- Concord, CA
- Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
- 18 miles from Oakland
- $140-$225 per hour
Ginger P. said
“Dahlia was super fun and professional, and she really added to the event. Would definitely hire her again and recommend! ”
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269 Unique and Specialty Acts serving Oakland, CA
- Vallejo, CA
- Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
- 21 miles from Oakland
- $225 and up
Annie T. said
“The artist was absolutely amazing and truly one of the highlights of our baby shower! Guests of all ages loved it, and it quickly became one of the most talked-about parts of the event. The artwork... ”
- Pleasanton, CA
- Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
- 24 miles from Oakland
- Contact for rates
Melissa K. said
“Santa was absolutely amazing! He was so sweet, patient, and kind. He’s the real deal straight from the North Pole. The kids were completely in awe from the moment he arrived. He made everyone feel... ”
- Palo Alto, CA
- Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
- 26 miles from Oakland
- $375 and up
Julia H. said
“Santa Albert is a seasoned Santa. It was my first time doing Santa photos as a photographer and he made the photos amazing. His attire and makeup are spot on. His interactions with kids were great.... ”
- Santa Clara, CA
- Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
- 36 miles from Oakland
- Contact for rates
Swati S. said
“I have known Tinali for years now and she has often done face painting and henna tattoos for the kids. She is extremely patient with the kids - keeping them engaged while she works with them. She is... ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Fire Performer / Unique and Specialty
- 8 miles from Oakland
- $200 and up
Candace N. said
“I booked her for 500 person block party, the crowd loved her! She arrived on time, was courteous and spectacular at the same time! She was walking entertainment for families and they loved it. ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
- 8 miles from Oakland
- Contact for rates
Brooke F. said
“Utilized their face painting and henna services and the Artists were absolutely amazing! They were punctual and so friendly! Extremely talented, totally worth the price. Will definitely book again for... ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
- 8 miles from Oakland
- Contact for rates
Susan H. said
“Santa was very friendly, funny and comfortable with all four of my grandchildren ages 4 - 10! They loved the visit on Christmas Eve for the first time. ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
- 8 miles from Oakland
- Contact for rates
Michael S. said
“Angelino Tarot & Mystic offers an incredible tarot card reading experience that left me feeling empowered and enlightened. David's intuitive abilities were astounding, providing deep insights and... ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
- 8 miles from Oakland
- $200 and up, call for quote
C H. said
“Dawn has the best vibes for any party! She brings so much joy and fun to other people. I would recommend her for any event! ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Animal Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
- 8 miles from Oakland
- $325/hour plus travel fee and merchant service fee
Marceline E. said
“Quick setup, wealth of information, managed well with young kids (6 and under), Great selection of bugs. ”
- Fremont, CA
- Children’s Party Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
- 23 miles from Oakland
- Starting at $375 - no travel fees
Momoko T. said
“Me. River was entertaining and fun! ”
- Napa, CA
- Animal Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
- 34 miles from Oakland
- Contact for rates
Patrick C. said
“This is not the second time we have used Wild About Monkeys for a child focus event. Our baby shower and now his 3rd birthday! The owner has always been punctual and professional and the kids and... ”
- San Jose, CA
- Juggler / Unique and Specialty
- 39 miles from Oakland
- $300 and up
Shelby D. said
“This was one of the best all-around performances I have seen. He was on time and very prepared! He was very interactive with the kids and parents. All the feedback we got back from the event was how... ”
- San Jose, CA
- Casino Party Rentals / Unique and Specialty
- 39 miles from Oakland
- $350 and up
Cierra G. said
“We thoroughly enjoyed our experience with JM Event Planning for our private house dinner in Los Angeles! In January 2026, we contracted JM Event Planning & Hospitality Staffing to secure a waiter... ”
- San Jose, CA
- Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
- 39 miles from Oakland
- Contact for rates
Norah S. said
“Santa Dale truly made our company Christmas party magical. He was great with the kids and parents and worked with us on how to execute our big surprise santa reveal. We would love to hire him back for... ”
SanMan Auctions and MC Services
- Alameda, CA
- Auctioneer / Unique and Specialty
- 2 miles from Oakland
- Rates start at $500 and up
Paul D. said
“Sanford’s hyper-focused process begins in the early stages of meticulous planning. Any event life has to offer, he energetically continues all the way to a glorious completion. He makes sure any... ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Juggler / Unique and Specialty
- 8 miles from Oakland
- Contact for rates
I provide either a choreographed Chinese yo-yo routine or ambient entertainment that includes traditional juggling as well as Chinese yo-yo. These services...
AishusLettersNStrokes
New member- Santa Clara, CA
- Live Artwork / Unique and Specialty
- 36 miles from Oakland
- $200 - $2000
AishusLettersNStrokes brings live calligraphy and on-site engraving to weddings and events across the San Francisco Bay Area. Based in Santa Clara, I create...
- San Jose, CA
- Children’s Party Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
- 39 miles from Oakland
- Contact for rates
Catering to a wide range of occasions from birthday parties and school events to corporate gatherings and community celebrations, The Foam Crew creates a fun...
- San Francisco, CA
- Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
- 8 miles from Oakland
- $200 and up
Andrey K. said
“It is was our first time inviting a tarot reader and it was quite amazing. Sara is fantastic! We hosted Sweet 16 party and the reading was very spot on and kids truly enjoyed her company and were... ”
- San Jose, CA
- Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
- 39 miles from Oakland
- $150 per hour. pluss possible gas flat fee
Anna V. said
“Such a Professional!! Absolutely love the Art, everyone loved his Artwork, Thank You. ”
- San Jose, CA
- Santa Claus / Unique and Specialty
- 39 miles from Oakland
- Contact for rates
Jennifer J. said
“Santa John was a spectacular edition to our family Christmas gathering. He arrived promptly and looked amazing. He delivered gifts to family members and was really engaging with my 3yr old great... ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Burlesque Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
- 8 miles from Oakland
- $300+ (location & curation dependent)
Anthony C. said
“A true professional on and off stage, RedBone delivers every single time. She’s the perfect combination of sexy, funny, and razor-sharp wit. She knows exactly how to command the stage and any... ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Psychic Entertainment / Unique and Specialty
- 8 miles from Oakland
- $160/1st hr/fortune teller, $100/hr/pp after
John L. said
“Mei Mei was a dream, perfectly adjusted the level of the readings to be digestible for teenagers. I would use Golden Dragon if looking in to tarot card readings. ”
- Millbrae, CA
- Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
- 16 miles from Oakland
- Contact for rates
Ian S. said
“We hired Ingrid to do face painting at a small school event. She was on time, well prepared, and did an excellent job. We will definitely hire her again if we need another face painter! ”
- San Ramon, CA
- Airbrush Artist / Unique and Specialty
- 18 miles from Oakland
- Rates begin at $250/hr (2 hr min)(1artist+1asst.)
Simeon P. said
“Joel and his team were great to work with and the students loved their airbrushed shirts and tote bags. Really happy with their work and the communication I received prior to the event. I would... ”
- Fremont, CA
- Casino Party Rentals / Unique and Specialty
- 23 miles from Oakland
- $500 and up
Jenny K. said
“Ryan and his crew were amazing very friendly everyone had a lot of fun. Everybody had a great time with them. Felt comfortable and relaxed. ”
- Benicia, CA
- Caricaturist / Unique and Specialty
- 18 miles from Oakland
- Contact for rates
Ann F. said
“Michael and his colleagues were easy to work with. They showed up on time, and were very professional. But most importantly, they were fun and entertaining for my guests to visit with while been... ”
- Oakland, CA
- Face Painter / Unique and Specialty
- Contact for rates
Rj F. said
“Barbara was an absolute pleasure to work with from the very second I booked her! She called me immediately to introduce herself, tell me about the different services she had to offer, her style of... ”
- San Leandro, CA
- Princess Party / Unique and Specialty
- 8 miles from Oakland
- $200-$400
Karen T. said
“Spider-Man was great! Kept the kids attention, got them involved, did magic, made balloon animals snd stayed for pictures. Highly recommend aloha princess parties. Very professional, reached out to... ”
- San Francisco, CA
- Tarot Reader / Unique and Specialty
- 8 miles from Oakland
- $1000-$5000
Shay C. said
“We reached out to Virginia to help add a little extra something special to my daughter's Bat Mitzvah party. She was incredibly easy to communicate with and we quickly arranged a contract. I was... ”
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