Live Events
Experience the best events Oakland has to offer at Valdez Street Event Center
Workin Chix Summer Market
@WorkinChix
One day. One place. Shop one of a kind finds, food, wellness, and local brands. Featuring fashion, accessories, wellness, kids, pet finds, food & drinks, massage, and oracle readings. Free entry — family & pet friendly.
This fundraiser supports the next generation of beauty professionals — Be Here & Be Infinite is a queer, Latinx, women-owned business that provides paid, trauma informed education and one on one mentorship, creating real access to the luxury hair industry. Owner, Vee centers her practice in compassion, community, inclusivity, and integrity. Hosted by @BeHereWithVee, featuring @ThrixAcademy.
Services & Pricing
- • $25 Bang Trims
- • $50 Wash & Go
- • $60 Blow & Style
- • $75 Haircuts
Women Empowerment Summit
@yosoyceviche
An empowering summit celebrating women-owned businesses across the Bay Area. Experience 15-20 women-owned business showcases (real estate, accounting, and more), a dedicated pampering section with massage and makeup services, a keynote panel of four speakers sharing their business journeys, and a wellness segment on mental health in business with yoga and stress relief practices. In partnership with local business Chambers, Renaissance Center, and the SBA.
A Hairstylist Industry fundraiser event benefiting Be Infinite. Join us for an inspiring day of panels covering financial literacy, mental health, business, and community — designed for beauty professionals and industry creatives. Free to attend (nothing sold at the event). Setup begins at 6 AM; event runs 11 AM – 6 PM. Expected attendance: 150 guests.
Event Schedule
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Event Partner TBA
More exciting events coming to Valdez Street Event Center. Stay tuned for announcements.
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Host your next event in our versatile 20,000+ sq ft venue. Perfect for corporate events, weddings, markets, concerts, and more.
Past Events
Market Day — Jive Vintage
Jive Vintage
Market Day at The Valdez Event Center — vintage finds, curated collections, and vintage treasures. Free admission for all.
Jive Vintage Store Collective
Jive Vintage
Join us for the Jive Vintage Store Collective — rain or shine, every third Saturday at The Valdez Event Center. Browse a curated collection of vintage fashion, antique goods, classic accessories, and timeless treasures from Oakland's most passionate collectors. Free admission for all.
Meet the Curator
Drew H. and Veronica
Creative Director
Turn of the Century Curation
Creative Director and curator specializing in Turn of the Century aesthetics. Drew brings Oakland's vintage heritage to life through carefully curated collections that honor the city's rich historical character.
📷@jivevintage
Jive Vintage Pop-Up
Jive Vintage
Step back in time at our monthly vintage marketplace on Valdez Street. Browse a curated selection of vintage fashion, antique goods, classic accessories, and timeless treasures from Oakland's most passionate collectors. Free admission for all vintage enthusiasts.
Meet the Curator
Drew H. and Veronica
Creative Director
Turn of the Century Curation
Creative Director and curator specializing in Turn of the Century aesthetics. Drew brings Oakland's vintage heritage to life through carefully curated collections that honor the city's rich historical character.
📷@jivevintage
Cardboard Drive-In Theater!
State of Play
Join State of Play for the first CDT of 2026 at the incredible Valdez Street Events Center in the heart of Oakland. This community celebration was like no other—part hands-on art party, part sidewalk parade, and part movie night—with a ridiculous twist. FREE and open to all ages.
Event Schedule
Bay Fit Collective Yoga
Bay Fit Collective x 5:10 Society
The Reset is a signature Bay Fit Collective community experience designed to create space for individuals to reconnect with themselves and others through movement, music, and intentional connection. Hosted in partnership with 510 Society, the event combines a guided yoga experience led by Lolo Fisher, live DJ music, vendor activations, and community engagement. The Reset reflects Bay Fit Collective's mission to build community through movement and create meaningful shared experiences that support both physical and mental wellness.
Culture Bowl 2026
The Homeplace
A Super Bowl celebration for the Town, by the Town. Culture Bowl 2026 brought together the Oakland community for a full day of festivities at The Valdez Street Event Center — featuring an Expo & Vendor Market from 11 AM – 3 PM, a Super Bowl Watch Party from 3 PM – 7 PM, and a Super Bowl After Party starting at 7:30 PM. Powered by The Homeplace.
Event Schedule
Jive Vintage Valentine's Pop-Up
Jive Vintage
Join us for our Valentine's Day Grand Opening! Discover a curated collection of mid-century furniture, vintage clothing, classic electronics, household treasures, and much more. Free admission. All are welcome.
Meet the Curator
Drew H. and Veronica
Creative Director
Turn of the Century Curation
Creative Director and curator specializing in Turn of the Century aesthetics. Drew brings Oakland's vintage heritage to life through carefully curated collections that honor the city's rich historical character.
📷@jivevintageEvent Gallery
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Host Your Event at Valdez Street
From corporate gatherings to cultural celebrations, our 10,000+ sq ft venue is perfect for events of all kinds. Let's make your vision a reality.