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
- March 5: Bike Fix-A-Thon
- March 12 & 13: 3-Hour Tasters
- April 4–15: Spring Break Youth Camps
- May 21: Fire & Light Soirée
- May 30: The Crucible is closed for Memorial Day
- June 4: Bike Fix-A-Thon
- June 20–August 5: Youth Summer Camps
- July 4: The Crucible is closed for the Fourth of July
- August 15–26: Adult weeklong classes
- September 3: Bike Fix-A-Thon
- September 5: the Crucible is closed for Labor Day
- November 11: The Crucible is closed for Veteran’s Day
- December 2–4: GIFTY Craft Show & Open House
- December 10: Bike Fix-A-Thon
- December 24, 2022–January 2, 2023: The Crucible is closed for winter break
Upcoming Events
Bike Shop: Free Events and Education
The Crucible is offering free, community bike maintenance and education to West Oakland and neighboring community members through our quarterly Bike Fix-A-Thons and Open Bike Shop Hours. 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.
See our Bike Shop event page for upcoming event dates
Watch Past Virtual Events
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GIFTY 2022: A Holiday Celebration of Local Creative Culture
We are thrilled to be hosting our annual GIFTY Craft Show & Open House this holiday season. Join us for three days of the best shopping in the Bay Area....
2022 Fire & Light Soirée and Art Auction
Soirée is The Crucible’s once-a-year glittering fundraising event that raises more than $150,000 to fund scholarships and support for our industrial arts education programs....
2021 Spark the Summer: A Virtual Fundraiser
Invest in the makers of tomorrow by joining us from the comfort of your home for a celebration of industrial arts, community, creativity, and resiliency....
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.
2020 Fuego Youth Leadership Reception
Join us for our 2020 Fuego Youth Leadership Reception and celebrate the work and accomplishments of our second-year Fuego Leaders....
January Bike Fix-A-Thon
Join us for our January Bike Fix-A-Thon. West Oakland and neighboring community members are invited to bring their bikes to our studio for a tune-up.
GIFTY 2019: Annual Craft Show & Open House
At GIFTY 2019, dozens of leading East Bay artists, craftspeople, and Crucible faculty members will be selling their best handmade pieces in a holiday celebration of local creative...
The Crucible Goes To East Bay Mini Maker Faire 2019
Grab your friends, family, and neighbors for the 10th annual East Bay Mini Maker Faire on October 27. Celebrate the DIY spirit with family-friendly activities, exhibits, workshops,...
Tricks And Treats At The Crucible
There is a rumor going around that if you hang out at The Crucible after dark, you might just catch a ghost passing through our haunted train caboose. We can't promise you will have any ghostly encounters on Halloween night, but we do promise to have some of the tastiest chocolate around.