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Oakland Style Week
Happening Now
October 7 - 11
Oakland Style is underway now through Sunday, October 11, with fashion, art, music, food, and culture happening across The Town.
Weekend highlights include the Creative Growth Fashion Tour, Live Art Walk + Performances, The Art of Sneakers, Oakland Roots with a runway halftime show, Brunch & The Runway, and Salsa by the Lake.
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Luna at the Lot
Lot 2270, 2270 Broadway
Friday, October 9
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Join Oakland Ballet Company at Lot 2270 for a special sneak peek of Luna Mexicana, plus a chance to meet the dancers. Register and check in for a chance to win tickets to Luna Mexicana and The Nutcracker.
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The Art of Sneakers Vol. 3
45 Grand Avenue
Saturday, October 10 &
Sunday, October 11
11:00 am - 5:00 pm
The Art of Sneakers returns with a free, all-ages celebration of sneaker culture, design, and sustainability. Explore custom work from artists around the world, live demos, rare collaborations, sneaker customization, and special appearances throughout the weekend.
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Jazz Mafia's B3Bone
The Cook and Her Farmer
510 9th Street
Sunday, October 11
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Spend Sunday in Old Oakland with live music from Jazz Mafia and featured guests Trance Thompson and Howard Wiley. Enjoy brunch in the garden with fried chicken and waffles, oysters, biscuits, mimosas, margaritas, and more.
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OakTown Thursdays
Season Finale
Latham Square
15th - 17th Streets on
Telegraph Avenue
Thursday, October 15
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Oaktown Thursdays closes out the 2026 season with a free, all-ages celebration at Latham Square in partnership with the Black Panther Party 60th Anniversary.
Enjoy live performances, a fashion show, car show, wrestling, local vendors, food, and more as Oakland kicks off a historic weekend honoring the Black Panther Party’s legacy.
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Black Panther Party
60th Anniversary
Downtown Oakland
October 15 - 18
The Black Panther Party’s legacy of community care, political education, self-determination, and global solidarity continues to resonate today.
The 60th Anniversary brings together veterans, scholars, organizers, artists, educators, and community members to reflect on the Party’s impact and what its lessons mean for today.
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An Earring Experience: Curate Your Pair
Wild One
100 Grand Avenue Unit #110
Friday, October 16
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Design up to two custom pairs of earrings using a curated collection of 2,000+ handmade clay pieces and charms. Mix and match colors, shapes, and finishes, then assemble your own unique pair with guided help. No experience needed.
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Donald Lacy + Friends:
Comedy Show
Fluid510, 1544 Broadway
Saturday, October 24
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Laugh out loud with Donald Lacy, Jerry Law, Fred Mitchell, and Shenise for a night of comedy, connection, and good vibes as part of Love Life Week.
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Silent Disco
Lot 2270
2270 Broadway
Thursday, October 29
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Close out the season with a fan favorite, the Silent Disco, presented by the Uptown Downtown Oakland Community Benefit District. Join us at Lot 2270 (2270 Broadway) for music, dancing, costumes, and The Town energy.
Wireless headphones will be available for the first 150 guests, with two music channels to choose from. Come dressed to join the costume contest for a chance to win.
The event is free and open to all.
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Luna Mexicana
Paramount Theatre
2025 Broadway
Friday, October 30 &
Sunday, November 1
Celebrate Día de los Muertos with Luna Mexicana, a vibrant evening of dance, music, colorful costumes, flowers, food, and family traditions.
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Ratto's
821 Washington Street
A fixture in Old Oakland since 1897, Ratto’s was founded by Italian immigrant Giovanni Battista Ratto and is still run by his descendants today. Known for deli sandwiches, specialty foods, and imported goods, it has remained a neighborhood favorite through generations of change.
If you’re stopping in for lunch, try the Italian combo, a local favorite that has helped make Ratto’s one of Old Oakland’s go-to spots.
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Oakland Rated Top 10
Best Large Cities
Oakland has been named one of the Top 10 Best Large Cities in the U.S. by Condé Nast Traveler readers. From our food and culture to our neighborhoods, music, history, and unmistakable Town spirit, this recognition celebrates what makes Oakland special.
This one’s for The Town!
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