Local Calendar
Public meetings and community events across Alameda County, gathered from the bodies that publish them.
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Saturday, October 24
2:00 PMCreatures of Impulse | Face-Off 2026Firehouse Arts Center (Pleasanton)
Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton
Local Bay Area improv teams perform against Creatures of Impulse in a pro-wrestling themed series. Four shows feature different performances, with audience interaction and chances to win prizes. Performances run October 22-24, 2026, at Firehouse Arts Center.
7:00 PMCreatures of Impulse | Face-Off 2026Firehouse Arts Center (Pleasanton)
Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton
Local Bay Area improv teams perform against Creatures of Impulse in a pro-wrestling themed show. Four performances over three nights feature interactive audience elements and prize opportunities. Shows run October 22-24, 2026 at 7 PM each night.
Sunday, October 25
11:00 AM32nd Annual Día de los Muertos Community CelebrationOakland Museum of California
OMCA Campus, 1000 Oak St, Oakland
The 32nd Annual Día de los Muertos Community Celebration honors loved ones through music, dance, ofrendas, and traditions. Visitors can attend ceremonies, performances, hands-on activities, and a mercado featuring Latinx vendors. The event includes ASL interpretation and is held on the OMCA campus.
1:00 PMSpecial Guest Gallery Chat with Traditional Medicine Practitioner Batul True HeartOakland Museum of California
Gallery of California Natural Sciences, 1000 Oak St, Oakland
Batul True Heart, a 2Spirit traditional medicine practitioner, discusses earth-based ancestral medicine and grief practices in a 30-minute talk at the Gallery of California Natural Sciences. The event is part of the Día de los Muertos Community Celebration and includes insights on emotional healing and the use of cempoalxóchitl flowers.
Monday, October 26
6:00 PMBicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) Policy and Legislative CommitteeCity of Oakland — public meetings (city site)
Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) Policy and Legislative Committee
Oakland
A committee of Oakland's Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission dealing with policy and legislative matters.
6:30 PMLibrary CommissionCity of Hayward — council & commission meetings
Tuesday, October 27
- 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
City of Oakland — council & committee meetings5 events
6:00 PMCity Council 2026-10-27 - 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.
Wednesday, October 28
- 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
City of Oakland — public meetings (city site)5 events
3:00 PMWaste Management Authority Board / Energy CouncilStopWaste — Waste Management Authority, Recycling Board & Energy Council
Waste Management Authority Board / Energy Council
StopWaste, 1537 Webster Street, Oakland
A joint meeting of the Alameda County Waste Management Authority Board, which manages solid waste facilities, source reduction and recycling for the county, and the Energy Council, which works on energy efficiency, clean energy and climate resilience across its member agencies.
5:30 PMCouncil Infrastructure & Airport CommitteeCity of Hayward — council & commission meetings
Council Infrastructure & Airport Committee
City Hall, Conference Room 2A & Zoom 777 B Street, Hayward, Hayward
5:30 PMEnergy and Environment CommissionCity of Pleasanton — council & commission meetings
Energy and Environment Commission
City Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Ave., Pleasanton CA 94566
7:00 PMPlanning CommissionCity of Pleasanton — council & commission meetings
Planning Commission
City Council Chamber, 200 Old Bernal Ave, Pleasanton CA 94566
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.
Thursday, October 29
10:30 AM*Rules & Legislation CommitteeCity of Oakland — council & committee meetings
7:30 PMEBMS Golden Age of BroadwayFirehouse Arts Center (Pleasanton)
Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton
East Bay Musical Society presents the Fall 2026 concert 'Golden Age of Broadway' at Firehouse Arts Center. The performance features classic Broadway musicals such as 'Sound of Music,' 'Oklahoma,' and 'My Fair Lady.' Tickets available October 1.
Friday, October 30
5:00 PMFriday Nights at OMCA with LA GENTE SFOakland Museum of California
OMCA campus, Oakland
Live music by LA GENTE SF, a DJ set by mare.e.fresh, and Gallery Chats are featured at Friday Nights at OMCA. The event includes performances blending Latin rhythms and global sounds, along with guided conversations in the galleries. Food trucks and seasonal programming are also available.
Saturday, October 31
1:00 PMPAL 19th Annual Fall Members’ Show ReceptionFirehouse Arts Center (Pleasanton)
Firehouse Arts Center Lobby, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton
The Harrington Gallery hosts the PAL 19th Annual Fall Members’ Show Reception on October 31 at the Firehouse Arts Center Lobby. The event showcases 67 works in various mediums by PAL members. Awards will be judged by Debbie Wardrope, and live artist demonstrations will occur on select Saturdays during the exhibition.