The East Bay is expected to have summer-like temperatures through at least next Wednesday, so take advantage of all there is to do around the Town to either enjoy the outdoors before the heat rises or head indoors where the AC is blasting. The Temescal Arts Community is hosting a week-long series of events in the neighborhood, and if you want to catch some tunes while enjoying eats and a cold drink, don’t miss DJ Gold Gills spinning at Drake’s. 

Also, don’t forget to check out our Fall Events roundup to see what else is happening this weekend, like Oaktoberfest in Dimond and the Oakland Black Cowboy parade and festival at DeFremery Park.

Have an event you’d like to see included here? We do our best to stay on top of what’s happening in our community, but we love a tip. Send us a note at azucena@oaklandside.org. You can also use the self-submission form on our events page to add it to our calendar for free.

Hot Ticket in The Town this week: Ilana Glazer at the Fox

Comedian and actor Ilana Glazer is best known as being the co-creator and star of the TV show “Broad City.” She’s bringing her comedic voice and cultural commentary to Oakland in a new stand-up show. 
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 6 p.m., $50.60+, Fox Theater, 1807 Telegraph Ave. 

DJ Gold Gills at Drake’s

DJ Gold Gills is best known for being one of the resident DJs for the long-standing So So Anxious throwback dance party. This Friday, the Oakland DJ will be behind the turntables at Drake’s outdoor garden. In March, the brewery and bar, located inside a former Dodge parts and service center, expanded its beverage program and now offers a full cocktail menu. Also in October: a drag brunch and bingo, trivia and Halloween events.
Friday, Oct. 2, 6 to 9 p.m., make a reservation, 2325 Broadway

Friends of the Oakland Tool Lending Library sale

Every first and third Saturday of the month, the Friends of the Oakland Tool Lending Library, known as the Tooligans, set up a sale of donated tools you can purchase for your next home project at bargain prices. At the sale, hosted outside the Temescal branch, you’ll also find free bins full of miscellaneous nuts, bolts, nails, screws and assorted small hardware. All proceeds support the library.
Saturday, Oct. 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., free, Temescal Branch Library, 5205 Telegraph Ave.

Temescal Art Week

A whole week of art is coming to 15 venues in Temescal. Expect six art shows and 13 special events. The week kicks off with the show “Art Is Resilience” at Studio One Art Center and wraps up with a jazz performance at East Bay Church on Telegraph Ave. The event is organized by the Temescal Arts Community, known as TACO, a grassroots group of local creatives that launched in 2017 to build up the neighborhood’s art scene.
Saturday, Oct. 3 to Saturday, Oct. 10, free, see website for a list of events and locations

A conversation with Mahmoud Khalil

Mahnoud Khalil, the Algerian-Palestinian activist, became a household name in 2025 when he was arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement for his involvement in the Palestine Solidarity Encampment at Columbia University. On Sept. 29, Khalil released a memoir, “No Land to Stand On,” where he recounts the 100 days he spent in an ICE detention center. This weekend, the Arab Resource and Organizing Center Action, known as AROC Action, and the Center for Constitutional Rights will host Khalil for a conversation about Palestine and the rapid rise of authoritarianism in the United States.
Saturday, Oct. 3, 12:30 p.m., free to $45, First Congregational Church of Oakland, 2501 Harrison St.

Coming soon to The Town: ‘The Love of Soul’ tour featuring Fantasia, Anthony Hamilton and October London

Vocal powerhouse Fantasia became a household name after winning the third season of the reality TV show “American Idol.” The Grammy-award-winning R&B singer and actress is going on tour alongside singer, songwriter, producer and actor Anthony Hamilton and R&B singer October London. The pre-sale goes on sale on Wednesday, Sept. 30 with promo code LOVE. General on sale on Friday, Oct. 2.
Saturday, March 6, 8 p.m., see website for ticket pricing, Oakland Arena, 7000 Coliseum Way

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