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

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Saturday, October 17

Sunday, October 18

  • All dayClosing of Mildred Howard: Poetics of MemoryOakland Museum of California

    OMCA Great Hall, 1000 Oak, Oakland

    The exhibition Mildred Howard: Poetics of Memory closes on October 18, 2026, in the OMCA Great Hall. It features collages, sculptures, and installations by the Bay Area artist spanning five decades. Programming includes a conversation with Mildred Howard and a documentary screening related to her work.

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  • All daySpotlight Sundays: Roadsongs for Dorothea LangeOakland Museum of California

    James Moore Theater, 1000 Oak St, Oakland

    Spotlight Sundays presents 'Roadsongs for Dorothea Lange,' a one-hour immersive play based on the photographer’s road journals and oral histories. The production features live performance and projections of Lange’s photographs. Performances are at 1 pm and 3 pm on October 18 at the James Moore Theater.

    Event page

  • 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

    Chabot Space & Science Center11 events

Monday, October 19

  • 3:00 PMCity Council 2026-10-19 - Closed SessionCity 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

  • 5:30 PMMayor's Commission on Persons with DisabilitiesCancelledCity 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 PMOakland Public Safety Planning and Oversight CommissionCity of Oakland — public meetings (city site)

    Oakland Public Safety Planning and Oversight Commission

    Oakland

    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, October 20

  • 1:30 PMOctober 20, 2026 Finance Committee MeetingCastro Valley Sanitary District — Board & committees

    Finance Committee

    Agenda

  • 3:00 PMFinance & Administration Committee MeetingAlameda County Water District — Board & committee meetings

    43885 S. Grimmer Blvd, Fremont

    Event page

  • 3:30 PM* Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City CouncilCity of Oakland — council & committee meetings

    * Concurrent Meeting of the Oakland Redevelopment Successor Agency and the City Council

    City Council Chamber, 3rd Floor, Oakland

    Event pageAgenda

  • 6:00 PMPolice CommissionCity of Oakland — public meetings (city site)

    Police Commission

    Oakland

    Event page

Wednesday, October 21

  • 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

  • 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

    Chabot Space & Science Center10 events

  • 3:00 PMPlanning CommissionCancelledCity 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

  • 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

  • 7:30 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, October 22

  • All dayCanceled Transportation Commission MeetingCancelledCity of Albany — city calendar & public meetings

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

    Event page

  • 8:00 AMStreet Sweeping - 4th ThursdaysCity of Albany — city calendar & public meetings

    Albany

    Event page

  • 10:30 AM*Rules & Legislation CommitteeCity of Oakland — council & committee meetings

    *Rules & Legislation Committee

    City Council Chamber, 3rd Floor, Oakland

    Event pageAgenda

  • 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM

    Chabot Space & Science Center10 events

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

    Police Commission

    Oakland

    Event page

  • 6:00 PMHousing, Residential Rent and Relocation BoardCity of Oakland — public meetings (city site)

    Housing, Residential Rent and Relocation Board

    Oakland

    Event page

Friday, October 23

Saturday, October 24