Local Calendar
Public meetings and community events across Alameda County, gathered from the bodies that publish them.
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Friday, November 13
7:00 AMKONO Ambassador Neighborhood CleanupOakland community events calendar (city events page)
Suite #109, 2633 Telegraph Ave, Oakland
- 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Chabot Space & Science Center10 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
1:00 PMPre-K: Gratitude GatheringHayward Area Recreation & Park District
San Lorenzo Community Center, 1970 Via Buena Vista San Lorenzo, Hayward
5:00 PMNight Market at St. Pat's RowCity of Dublin — city calendar
St. Pat's Row (between Golden Gate Drive and Regio, Dublin
7:00 PMPYTC | School of Rock Young Actors EditionFirehouse Arts Center (Pleasanton)
Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton
A shortened version of the musical 'School of Rock' tailored for young performers, following a rock musician who transforms a class of students into a band. Performances by two casts at Firehouse Arts Center in November 2026.
Saturday, November 14
All dayArt Exhibit: Mi'Chelle FredrickCity of Alameda — city events & activities
Mastick, Front Lobby, 1155 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda
All dayMember Bonus Reciprocity Week at Asian Art MuseumOakland Museum of California
Asian Art Museum, 200 Larkin St, San Francisco
Member Bonus Reciprocity Week at the Asian Art Museum allows Oakland Museum of California members free admission for two guests. OMCA members may enter the Asian Art Museum for free with their membership card, including free entry for children 12 and younger. The museum is open 1–8 pm on November 14 and 10 am–5 pm on November 15.
- 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Oakland community events calendar (city events page)9 events
- 8:30 AMCommunity Cleanup High Street Coalition
- 8:30 AMDistrict 5 Weekend Beautification
- 8:30 AMFairfax Community Cleanup
- 9:00 AMCommunity Cleanup Melrose Library
- 9:00 AMFriends of Joaquin Miller Park
- 9:00 AMFriends of Sausal Creek: Monterey Redwoods
- 9:00 AMGarden with NHCA on Second Saturdays
- 9:00 AMKeep Dimond Clean Every Saturday
- 10:00 AMLake Merritt Institute Community Cleanup
9:00 AMGirls on the Run - Fall Celebratory 5KCity of San Leandro — city calendar
Marina Park, 14001 Monarch Bay Drive, San Leandro
- 10:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Chabot Space & Science Center7 events
- 10:30 AMFamily Nature Adventures: Fungi
- 10:30 AMFamily Nature Adventures: Fungi
- 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
1:00 PMNative American Heritage Month Celebration 2026Firehouse Arts Center (Pleasanton)
Alviso Adobe Community Park, 3465 Old Foothill Rd, Pleasanton
The Native American Heritage Month Celebration features interactive activities, crafts, games, and a Powwow Dance performance at Alviso Adobe Community Park. The event is open to the public and takes place on November 14, 2026.
1:30 PMYouth Mental Health ForumCity of Dublin — city calendar
Dublin Senior Center, 7600 Amador Valley Blvd, Dublin
2:00 PMPYTC | School of Rock Young Actors EditionFirehouse Arts Center (Pleasanton)
Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton
A shortened version of the musical 'School of Rock' tailored for young performers, following a rock musician who transforms a class of students into a band. Performances by two casts at Firehouse Arts Center in November 2026.
7:00 PMPYTC | School of Rock Young Actors EditionFirehouse Arts Center (Pleasanton)
Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton
A shortened version of the musical 'School of Rock' tailored for young performers, following a rock musician who transforms a class of students into a band. Performances by two casts at Firehouse Arts Center in November 2026.
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.
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 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.
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.
2:00 PMPYTC | School of Rock Young Actors EditionFirehouse Arts Center (Pleasanton)
Firehouse Arts Center, 4444 Railroad Ave., Pleasanton
A shortened version of the musical 'School of Rock' tailored for young performers, following a rock musician who transforms a class of students into a band. Performances by two casts at Firehouse Arts Center in November 2026.
Monday, November 16
6:00 PMPublic Utilities Board Regular Meeting Nov 16City of Alameda — city events & activities
Alameda Municipal Power, 2000 Grand Street, Alameda
Tuesday, November 17
2:00 PMOnline Informational Workshop (online)City of Alameda — city events & activities
Alameda
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
8:00 AMStreet Sweeping - 3rd WednesdaysCity of Albany — city calendar & public meetings
Albany
10:30 AMWalking on WednesdaysCity of Piedmont — meetings and events
Meet in front of the Exedra Arch at Highland and Magnolia, Piedmont
6:30 PMFamily Storytime (Main Library)City of San Leandro — city calendar
San Leandro Public Library, 300 Estudillo Ave, San Leandro
Thursday, November 19
8:00 AMStreet Sweeping - 3rd ThursdaysCity of Albany — city calendar & public meetings
Albany
10:00 AMGraton CasinoCity of Alameda — city events & activities
Mastick Senior Center, Media Room, 1155 Santa Clara Ave, Alameda
- 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
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 personal expression through a variety of vocal performances.