Don't miss these great events coming up this week.
Bookmark the Oakland's Own Calendar for a curated list of events.
Wednesday
January 15th
Warriors vs. Nuggets at Oracle Arena
Thursday
January 16th
Kev Choice Ensemble (Oakland's Own) Oakland Riviera Release Party at Yoshi's Oakland
Thursday
January 16th
Golden Era Thursdays at Vinyl
Friday - Sunday
January 17th - January 26th
Oakland Restaurant Week at Various participating restaurants in Oakland
Sunday
January 19th
KBLX Sunday Brunch at E One Entertainment
Sunday
January 19th
Internet Cat Video Festival at The Uptown Nightclub
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Showing posts with label Festivals. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Festivals. Show all posts
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Friday, August 30, 2013
Labor Day Weekend in Oakland
Enjoy these beautiful last days of summer here in The Town? Below are some recommendations for spending Labor Day Weekend in Oakland. Like the Oakland's Own Facebook Page for the latest updates on happenings in Oakland. Details for all of these events can be found on the Oakland's Own Calendar!
OUTDOORS
Enjoy an Oakland Recreational Park
Temescal | Lakeside Park | Mosswood | Joaquin Miller | San Antonio | Montclair
Parks and activities are available all weekend. For more information about park
Take advantage of the beautiful weather and luscious Oakland Parks.
Dancing Under the Stars
Jack London Square
Friday, August 30th
8p - 10p
Final night of the year! If you haven't been yet, don't miss this opportunity!
Oakland A's vs. Tampa Bay Rays
O.Co Coliseum
Friday, August 30th
7p - 10p
Don't forget about the family 4 pack for Friday night home games!
FESTIVALS
Oakland Pride 2013
Uptown Oakland
Sunday September 1st
11a - 7p
The 2nd largest Pride celebration in Northern California and keep the party going at Bench & Bar's official After Party
Hieroday 2013
Linden St. Brewery
95 Linden Street
Monday, September 2nd
11a - 6p
Free Music festival celebrating innovative hip hop in honor of Oakland hip hop legends the Hieroglyphics!
CHILL
America's Cup Cruise
USS Potomac
540 Water Street
Sunday, September 1st
10a - 2p
Sail to the front lines for the America's Cup Red Bull Youth Races
Adrian Marcel - Monday Soul
The New Parish
579 18th Street
Monday, September 2nd
9p - 2a
Raphael Saadiq's protege, Oakland's Own Adrian Marcel is back in Oakland for a soulful concert
Saturday, August 10, 2013
Oakland's Own Photo Story: Art & Soul Festival 2013
Every year Art and Soul showcases amazing talent and brings together a true cross section of the Bay Area. This year was no exception. There was something for everyone! Music buffs, art enthusiasts, foodies, dance devotees and all around Oakland lovers - the young and young at heart; could get their fill of everything that makes Oakland noteworthy! Below is just some of the experience from Sunday, August 4th. Art and Soul continues to prove why it is rightly regarded as one of the best festivals in the country!!!
THE FOOD
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| International food to satisfy any palate |
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| I grabbed some jerk chicken, plantain and slaw from Uhuru, really yummy! |
THE MUSIC
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| Oakland Blues Divas at the EBX Plaza Stage |
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| Leela James slayed at the KBLX Mainstage |
THE KIDS
THE ART
THE DANCE
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| Dance-A-Vision Entertainment performers at the Jefferson dance stage |
THE VENDORS
THE PEOPLE
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| Hundreds of people out supporting local arts and businesses |
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| The crowd at the KBLX Main Stage |
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| Unofficial Pre-Show entertainment :-) |
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| More of the crowd at the KBLX Mainstage |
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| So many people, the lawn at the 12th Street Garage served as an overflow at the KBLX Mainstage |
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| Go Raiders!!! |
See you next year!!!
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Oakland's Own Photo Story: Malcolm X Jazz Arts Festival
The East Side Art Alliance's 13th Annual Malcolm X Jazz Arts Festival has become a premier festival in Oakland. One of the last remaining free festivals, it brings Oaklanders together in the San Antonio District community to enjoy a day meeting neighbors, supporting the arts and local vendors.
The vibe is always loving and joyful with all ages utilizing every part of San Antonio Park to the fullest, from the basketball courts, playground and grassy knolls.
The Mainstage showcased an eclectic line up of local jazz bands and performance arts groups from the Howard Wiley Trio to Baba Achebe's South African Boot Dance Group.
The Kathrine Dunham Dance stage let Oakland's creative youth shine. Check out Mix'd Ingrdnts Dance Crew performance joined by a few kids from the audience!
Some of the best artistic vendors in the bay area were present selling beautiful art, jewelry and clothing.
The food selection was just as diverse as the entertainment and included Cameroonian cuisine, Jamaican jerk favorites and vegetarian Filipino dishes just to name a few.
Peppered between the entertainment, revolutionary proclamations blasted from the speakers with the consistent message "Power to the People, ALL People!"
I love this festival not only because it's in the neighborhood I grew up in, but it reminds me of the Oakland festival's of old that represented the historic culture of the city. The festivals that focused on community, encouraged the philosophy "For the People, by the People," showcasing the best and brightest of the city and supporting Oakland's local small business. This festival is an Oaklander best kept secret!
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