First Saturday in Jack London
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First Saturday in Jack London

Join us on the First Saturday of every month for exciting events, exclusive discounts, and specials throughout Jack London!

By Jack London Improvement District

Date and time

Location

Jack London District

333 Broadway Oakland, CA 94607

About this event

  • Event lasts 13 hours

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

Join us for "First Saturday" in Jack London! This monthly showcase highlights the incredible businesses that make our district special. Enjoy live music, exclusive discounts, family-friendly activities, the Oakland Vintage Market, 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!

THIS MONTH: we are hosting the Taste of Jack London Food and Beer Festival on First Saturday! Purchase tickets here.

How does First Saturday work?

Our First Saturday landing page serves as a choose your own adventure guide to having a great day in Oakland's historic waterfront district. Start with brunch, visit the Oakland Vintage Market, grab a beer at Tiger's Taproom, and get dinner at Kuidaore, etcetera, etcetera — the options are endless!

Businesses featured in August:

Angel Cakes Collective

Elbo Room

Hesher's Pizza & Taproom

Everett and Jones BBQ

Good Tattoo

Kuiadore Handroll Bar

Shapeshifters Cafe

Slainte Irish Pub

Plank

Pizza Pantry

Tiger’s Taproom

Oakland United Beer Works

Oakland Vintage Market

Union Machine Works Artist Space

Xingones Cantina

Yoshi's

and MORE!

CLICK HERE to explore what's happening on Saturday, August 2nd

Frequently asked questions

Are First Saturdays family friendly? What about dogs?

Yes! Most of our participating businesses are family and/or dog friendly. Check out the landing page linked above and view each business' listing to see if they are considered dog or family friendly.

Do I need to pickup any sort of ticket or pass?

No! No tickets necessary. Just visit the participating businesses and mention "First Saturdays" for applicable discounts! You can RSVP here on Eventbrite to receive event reminders and keep you in the loop with future Jack London happenings.

Where should I park?

There are multiple parking garages in Jack London. View them here: https://jacklondonoakland.org/explore/visit/parking

Organized by

The Jack London Improvement District (JLID) is committed to making Oakland’s historic mixed-use commercial waterfront neighborhood inviting and accessible, and supports an inclusive and resilient commercial community that values the diverse history, economies, culture and people of this place.

Free
Aug 2 · 10:00 AM PDT