
upcoming events

Sofar Sounds at Lovely Day
Join us for a captivating, intimate evening of secret live music performances — an immersive experience that brings guests and artists closer together. You'll discover a surprise lineup of the Bay Area's best emerging artists.

Football Watch Party at Lovely Day
Sports fans come gather for our first football watch party of the season! Saturday 9/7 9a-2p (doors 8:30a).
We’ll be serving some eats alongside a full bar — cornhole, euchre, and other festivities available!

Art Exhibition: Saved You A Spot by Arrived Creative Collective
The Arrived Creative Collective presents “Saved You A Spot” — a curated Art Exhibition exploring intersectionality, and what it means to create art, especially today.
• Featuring the work of local photographers, filmmakers, botanical artists, and painters
• DJ Sets
• Food & Refreshments
• Installation by the creators of Yang Sheng

Sat 7/27 Proof of Consciousness Concert: Jaron Lanier and Mark Deutsch
Enter a mesmerizing soundscape with virtuoso musicians Jaron Lanier and Mark Deutsch, featuring the unique one-of-a-kind Bazantar (upright bass/sitar hybrid) and an array of other exotic acoustic instruments. This intimate concert will be followed by a rare Q&A opportunity with these two world-renowned artist-inventors.

Mon 7/22 Grace Street Reunion
Invite-only event for the Grace Street family — please email Jen if that’s you.

Sun 7/14 DNA Day
Get ready for exciting live performances, tasty food, creative vendors, and more! DNA Day marks 1 year of the DNA-supported events Paradigm Shift and Mr. Stranger, and is a heartfelt thank you to the artists and community who have supported Drums & Ammo.

Sun 6/30 Independence Day BBQ Bash!
It’s SUMMER. We’re hosting an early Independence Day celebration, so we can get together before people leave town! Enjoy a hearty buffet spread of refreshed takes on classic American BBQ fare in friendly company — and let us do the work of tending the coals. Friends and family welcome… it’s gonna be a party.

Sat 6/29 Plantains and Champagne: Brunch Party!
Plantains and Champagne is hosting a delightful brunch day party to honor and celebrate the diversity of the Afro-Caribbean, Afro-Latin culture and diasporas through delicious food, lively music and meaningful art. In recognition of Caribbean Heritage month, Fatherhood, Juneteenth and Pride — a month filled with celebration.

After the Rainbow: A Mystical Midlife Musical
The Premiere Preview Party for After the Rainbow: A mystical music-full midlife journey down the yellow brick road in this transformational take on Oz. Be whisked away on a cyclone of laughter, magical encounters, mystical revelations, and personal triumphs. Emerge wiser and more inspired for your one precious life.

Tea Tribe Presents: Midsummer Magic
Join the Tea Tribe for a luscious World Folk Jam Summer Solstice celebration! Featuring a massive line up of live world music performances, dance, poetry and ceremony, with free gourmet tea service. Delicious vegan food will be available for purchase.

Friday Feast: Lamb and Lentils
By popular request, our monthly family style dinner is now… Friday Feast! Come make new friends while passing the salt, and return each month so new friends become beloved old ones. Games available, too — grab a beer and a friend for some after-dinner fun.

A Lovely Mothers’ Day
We love your Mom as much as you do. And we cherish all the quirky, great and amazing things that make her the best — so we’ve put together a delightful Mother’s Day brunch party!

Lovely Day Presents: Groupmuse
We are thrilled to host our first ever Groupmuse at Lovely Day in Oakland! Groupmuse cooperative seeks to uplift artists and strengthen community through live, intimate performances of historically-rooted music.
This evening’s concert will feature Gloria Justen, Carly Scena, Ava Gehlen-Williams, and Erik Anderson performing String Quartet K 465 No 19 by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart.
Savory Sounds
You are cordially invited to join us for exquisite dining and beautiful music. Savor a delicious prix fixe dinner while taking in the unique and enchanting sounds of Daniel Berkman on the Kora. We hope you can join us for this magnificent evening.