January 2024 Events in Oakland
First Sundays at OMCA | Sunday, January 7
Spend your Sunday with us and find out why “East Bay Express” calls Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) “the best museum for the people, by the people.” Every first Sunday of the month, enjoy admission to OMCA with a suggested donation of $5 for general admission. There is a $6 charge for special exhibitions in the Great Hall. Click here for info.
Harlem Globetrotters at Oakland Arena | Jan 11 & 12
The iconic basketball team makes its way to Oakland for the 2024 world tour. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters global tour as they take the court with moments of extreme basketball innovation and unparalleled fan FUN! See the Globetrotter stars LIVE as they DRIBBLE, SPIN, SLAM, and DUNK their way past their relentless rivals, the Washington Generals! Buy tickets here.
TEDxBerkeley 2024: Butterfly Effect | Jan 20
Flutter between ideas, as we consider how seemingly distant actions, motivations, and stories often intersect to create powerful impact. Join us on January 20th, 2024 at Zellerbach Hall, on the UC Berkeley campus, to reflect on the smaller details and moments–on the butterflies–that have shaped both your story and the world around us. For tickets click here.
Tina Fey & Amy Poehler – Restless Leg Tour | Jan 27 & 28
Join Amy Poehler and Tina Fey at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland to celebrate their thirty years of friendship with an evening of jokes, stories and convertainment. For ticket info click here.
Chinatown Lunar New Year Bazaar | Jan 27 & 28
The 32nd Annual Lunar New Year Bazaar will take place January 27-28, 2024, highlighting Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and other cultural traditions and art forms connected to the Lunar New Year holiday. Join us for two days full of entertainment, art, food, beverages, and an opportunity to support local businesses. For more info click here.