❄️ East Bay Winter Week
January brings crisp air, cozy nights, and plenty of ways to stay busy — whether you’re into live music, art, wellness, outdoor time, or local markets. Here’s your weekly lineup with event prices included.
📅 This Week at a Glance
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🖼️ Weaving the Community Together: Opening Reception
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🎶 Tuesday Open Mic Night
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🎷 Sinne Eeg & Josh Nelson present An Evening of Original Music
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🛍️ Ecology Center – Downtown Berkeley Farmers’ Market
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🍿 NOIR CITY 23 Film Festival
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🏛️ Bonus Cultural Pick: “ThursDates” at OMCA
📍 Oakland Museum of California (OMCA)
🗓️ Thursday, January 15, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
💵 $19
Bringing together 7 Visual Artists, 1 Sound Artist, and 1 Community Weaving Workshop, all united to spark creativity, healing, and togetherness.
🎨 EVENTS THIS WEEK
🎶 Tuesday Open Mic Night
📍 3101 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley, CA
🗓️ Jan 13 at 7:30 pm
🎟️ Free
This event is a classic, no-frills open mic night that has been running for years, providing a supportive stage for local talent.
🎷 Sinne Eeg & Josh Nelson present An Evening of Original Music
📍3022 Broadway, Oakland, CA
🗓️ Jan 10 at 7:30 pm
🎟️ $ 37.50
Sinne is an established star in Europe, and is rapidly becoming a star in the US. Music Republic Magazine decribed her as “probably the best female jazz singer I have heard since the legends such as Sarah Vaughan and Ella Fitzgerald.”
🎁 Ecology Center – Downtown Berkeley Farmers’ Market
📍Center St & Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA
⏰ Jan 10 at 10:00 am
🎟️ Free
Operated by the Ecology Center, this open-air market brings together local farmers and food producers to sell directly to the public. The focus is heavily on sustainability, organic produce, and supporting the regional food economy.
🎬 NOIR CITY 23 Film Festival
📍 3200 Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA
⏰ Jan 16 at 7:15 pm
🎟️ $ 22.80
A man is sentenced to die for a murder, but the man’s wife won’t give up trying to prove his innocence. The wife (June Vincent) of the murder suspect enlists the help of a drunken composer (Dan Duryea) in the hopes of finding the real killer.
🎲 $5 Blackjack Today
📍 19th Hole Casino & Sports Bar, 2746 West Tregallas Rd., Antioch, CA
⏰ Jan 10 at 5:00 pm
🎟️ $ 5
Play $5 Blackjack, Texas Hold’Em, and now Three Card Poker every day at the 19th Hole Casino and Sportsbar in Antioch.
🍽️ Local Flavor: Winter Comfort Stops
📍4045 Broadway, Oakland, CA |⏰ 8:00 AM daily | 🎟️ Dishes are around $15 to $24 per person
Brenda’s Oakland is the East Bay outpost of the famous San Francisco French-soul eatery. It is renowned for its New Orleans-style comfort food, specifically its flight of beignets (Plain, Granny Smith Apple, Chocolate, and Crawfish) and its “Mardi Gras” atmosphere.
It is a prime “winter comfort stop” for its hearty shrimp and grits and spicy fried chicken.
❤️ Give Back in the New Year
January is a great time for meaningful, local contributions:
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Senior Outreach Visits – Free to Participate
Spend quality time with local seniors and brighten their day! Join our outreach visits to connect, share stories, and provide companionship. No cost to participate, just bring your heart and energy. -
Food Bank Sorting Sessions – Free (Donation Optional)
Help organize and prepare food for families in need at our community food bank. Sorting, packing, and organizing—every hand counts! Participation is free, and donations are welcome but not required. -
Neighborhood Clean-Up Weekend – Free
Make a visible impact in your community! Join neighbors in picking up litter, beautifying public spaces, and creating a cleaner, healthier environment. Open to all, free to participate, and a great way to meet fellow community members.
🏠 Just Listed: East Bay Homes You’ll Love
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3 BEDS | 2.5 BATH | 1,988 SQFT
Welcome to 415 Oakwood Circle in Fairfield’s Woodcreek neighborhood. This home offers a comfortable layout, practical updates, and a generous lot. View photos & details
2830 21st Street 32, San Pablo, CA 94806
2 BED | 1 BATH | 1,056 SQFT
This perfect home with a spacious layout, an abundance of natural light, and a private balcony ideal for relaxation. View photos & details
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1 BED | 1 BATH | 760 SQFT
Tucked into a quiet, wooded enclave, this beautifully updated one-bedroom, one-bath residence offers a rare sense of calm and privacy ideal retreat for those who value their own space. View photos & details
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🌟 Catch You Next Week…
Here’s to a cozy and engaging week filled with art, music, nature, and community vibes—thoughtfully curated to help you plan with clarity and ease.
Stay local & stay inspired,
Ryan DeAmaral
Co-Writer, Twin Oaks Insider
