Oakland's Own Don't Miss of the Week - 7/29/13

Don't miss these great events coming up this week.

Bookmark the Oakland's Own Calendar for a curated list of events.

Wednesday
July 31st
One Direction Concert at the Oracle Arena

Friday
August 2nd
First Fridays
For more information on the many activities happening around Oakland during First Fridays check out the Oakland's Own First Friday's Post

Saturday - Sunday
August 3rd - August 4th
2013 Art & Soul Festival in Downtown Oakland

Sunday
August 4th
Whole Pig Roast at Rumba Al Sur

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Oakland's Own Don't Miss of the Week - 7/22/13

Don't miss these great events coming up this week.

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Thursday
July 25th
Movie Night on the Waterfront at Jack London Square

Friday
July 26th
An Intimate Evening at the Dunsmuir House

Friday
July 26th
Purple Rain Anniversary Party at The New Parish

Saturday
July 27th
Urban Wine eXperience at Jack London Square

Saturday
July 27th
The Chili Cook Off 2013 at Lake Temescal

Sunday
July 28th
Brats, Beers & Blues at Linden Street Brewery

Sunday
July 28th
Dive-In Movie at Fremont Pool (Movie of the Week: Rango)

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Oakland's Own Don't Miss of the Week - 7/15/13

Don't miss these great events coming up this week.

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Wednesday
July 17th
Flamenco Downtown at Disco Volante

Thursday
July 18th
Movie Night on the Waterfront at Jack London Square

Friday
July 19th
Kaiser Center Roof Garden Concert

Saturday
July 20th
Pedalfest in Jack London Square

Saturday
July 20th
America's Cup Race cruise on the USS Potomac

Sunday
July 21st
Summer Garden Party at the Kaiser Rooftop Garden

Sunday
July 21st
The Coup at Yoshi's SF

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Go See Fruitvale Station!

The movie, Fruitvale Station, about the tragic Oscar Grant shooting in 2008, is opening in select theaters Friday, July 12th. No matter what your view is on the actual incident, this is a huge film for Oakland. It has already received awards at several independent film festivals and much positive buzz in the film industry. Support Oakland and Oscar Grant's memory by seeing this film. If you don't have your ticket already, make sure you pick it up soon. Shows will sell out. The movie opens nationwide on Friday, July 26th.

For showtimes and participating theaters visit http://www.fruitvalefilm.com/

Check out the official trailer and spread the word!

Oakland's Own Don't Miss of the Week - 7/8/13

Don't miss these great events coming up this week.

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Tuesday
July 9th
Happy Meal Pop-Up Market at Kitchener

Wednesday
July 10th
Lunch Beat at Era Art Bar Lounge

Thursday
July 11th
Movie Night on the Waterfront at Jack London Square

Friday
July 12th
Fruitvale Station Movie Premier at Grand Lake Theater

Friday
July 12th
East Bay Bike Party

Saturday
July 13th
Pete Escovedo's 78th Birthday Celebration at Yoshi's Oakland

Saturday
July 13th
Splash Into Summer Open House (Free Boat Rentals) at Lake Merritt

Sunday
July 14th
America's Cup Race from the USS Potomac

Sunday
July 14th
Dive-In Movie - Kung Fu Panda at Lions Pool

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Oakland's Own Don't Miss of the Week - 7/1/13

Don't miss these great events coming up this week.

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Wednesday
July 4th
Fourth of July Festival at Jack London Square

Wednesday
July 4th
Fireworks on the Bay on the USS Potomac

Friday
July 5th
Oakland Art Murmur/First Fridays
Check out these First Friday posts: Jack London Square Night Market and Oakland's Own First Friday recommendations

Saturday
July 6th
Burger Boogaloo Concert at Mosswood Park

Saturday
July 6th
OAK*TOWN Sunset Day Party at Lake Merritt

Sunday
July 7th
10th Annual Temescal Street Fair

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