WELCOME TO
Oakland’s vibrant, walkable hub where urban energy links with everyday livability.
Our Story
Northlake was born from a love for Oakland and the belief that every Oaklander deserves a safe, clean, and vibrant downtown.
While it may be Oakland’s newest neighborhood, Northlake is about honoring what already makes this city great — its people, its culture, and its sense of possibility.
Photos: @goodhumaningHere’s Where We Are. Come Visit.
Northlake is a place for creativity, community, and growth.
Formerly Auto Row, Northlake is now home to an intersection of thousands of residents, top-tier companies, and dozens of Oakland-grown restaurants, bars, entrepreneurs, and retailers.
Now a dynamic public space, Lot 2270 hosts free community gatherings, weekly events, and large-scale activations.
Lot 2270 is the neighborhood’s living room. Bring a coffee and a friend and kick up your feet! The Lot offers fitness, live music, family programs, and so much more. Stay on top of what’s happening at The Lot by following us online @northlake.oakland.
Lot 2270
Weekly Events Calendar
AM
PM
Mon.
7:15 - 7:45a
weekly
Meditation
Guided meditation session with East Bay Meditation Center
Lot 2270
4 - 8p
Weekly
Northlake Rollivation
Skate, dance, and be in community!
LOT 2270
Tue.
Wed.
7:15 - 7:45a
weekly
Yoga
Warm up the joints, increase mobility, and start your day with deep breaths
Lot 2270
6 - 9p
Weekly
Salsa
Learn how to dance salsa with Oakland Salsa Club.
LOT 2270
Thur.
7:15 - 7:45a
weekly
Qigong
Boost your mobility and enjoy more balanced emotions filler
Lot 2270
6 - 7:30p
1st & 3rd Thurs
Northlake Live
Vibes and tunes by local artists
LOT 2270
6 - 7:30p
2nd Thurs
Laugh at the Lot
Open mic comedy show
LOT 2270
6 - 8p
3rd Thurs
Sip & Paint
Unwind, enjoy drinks, and paint with the community
LOT 2270
Fri.
Sat.
10a - 12:20P
4th Sat
Fun, Free Fitness
Get active with Ne Plus Mobile Fitness
Lot 2270
11a - 1p
3rd Sat
Crafting in Community
DIY community craft sessionfiller
Lot 2270
Sun.
7:15 - 7:45a
Biweekly
Sound Bath
Immersive experience to release, reset, and reconnect
Lot 2270
11:30a - 1:30p
Live at the Lot DJ Showcase
Vibes and tunes by local DJs
Lot 2270
5:30 - 7:30p
1st Fri
Funky Friday
Hip Hop for Change Youth Showcase, featuring performances, open mics, and rap cyphers.
LOT 2270
5:30 - 7:30p
3rd Fri
Karaoke
Open mic Karaoke night for all
LOT 2270
7:15 - 7:45a
weekly
Tai Chi
Fun, easy practices to improve mobility and emotional health
Lot 2270
11:30a - 1:30p
Midday Mahjong
Connect, learn, and play mahjong!
Lot 2270
1 - 4p
1st Sat
The Left University Experience
Live music curated by Jonah Melvon
LOT 2270
2 - 4p
Weekly
Zumba with Kemya
Community Zumba session
LOT 2270
Upcoming Events
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Northlake Live
Thursday, July 2 & 16 | 6 - 7:30p
LOT 2270 (corner of 23rd & Broadway)Good music and great vibes. Grab a bite and enjoy live music from local artists.
July 2 - Terga
July 16 - Velvet Shadows
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Funky Fridays - Hip Hop for Change Youth Showcase
Friday, July 3 | 5:30 - 7:30p
LOT 2270 (corner of 23rd & Broadway)
Hip hop is back outside. Live performances, open mics, and rap cyphers. All ages, all welcome. -
Laugh at the Lot
Thursday, July 9 | 5:30 - 7:30p
LOT 2270 (corner of 23rd & Broadway)Open mic comedy show hosted by Mikey Jay Stark! Sign ups begin at 5:15.
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New Star Pop Up Market
Saturday, July 11 | 12 - 6p
LOT 2270 (corner of 23rd & Broadway)Get your shop on! The New Star Pop Up Market will have a variety of vendors selling vintage clothes, jewelry, plants, and more. Enjoy music from DJs and live performances or get a flash tattoo. There is something for everyone!
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Crafting in Community
Saturday, July 18 | 11a -1p
LOT 2270 (corner of 23rd & Broadway)Share your creativity with friends, family, and neighbors! Join Antonia of Piscola Mami as she guides you through a fun, DIY project. Beginner friendly and materials provided.
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Sip & Paint
Thursday, July 23 | 6 - 8p
LOT 2270 (corner of 23rd & Broadway)Attend our free sip and paint night to unwind, enjoy drinks, and paint with the community. All supplies provided. Bring friends and have fun!
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Fun, Free Fitness
Saturday, July 25 | 10a - 12:30p
LOT 2270 (corner of 23rd & Broadway)Fun, Free, Fitness with Ne Plus Ultra Mobile Fitness at the Lot.
Northlake is a collaborative effort to uplift the area through thoughtful design and local partnerships.
It’s where every day spaces are transformed into places of energy, creativity, and community — a district where a parking lot can become a plaza, a storefront becomes a gathering spot, and the future takes shape without erasing the past.
Together, Northlake aims to deliver:
Our Initiatives
Community-driven events and opportunities for joy.
Neighborhood safety improvements.
Activated storefronts and retailer support.
Beautification and art in the public realm.
Northlake is a privately funded collaborative initiative spearheaded by local property owners, working alongside the Uptown Downtown Community Benefit Districts and the City of Oakland, with the intention to create lasting, positive change that benefits the city as a whole.
Interested in contributing or volunteering? Reach out at info@northlake-oakland.com.
Working with Oakland, For Oakland
Photos: Visit OaklandProject Sponsors
Northlake in the News
Featured
Image: San Francisco Business Times 2024What's Up, Town?
May 1, 2025 | San Francisco Business Times
Uptown Oakland Outpaces Downtown As New Submarket Takes Shape
June 6, 2025 | Bisnow
Recent
Northlake hopes zoning changes, pop-ups help to revitalize Oakland
June 20, 2025 | San Francisco Business Times
Oakland real estate investors and businesses pour money into Uptown project
April 14, 2025 | The Oaklandside
Northlake unveils new Uptown Oakland community ‘town square’ with food trucks, music
April 14, 2025 | San Francisco Business Times
Oakland is struggling with crime. This entrepreneur has an answer
August 21, 2024 | San Francisco Business Times
Can private investment ‘fix’ this empty part of Oakland? A new neighborhood group thinks so
July 26, 2024 | San Francisco Chronicle
