Events

Since 1999, The Crucible has brought our community of artists, neighbors, families, students, and makers together for events ranging from artists’ talks and demos to fire performances, benefits, and community open houses. In-person events are all currently suspended due to the shelter-in-place mandate. For updates about all upcoming events, subscribe to our newsletter.

Important Dates

Upcoming Events

See our Bike Shop event page for upcoming event dates.

The Crucible is offering free, community bike maintenance and education to West Oakland and neighboring community members through our quarterly Bike Fix-A-Thons, Open Bike Shop Hours, Femme Bike Night, and Flat Fix Clinics. Drop off your bike for a tune-up or learn basic bike maintenance skills from our faculty and volunteers. We are also leading offsite events at other West Oakland locations.

Saturday, December 2 | 12-6pm
Sunday, December 3 | 11am-4pm
Member & VIP Preview: Saturday, December 2 | 10am-12pm

GIFTY, The Crucible’s annual Craft Show & Open House returns this December 2-3. Join us for two days of the best shopping in the Bay Area. In between shopping, enjoy family-friendly activities and live demonstrations.

Free Crucible Tours

Explore our 56,000-square-foot studio during an upcoming guided tour. To accommodate different schedules, tours rotate between Saturday afternoons at 2pm and Thursday evenings at 6pm every other month. Space is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Tours are subject to cancellation.

2023 Tour Dates

  • Thursday, April 20, 2023, 6-8pm
  • Saturday, May 13, 2023, 2-4pm
  • Thursday, June 15, 2023, 6-8pm
  • Saturday, July 8, 2023, 2-4pm
  • Thursday, August 17, 2023, 6-8pm
  • Saturday, September 9, 2023, 2-4pm
  • Thursday, November 2, 2023, 6-8pm

Browse Past In-Person Events

October Bike Fix-A-Thon

Join us for our October Bike Fix-A-Thon! The Crucible is offering free, community bike maintenance as safely as we can. West Oakland and neighboring community members are invited to bring their bikes to our studio for a tune-up.

September Bike Fix-A-Thon

Join us for our September Bike Fix-A-Thon! The Crucible is offering free, community bike maintenance as safely as we can. West Oakland and neighboring community members are invited to bring their bikes to our studio for a tune-up.

Watch Past Virtual Events