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Thursday September 02 - September 26
Anton in Show Business
Film/Theater
TheatreFirst's madcap comedic romp follows the trials and tribulations of three actresses cast in an ill-fated production of Chekhov’s classic, Three Sisters.
http://www.theatrefirst.com/
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Friday September 03 - September 12 (8 p.m.)
Woodminster Summer Musicals - Paint Your Wagon
Film/Theater
Paint Your Wagon takes place in the California wilderness of 1853, and tells the story of a crusty old gold miner and other colorful Gold Rush characters.
Woodminster Amphitheater
510 531-9597
http://www.woodminster.com
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Saturday September 04 (7:30 pm)
106 KMEL Summer Block Party
Music
Featuring: Drake, Jazmine Sullivan, E-40, & More....
Oracle Arena
800 745-3000
http://www.kmel.com/pages/summer_jam_2010.html
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Thursday September 09 (7:30pm)
Bluegrass & Bach on board the USS Potomac
Tour/Cruise Music Outdoors
A Fall music series on board the Presidential Yacht Potomac. This dockside concert evening is the first of four and will feature Bluegrass by High Country. For further information call 510-627-1215
http://www.usspotomac.org/events/special.php
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Friday September 10 (5:00pm-12:00am)
O Zone at OMCA
Art/Exhibits
Oakland Museum of California's new extended-hours public program kicks off with activities that relate to exhibitions including "Pixar: 25 Years of Animation," "The Marvelous Museum: A Project by Mark Dion," and ongoing exhibitions in the Galleries of California Art and History. Activities will include a screening of Pixar's "Up" accompanied by commentary and Q&A with some of the Pixar artists who created it. Pixar shorts will be screened in the mini theater in the Hollywood section of the Gallery of California History amid movie posters, historic film equipment and tinseltown memorabilia.
Oakland Museum
510/238-3514
http://www.museumca.org
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Friday September 10 - September 12 (8pm & 10pm)
Issac Delgado with Freddy Cole
Music
On his new release L-O-V-E, Issac Delgado recreates 12 sultry and sexy Spanish recordings originally sung by crooner Nat King Cole, with the help of outstanding musicians including a contribution by Nat King Cole's brother, Freddy Cole. This is the first time that Freddy Cole has participated in a tribute album for his brother.
Yoshi's Oakland
http://www.yoshis.com/oakland
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Saturday September 11 (Noon-5 pm)
5th Annual Day in the Park: Maxwell Park
Festival
Local musicians and other talent, activities for kids and youth including a bike repair and safety course, food, neighborhood businesses, and neighborhood chit chat.
Fleming Ave. between Courtland Ave. & Monticello Ave
http://www.maxwellparknc.com/events/2010/day-in-the-park-10.html
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Sunday September 12 (7:00 PM)
A. R. Rahman
Music
Rahman is the most exciting talent to have come out of India this decade.
ORACLE Arena
800 745-3000
http://www.ORACLEArena.com
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Sunday September 12 (1-6PM)
Annual Gatsby Summer Afternoon
Music Culinary
Afternoon attire from 1920-1940 or reasonable facsimile is required. With everyone attending this event in period fashions, the effect is spectacular! Many guests bring period-perfect picnics, with settings from elaborate spreads, complete with silver, crystal, linens and china, to simple wicker baskets on vintage print tablecloths.
http://www.artdecosociety.org/gatsby/index.htm.
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Sunday September 19 (1:00-4:00pm)
28th Annual Wine, Food & Beer Festival-“A Taste of California-Up on the Roof”
Culinary
Join us in the beautiful Kaiser Rooftop Garden to: SAMPLE exquisite wines and bountiful beer TASTE delicious offerings from gourmet establishments and GET EXCITED about gourmet delights …all this, and more, while raising needed funds so that the Rotary Club of Oakland may continue to serve the Oakland community and beyond.
http://www.info-gate.com/rotary/index.php
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Sunday September 19 (Doors open at 1:00pm, Concert at 3:00pm)
Sundays In the Redwoods at Woodminster Amphitheater
Music
World Music Day with LAVA, Bobi Cespedes, and Pete Escovedo
Woodminster Amphitheater, Joaquin Miller Park,
http://www.oaklandnet.com/parks/Sundays/
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Sunday September 19 (1–4 p.m.)
Family Extravaganza: Chalk-a-holic
Kids
Join one million artists participating in a weekend of creative greetings of peace. Make your mark with a giant chalk drawing in our courtyard, participating with other countries circling the globe including Chile, Egypt, England, Germany and Mexico.
http://www.mocha.org
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Friday September 24 - September 27
13th Annual Music for People and Thingamajigs Festival
Festival
The Music For People & Thingamajigs Festival is an annual event dedicated to promoting experimental music that incorporates made/found instruments and alternate tuning systems. Each year, MFP&T invites artists who design their own musical instruments to join in a festival of workshops, music making, and performances with the goal of reaching a large, diverse audience of all ages.
510418-3447
http://thingamajigs.org/festival.html
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Saturday September 25 (3:30pm and 7:30pm)
Great is Thy Faithfulness - Stage Play
Film/Theater
This story contains drama, humor, dynamic music that is sure to get you on your feet. The music is outstanding with a special musical tribute to the late Bishop Walter Hawkins, songs from Fred Hammond, Karen Wheaton, and Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir. The message is life changing with a cast of 25 from all around the bay area.
Malonga Casquelourd Center
http://www.carnaval.com/malonga/
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Saturday September 25 (6PM-10PM)
19th Annual Women of Taste Event
Dancing Music
The Girls Inc. premier annual fundraising event, Women of The sounds of salsa, R&B, rock, and big band favorites by The Montclair Women's Dance Band with Director Ellen Seeling and Vocalist Rhonda Benin fill the air while guests enjoy tastings from leading Bay Area restaurants and beverage purveyors.
Kaiser Rooftop Garden
http://www.girlsinc-alameda.org/women-of-taste
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Saturday September 25 - September 26 (12pm - 6pm)
Oakland’s First Green Festival
Festival
Local business demonstrations, taste test from local restaurants, kid-friendly fun zone, and live entertainment.
http://www.goinggreenjls.com
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Sunday September 26 (12 noon to 6pm)
Rockridge Out & About Street Festival
Festival Culinary
Out & About highlights the unique businesses located in Rockridge and features Live Music and dance, Wellness Tent, Artisan Marketplace, Community booths, Chefs’ Stage, Food & Beverage Booths and Kid’s Court .
510.301.3122
http://www.rockridgeoutandabout.com
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Sunday September 26 (Doors open at 1:00pm, Concert at 3:00pm)
Sundays In the Redwoods at Woodminster Amphitheater
Music
Soul of the Symphony with The Oakland East Bay Symphony and Goapele
Woodminster Amphitheater-Joaquin Miller Park
http://www.oaklandnet.com/parks/Sundays/
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Sunday September 26 (12 noon to 6pm)
Rockridge Out & About Street Festival
Music
Out & About highlights the unique businesses located in Rockridge and features Live Music and dance, Wellness Tent, Artisan Marketplace, Community booths, Chefs’ Stage, Food & Beverage Booths and Kid’s Court .
510.301.3122
http://www.rockridgeoutandabout.com
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Friday October 01 (7:30 PM)
America’s Got Talent Live
Music Dancing
The hit television variety show is launching its first ever tour with the country's most dynamic and diverse entertainers. The tour will be hosted by Jerry Springer and features the Season 5 winner as well as other dynamic finalists and fan favorites from the hit TV series.
PARAMOUNT THEATRE
510-465-6400
http://www.paramounttheatre.com
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Friday October 01 - October 02 (5:30pm to Midnight)
Armenian Bazaar & Food Festival
Festival Music
Come experience the premier Armenian food festival of the East Bay!
•Authentic Armenian and Middle Eastern foods
•Live Armenian music
•Traditional dancing
•Children's Activities
•Cultural Events
•Food to-go
•Vegetarian and a la carte items served all night
St. Vartan Armenian Church
http://www.stvartanoakland.org
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Friday October 01 - October 03 (8pm & 10pm)
Chante Moore
Music
Since arriving on the R&B music scene over 15 years ago via her sensual debut single “Love’s Taken Over,” Chante Moore has flourished into an accomplished female favorite. Yoshi's Oakland
http://www.yoshis.com/oakland
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Saturday October 02 (11a.m-.2p.m.)
37th Annual Black Cowboy Parade
Festival
Celebrate the cowboys who helped settle the West with a parade of cowboys and cowgirls in traditional attire. Downtown Oakland
510-541-2763
http://www.blackcowboyassociation.org
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Saturday October 02 (7:30 pm)
Eagles
Music
Eagles - Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit - are comming to Oakland's Oracle Arena
510 569-2121
http://www.OracleArena.com
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Sunday October 03 (Doors open at 1:00pm, Concert at 3:00pm)
Sundays In the Redwoods at Woodminster Amphitheater
Music
The Rhythm Section with Baby James, Martin Luther, and Angie Stone
Woodminster Amphitheater, Joaquin Miller Park
http://www.oaklandnet.com/parks/Sundays/
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Tuesday October 05 (7:30 pm)
Broken Bells
Music
Established producer Brian Burton aka Danger Mouse and his musical pal, James Mercer of The Shins.
Fox Theatre
http://www.thefoxoakland.com/
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Wednesday October 06 - December 05
Days of the Dead
Art/Exhibits
Days of the Dead returns to OMCA in its 17th year. The exhibition will be curated by artist and cultural worker Jaime Cortez in OMCA’s Gallery of California Art. This year’s theme will continue to provide audiences with a basic fundamental understanding and appreciation of this Meso-American tradition.
http://www.museumca.org
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Thursday October 07 - October 14
9th Oakland International Film Festival
Film/Theater
Venues:
The Grand Lake Theater
Uptowns
Maxwell’s Lounge
Merritt College
Oakland School of the Arts
Jack London Theater
http://www.oiff.org/index.html
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Friday October 08 (1:30 - 4:30pm)
Fleet Week 2010 Cruise
Tour/Cruise
Cruise Bay and witness annual Fleet Week festivities. This very special cruise include a Gourmet Box lunch and Wine Bar.
510-627-1215
http://www.usspotomac.org
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Saturday October 09 (11:00am - 6:00pm)
Oktoberfest in the Dimond
Music
Oakland's Family-Friendly Craft Beer Festival.
Fruitvale Avenue and Macarthur Boulevard
http://www.oaktoberfest.org/
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Saturday October 09 (7:30 pm)
How Sweet the Sound The Search for the Best Choirs in America
Music
See some of the best chiors from all over the country live on stage.
ORACLE Arena
510 569-2121
http://www.Coliseum.com
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Saturday October 09 (8:00 PM)
The Royal Comedy Tour
Film/Theater
Featuring: Sommore, Bruce Bruce, Michael Colyar and Gary Owen.
http://www.paramounttheatre.com
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Saturday October 09 (11:00am - 6:00pm)
Oktoberfest in the Dimond
Festival Culinary
Oakland's Family-Friendly Craft Beer Festival.
Fruitvale Avenue and Macarthur Boulevard
http://www.oaktoberfest.org/
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Sunday October 10 (Doors open at 1:00pm, Concert at 3:00pm)
Sundays In the Redwoods at Woodminster Amphitheater
Outdoors Music
Talkin All That Jazz with George Duke, Stabe Wilson & Ray McCoy.
http://www.sundaysintheredwoods.com/
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Friday October 15 (6:30 to 9:30PM)
Evening @ The Crucible - Demos, Discounts & Drinks
Art/Exhibits
This is the first in a new series of open studio socials at The Crucible where you can see artists transform a lump of cold hard metal or glass into a beautiful piece of art, get an up-close-and-personal tour of our facility, and chat with artists and instructors.
http://www.thecrucible.org
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Saturday October 16 (7pm)
Dohee Lee’s PURI 5: SPORA
Music Film/Theater
Vocals and spoken word by renowned Korean percussionist Dohee Lee with performances by local and international musicians Van-Anh Vanessa Vo and Hiroyuki Jimi Nakagawa.
Oakland Asian Cultural Center
http://oacc.cc/
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Sunday October 17 (11:00 am – 6:00 pm)
Montclair Village Music & Wine Festival
Culinary Festival Music
Fun and exciting activities for all ages, three stages of family entertainment, kids adventures, and an awesome arena for teens and young adults.
510 339-1000
http://www.montclairvillagefestival.com
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Friday October 22 (8:00 PM)
Shakira
Music
Shakira ia a Colombian singer well known for her dancing and high energy performances
ORACLE Arena
800745-3000
http://www.coliseum.com
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Saturday October 23 (1-4pm)
Family Extravaganza: Jack-O’-lantern Carving and Decorating
Art/Exhibits Kids
Turn your plump pumpkin into a magical lantern or fanciful Halloween decoration using paints, spoons, and simple carving knives. Bring your own hefty squash or try one of our samplers. MOCHA Art Gallery
http://mocha.org
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Saturday October 23 - October 25 (8:00 PM)
Cheaper To Keep Her
Film/Theater
Starring Vivica A. Fox and Brian McKnight. He wants a divorce and she wants alimony. When the fed-up Judge bangs her gavel, she decides the wife doesn't deserve half... she deserves it all. It would have been cheaper to keep her.
http://www.paramounttheatre.com
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Monday October 25 (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
2010 Dia De Los Muertos Festival
Festival Culinary Dancing
Over 30 local community and artists altars, Music stages and Arts and Crafts.
The festival will be held between 33rd Ave. and 37th Ave. on East 12th St., as well as in the Fruitvale Village.
510-535-6919
http://www.unitycouncil.org/ddlm/index.htm
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Thursday October 28 (7:30pm)
Lady Antebellum
Music
In the summer of 2006, three gifted young adults walked into a house to create music, uncertain of where they were headed—and Lady Antebellum walked out.
Fox Theater
510 835-0887
http://www.thefoxoakland.com/
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Saturday October 30 (1-4pm)
Create a Costume
Kids
Don't be a fall fashion victim! Costumes, capes and kooky masks are de rigueur this time of year. Transform yourself into a wacky werewolf, a scary skeleton or a goofy ghost. Let your imagination run wild and be the most creative trickster in the neighborhood.
http://www.mocha.org
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Saturday October 30 - October 31
Jack O’Lantern Jamboree
Kids
Celebrate the holiday with fun and games that are much more delightful than frightful! Come in costume and enjoy a spooktacular extravaganza with:
• Unlimited rides
• Parades
• Goody bags for kids
• Free treats for all popcorn, apples, and more!
• Two jumpers, one for little kids and one for bigger kids
• Do-it-yourself pumpkin decorating
Children’s Fairyland
http://www.fairyland.org/whats_happening/jack_olantern.htm
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Friday November 05 (08:00 PM)
Florence & The Machine
Music
Fox Theater
http://www.thefoxoakland.com/
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Saturday December 04 (2:00 p.m.)
11th Annual Oakland Children’s Holiday Parade
Kids Festival
Curious George. The Raggs. Clifford. Berenstain Bears. Bob from Sesame Street. Santa. Mention the names and watch a kids eyes light up! Assemble them all into one parade, and open the festive holiday season with delight for children and the people who love them.
http://www.oaklandholidayparade.com/
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Saturday December 04 - December 26 (2 & 4pm)
Cinderella
Film/Theater Kids
The story unfolds in a enchanted garden where Cinderella meets a magical friend who plants the seed that beliving in yourself is the key to all your dreams comming true.
Zanzibar Fairytale Puppet Theater
510 251-8009
http://www.zanzibarpuppets.com
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Wednesday December 15 - December 23 (12noon to 7:00pm)
Fairy Winterland
Kids Festival
Children’s Fairyland is transformed into a sparkling festival that celebrates the winter holidays of many cultures: Christmas, Chanukah, Kwanzaa, Las Posadas, Diwali and Chinese New Year.
http://www.fairyland.org
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Thursday December 16 - December 17 (4:30 pm & 7:30 pm)
Radio City Christmas Spectacular starring The Rockettes
Dancing Music
The Radio City Christmas Spectacular - America's biggest holiday show - is coming to the Oracle Arena. Experience the dazzling celebration of the Radio City Christmas Spectacular and creates family memories that will last a lifetime!
http://www.radiocitychristmas.com/
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Thursday December 23 - December 26 (11:00am,2:00pm,7:30pm check listing)
Graham Lustig's Nutcracker
Film/Theater
Oakland Ballet Company presents the Holiday Favorite.
Paramount Theater
http://www.oaklandballet.org/
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Tuesday June 07 (7:00 PM)
U2 360° Tour
Music
In 1975, four teenagers from Mount Temple School in Dublin gathered in a crowded kitchen to discuss forming a band. Over thirty years later, Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr are still together, bound by intense loyalty, passionate idealism and a relentless belief in the power of rock and roll to change the world....
ORACLE Arena
800 745-3000
http://www.ORACLEArena.com
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Saturday July 31 - January 09
PIXAR: 25 Years of Animation
Art/Exhibits
PIXAR: 25 Years of Animation will provide an unprecedented look at the renowned Emeryville-based studio and showcase the creative work behind its wildly successful computer-animated films. The OMCA exhibition will include art from Ratatouille, WALL•E, Up, and Pixar’s latest film, Toy Story 3.
http://www.museumca.org
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Thursday June 03 - October 21 (5:30 to 9:00pm)
Thursday Night Live in The New Old Oakland
Music
Thursday Night Live Concert Series is a free concert the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, June-October featuring some of the Bay Area's finest Live Salsa. TNL features a street Margarita and Beer garden, Salsa dance lesson prior to each performance, held by Club One and a Kid's Art Zone by Mocha.
http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Events/index.htm#
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Thursday April 08 - October 14
MovieviewZ
Film/Theater
Come out every Wednesday and meet other filmmakers in the Bay Area at one of Oakland's premiere locations in Uptown Oakland! Mimosa is Located on the corner of Broadway and 25th street in Uptown Oakland.
http://www.oiff.org/
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Saturday March 13 - October 01 (Wed-Sat, 2:30-5:30 pm)
Peralta House Museum Tours
Tour/Cruise
The Peralta House Museum boasts hands-on, multimedia exhibits about California history and community. Take an interactive tour led by a Docent Storyteller, and uncover the mysteries of the Birthplace of Oakland!
http://www.peraltahacienda.org
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