Events, Eats & Exciting Finds You Can’t Miss.

From creative meetups and live jazz to family-friendly fairs and theater nights, the East Bay is full of exciting experiences this week. Whether you're sketching in Fremont, enjoying live performances in Oakland and Walnut Creek, or exploring community events in Berkeley, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

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We're so excited for the return of our Sketch Sessions: Draw and Dine meetups! After polling our amazing supporters, folks have chosen our own home as Cassa Jam for the 1st meetup of the year! To celebrate the first Draw and Dine of the year, we will be offering free pizza and beverages to those who RSVP. Additional beverage options available via donations.

🐂 PBR: Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour
📍7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA 94621.
🗓️ Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 7:00 PM
🎟️ $65 to $72.

High-energy pro bull riding featuring top rising talent, massive bucking bulls, loud music, and pyrotechnics in a fast-paced, family-friendly competition.

A 30th-anniversary jazz celebration in Walnut Creek featuring the 18-piece Big Band of Rossmoor alongside the East Bay Big Band and Stanley Jazz Messengers. It’s a multi-generational performance held in a theater setting, complete with a wine bar and free ice cream at intermission.

You should absolutely come, even if you can only attend part. The event will flow as one full weekend, but of course, we expect people to come and go as their schedules dictate. One ticket lets you attend as much of the event as works for you.

NEW FREE books for children, music, activities, and free food for all! Onaketa’s Dream Big Book Fair is back in Oakland, a rain-or-shine event. Join us for Onaketa's Annual Dream Big Book Fair, a fantastic family fun day at the Studio One Art Center in Oakland! Experience the excitement with a live DJ, delicious food, and the opportunity to grab BRAND NEW FREE CHILDREN'S BOOKS for kids and teens aged 0 to 18.

Next Stop Comedy brings the best comedians, with new lineups every time, straight to your neighborhood for an unforgettable night of laughter! Our shows feature top-tier talent from across the country, delivering high-energy performances in intimate, local venues. Whether you need an exciting date night, you're a die-hard comedy fan, or you're just looking for a fun night out, Next Stop Comedy guarantees big laughs, great vibes, and an experience you won't want to miss.

Winner of Three 2011 Tony Awards, including Best Musical Revival and Five 2011 Drama Desk Awards, including Best Musical Revival.
Luxury liner the S. S. American is sailing from New York to England with a madcap group of passengers, bringing witty repartee, exceptional songs, and brilliant dance numbers. Including the familiar classics “Anything Goes,” “You’re the Top,” “De-Lovely,” and “I Get a Kick Out of You.”

📍 5443 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA, 94609
⏰ Tuesday - Sunday | 7:00 am to 3:00 pm
🎟️ Start at $4.75

Jerusalem Coffee House embodies the same attributes as our flavors – spiritual, potent, and audacious, allowing it to be a truly welcoming abode to our people of Palestine, Oakland, the Bay Area and beyond. We’re excited to open up our space to you all and look forward to building with you over a delicious cup of coffee.

Jerusalem Coffee House came out of a desire to create a cultural hub and haven in the spirit of the traditional coffee house, where Palestinian culture can seamlessly merge with elements cherished by local cultures, and where revolutionary thought and community can come together in an unassuming environment, in order to cultivate change in societies. 

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Here’s to a cozy and engaging week filled with art, music, nature, and community vibes—thoughtfully curated to help you plan with clarity and ease.

Stay local & stay inspired,

Ryan DeAmaral

Co-Writer, Twin Oaks Insider

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