Local Calendar
Public meetings and community events across Alameda County, gathered from the bodies that publish them.
Showing the coming week. Join Potluck Pundits — verified Republican voters in Alameda County see every upcoming meeting, the archive of past ones, and the meetings in their own district.
Friday, October 16
5:00 PMFriday Nights at OMCA with MacArthur Maze | 60th Anniversary of the Black Panther PartyOakland Museum of California
OMCA campus, Oakland
MacArthur Maze performs live on the Garden Stage, followed by a documentary screening and panel discussion about artist Mildred Howard. DJ Black Woman ™ plays a music set, and Sketchboard Co. hosts live figure drawing sessions in the Gallery of California Art. Gallery Chats run throughout the evening.
7:30 PMCarnavalFirehouse Arts Center (Pleasanton)
Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton
Carnaval, a tribute band, performs music inspired by Santana, featuring Latin rock, blues, and soul. The show includes covers of Santana's classic songs, performed with live percussion and rhythmic energy. The event is open to all ages and takes place at the Firehouse Arts Center.
Saturday, October 17
1:00 PMAlameda GOP: BBQ, Beer and Ballots EventBayAreaGOP.com — Bay Area Republican events calendar
1039 MacArthur Blvd, San Leandro
The Alameda County Republican Party hosts a free event featuring barbecue, beer, and political discussion. Registration is required. RSVP for details and to attend.
1:00 PMDiwali Celebration 2026Firehouse Arts Center (Pleasanton)
Pleasanton Senior Center, 5353 Sunol Boulevard, Pleasanton
The Diwali Celebration 2026 at the Pleasanton Senior Center includes live music and dance performances, storytelling, arts and crafts, and light refreshments. The event begins with a welcome and storytime at 1:00 PM, followed by Bharatanatyam dance performances by Srilaya and Sthalam Schools of Dance.
Sunday, October 18
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 performances and projections of Lange’s photographs, exploring themes of migration and time. The event is part of a weekend of programming celebrating Lange’s work, including a symposium and gallery performances.