Local Calendar
Public meetings and community events across Alameda County, gathered from the bodies that publish them.
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Saturday, November 14
All dayArt Exhibit: Mi'Chelle FredrickCity of Alameda — city events & activities
Mastick, Front Lobby, 1155 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda
All dayMember Bonus Reciprocity Week at Asian Art MuseumOakland Museum of California
Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin St, San Francisco
Member Bonus Reciprocity Week allows Oakland Museum of California members free admission to the Asian Art Museum for two guests per membership. The event runs November 14–15. Admission is free for two adults and children 12 and younger. Members must present their OMCA membership card at the ticketing desk.
- 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Oakland community events calendar (city events page)10 events
- 8:30 AMCommunity Cleanup High Street Coalition
- 8:30 AMDistrict 5 Weekend Beautification
- 8:30 AMFairfax Community Cleanup
- 9:00 AMCommunity Cleanup Melrose Library
- 9:00 AMFriends of Joaquin Miller Park
- 9:00 AMFriends of Sausal Creek: Monterey Redwoods
- 9:00 AMGarden with NHCA on Second Saturdays
- 9:00 AMKeep Dimond Clean Every Saturday
- 10:00 AMLake Merritt Institute Community Cleanup
- 10:00 AMMLK Jr. Regional Shoreline: Park & Shoreline Cleanup
9:00 AMGirls on the Run - Fall Celebratory 5KCity of San Leandro — city calendar
Marina Park, 14001 Monarch Bay Drive, San Leandro
- 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Chabot Space & Science Center7 events
- 10:30 AMFamily Nature Adventures: Fungi
- 10:30 AMFamily Nature Adventures: Fungi
- 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
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.
12:00 PMEmpty Bowls Fundraiser for Mercy Brown BagHayward Area Recreation & Park District
Weekes Community Center, 27182 Patrick Avenue, Hayward
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.
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
6:30 PMLibrary CommissionCity of Hayward — council & commission meetings
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
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
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.
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 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.
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
- 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
- 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.
5:30 PMCouncil Budget and Finance CommitteeCity of Hayward — council & commission meetings
Council Budget and Finance Committee
City Hall, Conference Room 4A 777 B Street, Hayward, Hayward
6:30 PMFamily Storytime (Main Library)City of San Leandro — city calendar
San Leandro Public Library, 300 Estudillo Ave, San Leandro
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 PMCommunity Services CommissionCity of Hayward — council & commission meetings
Community Services Commission
City Hall, Conference Room 2A 777 B Street, Hayward, Hayward
Thursday, November 19
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)
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
9:00 AMVolunteers in Parks -- Fairmont Terrace ParkHayward Area Recreation & Park District
Fairmont Terrace Park, Berkshire and Manchester San Lorenzo, Hayward
10:00 AMPop-Up Holiday BoutiqueHayward Area Recreation & Park District
Kenneth C. Aitken Senior & Community Center, Castro Valley, 17800 Redwood Road, Hayward