Let’s explore social events in Oakland, CA happening this week. Local events are a great way to meet new people and make new friends. Look through this page and consider going out and socializing during one of these social events.
Social events are great and offer a world of possibilities. You can make new friends, learn new skills, see things from different perspectives and it’s fantastic for your mental health. And never before has companionship and being able to spend time with others been as important as it is today.
You probably remember being a kid and going up to another person your age and saying, “Do you want to be friends?” and that was pretty much that. Friend made. Alas, it’s not quite as simple now that we’re grown up, but it doesn’t have to be as difficult or as awkward as we think. There are thousands of people out there who would love to meet up with others, finding them just takes a bit of help and that’s what we’re here for.
On this page, we hope you’ll find some interesting events in Oakland where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Oakland
Live Figure Drawing Workshop
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Urban Indigo, Castro Valley, CA
**New! Urban Insider Art and Design Rewards! Register for 4 Figure Drawing Workshops and get 20% off at check out!**
**Live Figure Drawing Workshop: Drawing from Life**
**When:**
* Wednesday, 10am – 1pm, 3 hour session
* Check in time: 9:30am – 10am
**Where:**
* Urban Indigo Art and Design,[ 20405 Santa Maria Avenue, Castro Valley, CA 94546](https://www.google.com/maps/place/20405+Santa+Maria+(…)
Joaquin Miller Park Hike (6 miles)
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Joaquin Miller Park – Pinewood Picnic Area
Come join the East Bay Hiking Club for Millenials at a hike at Joaquin Miller Park.
Parking: 37.80989, -122.18320
Joaquin Miller Park and Redwood Peak Loop on AllTrails
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/california/joaquin-miller-park-and-redwood-peak-loop?sh=kg6832
Please arrive a few minutes before 1:00PM. We will start the hike shortly after 1:00PM. We’ll do our best to hike as a group, but (…)
Bay Area Real Estate Investing Meetup
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Two Pitchers Brewing Company
Calling all real estate investors, brokers, lenders, flippers, professionals, and anyone interested in the real estate investing world!
We’re a real estate meetup group in the San Francisco Bay Area for those who are eager to learn, connect, and collaborate.
**This meetup is a casual networking event,** which is part of our *SOCIAL SERIES* of events (more info on our events below).
**Our Meetup(…)
September Meeting: Carmen Maria Machado – Her Body and Other Parties
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Sante Adairius Rustic Ales Oakland Arbor
**Recommended Stories:**
* The Husband Stitch (29pp) (3-32) (read online for free [here](https://granta.com/the-husband-stitch/))
* Real Women Have Bodies (23pp) (125-148)
* Eight Bites (19pp) (149-168)
This collection focused on women’s bodies has been on our radar for a while and suggested more than once, so we’re excited to read and discuss it with everyone!
**For First-Timers:** We recommen(…)
Hardware Happy Hour @ Flexia
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Flexia HQ
Join us at the HQ of Flexia for our next Hardware Happy Hour meetup!
Meet local product builders, and tell others what you’re working on.
This meetup is hosted by the team behind the [Flexia Smart Reformer](https://connect.flexiapilates.com/on-demand-demo?_gl=1*3lihwu*_gcl_au*MTUyNDIwMTg2NS4xNzIyNzk2ODIz*_ga*MTA5ODg5ODA0Ny4xNzIyNzk2ODIz*_ga_3K1D65J1K5*MTcyMjc5NjgyMi4xLjEuMTcyMjc5NjgyMy41OS4wLjA(…)
Trivia at Original Pattern
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Original Pattern Brewing Company
Come out for a night of trivia at Original Pattern!
Trivia starts at 7. We’ll be there around 6:15 to start saving tables upstairs for the group (come early to help us save seats if you can).
Please update your RSVP if you can no longer make it, so we have an accurate headcount.
Looking forward to seeing y’all there!(…)
Two Pitchers Brewing Lake Merritt Run and Presidential Debate Watch Party
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Two Pitchers Brewing Company
***SPECIAL NOTE:*** *Yup…we’re aware that the 2024 Presidential Election Debate will be live on television during this event. So, to accommodate those that might be interested in watching the whole debate (or at least the start of it before the run), Two Pitchers will have it available for us on a projector (with sound). So…**DON’T STAY HOME! SHOW UP TO OUR RUN AND WATCH PARTY. 6:00PM*** *is w(…)
Let’s check out the new Brix Factory brewery in West Oakland!
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Brix Factory Brewing
Let’s go check out the new Brix Factory Brewing location in West Oakland, started by some of the folks from Drake’s Brewing! Their philosophy is simple: “You shouldn’t have to understand esoteric lager styles from the 19th century to enjoy your beer. It should just fucking taste good.”
For those coming from SF, there’s an AC Transit bus (the NL) that does a pretty direct route from Salesforce Tra(…)
AI For Designers #18
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Spaces – California, San Francisco – Spaces Mission & 3rd
Calling all designers! Join us for our monthly AI for Designers event.
Explore the world of AI-powered design tools like ChatGPT, Dall-E, and Midjourney, and learn how they can enhance your creative process in UX/UI design, graphic design, web design, conversation design, product design, and generative design.
We’re excited to bring you insightful talks and discussions about the latest advanceme(…)
The 4th AI Alliance Meetup @ The Unstructured Data Meetup
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: 88 Colin P Kelly Jr St
This is an in-person event! [Registration](https://lu.ma/mbv21ksd) is required in order to get in. Github will email you a form the day before the event, which you will need to complete for your access pass.
**Topic:** Connecting your unstructured data with Generative AI
**What we’ll do:**
Have some food and refreshments. Hear three exciting talks about unstructured data and generative AI.
5:30(…)
Canvas and Chamomile: Sober Afternoon in the Garden
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: 6th Street & Lincoln Avenue
Come celebrate **[National Sober Day](https://nationaltoday.com/national-sober-day/)** sponsored by **[Gruvi](https://www.getgruvi.com/)!**
We will be enjoying a stress-free afternoon in the garden while painting, chatting, and sipping tea ☕
We will increase our **endorphins** with laughter 😀, **oxytocin** with building connections 🛠️, **serotonin** with sunlight ☀️, and **dopamine** with creat(…)
No Hurry, No Worry Weekly Hikes at Redwood Regional Park
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Redwood Gate
Join us for a weekly easy/moderate no hurry no worry afternoon leisure hike in the redwood regional park.
Enter from Redwood Gate https://goo.gl/maps/PrGuttC8dEnxN1KC9
Park at either Fishway Lot (first parking lot on the left), or Wayside Lot, and we will meet at Fishway Lot.
At 5pm we will start with meet and greet; and each person gets to share 2-3 things that made them happy this week. Pleas(…)
Urban Sketching Series at Berkeley Public Library
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Berkeley Public Library, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch
Each week we will meet at the Berkeley Public Library, Tarea Hall Pittman South Branch (1901 Russell St.) and warm up our sketching muscles with some fun, social drawing/learning activities. Then we will walk in the local neighborhood and sketch at a nearby park, cafe or garden.
Participants should be prepared to travel a few blocks with their sketching equipment. Please bring your favorite sketc(…)
Beginner friendly Spanish night. Oakland.
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Doña
Are you a beginner Spanish learner that wants to learn and meet other Spanish learners in a more structured, beginner-friendly setting?
Then come out to Beginner’s Night on Tues, August 27th from 6:30-8:30pm, Beginner’s Night will feature a more structured discussion with time to chat and meet others.
To also add to the immersive experience, if you would like to order food or drinks you have to do(…)
Let’s join the party at Queer Pickleball at Bushrod Park!
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: 5959 Shattuck Ave.
Let’s join our friends for some totally queer Open Play pickleball at Bushrod Park in North Oakland located at 5959 Shattuck Ave.
Friday, Sept 13th
6- 8pm w/8-10 Courts! WooWho!!!
$3-5 drop-in fee (Venmo or cash); snacks provided.
Hosts: Sandy, Orlando, and Sarah
Questions: [email protected]. [email protected]. [email protected](…)
Creative Wednesdays: Art, Writing, and Crafts Night
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Lucky 13
Join us every Wednesday evening at Lucky 13 in Alameda for a cozy and inspiring gathering of writers, artists, crafters, and creatives of all kinds! Whether you’re into writing, drawing, painting, crafting, or even reading, this group is all about dedicating some time to your creative projects in a relaxed, social atmosphere.
**What to Expect:**
* **6:00 PM:** Arrive, grab a drink, and settle in(…)
Close Your Eyes
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Orinda Theatre
Víctor Erice, Spain’s greatest living filmmaker returns with his first feature in 31 years. This is a deeply personal movie, in part about a life devoted to cinema, but also about getting old, kinship, loss and memory. 20 years after the film he was directing fell apart when the leading man (José Coronado) disappeared, Miguel (Manolo Solo) agrees to reopen the mystery for a TV show… He needs the m(…)
An Authentic, Trusting & Powerful Men’s Circle
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Oakland
Consider a circle of men around a fire. A circle of brotherhood with a spot for you. If you step in, what will you find?
* Men of all ages and backgrounds committed to each other’s success
* Men revealing their struggles, victories and truth
* Powerful support and accountability
* Hands-on mentoring from men who care
We challenge each other to raise the bar everywhere in our lives including our (…)
Let’s check out Brix Factory’s West Oakland location
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Brix Factory Brewing
As a follow-up to our August meet the brewer event at The Willows, let’s go check out the new Brix Factory Brewing location in West Oakland!
For those coming from SF, there’s an AC Transit bus (the NL) that does a pretty direct route from Salesforce Transit Center to the brewery. Otherwise, the brewery is a \~25 minute walk or a bus ride away from the West Oakland BART station.(…)
[lu.ma/_ai registration required] DSPy and GraphRAG: Making GenAI Real
![[lu.ma/_ai registration required] DSPy and GraphRAG: Making GenAI Real](https://i0.wp.com/secure.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/9/8/5/e/600_522639006.webp?w=640)
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: undefined
Following the AI Conference, Bay Area AI is hosting its deep dive into the teachnologies that will make GenAI Real:
— LLM Programming
— GraphRAG
We have two talks and will add more. Our GraphRAG section represents the GraphRAG ecosystem with Neo4j, Pinecone, and other partners.
**1. *[DSPy](https://github.com/stanfordnlp/dspy): Prompt Optimization for LM Programs***
**Michael Ryan, Stanford**
(…)
Tips to meet people at social events
You can make more friends at one party by showing interest in them than in a month by trying to meet people online. Meeting new people and making genuine connections in local events can be fun and easy if you go with the right mindset.
When it comes to meeting new people, nothing beats showing up in the real world. But none of the tips will work if you are not coming from the right place. Keep an open mind when attending social events. Reframe strangers as potential friends, it will make it much easier to approach conversations and fully engage in them.
When choosing an event, keep an eye on interesting themes, something you can relate to. Meeting new people in the context of mutual interest increases your chances of being friends.
Research events with the types of people you want to meet. They could be people in your age group, your field of work, or a specific neighborhood. Do not be too strict though, loosen up a little bit from your expectations.
Go where people are intentionally looking to make friends such as networking events where it feels normal and expected to walk up and introduce yourself.
In this digital era, apps and websites are the most convenient solutions for finding out about local events. If you are not sure where to look for events happening in Oakland, you can try out Visitoakland.com, Museumca.org, or Visitcalifornia.com.
RELATED: How To Meet People In Oakland, California
The AI Conference 2024
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Pier 27
The AI Conference 2024 in San Francisco
Presidential Debate Watch Party @ The Chapel
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: The Chapel
Come watch the Presidential Debate with us at The Chapel.
Letterform Archive Tour for Neon Speaks (Morning)
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Letterform Archive
A hands-on tour of neon, sign, and lettering artifacts curated for the Neon Speaks Festival.
2024 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion Symposium
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: State of California / Milton Marks Conference Center
Join us for powerful keynotes, interactive workshops, and dynamic networking on DEI in real estate! Open to everyone!
Spatial Audio Using Spacemap Go | Berkeley | Sept 2024
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Meyer Sound
An interactive workshop in developing understanding and knowledge in spatial audio using Spacemap Go.
INDEPENDENCIA LATINA Boat Party | ÚLTIMOS BOLETOS
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: City Cruises San Francisco
¡Celebra la independencia latina en nuestra fiesta en barco en San Francisco, CA! ¡No te lo pierdas!
A Field Guide To Color Workshop with Lisa Solomon
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: ARCH Art Supplies
Welcome to the wonderful world of color and watercolor paint !
In this class we’ll explore a few of the ideas and exercises from Lisa’s new
Book Launch Party for The Financial Activist Playbook!
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Kinfolx
Join us for a joy-filled evening of “Reclaiming Wealth & Collective Well-Being,” celebrating local author Jasmine Rashid’s debut book!
Neon + Punk at the Tenderloin Museum
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Tenderloin Museum
Celebrate the music and the neon from one of San Francisco’s most historic and grittiest neighborhoods.
As You Like it – Preview
◦ When: Friday, Sep 13th
◦ Where: Bruns Amphitheater, California Shakespeare Theater Way, Orinda, CA, USA
Shakespeare’s themes of love, self-discovery, and the transformative power of nature are universal.
GOOD NEIGHBOURS
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Popscene @ Rickshaw Stop
Popscene x Rickshaw Stop Co-Presents The Bay Area Debut Of GOOD NEIGHBOURS (with support from Ber)
Suspenders & Sundresses – Castlemont Day Party
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: ForTheCulture Oak
Get ready to rock your suspenders and sundresses at our Castlemont Day Party – it’s gonna be a blast!
InFocus: An Open Forum for Diverse Storytellers
◦ When: Wednesday, Sep 11th
◦ Where: Above the Rim at the Chase Center
Don’t miss InFocus, a unique event to forge connections between emerging & established BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, and women creatives in the Bay Area!
ISAIAH FALLS
◦ When: Tuesday, Sep 10th
◦ Where: Popscene at Brick and Mortar Music Hall
Popscene And Brick & Mortar Co-Presents The SF Headlining Debut Of ISAIAH FALLS, The “LVRS ONLY” Tour
MCSF Presents the Fern Alley Music Series Takeover w/Mixsterious
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Fern Street
Live Music in the Lower Polk!
Out Pro LGBTQ+ Networking & Art Show – San Francisco
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: 111 Minna Gallery + Event Space
Make and build professional connections that can advance your career. You never know whom you will meet at our welcoming networking mixer.
Legally Blonde: The Musical – Saturday, September 14th, 2024 @ 2pm
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Victoria Theatre
A feel-good musical that follows the transformation of Elle Woods from a pink-loving SoCal sorority girl to a Harvard law student.
San Francisco Speed Dating Ages 40s/50s ♥ at Alameda Brewing
◦ When: Thursday, Sep 12th
◦ Where: Alameda Island Brewing
We’ve Hosted +38K singles events! Thousands of people have found LOVE at our events. Will you be our next success story?
Dancing Queen ABBA Glitter Disco — Gold
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: The Great Northern
Dancing Queen — The ABBA Glitter Disco is back with an absolutely epic GOLD GLITTER party filled with your favorite ABBA & 70s/80s Anthems.
The Nuts and Bolts of Text Typography In-Person Workshop
◦ When: Saturday, Sep 14th
◦ Where: Letterform Archive
Deepen your understanding of the typographic fundamentals of setting text—from the letter to the page.