Local Calendar
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
Oakland community events calendar (city events page)4 events
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
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.
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. It follows Dewey Finn, a rock musician who transforms a class of students into a rock band. Performances are by Playlist and Mixtape casts at Firehouse Arts Center.
Monday, November 16
7:00 AMKONO Ambassador Neighborhood CleanupOakland community events calendar (city events page)
Suite #109, 2633 Telegraph Ave, Oakland
11:45 AMMedical Organizing Systems (MOS) WorkshopsOakland community events calendar (city events page)
Oakland
- 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM
City of Oakland — public meetings (city site)4 events
6:30 PMLibrary CommissionCity of Hayward — council & commission meetings
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
City of Oakland — council & committee meetings5 events
10:00 AMLake Merritt Institute Community CleanupOakland community events calendar (city events page)
Lake Merritt Sail Boat House, 568 Bellevue Ave, Oakland
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
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.
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 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 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 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.
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
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.
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
7:00 PMCommunity Services CommissionCity of Hayward — council & commission meetings
Community Services Commission
City Hall, Conference Room 2A 777 B Street, Hayward, Hayward
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
8:30 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.
10:30 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)
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
PYTC Cabaret | Singer’s Choice features high school students performing songs they have chosen. The event highlights individual musical styles and interpretations in a cabaret format 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
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
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, repurposed sarees, combining geometric forms with traditional Indian textiles. The pieces explore cultural heritage through layered fabric, embroidery, and cubic shapes inspired by Sharma's engineering background. The reception is at the Firehouse Arts Center.
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 through 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
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.
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 holiday music at the Firehouse Arts Center. The show includes Carpenters classics like “Merry Christmas Darling” and “Winter Wonderland,” featuring live musicians and guest artists.