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X-WR-CALNAME:Oakland · festival · Friday · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Flocktoberfest DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260918 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921 DTSTAMP:20260918T004619Z UID:10002605-1789689600-1789948799@drinkdrakes.com CATEGORIES:drink,festival,food DESCRIPTION:Prost! Drake’s final frolic of summer is September 18th-20th at Drake’s Barrel House\, Drake’s Dealership\, and Drake’s: The Bar n. Get ready for a Bavarian bacchanal! Flocktoberfest celebrates steins ga lore\, juicy bratwurst\, and the return of our Hausfest Märzen! This pale \, easy-drinking brew presents a pleasant malt sweetness that’s soft and bready\, balanced with a noble hop character that’s floral and low in b itterness. \nEach Drake’s location will have a special lineup of food an d entertainment\, details listed below. Break out your lederhosen and dust off your dirndls. Festive attire is highly encouraged! \n\nBarrel House\n \nFood\nTraditional Bratwurst\n\nBrat Dog – Bratwurst sausage on hot do g bun topped with sauerkraut\nBrat Plate – Bratwurst sausage with a side of garlic mashed potatoes and sauerkraut\n\nCurry Bratwurst\n\nCurry Ketc hup Dog – Bratwurst sausage on hot dog bun topped with curry ketchup\nCu rry Ketchup Brat Plate – Bratwurst sausage topped with curry ketchup and a side of garlic mashed potatoes and sauerkraut\n\nFestivities\nFriday 9/ 18\n\nSteinholding Competition\n\nSaturday 9/19\n\nLive At The Dock\n\nSun day 9/20\n\nUkulele Jam\n\n \n\n Reservations \n\nBack To Top \n\nDealersh ip\n \nFood\nLoaded Fries*\n\nBacon bits\, cheddar cheese\, lime crema\, c hili oil\, pickled red onions\, cilantro\n\n*Friday 9/18 only \nNisi Pretz el\n\nGerman style bratwurst\, sauerkraut\, pickles\, stone ground mustard \n\nFestivities\nFriday 9/18\n\nGrey Goose tasting\nDJ Pietro\nAuto Row Li ve\n\nSaturday 9/19\n\nSteinholding Competition\nDJ Toph One\nHoodslam Vig il\n\n \n\n Reservations \n\nBack To Top \n\nThe Barn\n \nCocktails\nBlack Forest Mule\n\nJäger\, Lime\, Ginger\, Black Cherry\n\nOrange Shooter\n\ nJäger Orange\, Lemon\, Coconut\n\nCaramel Apple Cider Lushie\n\nBourbon\ , Apple Cider\, Lemon\, Cinnamon\, Caramel\n\nFood\nLoaded Fries*\n\nBacon \, beer cheese\, caramelized onions\, chives\n\n*Friday 9/18 only \nSmokes how Saturday†\n\nBrisket\, tri-tip\, and bratwurst\n\n†Saturday 9/19 o nly \nPork Schnitzel Sandwich\n\nPretzel bun\, remoulade\, panko breaded p ork loin\, lettuce\, tomato\n\nFlammkuchen Pizza\n\nOlive oil\, mozzarella \, caramelized onions\, bratwurst\, crème fraîche\, chives\n\nPretzel St icks\n\n1 or 3 piece pretzel sticks\n\nBrat Dog\n\nRegular Brat Dog – br at on pretzel bun served with sides of mustard and sauerkraut\nLoaded Brat Dog – brat on pretzel bun\, topped with beer cheese\, bacon and chives\ n\nZwetschgenkuchen\n\nGerman Plum Cake\n\nFestivities\nFriday 9/18\n\nBon fire Silent Disco\nStingers Up Back To School Night\n\nSaturday 9/19\n\nSt einholding Competitions starting at 2PM\nDJ Hopkins & Billy Lane\n\nSunday 9/20\n\nCitizen Snips\n\n \n\n Reservations \n\nBack To Top LAST-MODIFIED:20260918T004619Z URL:https://drinkdrakes.com/event-hub/flocktoberfest/?utm_source=caldiscov ery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=oakland-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Drake's Brewing Co. X-SOURCE-URL:https://drinkdrakes.com/visit/barrel-house END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Friday Nights at OMCA with Kiyomi & Cal Raijin Taiko DTSTART:20260919T000000Z DTEND:20260919T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260916T004852Z UID:10002361-1789750800-1789765200@museumca.org CATEGORIES:community,festival,music DESCRIPTION:Mildred Howard Public Art: Stories In the Landscape\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLive Performance by Cal Raijin Taiko\, Li ve Music by Kiyomi\, Music Set by DJ Dailo Mac\, Live Figure Drawing with Sketchboard Co.\, Annual Fall Teacher Night\, ScholarMatch\, and Gallery C hats\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCelebrate the opening week of BeHere/1 942: A New Lens on the Japanese American Incarceration this Friday Night a t OMCA with an evening of music\, culture\, and community. The Garden Stag e features two dynamic performances\, beginning with Cal Raijin Taiko\, wh ose original compositions blend the tradition of Japanese taiko drumming w ith contemporary influences. Following\, Bay Area singer-songwriter Kiyomi brings her soulful alternative R&B sound to the stage\, weaving rich harm onies\, live looping\, and heartfelt storytelling into an intimate perform ance that invites audiences to slow down and connect. \n\n\n\nKeeping the energy flowing\, DJ Dailo Mac takes over the Amphitheater with a vibrant\, genre-spanning mix of Hip-Hop\, R&B\, K-pop\, Latin\, House\, EDM\, and g lobal rhythms. Her joyful\, community-centered sets create the perfect sou ndtrack for dancing\, gathering\, and celebrating together throughout the evening. \n\n\n\nTeachers and school leaders are specially invited to join OMCA’s Annual Fall Teacher Night for an evening of connecting with fell ow educators\, discovering museum resources\, and exploring the galleries —including an introduction to the Gallery of California History and them es from the newly opened BeHere/1942 exhibition. Guests can visit ScholarM atch in the Garden to learn about free college access programs supporting first-generation students while enjoying games\, prizes\, and opportunitie s to connect. With gallery admission\, guests can also join Sketchboard C o. in the Gallery of California Art for live figure drawing sessions. \n\ n\n\nWe welcome all skill levels\, including those who have never drawn be fore and want to try drawing. Art supplies and clipboards will be availabl e for use\, and your artwork will be yours to take home or exchange with o thers. A costumed model representing the diversity of the Bay Area will be posing in the Gallery of California Art for times ranging from 2 to 20 mi nutes. Since drawing will take place in the galleries\, please be mindful of space and bring only the following media from home: sketchbooks (max si ze 9×12 inches) and pre-sharpened enclosed graphite\, charcoal\, or cont é pencils. \n\n\n\nAlongside an exceptional event experience\, Friday Nig hts at OMCA also features Gallery Chats from 5:30–7:30 pm. Putting a twi st on the traditional museum tour\, Gallery Chats invite visitors to engag e in meaningful conversations\, share personal reflections\, and explore n ew perspectives on the artwork\, artifacts\, and stories throughout OMCA ’s galleries. Enthusiastic volunteer facilitators can be found floating between all of OMCA’s galleries\, including its Great Hall Special Exhib itions\, throughout the evening. Look for the blue “Let’s Chat” shir ts to join the conversation. Gallery Chats are included with Museum admiss ion. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nProgram Schedule: \n\n\n\n4:30–7 pm Fall Teacher N ight Check-In and Lounge | California Room\, Lower Level \n\n\n\n5–7:30 pm Community Tabling with ScholarMatch | Garden \n\n\n\n5:30–6:15 pm Ske tchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing | Gallery of California Art \n\n\n\n5:30 –7:30 pm Gallery Chats | All Galleries \n\n\n\n6–6:30 pm Live Performa nce by Cal Raijin Taiko | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–7:30 pm Sketchboard Co. Live Figure Drawing | Gallery of California Art \n\n\n\n6:45–7:45 pm Live Music by Kiyomi | Garden Stage \n\n\n\n6:45–8:45 pm Music Set by D J Dailo Mac | Amphitheater \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin our email list to stay in the loop about Friday Nights at OMCA!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Friday Nights:\n\n\n\nThe Town’s favorite block party\, Friday Nights at OMCA\, is turning up the heat for its 2026 summer season. Friday Nights invites the Bay to kick off the weekend with the crew—whether family\, friends\, or neighbors—starting at 5 pm with a free evening of live music\, inter active activities\, Off the Grid food trucks\, and\, with a Museum ticket purchase\, exclusive late-night access to our galleries and special exhibi tions.  \n\n\n\nFuel your night with a rotating lineup of Off the Grid fo od trucks stationed along 10th Street between Oak and Fallon Streets\, ser ving up bold flavors and local favorites. Inside\, near the Koi Pond\,  p urchase beer\, wine\, cocktails\, and refreshing non-alcoholic options to sip while exploring. In the Garden\, picnic tables\, blankets\, and a dazz ling view of Lake Merritt welcome you to settle in with your meal. With ga mes\, engaging museum programs\, and a vibrant community atmosphere\, it ’s the perfect setting for making memories marked with unmistakable Oakl and energy\, week after week. \n\n\n\nOMCA also offers a $10 flat-rate par king in the OMCA Garage until 10 pm. Please note that outside alcohol is n ot permitted\, and event details and performances are subject to change. \ n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAccessibility \n\n\n\nOakland Museum of California (OMCA) is committed to providing programs that are accessible\, welcoming\, and i nclusive of our community. Wheelchairs\, sensory inclusive devices\, and  additional amenities are available for checkout on a first come\, first s erved basis at the Ticketing Desk. To request other accommodations\, like American Sign Language (ASL)\, Cantonese\, Spanish or another language int erpreter\, please email visitor@museumca.org at least three weeks before the event. Learn more about our accessibility options. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPerformers\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCal Raijin Taiko\n\n\n\nKiyomi\ n\n\n\nDailo Mac\n\n\n\nSketchboard Co.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOff the Grid Food Truck Lineup\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ n\n\n\nPerformer BIOS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n\ n \n \n \n About Cal Raijin Taiko\n \n Founded in 2005\, Cal Raijin Taiko is Berkel ey’s premier Japanese drumming performance ensemble. With a repertoire c onsisting entirely of original compositions\, Cal Raijin Taiko performs to spread the knowledge\, love\, and passion of taiko to both the campus and the surrounding communities. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Kiyomi\n \n Kiyomi is an indepen dent singer-songwriter from the San Francisco Bay Area known for her capti vating vocals\, soulful melodies\, and emotionally rich performances. Draw ing inspiration from R&B\, neo-soul\, and pop\, she creates music that enc ourages authenticity\, healing\, and human connection.\n \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Dailo Mac\n \n DJ Dailo Mac (she/her) is a seasoned open-format DJ with over 20 years of experience energizing dance floors and curating unforgettable vi bes. Known for her genre-blending style and community-centered approach\, she has collaborated with artists like Son of Paper and shared stages with icons such as One Vo1ce. Her work bridges music\, identity\, and celebrat ion—turning every set into a powerful space for connection. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About ScholarMatch\n \n ScholarMatch is a non-profit that offers a free college access program for high school seniors who will be the first in their fami lies to attend college through individualized advising\, scholarships\, an d more! \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n \n \n About Sketch board Co.\n \n Sketchboard Co. is a BIPOC figure drawing collective\, curating eclectic\, diverse\, and affordable events in the Bay Area over the last 10 years. Their mission is to feature the bo dies of people at the intersection of multiple identities\, offer living w ages to our art models\, and create an inclusive environment for the artis ts in the community. \n\n \n \n \n\n \n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\nFriday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid is proudly supported by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Bank of Ame rica. Additional support provided by Donahue Fitzgerald LLP\, OAKLAND ROOT S AND SOUL SC\, LaSalle Mortgage\, and Townsend Public Affairs. \n\n\n\nLe arn more about becoming a Friday Nights at OMCA sponsor. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\ n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nReturn to Eve nts LAST-MODIFIED:20260916T004852Z LOCATION:OMCA campus URL:https://museumca.org/event/friday-nights-at-omca-with-kiyomi-cal-raiji n-taiko/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=oakland-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) X-SOURCE-URL:https://museumca.org/friday-nights-omca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Newark Days DTSTART:20260919T000000Z DTEND:20260919T050000Z DTSTAMP:20260915T191926Z UID:90523@510families.com CATEGORIES:arts,community,drink,festival,food DESCRIPTION:Newark Days is a four-day festival held to commemorate the bir thday of the City of Newark\, California\, held every year in September. T he 2026 Newark Days Celebration will be from September 17-20 with the them e\, Adventure is Just a Page Away.\n\n \n\n\nFriday\, September 18\, 2026 \n\n\n\nCarnival (5 pm)\n\nFood Festival (5 pm)\n\nKids Friday Night Mad L ibs (5:30 pm)\n\nStage shows (starting at 6:30 pm)\n\n\n \nSaturday\, Sep tember 19\, 2026\n\n\n\nNewark Mile 4Kids (8:30 am)\n\nNewark Mile 4K Race (9 am)\n\nCar Show (9 am)\n\nParade (10 am)\n\nArts\, Crafts\, & Trade Fa ir (10 am)\n\nFood Festival and Beer/Wine Pavilion (11am)\n\nCarnival (noo n)\n\nBMX balance bikes for kids (noon)\n\nStage shows (starting 12:15 pm) \n\nKid’s Craft Booth (1:30 pm)\n\n \n\nSunday\, September 20\, 2026\n\ n\n\n\n\nBMX balance bikes for kids (11 am)\n\nCarnival and Food Festival (11am)\n\nArts\, Crafts\, & Trade Faire (11am)\n\nStage shows (starting no on)\n\nCommunity Info Faire (noon)\n\nBirthday Bash (4:30 pm)\n\nClosing N ight! LAST-MODIFIED:20260915T191926Z LOCATION:Newark Community Park & Center\, 35501 Cedar Blvd\, Newark\, CA\, 94560\, United States URL:https://www.510families.com/calendar/newark-days/?utm_source=caldiscov ery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=oakland-ca X-SOURCE-NAME:Summer Fairs and Festivals for Bay Area Families X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.510families.com/free-museum-days-bay-area END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR