Where's Waldo? Local in Rockridge
Dates: July 1–31, 2026
Location: Throughout the Rockridge District, College Avenue, Oakland
Kickoff & Game Card Pickup: Pegasus Books, 5560 College Avenue

Cost: Free

Where's Waldo? is hiding in Rockridge! Spend the month of July searching for miniature Waldos hidden inside 26 locally owned businesses throughout Oakland's Rockridge District. Pick up a free Find Waldo Local Game Card at Pegasus Books or participating businesses, collect stamps as you find Waldo, and explore one of the East Bay's favorite shopping districts along the way.

Participants who collect stamps from 20 or more businesses will be entered into prize drawings, including a $50 Rockridge e-Gift Card and other gifts from local merchants. The adventure concludes with a free celebration and prize drawing at Pegasus Books on Thursday, July 31, at 5 p.m. Fun for all ages.

For details and participating businesses, visit www.rockridgedistrict.com/wheres-waldo.

Open House at the Museum of San Francisco:
Let’s Celebrate the New City Lab for Kids!

Saturday, July 18, 11am to 3pm

Rockridge residents have been intrigued and have enjoyed John Kamps’ and James Rojas’ model-building activities for years. This July, San Francisco will get to experience them too! Join us for a fun, hands-on opportunity to imagine, create, and share ideas through the Place It process.

Preview City Lab for Kids and try out some tabling activities that are fun for all ages. Thanks to a partnership with the Pacific Pinball Museum, we’ll also have a brand new “playable” pinball exhibition on display.

A ticket is required to attend the event. There are several parking garages with ample parking close to the venue, including the Portsmouth Square Garage.

Sing The Beatles
Our House and Cat Gallery
621 Athol Ave, Oakland (Cleveland Hts)
July 18, 2026 7pm-10pm
$20 donation to the house. Info: 510-846-7631

We are a full band, drums, bass, keys and guitars, that plays and sings the Beatles, definitely in harmony and we want YOU ALL to sing a long. This is a participatory show. Your voice is a part of it. Come on! It's The Beatles.

Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band
Rubber Soul ……… plus extras+

dNaga Dance Co. Celebrates 25th Anniversary: Where We Meet the Silver Moon
July 23–26, 2026
Event website: silver-moon.eventbrite.com

Celebrating 25 years of innovative performance, dNaga Dance Co. presents Where We Meet the Silver Moon, a special anniversary event showcasing the company’s signature blend of movement, music, imagery, and storytelling. Since its founding, dNaga has explored themes ranging from myth and folklore to Asian American identity, social justice, and the lived experiences of people with Parkinson’s disease.

A cornerstone of dNaga’s mission is community engagement through its free Dance for PD® Oakland program, established in 2007 by Claudine Naganuma, David Leventhal, and Herb Heinz. Offered year-round, the classes combine modern dance, ballet, improvisation, and dance composition in a welcoming, no-pressure environment for people living with Parkinson’s disease.

The company also created The PEACE Project, which brings dancers with Parkinson’s together with dNaga’s intergenerational ensemble for collaborative performances. Through these programs, dNaga fosters artistic expression while encouraging dialogue among participants, medical professionals, and researchers about Parkinson’s disease. The company’s work with Dance for PD® is also featured in the acclaimed documentary Capturing Grace.

Join dNaga Dance Co. as it celebrates a quarter century of artistry, community, and the transformative power of dance.

Temescal’s 4th Annual Open Edible Garden Day
Saturday, August 1
10 am to 4 pm

This free, self-guided event invites the public to explore more than 20 edible gardens as neighbors open their yards, patios, and growing spaces to share ideas, inspiration, and the joy of gardening.

Hosted by the volunteer-run Temescal Open Edible Gardens community, the annual event offers visitors the opportunity to meet local gardeners, learn how food is grown in a variety of urban spaces, and exchange gardening tips, recipes, and stories. From thriving vegetable plots and fruit trees to creative container gardens, each stop highlights a unique approach to growing food at home.

Some hosts will demonstrate composting, seed saving, or natural pest management, while others may share homemade preserves, hot sauces, or other garden-inspired creations. Every garden offers a different perspective on cultivating food and building neighborhood connections.

Participating gardens are open in two shifts—10 am to 1 pm, and 1 pm to 4 pm—allowing both visitors and hosts time to explore throughout the day.

The event is free and open to all ages. Advance registration is encouraged. Guests who RSVP will receive a digital map and garden guide with participating locations, opening times, and highlights for each garden before the event.

Whether you're an experienced gardener or simply curious about growing food, Temescal Open Edible Garden Day offers a welcoming opportunity to connect with neighbors and discover what's growing close to home.

Greater Rockridge NCPC: Meeting on Local Crime Issues
Thursday, August 6
7pm

Come listen brief presentations by the Oakland Police Department, and discussion of local crime and safety issues. In-person will meet in the library conference room.

Dr. Holly Joshi, chair of the Oakland Department of Violence Prevention, will address the meeting and describe what her department does. 

This will be a hybrid meeting for those who don't want to attend in person.

Zoom link for all NCPC meetings through December 2026: 
Join Zoom Meetinghttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82709204888?pwd=Y3pFQTlWQ3ZiLzd3d3EyK3dPYmxLdz09
Meeting ID: 827 0920 4888
Passcode: 684165