Oakland's Own: January 2014

Friday, January 31, 2014

Superbowl XLVIII in Oakland!

Even though the local teams didn't make it to the big game, you can still enjoy the Super Bowl around town.

FEATURED EVENTS

George & Walt's Super Bowl Party
5445 College Ave.
2p - 5p
Free Hot Dogs and a Bloody Mary bar (for purchase)

Cana Oakland Super Bowl Party
530 Lakeside Drive
3p - 5p
Open for brunch before the game and salsa dancing after. Drink and food specials during the game shown on a large projection screen

Tribune Tavern Super Bowl Party
401 13th Street
1p - 5p
Flatscreens and sound throughout the restaurant. Drink and food specials during the game

You can also always mosey to your neighborhood sports bar and catch the game with your favorite locals. Here are some recommendations below:

Old Oakland
The GO Sports Bar
736 Washington St.

Liege Spirits and Lounge
481 9th St

Downtown
Halftime Sports Bar
316 14th St

Uptown
3000 Broadway
3000 Broadway

East Oakland
E One Entertainment
200 Hegenberger Rd

Enjoy the game!

To add the featured events to your calendar, check the Oakland's Own Calendar.

Monday, January 27, 2014

Oakland's Own Don't Miss of the Week - 1/27/14

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

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

Monday
January 27th
Hubba Hubba Revue Burlesque Show at The Uptown

Thursday
January 30th
Golden State Warriors vs. LA Clippers at Oracle Arena

Thursday
January 30th
Agape Soul Free Concert at The New Parish

Friday
January 31st
Bay Flicks Youth Film Festival at The Great Wall of Oakland

Saturday
February 1st
Black History Month
Check back for a blog post on happenings in Oakland for Black History Month

Sunday
February 2nd
Superbowl XLVIII
Check back for a blog post on the best places to experience the Superbowl in Oakland

Tweet me your picks of the week!

Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Oakland's Own Don't Miss of the Week - 1/20/14

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

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

Monday - Sunday
January 20th - January 26th
Oakland Restaurant Week at Various participating restaurants in Oakland
For a comprehensive list of deals, check out Oakland Restaurant Week!!! - Comprehensive Deal List

Tuesday
January 21st
UNSUNG: Too Short at The New Parkway

Thursday
January 24th
Golden Era Thursdays at Vinyl

Saturday
January 25th
15th Annual Black College Expo at Oakland Marriott

Saturday - Sunday
January 25th - January 26th
Bay Area International Children's Film Festival at Chabot Space & Science Center

Tweet me your picks of the week!

Saturday, January 18, 2014

2014 Oakland Chinatown Lunar New Year Bazaar - Happening Now!

Check the Oakland Chinatown Chamber of Commerce website for more info. Schedule of events below. Enjoy!!!

Entertainment Schedule:

Stage is located in the Pacific Renaissance Plaza courtyard, 388 - 9th St.

Saturday 1/18:
10:30 AM	Lake Merrit Child Care Center (youth dance)
11:00 AM	Advance Day Care Center (youth performances)
11:30 AM	Mandy Cheung Chinese Classical Music
12:00 Noon	Ben's Shaolin Kung Fu
12:30 PM	Opening Ceremonies
1:00 PM	Lions Club: Little Prince & Princess Contest
2:30 PM	Ballet et Cetera
3:00 PM	Sing Tao Chinese Radio (Chinese cultural performances)
4:00 PM	Heiwa Taiko


Sunday 1/19:
10:30 AM	Family Bridges Performers
11:00 AM	UC Berkeley Dance Group and Yu Broz
11:30 AM	Gerald Joseph-Magician
12:00 Noon	U.S Shaolin Kung Fu
12:30 PM	Ger Youth Center-Mongolian Dances
1:00 PM	Hai Yan Jackson Dancers
1:30 PM
2:00 PM	Patty Chu Chinese Folk Dance Troupe
2:30 PM	Emeryville Taiko
3:30 PM	Lydia and Friends Singing Group

* entertainment schedule to change. please check back for updates.

To add this event to you calendar, visit Oakland's Own Calendar.

Friday, January 17, 2014

Oakland Restaurant Week!!! - Comprehensive Deal List

4TH ANNUAL OAKLAND RESTAURANT WEEK IS HERE! January 17th - 26th.

Looking for a comprehensive list of all of the specials and deals during Oakland Restaurant Week, look no further. I really put this list together for myself, so I could have an easy on the go reference for specials in each area. For more info on Restaurant Week check out VisitOakland.org!