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First Saturdays in Jack London

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Experience the best of Jack London every First Saturday of the month!

Join us for the first "First Saturday" in Jack London! This monthly showcase will highlight the incredible businesses that make our district special. Enjoy live music, exclusive discounts, family-friendly activities, independent markets, and more—all within walking distance in our waterfront neighborhood.

Each month brings something new, so check back here regularly for the latest updates and a full list of what’s happening. Come explore, support local, and enjoy the eclectic setting of Jack London!

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Explore what's happening on Saturday, January 4th:

1
Everett and Jones BBQ
126 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94607

This First Saturday: Enjoy BBQ Brisket Nachos, Pulled Pork Sandwiches, plus discounts on beer and wine! ALSO jam out to some live blues music.

Hours11:30am-10:30pm

Serves Food | Family Friendly


2
Hesher's Pizza and Taproom
206 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94607

This First Saturday: 10% off food and drink if you mention First Saturdays!

Hours: 12-10pm

Dog Friendly | Serves Food | Family Friendly


3
minimo wine shop + bar
420 3rd Street
Oakland, CA 94607

This First Saturday: 10% off minino's weekend tasting flight if you mention First Saturdays! Each weekend we curate a new tasting flight of adventurous natural wines from around the world!

Hours: 12-8pm

21+ | Dog Friendly


4
NIDO's Backyard
104 Oak Street
Oakland, CA 94607

This First Saturday: buy one mimosa, get the second one free! This deal is only available during brunch, exclusively on First Saturdays!

Hours: 11-3pm (brunch); restaurant hours are 11-9pm

Dog Friendly | Family Friendly | Serves Food


5
Oakland Vintage Market
222 Jefferson Street, Parking Lot
Oakland, CA 94607

This First Saturday: enjoy 50+ independent vintage vendors at this monthly market! Happening every First Saturday of the month and drawing visitors from far and wide, this event inspired our "First Saturday" campaign.

Hours: 10am-3pm

Dog Friendly | Family Friendly


6
Pacific Mambo Orchestra at Yoshi's
510 Embarcadero West
Oakland, CA 94607

This First Saturday: grab tickets to a live performance from global phenomenon, Grammy® Award-winning Latin Big Band Pacific Mambo Orchestra’s (PMO). Shows at 7:30am and 9:30pm. Buy tickets here.

Restaurant Hours: 5:30pm-9pm

Serves Food | Family Friendly


7
Plank: Fiesta Saturdays!
98 Broadway, Jack London Square
Oakland, CA 94607

This First Saturday: join the party at Plank for Fiesta Saturday! Enjoy a fresh beer, arcade & food specials, and Liga MX games on the TVs. Can’t make it? Don’t fret! Fiesta Saturday will continue to be on the First Saturday of each month.

Hours: 11:30am-12am

Family Friendly | Serves Food


8
Shapeshifters Café 2 Year Anniversary Brunch
571 5th Street
Oakland, CA 94607

This First Saturday: join Shapeshifters for our first brunch service of 2025. We will be celebrating our two year anniversary with mimosas and micheladas. We will also be serving the traditional Mexican New Year dish of pozole, as well as seasonal toasts made with sourdough flaxseed wheat by local cottage baker Ed's Breads, plus house-made pastries, breakfast burritos, espresso drinks, house-blended teas, lemonade and as an anniversary gift to you—free Mexican coffee.

Hours: 10am-2pm

Family FriendlyServes Food | Dog Friendly


9
Sláinte Pub & Grub
131 Broadway
Oakland 94607

This First Saturday: receive 10% off your bill at Sláinte Irish pub and restaurant!

Hours: 11am-12am

Serves Food | Family Friendly


10
Tiger's Taproom
308 Jackson Street, #4
Oakland, CA 94607

This First Saturday: $1 off all draft beers!

Hours: 2-10pm

Dog Friendly | 21+ only

Looking for more to explore? 

View an interactive map of our neighborhood's businesses by clicking the link below

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