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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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1 JackKnife Studio Mix 301 Jefferson Street Oakland, CA 94607 This First Saturday: Join the artists at Jack Knife Studios for First Saturday Open Studios! Participating Artists on April 5th: Jeanna Penn (IG: @jinamae) Emily Erickson (IG @emily.erickson.art) Julianna Fecskes Phillips (IG: @inspiraling) Andrea Guskin (IG @andreaguskin) Hours: 1-3pm Family Friendly |
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2 Angel Cakes Brunch Cupcakes 745 5th Street Oakland, CA 94607 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 |
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3 Art Show Opening Reception at The Grand Gallery 560 2nd Street, Back of Narrative Oakland, CA 94607 This First Saturday: Opening Reception for artist Carolyn Cassady, daughter of Neil Cassady of the Beat Generation. Visit the gallery's website. Hours: 2-5pm Dog Friendly | Family Friendly |
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5 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. Hours: 11:30am-10:30pm Serves Food | Family Friendly |
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6 Dog Adoption Pop-Up at NIDO's Backyard 104 Oak Street Oakland, CA 94607 This First Saturday: Nido's is teaming up with California Bully Rescue, a nonprofit dedicated to rescuing, rehabilitating, and rehoming bully breeds in need. Meet amazing, adoptable dogs looking for their forever homes, learn about fostering opportunities and how you can help, and support the rescue through donations! Hours: 12-3 (adoption event); restaurant hours are 11-9pm Dog Friendly | Family Friendly | Serves Food |
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7 Good Tattoo 201 3rd Street Oakland, CA 94607 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 |
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8 Hesher's Pizza and Taproom 206 Broadway Oakland, CA 94607 This First Saturday: $25 beer pitcher special PLUS 10% off food and drink if you mention "First Saturdays in Jack London!" Hours: 12-10pm Dog Friendly | Serves Food | Family Friendly |
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9 Joey Alexander at Yoshi's 510 Embarcadero West Oakland, CA 94607 This First Saturday: grab tickets to a live performance from Bali-born pianist, composer, and bandleader Joey Alexander. Show starts at 7:30pm; grab tickets here. Restaurant Hours: 5:30pm-9pm Serves Food | Family Friendly |
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10 minimo wine shop + bar - closing party 420 3rd Street Oakland, CA 94607 This First Saturday: After 10 years in Jack London, we are bidding minimo wine shop + bar farewell. Come have one last glass and celebrate everything they're brought to the neighborhood over the past decade. More info. Hours: 12-8pm 21+ | Dog Friendly |
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11 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. Come say hi to us at the JLID booth! We will be tabling here. Hours: 10am-3pm Dog Friendly | Family Friendly |
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12 Plank: Fiesta Saturdays! 98 Broadway, Jack London Square Oakland, CA 94607 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 |
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13 Seawolf Public House 402 Webster Street Oakland, CA 94607 This First Saturday: enjoy $12 burger and $5 beer specials! Hours: 11:30am-10pm Serves Food | Family Friendly |
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14 Shapeshifters First Saturday Brunch 571 5th Street Oakland, CA 94607 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 |
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15 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 |
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16 Tiger's Taproom 308 Jackson Street, #4 Oakland, CA 94607 This First Saturday: Happy Hour prices all day long if you mention "First Saturdays!" Hours: 3-10pm Dog Friendly | 21+ only |
View an interactive map of our neighborhood's businesses by clicking the link below