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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. (See our Arts & Attractions section.) Lovers of the performing arts will enjoy taking in a concert at the Paramount Theatre or Yoshi's. (See Nightlife and Entertainment.) Interested in taking a city or historic tour? (See Tours and Inineraries.)

Ongoing Events
July 2009
August 2009
September 2009
October 2009
November 2009
December 2009

Ongoing Events / Exhibits

	Oakland A's Baseball April-September Oakland Coliseum 510 762-2255 http://www.coliseum.com
	Oakland Raiders Football September-December Oakland Coliseum 1-800-RAIDERS http://www.raiders.com
	Golden State Warriors Basketball November-April Oracle Arena 888 479-4667 http://www.nba.com/warriors
	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 http://www.oaklandculturalarts.org
	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 http://www.waterfrontaction.org
	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 http://www.thecrucible.org
	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 http://www.gondolacruise.com
	Yoshi's Jazz House and Restaurant World-class Jazz club featuring some of the most talented artists in the world. Yoshi's is a stellar Japanese restaurant on one side, and an intimate jazz nitespot on the other. http://yoshis.com/oakland
	Paramount Theater Oakland's Paramount Theatre is one of the finest remaining examples of Art Deco design in the United States. The Paramount Theatre is home to the Oakland East Bay Symphony and is one of the Bay Area's premiere performing arts facilities which hosts a year-round schedule of popular music concerts, variety shows, theatre, and - of course - movies. http://www.paramounttheatre.com
	Fox Theater The bold vision for the Fox Oakland Theater is finally a reality. The Fox is a live music venue showcasing worldwide and local talent which offers premier ground floor bars and restaurants that open out to a courtyard of trees, benches, and newly widened sidewalks. http://www.foxoakland.org/
	Oracle Arena The Oracle Arena also known by its former name of The Arena in Oakland is an indoor arena which showcases music from all over the world, musicals, and sporting events. http://www.coliseum.com/
	Dinner, A Movie and the Universe Every Friday and Saturday evening enjoy casual dining in a magical setting, A planetarium and a 60-foot MegaDome giant screen theater, and two opportunities to tour the Universe at Chabot. Chabot Space & Science Center 510 336-7373 http://www.chabotspace.org

Fridays

Farmers Market Old Oakland, 9Tth and Washington Street 8 am - 2pm 510 745-7100 http://www.urbanvillageonline.com

Saturdays

	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
	Grand Lake Farmers Market Grand Avenue & MacArthur Boulevard 9 am - 2 pm 800 897-FARM

Sundays

	Fruitevale Farmers Market Fruitevale Village, 35th Avenue & East 12th Street 10:00A.M. - 3:00P.M. 510 535-6926
	Farmers Market Wednesday and Sunday Jack London Square 10 am - 2 pm 1-866-295-9853

July 2009

May 09 - August 23 The African Presence in México: From Yanga to the Present This exhibition invites Mexican-Americans and African-Americans to look at their identities in light of their shared histories in Mexico and the United States. Oakland Museum of California 510-238-2200 http://www.museumca.org/exhibit/exhi_apim.html

June 20 - July 25 4 to 9 PM Oakland Chinatown Night Market Cooking demonstrations by chefs from local restaurants, food sampling, cultural performances, entertainment, and vendors selling products. Coupons will also be distributed to guests offering discounts at participating Chinatown merchants and businesses. http://oaklandchinatownchamber.org/

July 01 Noon to 1pm Summer Sounds Concert Free outdoor concerts every Wednesday afternoon. Performance by: Mo Rockin' Project - World 510-628-8490 http://www.oaklandcitycenter.com/happenings.cfm

July 03 8:30 PM - 10:00 PM Dancing Under the Stars, Salsa Night Join Jack London Square and the Linden Dance Studio for FREE dance instruction. Make dinner reservations at your favorite JLS restaurant and learn how to SALSA Jack London Square Pavilion Stage Broadway & Water Street 510.645.9292 http://www.jacklondonsquare.com

July 03 5–9 p.m. First Fridays After Five! Live music in the café all evening. A great chance to meet old friends and make new ones. All ages welcome. Oakland Museum 510-238-2200 http://www.museumca.org/cal-public/calendar.cgi?month=07

July 04 7 PM Fourth of July Dinner/Dance/Fireworks cruise! Celebrations on the Bay Menu is BBQ ribs, chicken and all the trimmings plus dessert! Fireworks will be off of the San Francisco waterfront. Dancing and July 4th music by DJ Kalama. 1-877-499-4229 Board at the Oakland Ferry Dock http://www.celebrationsonthebay.com

July 04 Noon until 4:00PM The Pardee Patriotic Picnic Admission includes live entertainment and wonderful picnic food. Hear Frederick Hodges at the Piano. Play croquet, badminton, volleyball Special family activities: Children's craft table Cake walk with delectable prizes. 672 Eleventh Street 510 444-2187 http://www.pardeehome.org

July 04 Fourth of July Celebration Oakland’s biggest Independence Day celebration is at Jack London Square! Enjoy live music, foods, arts and crafts, carnival games. 510645-9292 x225 http://www.jacklondonsquare.com

July 04 - August 02 1:00 to 3:00 PM Oakland Municipal Band Bring friends, family, kids, picnics, blankets, and chairs for a wonderful afternoon of music. Lakeside Park, Lake Merritt The Free concerts are performed on the following dates: July 4, July 12, July 19, July 26 and August 2.

July 05 11:30AM & 1:00 PM Farmers' Market -Chef at the Market Cooking Demonstration -All Dressed UP: Herb Vinaigrettes Join the Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association and Chef Greg Mann for a special cooking demonstration that utilizes fresh seasonal ingredients that can be purchased at the Market. http://www.pcfma.com/marketdetail.php?market_id=5

July 06 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Musical Mondays - Carlos Godinez Jack London Square hosts live musical entertainment to enjoy while playing favorite board games. Check out chess, checkers, scrabble and much more. Build up an appetite and check out the prefix dinner menus that the JLS restaurants will feature to help you ease into another work week. Jack London Square Pavilion Stage Broadway & Water Street 510.645.9292 http://www.jacklondonsquare.com

July 08 Noon to 1pm Summer Sounds Concert Free outdoor concerts every Wednesday afternoon. Performance by: The Wade Love Band - R&B/Soul 510-628-8490 http://www.oaklandcitycenter.com/happenings.cfm

July 09 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Waterfront Flicks Outdoor Movie Night - DEAD CALM Enjoy an outdoor movie under the twinkling stars on the beautiful waterfront. Guest speakers and trivia games begin at 7:30 PM. At nightfall, favorite movies will be shown on giant screens. Diners may enjoy restaurant specials, as well as take away meal boxes. Special guests: Celebrations on the Bay Location: JLS - East Lawn http://www.jacklondonsquare.com/newscenter/upcomingevents.html

July 10 7:30 PM Beyonce 'I Am...' World Tour Beyonce is ready to bring her feisty alter ego Sasha Fierce to America. ORACLE Arena 510 569-2121 http://www.ORACLEArena.com

July 10 - July 19 8 p.m. Woodminster Summer Musicals - Peter Pan The story of Peter Pan, the boy who refused to grow up is full of familiar songs and characters as we take our audience to the faraway world of Never-Never Land. Woodminster Amphitheater 510 531-9597 http://www.woodminster.com/index.html

July 11 7:00 PM American Idols Live 2009! You chose them, America...and this summer you can see them live in concert! ORACLE Arena 510 569-2121 http://www.Coliseum.com

July 11 - July 12 Scottish Highland Games In celebration of Scottish heritage enjoy music, food, arts and crafts. Dunsmuir Historic Estates 510 615-5555 http://www.dunsmuir.org

July 11 - July 12 9 am to 5 pm So You Think You Can Hoop – 3 ON 3 Competition Oracle Arena 510 238-7306 http://www.soyouthinkyoucanhoop.com

July 13 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Music to Play By - Carmen Milagro Jack London Square hosts live musical entertainment to enjoy while playing favorite board games. Check out chess, checkers, scrabble and much more. Build up an appetite and check out the prefix dinner menus that the JLS restaurants will feature to help you ease into another work week. Jack London Square Palm Tree Plaza Broadway & Water Street 510.645.9292 http://www.jacklondonsquare.com

July 15 Noon to 1pm Summer Sound Concert Free outdoor concerts every Wednesday afternoon. Performance by: Fito Reinoso - Cuban 510-628-8490 http://www.oaklandcitycenter.com/happenings.cfm

July 15 - July 18 2009 Fire Arts Festival The Crucible's 9th Annual 2009 Fire Arts Festival Each July The Crucible’s Fire Arts Festival celebrates creativity through fire and light with a spectacular open-air exhibition of interactive fire art, performance and the largest collection of outdoor fire sculpture on the West Coast. 510-444-0919 http://www.thecrucible.org

July 18 - July 19 Black Expo 2009 Job fair, entertainment, music, college information expo and more! Oakland Convention Center 1001 Broadway 510 839-0690 http://www.blackexpoltd.com

July 19 1:00-5:00 pm JC Cellars Summer Beach Party Delicious JC Cellars wines will be paired with light summer fare such as grilled sausage and artisan cheeses. Live music and a children’s craft table will keep the whole family entertained. 55 4th Street 510 465-5900 http://www.jccellars.com

July 19 10 a.m. Oakland on Two Wheels Bike Tour Explore Oakland and its environs with the museum's bike-tripping docents the third Sunday of the month as we leisurely wend our way through downtown, Fruitvale, the Port of Oakland, West Oakland, Brooklyn, or Lake Merritt. Oakland Museum of California 510/238-3514 http://www.museumca.org/cal-public/calendar.cgi?month=07

July 20 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM Music to Play By - Bobby Young Jack London Square hosts live musical entertainment to enjoy while playing favorite board games. Check out chess, checkers, scrabble and much more. Build up an appetite and check out the prefix dinner menus that the JLS restaurants will feature to help you ease into another work week. Jack London Square Palm Tree Plaza Broadway & Water Street 510.645.9292 http://www.jacklondonsquare.com

July 22 Summer Sounds Concert Free outdoor concerts every Wednesday afternoon. Performance by: Sonic Strut - R&B/Motown 510-628-8490 http://www.oaklandcitycenter.com/happenings.cfm

July 23 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Waterfront Flick Outdoor Movie Night - It Came From Beneath The Sea Enjoy an outdoor movie under the twinkling stars on the beautiful waterfront. Guest speakers and trivia games begin at 7:30 PM. At nightfall, favorite movies will be shown on giant screens. Diners may enjoy restaurant specials, as well as take away meal boxes. Special guests: Eastbay Ferry Service. Location: JLS - East Lawn http://www.jacklondonsquare.com/newscenter/upcomingevents.html

July 24 8:30 pm Fourth Friday Music and Movies The Secret Garden Bring a blanket and cozy up to a movie. Dunsmuir Historic Estate 510.562.0328 http://www.dunsmuir.org

July 25 - July 26 1pm Taming of the Shrew Woman’s Will the BAY AREA’S All-Female Shakespeare Company Presents - Taming of the Shrew Great laughs, great love, and two great hearts who meet their match. It’s free—yes, free—in a park near you. 510 420-0813 July 25: Mosswood Park July 26: Dimond Park http://www.womanswill.org

July 26 12 11:30AM & 1:00 PM Farmers' Market -Chef at the Market Cooking Demonstration -Grill Crazy Join the Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association and Chef Greg Mann for a special cooking demonstration that utilizes fresh seasonal ingredients that can be purchased at the Market. JLS Farmers Market http://www.pcfma.com/marketdetail.php?market_id=5

July 26 7:00PM Eric Benet, Mint Condition, & Ledisi A night of R&B and neo-soul with Eric Benet, Ledisi and Mint Condition at the Fox Theatre. 1807 Telegraph Avenue http://www.thefoxoakland.com/calendar.php

July 27 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Musical Mondays - Lava Jack London Square hosts live musical entertainment to enjoy while playing favorite board games. Check out chess, checkers, scrabble and much more. Build up an appetite and check out the prefix dinner menus that the JLS restaurants will feature to help you ease into another work week. Location: Palm Tree Plaza Foot of Broadway http://www.jacklondonsquare.com/newscenter/upcomingevents.html

July 29 Noon to 1pm Summer Sounds Concert Free outdoor concerts every Wednesday afternoon. Performance by: Harry Clement - Zydeco/Blues 510-628-8490 http://www.oaklandcitycenter.com/happenings.cfm

July 31 7pm - 11pm 10000 - A Skyline Party Among the Stars Come for music, celestial beverages, provocative science, films and more. Expand your universe from a different vantage point. Featuring: Pop Fiction - Northern California's Premier Party Band Chabot Space & Science Center 510 336-7300 http://www.chabotspace.org

August 2009

May 09 - August 23 The African Presence in México: From Yanga to the Present This exhibition invites Mexican-Americans and African-Americans to look at their identities in light of their shared histories in Mexico and the United States. Oakland Museum of California 510-238-2200 http://www.museumca.org/exhibit/exhi_apim.html

July 04 - August 02 1:00 to 3:00 PM Oakland Municipal Band Bring friends, family, kids, picnics, blankets, and chairs for a wonderful afternoon of music. Lakeside Park, Lake Merritt The Free concerts are performed on the following dates: July 4, July 12, July 19, July 26 and August 2.

August 01 - August 02 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. LAKEFEST ‘09 – Art, Food & Wine on Lakeshore Avenue Live music stage featuring well-known performers. Grand Lake Farmer’s Market. Taste of Lakeshore food tasting, kids zone, Green Living Expo Lakeshore Avenue 510.301.3122 http://www.oaklandlakefest.com

August 05 Noon to 1pm Summer Sounds Concert Free outdoor concerts every Wednesday afternoon. Performance by: Native Elements - Reggae 510-628-8490 http://www.oaklandcitycenter.com/happenings.cfm

August 06 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM Waterfront Flicks Outdoor Movie Night - BIG FISH Enjoy an outdoor movie under the twinkling stars on the beautiful waterfront. Guest speakers and trivia games begin at 7:30 PM. At nightfall, favorite movies will be shown on giant screens. Diners may enjoy restaurant specials, as well as take away meal boxes. Special guests: Almar Marinas Location: JLS - East Lawn http://www.pcfma.com/marketdetail.php?market_id=5

August 07 - August 09 8:00pm & 10:00pm Dwele Singer/songwriter Dwele has carved out a niche for himself in the contemporary soul game as a smooth jazz-minded crooner of introspective and innovative groove. Yoshi's Oakland 510.238.9200 http://www.yoshis.com

August 07 - August 16 8 p.m. Woodminster Summer Musicals - Singin' In The Rain Stage musical based on the 1952 MGM film Woodminster Amphitheater 510 531-9597 http://www.woodminster.com/index.html

August 08 10:30 AM Potomac - Three Hour History Cruise Board the USS Potomac and take a three hour cruise around the Bay's three bridges. Lunch included. 510-527-1215 http://www.usspotomac.org

August 08 11:30AM & 1:00 PM Farmers' Market -Chef at the Market Cooking Demonstration -Taste of Provence Join the Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association and Chef Greg Mann for a special cooking demonstration that utilizes fresh seasonal ingredients that can be purchased at the Market. http://www.pcfma.com/marketdetail.php?market_id=5

August 08 2:00 — 5:00 p.m Annual Urban Wine Experience Taste the latest vintages from 15 local wineries and sample culinary creations from region food purveyors while enjoying live music. Jack London Square 510.645.9292 http://www.eastbayvintners.com/events.html#UrbanWineExperience

August 12 Noon to 1pm Summer Sounds Concert Free outdoor concerts every Wednesday afternoon. Performance by: Stung - Police Tribute Band 510-628-8490 http://www.oaklandcitycenter.com/happenings.cfm

August 12 - August 16 11:00 am/3:00 pm/7:00 pm Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus ORACLE Arena 510 569-2121 http://www.ORACLEArena.com

August 13 7:00 pm Oakland RAIDERS vs. Dallas Cowboys Preseason Oakland Coliseum 1-800-RAIDERS http://www.raiders.com

August 15 - August 16 11:00 am - 6:00pm Art & Soul Festival - NEW DATE Oakland’s premier art and music festival, featuring multiple stages of live, diverse, music, crafts of over 150 artisans, and an eclectic selection of tempting foods. Downtown Oakland 510 238-7402 http://www.artandsouloakland.com

August 16 10 a.m. Oakland on Two Wheels Bike Tour Explore Oakland and its environs with the museum's bike-tripping docents the third Sunday of the month as we leisurely wend our way through downtown, Fruitvale, the Port of Oakland, West Oakland, Brooklyn, or Lake Merritt. Oakland Museum 510/238-3514 http://www.museumca.org/cal-public/calendar.cgi?month=08

August 17 - August 17 7:05 p.m. Oakland A's v. NY Yankees Oakland Coliseum 510 762-2255 http://www.coliseum.com

August 19 Noon to 1pm Summer Sounds Concert Free outdoor concerts every Wednesday afternoon. Performance by: Bayonics - Latin/Funk 510-628-8490 http://www.oaklandcitycenter.com/happenings.cfm

August 19 8:00 PM Jackson Browne Jackson Brownes' music has gained a reputation for its compelling melodies, clear, honest, and insightful lyrics, and a flair for composition rarely seen in the world of rock and roll. PARAMOUNT THEATRE 510-893-2300 http://www.paramounttheatre.com

August 22 - August 23 10a.m.-6p.m. Chinatown StreetFest Sample memorable Asian cuisine, enjoy on-going entertainment, shop for unique gifts. Oakland Chinatown, 510 893-8979 http://www.oaklandchinatownstreetfest.com

August 26 Noon to 1pm Summer Sounds Concert Free outdoor concerts every Wednesday afternoon. Performance by: The Love Machine - Dance Band 510-628-8490 http://www.oaklandcitycenter.com/happenings.cfm

August 28 8:30 pm Fourth Friday Music and Movies A Little Princess Bring a blanket and cozy up to a movie. Dunsmuir Historic Estate 510.562.0328 http://www.dunsmuir.org

September 2009

September 04 - September 13 7 p.m. & 8 p.m. call for showtimes Woodminster Summer Musicals - Brigadoon A Scottish fantasy about a town that disappears into the Highland mist and returns for only one day every one hundred years. Woodminster Amphitheater 510 531-9597 http://www.woodminster.com/index.html

September 13 Montclair Jazz & Wine Festival A Wine Tasting Village, a jazz stage highlighting some of the greatest Bay Area talents, gourmet food booths, a street fair and Kid’s Town. 510 339-1000 http://www.montclairjazzandwine.org

September 16 8:00pm BONTAJ ROULET: BONNIE RAITT & TAJ MAHAL Performing Alone and Together http://www.paramounttheatre.com

September 18 7:00 PM Miley Cyrus with Special Guest: Metro Station ORACLE Arena 800 745-3000 http://www.ORACLEArena.com

September 19 KoreaTown-Northgate Festival, "Oakland's Got Seoul" Featuring Art and BBQ Contest- In addition- a Green aisle, Children's activities, Health Haven, entertainment and much more. KoreaTown -Northgate District Between 24th-27th 510.343.5439 ext. 3

September 25 8:30 pm Fourth Friday Music and Movies Finding Neverland Bring a blanket and cozy up to a movie. Dunsmuir Historic Estate 510.562.0328 http://www.dunsmuir.org

September 27 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Rockridge Out & About Out & About highlights the unique businesses located in the Rockridge shopping district and features live music and dance, alternative health exhibitors, artisan and community booths, cooking demonstrations and food booths presented by Rockridge restaurants. 510.301.3122 http://www.rockridgeoutandabout.com

September 30 - October 01 8:00PM Kylie Minogue Over the course of her extraordinary 20-year-career, Minogue has been a global force in pop music with more than 40 million albums sold worldwide. Fox Theater 1-800-745-3000 http://www.thefoxoakland.com/

October 2009

September 30 - October 01 8:00PM Kylie Minogue Over the course of her extraordinary 20-year-career, Minogue has been a global force in pop music with more than 40 million albums sold worldwide. Fox Theater 1-800-745-3000 http://www.thefoxoakland.com/

October 03 11a.m-.2p.m. 36th Annual Black Cowboy Parade Celebrate the cowboys who helped settle the West with a parade of cowboys and cowgirls in traditional attire. Downtown Oakland 510541-2763 http://www.blackcowboyassociation.org

October 10 7:30 pm How Sweet the Sound The Search for the Best Choirs in America See some of the best chiors from all over the country live on stage. ORACLE Arena 510 569-2121 http://www.Coliseum.com

November 2009

November 14 7:30 PM Billy Joel/Elton John Elton John and Billy Joel, two of the most successful singer/songwriters of the past three decades, are touring together again. ORACLE Arena 510 569-2121 http://www.ORACLEArena.com

November 27 12 noon - 8 pm Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony The holiday season opens with the lighting of a spectacular 70-foot tree. Enjoy lively musical entertainment and fun for the whole family. Jack London Square 510645-5968 http://www.jacklondonsquare.com

December 2009

December 05 - December 06 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 http://www.museumca.org