First Saturdays in Jack London

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

This First Saturday: Enjoy the new First Saturday art walk! Tour 8 different artist spaces and galleries throughout our district as you explore our business district's First Saturday offerings

Featured businesses:

1. The Grand Gallery - 560 2nd St.
2. Studios 11 - 560 2nd St.
3. Jack Knife Studios - 301 Jefferson St.
4. Jefferson Street Studios - 300 Jefferson St.
5. Union Machine Works - 521 3rd St. 
6. Parker Electric - 215 Washington St.
7. Rollup Gallery - 217 Harrison St.
8. Air Temple Art Space - 236 2nd St.

Hours: 11am-5pm

This First Saturday: visit Angel Cakes for Saturday "brunch." They will be serving savory-leaning cupcakes, as well as biscuits and other treats (in addition to our usual sweet cupcake fare).

Hours: 10-3pm

Dog Friendly | Family Friendly | Serves Food

This First Saturday: come explore the Union Machine Works artist space. This historical building is home to several local artists of different mediums! Plus, Union Machine Works is now available for event rentals. Come view the space, enjoy DJs, shop vintage clothing, and more!

Hours: 12-4pm

Family Friendly | Dog Friendly 

This First Saturday: Stop by the Grand Gallery for the opening reception for a brand new artist's month-long exhibit!

Hot Rods, Art and Rock n Roll is the mind-blowing show featuring the works of the legendary Stanley Mouse – from his iconic Grateful Dead album covers to his latest design for the Oakland International Airport.

Hours: 1-5pm

Dog Friendly | Family Friendly

This First Saturday: stop by Tiger's Taproom for their 7 Year Anniversary Party! Enjoy their special lineup of draft beers including their anniversary collab beer with Beach Beer Lab, "LBT Pils."

Hours: 2-10pm

Dog Friendly | 21+ only

This First Saturday: Come down to Nido's BackYard on Día De Los Muertos for cookie decorating and a free folkloric dance performance from Ballet Folklórico Ruth Correa! More info here.

Hours: 4-6pm (cookie decorating); 6:30-8pm (Folklórico dance performance); restaurant hours are 11-9pm

Dog Friendly | Family Friendly | Serves Food

This First Saturday: Enjoy BBQ Brisket Nachos, Pulled Pork Sandwiches, plus discounts on beer and wine! ALSO jam out to some live blues music from 8pm-12am!

Business Hours: 11:30am-10:30pm 

Serves Food | Family Friendly

This First Saturday: head down to Elbo Room for karaoke, games, and Happy Hour drink deals from 5pm-9pm. Afterwards, DJ goes on at 9pm!

Hours: 5pm-2am

21+ Only | Serves Food

This First Saturday: get a palm sized traditional tattoo for $150! Save $50-100. Or stop by check out the shop and get some stickers and a special gift just for stopping in!

Hours: 12-7pm

Family Friendly

This First Saturday: $30 beer pitcher PLUS 10% off food and drink if you mention "First Saturdays in Jack London!"

Hours: 12-10pm

Dog Friendly | Serves Food | Family Friendly

This First Saturday: get a free dessert when you purchase a meal and mention “First Saturday”

Hours: Lunch 12-3pm; Dinner 5-9pm

Family Friendly | Dog Friendly | Serves Food

This First Saturday: Catch Ghost Note at Yoshi's! Appearing for two days only.

Ghost-Note is led by drummer Robert “Sput” Searight and features musicians who have performed and recorded with Prince, Kendrick Lamar, Herbie Hancock, Snarky Puppy, Marcus Miller, Kirk Franklin and other icons. Ghost-Note are bracing in their virtuosity, affecting in their soulfulness and inspired in their sonic choices. Their live shows are a tour de force of funk with dazzling solos and air-tight arrangements that will have you dancing and shaking your head in awe.

Restaurant Hours: 5:30pm-9pm 

Showtimes: 7:30pm & 9:30pm

Serves Food | Family Friendly

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This First Saturday: stop by Oakland United Beer Works for their next Pints with Purpose fundraiser! A portion of the proceeds from every pint, 4-pack, and to-go order will benefit Fresh Lifelines for Youth (FLY). FLY works to empower young people, disrupt the pipeline to prison, and create brighter futures across California. Enjoy new beers, India-meets-Cajun bites from Curry & Combo, and raise a glass for a great cause.

Hours: 12-9pm

Family Friendly | Dog Friendly | Serves Food

This First Saturday: Join us for Fiesta Saturday, featuring delicious elote, tamales, street tacos, tortas, and homemade horchata (original and spiked). Enjoy beer specials, Latin music, and a double arcade bonus for a fun-filled day!

Hours: 11:30am-12am

Family Friendly | Serves Food

This First Saturday: get a slice of pizza and a drink (beer or wine) for just $11!

Hours: 4-8pm

Dog Friendly | Family Friendly | Serves Food

This First Saturday: Saturday brunch at Shapeshifters Café includes an ever-evolving, eclectic selection of offerings, all made to order with locally-sourced and seasonal ingredients like Veracruz Avocado Toast (with salsa mocha), Kimchi-laquiles, Beer-poached eggs and Croque Madames (with house-made Mornay sauce). Treat yourself to a cherry-almond scone or slice of chocolate-stout cake and finish things off with a lavender latte, cinnamon mocha, house-blended chai, pomegranate lemonade, Michelada or Mimosa made with fresh-squeezed oranges. Kick back inside our cheery, vintage-inspired dining area or soak in some rays on our sunny, plant-filled back deck.

Hours: 10am-2pm

Family Friendly | Serves Food | Dog Friendly

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

Hours: 11am-12am

Serves Food | Family Friendly

This First Saturday: enjoy $5 mimosas and $9 margaritas, only on First Saturdays from 11am-3pm!

Hours: 11am-9:45pm (Special offered 11am-3pm)

Dog Friendly | Serves Food | Family Friendly