Disney On Ice, Mariachi Magic & Foodie Fest Take Over the East Bay
From Oakland Arena's ice-cold dance party to Hayward's hottest food trucks, the Bay is buzzing this weekend
The East Bay is going all out this weekend with something for everybody — Disney magic on ice in The Town, throwback jams in Uptown, world-class mariachi in the 925, a massive food truck takeover in Hayward, and a Bob Dylan tribute up in Novato. Here’s your weekend blueprint.
⛸️ Disney On Ice presents Let’s Dance!
Thursday, Feb 26 – Sunday, Mar 1
Mickey and his crew are taking over the DJ table at Oakland Arena for Disney On Ice presents Let’s Dance!, a dazzling ice spectacular running all weekend long. This high-energy show remixes your favorite Disney tunes into colorful worlds featuring beloved characters from Frozen, Moana, The Lion King, The Little Mermaid, Wish, and more. With seven showtimes spread across four days — Thu 6:30 PM, Fri 6:30 PM, Sat 11 AM, 3 PM & 6:30 PM, Sun 11 AM & 3 PM — there’s a show for every schedule. Tickets start at just $23, making this one of the most affordable family outings in The Town this winter. Expect jaw-dropping skating, sing-along moments, and enough Disney magic to keep the whole crew smiling.
The Move: Oakland Arena is right off the Coliseum BART stop — swing by Hotboys Oakland at 1601 San Pablo Ave on your way to or from the show. A spicy chicken sandwich is the perfect pre-game fuel before all that Disney magic.
📍 Get tickets at theoaklandarena.com
🎧 GEMS! The Bay’s Best Throwback Party
Friday, Feb 27 @ 10:00 PM
GEMS is back at Crybaby for another legendary Friday night throwback function in the heart of Oakland’s Uptown district. DJs D Sharp, DJ Ignacia, and King Most are spinning your favorite ’90s and 2000s Rap, R&B, and Club anthems all night long — this is the 510’s go-to spot for nostalgia-fueled dancing. The first 25 people who RSVP get in free, so move fast. Crybaby on Telegraph Ave has become one of Oakland’s hottest nightlife destinations, and GEMS nights consistently pack the house with good vibes, great music, and a crowd that actually knows the words. Grab your crew, your boo, or your whole squad and slide through. 21+ only.
The Move: Crybaby is just a few blocks from Hotboys Oakland at 1601 San Pablo Ave — both spots are in the Uptown neighborhood. Fuel up with some hot chicken before you hit the dance floor, or grab a late-night bite after you close the place down.
🎺 Mariachi Herencia de México
Saturday, Feb 28 @ 7:30 PM
The 2x Latin GRAMMY-nominated Mariachi Herencia de México brings their electrifying live show to Walnut Creek’s prestigious Hofmann Theatre at Lesher Center for the Arts on Saturday night. Born out of a Chicago Public Schools music program in 2016, this 14-piece ensemble represents a new bicultural generation of mariachi musicians who have released six chart-topping albums and performed across North America. Their sound honors traditional Mexican mariachi while pushing the genre forward with youthful energy and virtuosic musicianship — think soaring trumpets, intricate violin harmonies, and vocal arrangements that give you chills. This is a rare East Bay appearance for a nationally touring act that’s been featured on NPR and nominated alongside mariachi legends. An unforgettable evening of Mexican music and culture at one of the East Bay’s finest performing arts venues.
The Move: The Lesher Center is right in downtown Walnut Creek, just a short walk from Hotboys Walnut Creek at 1394 N Main St. Grab dinner before the show — a spicy chicken sandwich pairs perfectly with a night of world-class mariachi.
📍 Get tickets at lesherartscenter.org
🍔 West Coast Makers FOODIE FEST
Saturday, Feb 28 · 12:00 – 6:00 PM
West Coast Makers’ massive FOODIE FEST rolls into Chabot College in Hayward for a free, all-ages afternoon of street food, live entertainment, and small business shopping. Expect thousands of people flooding the campus to sample from a mouthwatering lineup of Bay Area food trucks and vendors, browse boutique shopping from local makers, and enjoy live performances all day long. The fest is family-friendly and pet-friendly, so bring the whole crew — including the four-legged members. With over 600 vendors in the West Coast Makers collective and an expected 5,000+ attendees, this is one of Hayward’s biggest community food events of the season. Parking is just $3 on Saturday, so you’ve got no excuses.
The Move: After you eat your way through Foodie Fest, cruise over to Hotboys Hayward at 27826 Mission Blvd — it’s just a quick 10-minute drive from Chabot College. Cap off your food crawl with the spiciest chicken sandwich in the 510.
🎸 Ghosts of Electricity — Bob Dylan Tribute
Saturday, Feb 28 @ 8:00 PM (Doors 7:00 PM)
An all-star lineup featuring Stu Allen, Mark Karan, JP McLean, Mookie Siegel, and Greg Anton takes over HopMonk Tavern Novato’s intimate Session Room for a Bob Dylan tribute like no other. Ghosts of Electricity doesn’t just cover Dylan — they take his songs to places they’ve never been before, with four-part harmonies, gentle ballads, and over-the-top guitar-driven rock and roll. Every show is an adventure, and with musicians of this caliber, you’re guaranteed a night of incredible musicianship. The cozy HopMonk Novato venue at 224 Vintage Way is the perfect setting for this kind of up-close, high-energy performance. Tickets are $35.75, and at 21+ with mostly standing room, it’s going to be a proper Saturday night out in Novato.
The Move: HopMonk Novato is right off 101 near the Vintage Oaks Shopping Center — just a quick trip to Hotboys Novato at 5800 Nave Dr, Suite D. Grab some hot chicken before the show and you’ll be fueled up for a night of Dylan deep cuts.
The Hotboys Connection
From Disney magic on ice in The Town to mariachi in the 925 to a massive food truck takeover in Hayward, we’ve got locations across the East Bay ready to keep you fed all weekend.
- Oakland: 1601 San Pablo Ave (9am – 10pm Sun – Wed)
- Walnut Creek: 1394 N Main St (9am – 10pm Sun – Wed)
- Hayward: 27826 Mission Blvd (10am – 10pm Sun – Thurs)
- Novato: 5800 Nave Dr, Suite D (10am – 10pm Sun – Thurs)
Hit the streets, catch a show, eat some heat. See you in the East Bay. 🔥