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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
Music Tour/Cruise 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 (1-6PM)
Annual Gatsby Summer Afternoon
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 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
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 (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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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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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
Culinary 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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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
Festival
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 (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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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 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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