar (city events page)

    Lake Merritt Sail Boat House, 568 Bellevue Ave, Oakland

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

    Alameda

  • 2:30 PMAdopt a Drain Tool GiveawayOakland community events calendar (city events page)

    City of Oakland Edgewater Dr, 7101 Edgewater Dr, Oakland

  • 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.

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

    43885 S. Grimmer Blvd, Fremont

  • 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.

  • 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 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.

  • 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

  • 3:00 AM – 2:00 PM

    Chabot Space & Science Center10 events

  • 8:30 AMKeep Dimond Clean Every WednesdayOakland community events calendar (city events page)

    2055 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland

  • 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

Thursday, November 19

Friday, November 20

Saturday, November 21

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

    An explorer of the cosmos has traveled too far and can’t find home. Experience a journey through the beauty of space and time in the Charles Hayden Planetarium. All ages. 10 minutes.