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Looking for something to do this weekend? Oakland is the only city in California
with three professional sports teams, but it also offers award winning exhibits
at the Chabot Space & Science Center, the Oakland Museum of California and
the Oakland Zoo. Lovers of the performing arts will enjoy taking in a concert
at the Paramount Theatre or Yoshi's.
Ongoing Events
Regular Events
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Oakland A's Baseball
April-September
McAfee Coliseum
510 762-2255
www.coliseum.com
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Oakland Raiders Football
September-December
McAfee Coliseum
1-800-RAIDERS
www.raiders.com
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Golden State Warriors Basketball
November-April
Oracle Arena
(888) 479-4667
www.nba.com/warriors
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Down Town Oakland Walking Tours
Free City Walking Tours - Wednesdays and Saturdays, May through October.
Enjoy 90-minute walking tours through Oakland’s downtown districts.
Choose from one of eight different tour itineraries offered from May to October.
To make a reservation or to request a custom tour, please call (510) 238-3234 or e-mail aallen@oaklandnet.com.
Varous City Locations
(510) 238-3234
www.oaklandnet.com/government/cmo/walkingTours/
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Walking Tours 2008
Saturday, August 23, 10 am and 1 pm
PHILBRICK BOATWORKS
Meet at Philbrick Boatworks, 603 Embarcadero, at Clinton Basin.
Sunday, August 24, 10 am–12 noon
TILES AND TERRA COTTA IN UPTOWN OAKLAND
Meet at Southeast corner of 17th & Webster Streets (at the Howden Building).
Saturday, September 6, 10 am–12 noon
F. M. "BORAX" SMITH ESTATE
Meet at the redwood tree, corner of McKinley Avenue and Home Place East (1 block off of Park Blvd).
Sunday, September 7, 11 am–1 pm
LAKE MERRITT AND OAKLAND’S CIVIC CENTER DISTRICT
Meet at the Camron Stanford House, 1418 Lakeside Drive.
Saturday, September 13, 10 am–1:30 pm
THE REDWOODS OF OAKLAND
By Reservation Only! Tour is limited to 30 experienced hikers.
Call the OHA office 510 763-9218 for reservations or reserve online at www.oaklandheritage.org
Sunday, September 14, 2pm–4 pm
MILLS COLLEGE CAMPUS
Meet in front of Mills Hall on the Mills College campus
Saturday, September 20, 10 am - 1 pm
DIMOND
Meet at the Boy Scout Hut in Dimond Park.
Sunday, September 21, 1 — 3 pm
HIDDON HADDON HILL
Meet on the triangle, at Kenwyn Road and McKinley Avenue.
Saturday, September 27, 10 am–1:30 pm
OAKLAND’S WALKWAY AND STREETCAR HERITAGE
By Reservation Only! Tour is limited to 28.
Call the OHA office 510 763-9218 for reservations or reserve online at www.oaklandheritage.org
Sunday, September 28, 10 am–12:30 pm
RICHMOND BOULEVARD
Meet at the pergola, Croxton Avenue and Richmond Boulevard.
Oakland Heritage Alliance
510 763-9318
www.oaklandheritage.org
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Oakland Art Nights
Every third Thursday from 5 p.m.-8 p.m., view art exhibitions and enjoy cultural entertainment.
Various Oakland Locations
(510) 622-8190
www.oaklandculturalarts.org
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Port of Oakland Harbor Tour
May-October. Showcasing the Port's history, development plans and operations. Individuals, families, school groups and civic and community organizations are encouraged to take the tours, offered on a Blue and Gold Fleet vessel that passengers will board at the Oakland Ferry Terminal. Free admission. Reservations required.
Jack London Square
(510) 627-1188
www.portofoakland.com/communit/serv_tour.asp
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Friday Twilight Kayaking
See Oakland from a different vantage point. Kayak around Coast Guard Island as the summer sun slips away and look back on the city’s lights. First and third Fridays of the month, June 2–September 8. Minimum age 16, no experience necessary. All equipment provided. Jack London Aquatic Center, 115 Embarcadero. 5–7 p.m., $20.
Jack London Aquatic Center
(510) 208-6060
www.waterfrontaction.org
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Classical Concert Series-Oakland EastBay Symphony
Season Finale: American Masterworks Series
Michael Morgan, Conductor
We'll close our season with one of the greatest creative works this country has yet produced: Porgy & Bess.
Paramount Theatre
510 465-6400
www.paramounttheatre.com
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The Crucible
The Crucible is an arts education center that fosters a collaboration of arts, industry and community. Through training in the fine and industrial arts, The Crucible promotes creative expression, reuse of materials and innovative design while serving as an accessible arts venue for the public. The Crucible also has major fundraisers, like their Anniversary Celebration, The Fire Art Festival, and special benefit productions like The Fire Ballet/Opera and The Fire Odyssey.
1260 7th Street, Oakland
(510) 444.0919
www.thecrucible.org
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The Gondolas Are Back in Oakland
You don't have to go far for a romantic getaway with Italian flair. There's a little piece of Venice right here in the city of Oakland…and if not for an occasional jogger, you might even forget where you are.
As you cruise around beautiful Lake Merritt, you might just discover the perfect place for a proposal. "We've had a few and so far and all of them have been yes, " say gondola Servizio’s owners April Quinn and her husband Angelino Sandri.
Whatever the occasion, there's nothing like gliding by rowboats and geese and still feelings like you’re a million miles away.
Lake Merritt
(866) 737-8494
www.gondolacruise.com
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Chimes Tour
A remarkable vision was fashioned at the beginning of the 20th century in Oakland at the end of Piedmont Avenue—the California Memorial Columbarium, now known as Chapel of the Chimes. Designed by the gifted Julia Morgan and later expanded under the creative vision of Frank Lloyd Wright protégé Aaron Green. Beautiful gardens, alcoves, stairwells, fountains and chapels rising into vaulted ceilings and illuminated by natural light await you! Space is limited for these docent-guided tours. Reservations are highly recommended.
Chapel of the Chimes Mausoleum
510) 228-3207
http://www.lifemarkgroup.com/oakland/special_events.asp
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Oakland Museum of California
Hours: Wednesday through Saturday, 10a.m. to 5p.m.
Sunday, 12p.m. to 5p.m.
First Friday of each month opened until 9p.m.
Closed Monday and Tuesday
General Admission $8, $5 for seniors
(888) 625-6873, or 238-2200
www.museumca.org
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Paramount Theatre
The Oakland East Bay Symphony season (November-May), the Oakland Ballet (September-December), and concerts.
(510) 465-6400
www.paramounttheatre.com
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Dessert Cruise on the Potomac
USS Potomac, Jack London Square
10:30p.m.
(510) 627-1215
www.usspotomac.org
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Fridays
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Oakland Artisan Marketplace
Arts and crafts by Bay Area artisans.
Frank Ogawa Plaza
9:30 a.m.
- 5:30 p.m.
(510) 238-4948
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Farmers Market
Old Oakland, 9th and Washington Sts.
8 a.m.
- 2 p.m.
(510) 745-7100
www.urbanvillageonline.com
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Saturdays
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Oakland Artisan Marketplace
Local artists present their handmade crafts along Water Street between Washington and Clay streets every weekend.
Jack London Square
11:00 a.m.
- 4:00 p.m.
(510) 238-4948
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Grand Lake Farmers Market
Grand Avenue & MacArthur Boulevard
9 a.m.
- 2 p.m.
(800) 897-FARM
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Millsmont Farmers Market
Seminary & MacArthur Blvd.
10:00a.m.
- 2:00p.m.
(800) 806-FARM
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Sundays
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Fruitvale Farmers Market
Fruitvale Village, 35th Avenue & East 12th Street
10:00a.m.
- 3:00p.m.
(510) 535-6926
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Farmers Market
Wednesday and Sunday
Jack London Square
10 a.m.
- 2 p.m.
1-866-295-9853
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October 8
- December 2
15th Annual Días de los Muertos/Days of the Dead
The museum's popular tribute to the Mexican/Central American tradition of honoring the dead. Altars (ofrendas) and installations by local artists, schools, and community organizations. Hayward artist and educator Fernando Hernandez is guest curator.
Oakland Museum of California
510 238-2200
www.museumca.org
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September 5
- December 5
, 05:00 p.m.
THE GREAT WALL OF OAKLAND
This 100 by 100-foot outdoor wall overlooks the busy intersection of Grand Avenue and Broadway in the bustling center of Oakland’s Uptown District, surrounded by restaurants, condominiums and galleries. Now in its second year of programming, the Great Wall of Oakland is the canvas for exciting experimental media art by contemporary regional and international media artists as well as classic film and video selections. Screenings are held after dark on the first Friday of each month, the night of the monthly Oakland ArtMurmur gallery walk.
Grand Avenue and Broadway
510 238-2103
www.oaklandculturalarts.org
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October 8
- December 2
15th Annual Días de los Muertos/Days of the Dead
The museum's popular tribute to the Mexican/Central American tradition of honoring the dead. Altars (ofrendas) and installations by local artists, schools, and community organizations. Hayward artist and educator Fernando Hernandez is guest curator.
Oakland Museum of California
510 238-2200
www.museumca.org
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September 5
- December 5
, 05:00 p.m.
THE GREAT WALL OF OAKLAND
This 100 by 100-foot outdoor wall overlooks the busy intersection of Grand Avenue and Broadway in the bustling center of Oakland’s Uptown District, surrounded by restaurants, condominiums and galleries. Now in its second year of programming, the Great Wall of Oakland is the canvas for exciting experimental media art by contemporary regional and international media artists as well as classic film and video selections. Screenings are held after dark on the first Friday of each month, the night of the monthly Oakland ArtMurmur gallery walk.
Grand Avenue and Broadway
510 238-2103
www.oaklandculturalarts.org
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December 6
- December 7
Fungus Fair
The return of the multi-tasking mushroom: from delicacy and dye to medicine and environmental ally. A weekend of displays, demonstrations, talks, chefs, vendors, and kids' activities.
Oakland Museum of California
510 238-2200
www.museumca.org
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December 6
- December 20
December Holiday Elegance at Dunsmuir Estate
Come have tea at the Estate and host their 38th annual holiday tradition with a exquisitely decorated mansion, musical entertainment, Breakfast with Father Christmas, homemade crafts, demonstrations and more.
Dunsmuir Estate
510-562-0328
www.dunsmuir.org
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December 18
- December 24
Oakland Ballet Company
Ronn Guidi’s Nutcracker, Don’t miss this holiday tradition.
Paramount Theatre
510-465-6400
www.paramounttheatre.com
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December 5
- January 4
ZooLights
Bring the whole family for the largest LED light display in Northern California.
Oakland Zoo
510 632-9525
www.oaklandzoo.org
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December 5
- January 4
ZooLights
Bring the whole family for the largest LED light display in Northern California.
Oakland Zoo
510 632-9525
www.oaklandzoo.org
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January 26
Chinese New Year Festival
Ongoing music, Asian foods, and arts and crafts.
510-893-8979
www.oaklandchinatownchamber.org
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February 27
, 08:00 p.m.
Oakland East Bay Symphony - Celebrating Youth
Our February concert features classic works of enduring popularity by Mendelssohn and Tchaikovsky, and provides a showcase for talented young artists in our community. The concert opens with the Third Symphony of Mendelssohn, a charming piece inspired by the sights and sounds of the Scottish people and countryside.
Paramounttheatre
510-625-8497
www.poebs.com
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March 1
Crab Crawl at Jack London Square
Cooking demonstrations, arts and crafts, music and entertainment, and fresh cooked crab by the plate.
Jack London Square
866-295-9853
jacklondonsquare.com
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March 1
- March 2
, 10:00 a.m.
- 04:00 p.m.
Annual White Elephant Day Sale
The Bay Area's Biggest and Best Rummage Sale
A Benefit for the Oakland Museum of California
Sponsored by the Oakland Museum Women's Board
The White Elephant Sale is the biggest, the best, and certainly the most enjoyable rummage sale in Northern California. All proceeds from the sale go to support programs and exhibitions at the Oakland Museum of California.
Oakland Museum of California
510-238-2200
www.museumca.org/
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March 23
Easter at Dunsmiur
This annual old-fashioned Easter celebration features house tours, an Easter egg hunt, and other activities for kids
2960 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland, CA 94605
510-615-5555
www.dunsmuir.org
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April 19
- April 20
51st Annual CA Wildflower Show
A dazzling display of fresh, fragrant wildflowers from across the state. Hands-on activities (microscopes, drawing) and slide shows both days.
Oakland Museum of California
www.museumca.gov
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May 5
Cinco De Mayo
Festival and parade celebrating Hispanic traditions, food and music.
International Blvd. between 33rd and 47th
510-536-4477
www.hccac.com
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May 14
, 10:30 a.m.
- 01:30 p.m.
USS Potomac Mother's Day Brunch Cruise
Cruise for 3 hours on the beautiful San Francisco Bay on board the historic Presidential Yacht USS Potomac. Enjoy a catered brunch and Mimosas to celebrate Mom's very special day.
Jack London Square
510-627-1215
www.usspotomac.org
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May 16
- May 18
Oakland Greek Festival
Savor authentic Greek cuisine and culture
Greek Orthodox Church, 4700 Lincoln Avenue, Oakland, CA.
510-531-3400
www.oaklandgreekfestival.com
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June 20
Walk in the Wild
The Oakland Zoo's biggest and most anticipated social and fundraising event features gourmet food, wine, and rides
The Oakland Zoo
510-632-9525
www.oaklandzoo.org
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June 27
- August 29
, 5:00 p.m.
- 07:00 p.m.
Summer Concert Series
Outdoor concerts every Friday.
Jack London Square
510-834-1000
www.jacklondonsquare.com
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July 4
Fourth of July Celebration
Live music, food, arts and crafts, carnival games, and a gala fireworks display choreographed to music.
Jack London Square
(866) 295-9853
www.jacklondonsquare.com
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July 11
- July 20
Seven Bridges/Seven Brothers
High in the hills of Oakland, in beautiful Joaquin Miller Park, experience the magic of musical theatre under the stars. The Woodminster Summer Musicals are performed in Woodminster Amphitheater, a classic open-air performance facility which was constructed as a WPA project and dedicated in 1940 to California writers.
Woodminister Amphitheatre, Joaquin Miller Park
510-531-9597
www.woodminister.com
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June 27
- August 29
, 5:00 p.m.
- 07:00 p.m.
Summer Concert Series
Outdoor concerts every Friday.
Jack London Square
510-834-1000
www.jacklondonsquare.com
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June 27
- August 29
, 5:00 p.m.
- 07:00 p.m.
Summer Concert Series
Outdoor concerts every Friday.
Jack London Square
510-834-1000
www.jacklondonsquare.com
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