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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

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

  • 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.

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  • 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

Monday, November 16

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

    Alameda

    Event page

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

    Zoning Administrator Hearing

    VIA ZOOM, Alameda

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

    Alameda Municipal Power, 2000 Grand Street, Alameda

    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

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  • 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

  • 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.

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  • 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.

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  • 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

  • 3:00 AM – 2:00 PM

    Chabot Space & Science Center10 events

  • 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 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

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

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

    Event page

Thursday, November 19

Friday, November 20