Bad Bunny didn\u2019t shy away from talking about the current political climate. \u201cICE out\u201d is how he began his acceptance speech for best m\u00fasica urbana album. He also dedicated his album of the year award<\/a> to \u201call the people who had to leave their homeland, their country, to follow their dreams.\u201d<\/p>\n Never miss a story. Sign up for The Oaklandside\u2019s free daily newsletter.<\/p>\n In fact, there are several protests planned throughout the Bay Area against the Trump Administration\u2019s violent immigration crackdown. According to KQED, the Department of Homeland Security has been vague <\/a>about whether or not ICE agents will be fanning out across the Bay Area this weekend.<\/p>\n Bad Bunny isn\u2019t the only performance to look forward to. Oakland\u2019s own punk rock band Green Day will be in charge of the opening ceremony. The trio have been ardent critics of the Trump Administration<\/a> since his first term.<\/p>\n Whether you are a football fan, a Bad Bunny stan, or just want to see what Bad Bunny and Green Day will have to say about ICE at the big game, we have put together a list of 10 fun places in Oakland to watch the entire spectacle. The City of Oakland is hosting an event at the Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center, but that\u2019s already at capacity.\u00a0<\/p>\n If you would like us to consider an event for the weekly events roundup, please email me at azucena@oaklandside.org<\/a>. You can also use the self-submission form on our events page<\/a> to add it to our calendar for free.<\/p>\n Bad Bunny watch partiesBad Bunny watch party at Eli\u2019s Mile High Club<\/p>\n This party at Eli\u2019s will include a michelada bar, and the kitchen will be open to order food including fried plantains. There is no cover, but a portion of the sales will be donated to Nor Cal Resist<\/a>, an organization that provides deportation defense. Bad Bunny concert viewing party at Town Bar and Lounge<\/p>\n This viewing party<\/a> will feature drink specials and free food. While the bar will also show the game, this event is all about the halftime show.\u00a0 Benito Bowl at FLUID510<\/p>\n Baddies y Banda<\/a>, a theme party started by lifelong Oakland resident Vicky Servin<\/a>, will be taking over FLUID510 to cheer on and sing along to Bad Bunny\u2019s halftime show. The event includes DJs Cora<\/a> and Just-Nugget<\/a> spinning Bad Bunny music, Bay Area music, and more. Expect go-go dancers, giveaways, and food and drink specials. Perreo Bowl at Xingones Cantina<\/p>\n The folks behind co-working collective Bay Area Babes<\/a> are hosting a party they are calling \u201cThe Super Bowl \u2014 pero con saz\u00f3n.\u201d The watch party will include music before the game and full audio during the game. There are several ticket types: standing room, community table, reserved table, or VIP, called \u201cBenito\u2019s inner circle,\u201d near the main TV screens. Watch party at Crybaby hosted by La Do\u00f1a<\/p>\n San Francisco singer and producer La Do\u00f1a<\/a> has always been an outspoken artist<\/a> when it comes to social justice issues. So it is no surprise that she\u2019s emceeing this watch party at Crybaby where part of the proceeds will be donated to the California Collaborative for Immigrant Justice, which provides legal services to help immigrants who are detained in California. The Bussdown Collective DJs<\/a> will be spinning during commercials and ad breaks, plus food by Jade Lumpia Bar<\/a> and What You Wingin<\/a> will be served. Also, $5 beer plus shots all day. The bar between Madison and Oak streets is celebrating that the Bay is hosting the Super Bowl with an unticketed watch party. Whether you\u2019re cheering for one of the teams, are excited about the commercials and the halftime show, or simply want some tasty drinks, this is the place to be. Tigers Taproom<\/p>\n The taproom near Jack London Square will have cold brews plus Filipino street food from Say Grace Kitchen<\/a>. Kickoff is at 3:30 p.m., but showing up early to get a seat is highly encouraged. Aloha Club<\/p>\n Another place to watch the game for free is this Fruitvale bar steps away from BART. Food will be available from La Grana Fish food truck located at the bar\u2019s patio.\u00a0 Ticketed football watch partiesThe Athletic Club<\/p>\n If you want to experience the Super Bowl surrounded by other football fans, with 40 screens plus drink specials and tasty wings, then this is the place for you on game day. Torch<\/p>\n There are less than 100 tickets available for this watch party at Torch<\/a> that will feature four TVs plus a projection screen and limited rooftop seating. DJs Melly Mel<\/a> and LB<\/a> will be behind the turntables, plus RJ\u2019s Catering<\/a> will serve up wings, burgers, and other game day staples. \u2026 We rely on your support<\/p>\n Hey, we know that most readers only scan a headline and a couple of paragraphs. Thank you for reading to the end of our story. 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Sunday, Feb. 8, 2 p.m., free, 3629 Martin Luther King Jr. Way<\/p>\n
Sunday, Feb. 8, 3 p.m., free, 2001 Broadway, Suite 100C<\/p>\n
Sunday, Feb. 8, 3 p.m., $18-$66<\/a>, 1544 Broadway<\/p>\n
Sunday, Feb. 8, 2 p.m., $23.18-$195<\/a>, 190 4th St.<\/p>\n
Sunday, Feb. 8, 2 p.m., $10-$130<\/a>, 1928 Telegraph Ave.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/AP26031721631551-1600x1067.jpg\")
Workers get Levi\u2019s Stadium ready for Super Bowl LX between the Seattle Seahawks and the New England Patriots in Santa Clara, Calif., Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. Credit: courtesy AP Photo\/Godofredo A. V\u00e1squez
\nFree watch parties for football fansMad Oak<\/p>\n
Sunday, Feb. 8, 1 p.m., free, 135 12th St.<\/p>\n
Sunday, Feb. 8, 2 p.m., free, RSVP online<\/a>, 308 Jackson St., #4<\/p>\n
Sunday, Feb. 8, 2 p.m., free, 952 Fruitvale Ave.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Sunday, Feb. 8, 2 p.m.,$20<\/a> per person, 59 Grand Ave.<\/p>\n
Sunday, Feb. 8, 2 p.m., $12.51 and up<\/a>, 1630 San Pablo Ave., 6th floor<\/p>\n