San Francisco Metro: Sun, Nov 1, 2026 · Oakland · 11 events · data version 20261023-003534
7:30 PM · Matt Robidoux: The Spiral Worker · Dresher Ensemble Studio (Oakland) · experimental, live_music · rating 10
bayimproviser.com · details Matt Robidoux presents the Bay Area premiere of "The Spiral Worker," a connector within a rhizomatic network, fundamentally distinct from tree-like hierarchical structures that impose predetermined order. Drawing from Deleuze and Guattari's concept of the rhizome and Stockhausen’s moment form, this happening establishes multiple entry points and non-linear pathways through which performers engage with material transformation: corn synth, corn silk, corn husk.
1:00 PM · OMCA Architecture Walk and Talk · OMCA (Oakland) · Free · workshop, community, festival, art · rating 7
museumca.org · details Spotlight Sundays: Alice Street Screening with Malonga Arts Dance and Drums
Walk through OMCA’s landmark building and gardens with members of the Council on Architecture, and learn about the history, design, and evolution of this award-winning structure with guides who are passionate about OMCA and Oakland.
No reservations or tickets are required. Walk and Talk begins near the Mid Level ticketing desk and lasts approximately one hour.
2:30 PM · LUNA MEXICANA · Paramount Theatre (Oakland) · BUY TICKETS · theater, dance · rating 7
paramountoakland.org · details Luna Mexicana is one of the Bay Area’s most elaborate and inclusive Dia de los Muertos events. Like the celebration that inspires it, Luna Mexicana i s a beautiful blend of exuberant dance, joyful music, colorful costumes, flowers, candles, food, and – most of all – celebration of family.
7:00 PM · JA RONN & FLOW: THAT 80S FLOW · Yoshi's (Oakland) · $39 - $69 · live_music, rnb_soul_funk · rating 7
yoshis.com · details MUSIC THAT MOVES THE SPIRIT, THE BODY, AND THE ROOM
7:30 PM · Doors Only in That Open Silence · Temescal Arts Center (Temescal) · Donations at the door are welcomed · live_music, experimental, workshop · rating 7
temescalartcenter.org · details Open-participation, free improvisation and non-hierarchical workshop. Bring your instrument or come to listen. Held on first Sundays.
9:00 PM · Improvisation Workshop · Temescal Arts Center (Temescal) · Free · workshop, experimental, live_music · rating 0 · no longer listed temescalartcenter.org · details Open Workshop and Playground in free improvisation. Spontaneously Assembled Small Groups will collaborate. Bring your instrument, your body, your poetry. Come ready to be surprised. Hosted by Lewis Jordan. Inviting musicians, poets, dancers, to a non-hierarchical setting to improvise together. Spontaneously composing or contributing, can't be on a guest list.
time TBA · INAUGURAL CONCERT! · Piedmont CFTA (Piedmont) · https://www.ticketsignup.io/lefe · live_music, classical, folk · rating 0 · no longer listed ticketsignup.io · details LAND’S END FOLK ENSEMBLE:CLASSICAL MUSICIANS EXPLORE FOLK MUSIC Tickets: https://www.ticketsignup.io/lefe
time TBA · RAGTIME AND TRADITIONAL JAZZ ENSEMBLE · Piedmont CFTA (Piedmont) · https://www.ticketsignup.io/ragtime · live_music, jazz · rating 0 · no longer listed ticketsignup.io · details VIRGINIA TICHENOR’S RAGTIME QUARTET Tickets: https://www.ticketsignup.io/ragtime
time TBA · TRIBUTE TO JIMMY VAN HEUSEN · Piedmont CFTA (Piedmont) · https://www.ticketsignup.io/JVH · live_music, jazz · rating 0 · no longer listed ticketsignup.io · details “IN THE TRADITION” JAZZ & POP PIANO TRIO Tickets: https://www.ticketsignup.io/JVH