Night Owl Entertainment Presents: Marlo
2022-10-07 20:30 - 22:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Castro Valley Marketplace, 3295 Castro Valley Boulevard, Castro Valley, CA, 94546, United States
The Night Owl is so excited to host Marlo on the mezzanine, Friday October 7th, from 8:30-10:30pm!
Marlo is a 14 year old local artist, producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who will be sharing the stage with other talented musicians to perform an electrifying set! Her music is a mix of jazz and pop, and although she is new to performing, she can see lots of it in her future!
You can find her music on most music platforms under “Marlo.” Having recently released her debut EP “Macro Salad,” she is a show you don’t want to miss.

Night Owl Entertainment Presents: Duke James
2022-10-14 20:30 - 22:00 | Castro Valley Marketplace, 3295 Castro Valley Boulevard, Castro Valley, CA, 94546, United States
The Night Owl is excited to announce that Duke James will be performing on our mezzanine this upcoming Friday, 10/14 from 8:30-1opm! Duke is a local singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, and is not a show you want to miss. So mark your calendars, invite a few friends, grab a drink and enjoy live music here at the Night Owl.

Night Owl Entertainment Presents: Ross Hoyt + Ed Lloyd
2022-10-28 20:30 - 22:00 | CA
ROSS HOYT is an American multi–instrumentalist, composer, and improviser. Each of HOYT’s carefully curated releases showcases his unique approach to multi-instrumental improvisation and electro-acoustic composition, featuring collaborations with and contributions from fellow SF Bay Area artists and beyond. We are very excited to be hosting both him and Ed Lloyd Friday, October 28th, from 8:30-10pm. Mark your calendars and make sure you come out and enjoy this show!

Night Owl Entertainment Presents: Marlo
2022-11-04 20:30 - 22:30 | Lab 200, 3295 Castro Valley Blvd, Suite 200, Castro Valley, 94546
The Night Owl is so excited to host Marlo on the mezzanine, Friday October 7th, from 8:30-10:30pm!
Marlo is a 14 year old local artist, producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist who will be sharing the stage with other talented musicians to perform an electrifying set! Her second performance on our mezzanine is guaranteed to be jam packed with all your favorites.
You can find her music on most music platforms under “Marlo.” Having recently released her debut EP “Macro Salad,” she is a show you don’t want to miss.

The Good Guys
2023-09-14 18:00 - 20:00 | The Cellar, 3295 Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley, 94546, United States
MUSIC AND GOOD VIBES ARE BACK AT THE CASTRO VALLEY MARKETPLACE!
The Good Guys Band, consisting of Gary Bauman on guitar and vocals and Ron Pfisterer on bass and vocals are back at the Marketplace.
This will be a free event, with wine, beer and snacks for sale. Tips are appreciated, and all go to the artists.
Gary Bauman plays in many bands, including Todos Santos The Band and Blithedale Canyon. He is an extraordinary professional musician!
Ron Pfisterer, a lifetime resident of Castro Valley, first played bass at The Battle of the Bands at Castro Valley High School in the 70’s, and has played with the nationally acclaimed Ghostriders Squaredance Band for over 20 years. Their song selection will have you singing along and having a great time!
This event is sponsored by Blue Heron Catering and the former Cannery Kitchen & Tap.

The LAB: Featuring Black Excellence Band
2024-02-07 19:30 - 23:00 | The Cellar, 3295 Castro Valley Blvd., Castro Valley, 94546, United States
Join us for a special evening with our first public LAB event.
The Lab is Smalltown Society’s monthly gathering that allows songwriters and poets to workshop and collaborate on new and existing pieces through connection, collaboration and brief performances, in front of and among friends.
This month we invite you all! Come spend the evening with a performance from Black Excellence Band and then hear from local artists in the community as they share pieces they’re working on.
Come be a part of the creative process happening in the Eden Area!
$10 suggested donation.
To sign up and share please email info@smalltownsociety.com

MMM - Marketplace Monthly Mixer
2024-04-11 17:00 - 20:00 | Castro Valley Marketplace, 3295 Castro Valley Boulevard, Castro Valley, CA, 94546, United States
Get ready to celebrate at the Castro Valley Marketplace with MMM (Marketplace Monthly Mixer)!
Mark your calendars for the newest community celebration brought to you by the Merchants of the Marketplace and Smalltown Society! MMM offers an epic blend of samples, specials, music, art, and activities for all ages!
Here’s what’s going down at the April 2024 MMM:
**Main Level Highlights:**
– Indulge in Seven Hills’ Raspberry Chocolate Blackout Cakes
– Dive into some puzzle fun with Sumsaara
– Get a taste of heaven with Slice House’s Sneak Peek Samples
Experience the ultimate culinary collabs:
– Avocado Toast by Amphora & Seven Hills
– Prosecco Balsamic Spritzer by Amphora & Cordial
– Charcuterie by Baron’s & CVNG
**Mezzanine Level Magic:**
– Groove to live jazz from the Dillon Vado Vibes Trio
– Immerse yourself in local art curated by Ellarin
– Let your creativity run wild with “Make A Mural” – an Interactive Project for Kids and Families
**Ongoing Music Program:**
Each event will feature different tunes, ensuring a fresh vibe every time! The Mezzanine sounds will be chill and vibe-worthy, with plans to amp up the energy in the future!
**Admission:**
Entry is FREE, but show some love with sliding scale donations ($2-$10) to support our incredible artists!
Don’t miss out on the Castro Valley community’s hottest monthly bash!
Mark your calendars and join us for MMM!

Marketplace Mixer May 2025
2025-05-15 17:00 - 20:00 | Castro Valley Marketplace, 3295 Castro Valley Boulevard, Castro Valley, CA, 94546, United States
The Marketplace’s much-loved Mixers are back!
Join us this Thursday, May 15th for the latest iteration of the event. It’s set to be a fun one.
Our friends at Smalltown Society have put together a terrific lineup of art and music for you to enjoy.
There’s an interactive art exhibit based on their debut zine, “It’s the End of the World as We Know It, Are We Ready for the Next One?” which features small scale art created by members of the community. You also get a chance to create your own miniature masterpieces.
Live music by Oakland’s Coryphantha will set the sonic vibes and make the whole marketplace rocking.
Over at Castro Valley Natural Grocery you can try samples from Moya Spice, the local artisan who creates two fantastic Mexican spice blends. They are also hosting Hey Hunger Indian-Inspired Tikka Patties, Lottie’s Meats pork provisions, and Laurel’s Coffee A2 Dairy Lattes.
All that and more awaits.
See you there!

Marketplace 5th Anniversary Mixer
2025-07-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Castro Valley Marketplace, 3295 Castro Valley Boulevard, Castro Valley, CA, 94546, United States
Marketplace 5th Anniversary Mixer
Thursday, July 17th, 2025 | 5:00 – 8:00 PM
Castro Valley Marketplace
Five Years of Community!
Join us as we celebrate five extraordinary years of bringing Castro Valley together. What started as a transformative vision continues to become the heart of our community we aspired to. We couldn’t have done it without you, so please come celebrate with us!
TASTE & DISCOVER

Live Samples featuring local favorites: Mary’s Free Range Chicken & Royal Hawaiian Seafood, and Guittard Chocolate
Product Tastings & Samples from Castro Valley Natural Grocery
FREE Knife Sharpening by The Cutting Edge mobile truck
Photo Backdrop by Celebrations by Kay upstairs at The Meeting Place
Floral Pop-up Shop with Sweet Pea Floral at The Meeting Place

LIVE MUSIC & GOOD VIBES
The Cires take the stage! Four brothers from Hayward blending Beatles-inspired rock with Latin influences as they gear up to drop their first full-length album.
CREATE SOMETHING SPECIAL

Design custom totes with exclusive Smalltown Society & Castro Valley Marketplace block-print stamps
Add your mark to our interactive “Where Food Makes Family” community painting
Experience Smalltown’s “Stone Soup” art installation celebrating what makes our community unique

HONORING OUR HISTORY
EXCLUSIVE UNVEILING! See our new Daughtrey’s installation created with the Castro Valley History Museum. They display will feature vintage photos, news clippings, memorabilia, and information about the iconic space we now call home.
WIN SOMETHING GREAT
Join our exclusive scavenger hunt – only available during the Mixer! Explore the Marketplace, discover hidden gems, and compete for valuable prizes.
Co-hosted by Smalltown Society
Bringing you quarterly mixers with music, art, and unforgettable community vibes
FREE EVENT | All Ages Welcome

Marketplace Halloween & Día de los Muertos Mixer
2025-10-30 17:00 - 20:00 | Castro Valley Marketplace, 3295 Castro Valley Boulevard, Castro Valley, CA, 94546, United States
Join us for the Marketplace’s Halloween & Día de los Muertos Mixer, the sweetest kickoff to a happening Halloween weekend!

Get ready for treats, spooky vibes, and so much more:

We’ll have exclusive merchant offerings including:

Seven Hills Baking offering Champurrado and Pumpkin Spice Hot Cocoa.
Amphora Nueva providing Orange Olive Oil with Cranberry Walnut Bread
& vendor demos at Castro Valley Natural Grocery

Enjoy the grooving sounds with live music by The Relax Crew

Take in a special performance by Royal Theater Academy

For the kiddos we’ve got crafts and activities like:

Pumpkin decorating
Soft play area
And a Costume Contest! Who will be our first winner?!

And don’t miss our spooky photo backdrop by Confetti Lounge Events

Marketplace Halloween & Día de los Muertos Mixer
Thursday, October 30th5 – 8 pm

Don’t miss out on the most spirited event of the season.

Holiday Maker's Market
2025-12-11 15:00 - 20:00, 2025-12-12 15:00 - 20:00 | Castro Valley Marketplace, 3295 Castro Valley Boulevard, Castro Valley, CA, 94546, United States
Holiday Market at Castro Valley Marketplace
Join us for a two-day celebration of local creativity and community spirit! Our Holiday Market brings together over 20 talented artists, makers, and small brands from our region, showcasing handcrafted goods, unique gifts, and one-of-a-kind treasures you won’t find anywhere else.
This is your chance to shop with intention and make your holiday purchases truly meaningful. Every item has a story, every maker pours their heart into their craft, and every purchase you make supports creativity and entrepreneurship right here in our community.
What to Expect:

Over 20 local artisans and makers featuring jewelry, home goods, art, textiles, gourmet foods, and so much more
Live holiday music on Thursday, December 11 starting at 5:00 PM by J&C Unplugged
Delicious dining options throughout our Marketplace
A warm, festive atmosphere filled with community connection and holiday cheer

Whether you’re searching for the perfect gift, treating yourself to something special, or simply soaking in the seasonal spirit with friends and family, this market is the antidote to big-box holiday stress.
Why Shop Local?
When you support small businesses and independent makers, you’re investing in real people and real dreams. You’re keeping creativity alive, strengthening our local economy, and finding gifts with genuine heart and craftsmanship behind them.
Mark your calendars, spread the word, and join us for the most meaningful holiday shopping experience of the season!
