Upcoming Events

Get Hype Open Mic
Mar
20

Get Hype Open Mic

Discover Community Cafe Presents: Get-Hype Open-Mic hosted by Oakland raised author and poet, J.R. Rice. Join us for this FREE EVENT at Discover Community Cafe.

Whether you're a poet, musician, comedian, or storyteller, here is your opportunity to share your work to the world.

Open Mic: 7pm - 9pm
Open Mic Sign-up: 6pm - Until full
Writer’s Workshop: 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Open Mic Guidelines:

  • Each performer is allowed to perform 1-2 pieces (poems, songs, etc) but 5 mins max.

  • We will have a bluetooth speaker for backing tracks but be patient with the tech.

  • Keep your content somewhat appropriate for all ages

  • Please support the cafe with a purchase (or 2).

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Clothing Swap
Mar
26

Clothing Swap

Refresh your wardrobe the sustainable way!

Join us for our upcoming Clothing Swap—an eco-friendly event where you can bring gently used clothes and trade them for something new-to-you. While you browse, enjoy fun drinks, tasty snacks, and a welcoming atmosphere. It’s a great way to connect with neighbors, reduce textile waste, and have a little fun.

All ages and styles are welcome—come swap and sip with us!

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Collab Open Mic
Mar
27

Collab Open Mic

Discover Community Cafe Presents: Collab Open-Mic.

Whether you're a poet, musician, comedian, or storyteller, here is your opportunity to collab with other artists and share your work to the world.

7:00pm-8:00pm: Meet other artists and spend an hour working together to produce work you want to share with the group.

8:00pm-9:00pm: Open Mic

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Community Nutrition Workshop
Mar
28

Community Nutrition Workshop

Nutrition Workshop focused on educating those who attend on general but POWERFUL concepts to make eating “healthy” make more sense

- Lecture will focus on breaking down Carbs, Protein and Fats and how they relate to specific health goals and fitness aspirations

-Participants will receive their own meal plan with instructions on how to eat moving forward after the event

- Live Q&A to answer specific questions after seminar on!

More information coming soon!

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West Oakland Board Game Meetup
Apr
9

West Oakland Board Game Meetup

Join us to learn modern board games in a casual,

friendly atmosphere. Whether you’re new to board games

or a seasoned player, there’s always something new to

discover! A game guide will be on hand to help you learn the

rules.


Hosted by Tenth Tale Games (Alex Garcia)

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Fabric Bag Charm Workshop
Apr
10

Fabric Bag Charm Workshop

Come spend a cozy, creative evening making fabric bag charms. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to turn upcycled fabric and colorful beads into bag charms—perfect for gifting or adding a little flair to your favorite accessory.

$35 Registration fee includes:
Fabric, beads, pliers, and all the tools you’ll need.

Each participant will make and take home three unique bag charms.

No experience needed—just bring your creativity and enjoy a cozy, chill crafting session. 

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Comedy Open Mic
Apr
16

Comedy Open Mic

Join us for our Comedy Open Mic hosted by Debra Beale! You can sign-up to go up the night of the event, each person will have 4 minutes for their set.

We will be trying something new this year and using the last half hour to play improv games with the whole group.

6pm-7pm: Open Mic
7pm-7:30pm: Improv Games

Come perform or come enjoy some local talent!

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Get Hype Open Mic
Apr
17

Get Hype Open Mic

Discover Community Cafe Presents: Get-Hype Open-Mic hosted by Oakland raised author and poet, J.R. Rice. Join us for this FREE EVENT at Discover Community Cafe.

Whether you're a poet, musician, comedian, or storyteller, here is your opportunity to share your work to the world.

Open Mic: 7pm - 9pm
Open Mic Sign-up: 6pm - Until full
Writer’s Workshop: 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Open Mic Guidelines:

  • Each performer is allowed to perform 1-2 pieces (poems, songs, etc) but 5 mins max.

  • We will have a bluetooth speaker for backing tracks but be patient with the tech.

  • Keep your content somewhat appropriate for all ages

  • Please support the cafe with a purchase (or 2).

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Craft Swap
Apr
23

Craft Swap

Craft Swap is a relaxed, eco-conscious event where you bring craft supplies you already have at home and swap them for something new from a community of fellow crafters! It’s a fun way to reduce waste, share resources, and spark creativity.

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Collab Open Mic
Apr
24

Collab Open Mic

Discover Community Cafe Presents: Collab Open-Mic.

Whether you're a poet, musician, comedian, or storyteller, here is your opportunity to collab with other artists and share your work to the world.

7:00pm-8:00pm: Meet other artists and spend an hour working together to produce work you want to share with the group.

8:00pm-9:00pm: Open Mic

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Comedy Open Mic
Mar
19

Comedy Open Mic

Join us for our Comedy Open Mic hosted by Debra Beale! You can sign-up to go up the night of the event, each person will have 4 minutes for their set.

We will be trying something new this year and using the last half hour to play improv games with the whole group.

6pm-7pm: Open Mic
7pm-7:30pm: Improv Games

Come perform or come enjoy some local talent!

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West Oakland Board Game Meetup
Mar
12

West Oakland Board Game Meetup

Join us to learn modern board games in a casual,

friendly atmosphere. Whether you’re new to board games

or a seasoned player, there’s always something new to

discover! A game guide will be on hand to help you learn the

rules.


Hosted by Tenth Tale Games (Alex Garcia)

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Remembering Love | Closing Ceremony
Mar
7

Remembering Love | Closing Ceremony

Join us for the closing ceremony of Remembering Love, which featured 12 featured local Bay Area artists who worked hard to help us bring this exhibition to life. The theme focuses on endings, beginnings, and the death and birth of elements in our lives.

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Get Hype Open Mic
Mar
6

Get Hype Open Mic

Discover Community Cafe Presents: Get-Hype Open-Mic hosted by Oakland raised author and poet, J.R. Rice. Join us for this FREE EVENT at Discover Community Cafe.

Whether you're a poet, musician, comedian, or storyteller, here is your opportunity to share your work to the world.

Open Mic: 7pm - 9pm
Open Mic Sign-up: 6pm - Until full
Writer’s Workshop: 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Open Mic Guidelines:

  • Each performer is allowed to perform 1-2 pieces (poems, songs, etc) but 5 mins max.

  • We will have a bluetooth speaker for backing tracks but be patient with the tech.

  • Keep your content somewhat appropriate for all ages

  • Please support the cafe with a purchase (or 2).

View Event →
Collab Open Mic
Feb
27

Collab Open Mic

Discover Community Cafe Presents: Collab Open-Mic.

Whether you're a poet, musician, comedian, or storyteller, here is your opportunity to collab with other artists and share your work to the world.

7:00pm-8:00pm: Meet other artists and spend an hour working together to produce work you want to share with the group.

8:00pm-9:00pm: Open Mic

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Decoupage Vase Workshop
Feb
26

Decoupage Vase Workshop

Create a fabric-decoupage vase in this cozy, hands-on workshop. All materials included—everyone leaves with a handmade vase.

Transform upcycled materials into beautiful decoupage fabric vases. This is an invitation to slow down, enjoy good company, and reconnect with the simple joy of making something with your hands—no experience needed.

Please register here to ensure we have enough materials for everyone.

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Conference Calendar: Practical Fan Fiction
Feb
24

Conference Calendar: Practical Fan Fiction

From religious texts to QAnon, collaborative storytelling influences behavior. Let’s brainstorm story ideas that might resonate broadly and inspire people to do good things.

The Conference calendar lists discussion topics, times, and local places where anyone can come join the discourse. You don’t have to be an expert, but people will appreciate it if you are.

The discussions are free and unstructured, although a facilitator will be present to help make things click.

Learn more about the Conference Calendar and other events held this month here.

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Craft Swap
Feb
21

Craft Swap

​Join our FIRST CRAFT SWAP at Discover Community Cafe.

Craft Swap is a relaxed, eco-conscious event where you bring craft supplies you already have at home and swap them for something new from a community of fellow crafters! It’s a fun way to reduce waste, share resources, and spark creativity.

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Get Hype Open Mic
Feb
20

Get Hype Open Mic

Discover Community Cafe Presents: Get-Hype Open-Mic hosted by Oakland raised author and poet, J.R. Rice. Join us for this FREE EVENT at Discover Community Cafe.

Whether you're a poet, musician, comedian, or storyteller, here is your opportunity to share your work to the world.

Open Mic: 7pm - 9pm
Open Mic Sign-up: 6pm - Until full
Writer’s Workshop: 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Open Mic Guidelines:

  • Each performer is allowed to perform 1-2 pieces (poems, songs, etc) but 5 mins max.

  • We will have a bluetooth speaker for backing tracks but be patient with the tech.

  • Keep your content somewhat appropriate for all ages

  • Please support the cafe with a purchase (or 2).

View Event →
Comedy Open Mic
Feb
19

Comedy Open Mic

Join us for our Comedy Open Mic hosted by Debra Beale! You can sign-up to go up the night of the event, each person will have 4 minutes for their set.

We will be trying something new this year and using the last half hour to play improv games with the whole group.

6pm-7pm: Open Mic
7pm-7:30pm: Improv Games

Come perform or come enjoy some local talent!

View Event →
Conference Calendar: Community Economics
Feb
17

Conference Calendar: Community Economics

Employee ownership, community investment funds, real estate collectives, and other ways to keep money here, not sent to Wall Street or corporate HQ.

The Conference calendar lists discussion topics, times, and local places where anyone can come join the discourse. You don’t have to be an expert, but people will appreciate it if you are.

The discussions are free and unstructured, although a facilitator will be present to help make things click.

Learn more about the Conference Calendar and other events held this month here.

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West Oakland Board Game Meetup
Feb
12

West Oakland Board Game Meetup

Join us to learn modern board games in a casual,

friendly atmosphere. Whether you’re new to board games

or a seasoned player, there’s always something new to

discover! A game guide will be on hand to help you learn the

rules.


Hosted by Tenth Tale Games (Alex Garcia)

View Event →
Superbowl Soul Watch Party
Feb
8

Superbowl Soul Watch Party

Come watch the Superbowl with Soul Blends and Discover!

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Get Hype Open Mic
Feb
6

Get Hype Open Mic

Discover Community Cafe Presents: Get-Hype Open-Mic hosted by Oakland raised author and poet, J.R. Rice. Join us for this FREE EVENT at Discover Community Cafe.

Whether you're a poet, musician, comedian, or storyteller, here is your opportunity to share your work to the world.

Open Mic: 7pm - 9pm
Open Mic Sign-up: 6pm - Until full
Writer’s Workshop: 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Open Mic Guidelines:

  • Each performer is allowed to perform 1-2 pieces (poems, songs, etc) but 5 mins max.

  • We will have a bluetooth speaker for backing tracks but be patient with the tech.

  • Keep your content somewhat appropriate for all ages

  • Please support the cafe with a purchase (or 2).

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Art & Chill
Feb
5

Art & Chill

Unwind and get creative at our Art & Chill Night! Whether you're a seasoned artist or just looking to relax with some doodling, join us for a cozy evening of art, music, and good vibes.

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Conference Calendar: Public Banks
Feb
3

Conference Calendar: Public Banks

Local taxes here are deposited in private banks. But North Dakota’s public bank charges less, pays more, and supports small business better. Let’s discuss Public Bank East Bay and other California public banking efforts.

The Conference calendar lists discussion topics, times, and local places where anyone can come join the discourse. You don’t have to be an expert, but people will appreciate it if you are.

The discussions are free and unstructured, although a facilitator will be present to help make things click.

Learn more about the Conference Calendar and other events held this month here.

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Mocktails & Makers
Jan
31

Mocktails & Makers

​Get crafty this Valentine’s season and create handmade stamps to design one-of-a-kind Valentine’s cards to give to your loved ones! In this fun and interactive workshop, you’ll learn the art of linocut to add a personal touch to your love notes, whether for a partner, friend, family member or your sneaky link 👀 .

​💌 What’s Included:

​✨One Mocktail provided by the DCC team :)
✨ Step-by-step guidance on carving your own rubber stamps
✨ Visuals to guide your creative process
✨ High-quality inks and papers to bring your creations to life
✨ Plenty of time to craft, chat, and spread the love

​No experience needed—just bring your creativity and let’s make some heartfelt, handcrafted Valentine’s cards together! All materials will be provided, and you’ll get to take your custom stamps home for future projects.

​📍 Location: Discover Community Cafe
📅 Date & Time: Saturday, January 31st from 6:00-9:00pm

​Join us for a fun-filled session of stamping, inking, and spreading the love—because nothing says “I care” like a handmade card! ❤️✂️

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Get Hype Open Mic
Jan
30

Get Hype Open Mic

Discover Community Cafe Presents: Collab Open-Mic!

Whether you're a poet, musician, comedian, or storyteller, here is your opportunity to collab with other artists and share your work to the world.

Open Mic Guidelines:

  • We will have a bluetooth speaker for backing tracks but be patient with the tech.

  • Keep your content somewhat appropriate for all ages

  • Please support the cafe with a purchase (or 2).

View Event →