The Oakland Join-Up

A two-day civic weekend helping Oaklanders move from curiosity to participation. Watch a film. Meet local clubs. Find your people.

What is The Oakland Join-Up?

The Oakland Join-Up is a two-day civic pop-up at Two Pitchers Brewing, anchored by a Saturday night screening of Join or Die and followed by a Sunday Activity & Resource Fair.

It’s designed to help people turn civic interest into real-world connection—by meeting local clubs, groups, and projects they can actually join.

Saturday Night: Join or Die Screening & Discussion

  • 📍 The Garage @ Two Pitchers Brewing

  • 🕖 6pm doors, 7pm show

  • 💵 $10 suggested donation


A communal screening of Join or Die, followed by a short, guided reflection to help you think about what kinds of connection you’re missing—and what you might want to try next.

Sunday Afternoon: The Oakland Join-Up Activity Fair

  • 📍 The Garage @ Two Pitchers Brewing

  • 🕐 1–4 PM

  • 🎟 Free & drop-in

Meet 20+ local clubs, community groups, and projects offering low-barrier ways to get involved. Come for 10 minutes or stay all afternoon—no pitches, no pressure.

This is for you if…

  • You’ve been meaning to get more involved but don’t know where to start

  • You’re looking for community, not a commitment

  • You like the idea of clubs, projects, or shared activities

  • You want something social and meaningful

Have a club or community group?

The Oakland Join-Up brings together local clubs and community groups with people actively looking to get involved. Tabling is free, informal, and focused on conversation—not pitches.

Why The Join-Up?

  • Too many civic events end with inspiration but no next step

  • Oakland has incredible clubs and groups that are hard to find

  • Neighborhood spaces like bars can be real social infrastructure

Logistics & Questions

  • Film: Saturday, April 11 (6pm doors, 7pm screening)

  • Activity Fair: Sunday, April 12 (1-4pm)

  • Location: The Garage @ Two Pitchers Brewing: 2344 Webster St, Oakland

  • If you have access needs or questions we haven’t addressed here, or are interested in partnerships, please reach out.

Accessibility & Access

  • The Garage at Two Pitchers is wheelchair accessible

  • Seating will be available throughout the screening and fair

  • Bathrooms are gender-neutral

  • The Sunday Activity Fair is drop-in, so you can come and go at your own pace