Who's Headed to McNally's for St. Patrick's Day???

Top of the morning!!!

Don't forget to stop by Oakland's very own Irish pub to celebrate St. Patrick's Day!
McNally's Traditional Irish Pub
5352 College Ave

Oakland, CA 

Other spots to celebrate the luck of the Irish

Lukas Taproom & Lounge

2221 Broadway

Guinness, Jameson and Corned Beef and Cabbage specials

Laugh City St. Patrick's Day
Spice Monkey
1628 Webster
7:30p - 10p
$15 at the door
Food and drink specials and a host of comedians on lineup for lots of laughs

 

Are you Oakland Certified???

Oakland Certified Shirts were created by Oaklanders to showcase young Oakland artists and designers and teach them the skills they need to capitalize on their talent and become entrepreneurs. The shirts' positive message seeks to unite all neighborhoods in Oakland and teach young people to positively impact their city by honoring the legacy of those who came before them and representing Oakland with postitivity. 

To order your Oakland Certified shirt, send an email to quincybozeman@yahoo.com 

Sizes S-1X are $20

Sizes 2X and up are $25

A portion of the proceeds go to the young designers and artists. 

Tag yourself wearing the shirt on Instagram with the hashtag #myrootsrundeep

Website coming soon myrootsrundeep.com 

Oakland's own Don't Miss of the Week - 3/10/14

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

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

Monday
March 10th
Hubba Hubba Revue Burlesque Show at The Uptown

Wednesday
March 12th
Somar Bar 5th Anniversary

Saturday - Sunday
March 15th - 16th
Passport to East Bay Wineries

Sunday
March 16th
Mixologi SunDay Brunch Party at Era Art Bar & Lounge

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Oakland's Own Don't Miss of the Week - 3/3/14

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

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

Tuesday
March 3rd
Mardi Gras Day in Oakland at The New Parish

Friday
March 7th
Stop Telling Women to Smile Opening Night at Betti Ono

Saturday
March 8th
Ginuwine Live in Concert at The Oakland Marriott

Saturday
March 8th
1st Annual My Art My Culture Awards at Betti Ono

Sunday
March 9th
Oakland Bacon & Beer Festival at the Jack London Square Market Center


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Oakland Programs Participate in the President's "My Brother's Keeper" Initiative

Thank you Oakland Local for sharing. There are so many successful and innovative programs being birthed in Oakland, I'm not surprised the Town had strong representation. Check out the full article.

Photo Credit: Oakland Local

Oakland's Own Don't Miss of the Week - 2/24/14

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

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

Monday
February 24th
Miley Cyrus at Oracle Areana

Tuesday
February 25th
Black History Month | Martin & Music at Oakland Museum of California

Thursday
February 27th
Grits & Greens, Vol. 6 at Impact Hub Oakland

Thursday
February 27th
Chamber of Commerce After 5 Reception at FAZ Restaurant

Friday
February 28th
The Manhattan Transfer at Yoshi's Oakland

Saturday
March 1st
DJ Spinderella of Salt & Pepa at Liege Spirits Lounge

Monday - Sunday
February 24th - March 2nd
Black History Month | The Art of Living Black Satellite Tours at American Steel Studios

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Oakland's Own Don't Miss of the Week - 2/17/14

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

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Tuesday
February 18th
Black History Month | Out of This World at Chabot Space & Science Center

Tuesday
February 18th
Kickstarter Bash & Pop Up Market at Kitchener Oakland

Friday
February 21st
The Port Gallery Presents A Black & White Affair at The port Workspaces

Saturday
February 22nd
Black History Month | 3rd Annual Black Vines at Betti Ono

Saturday
February 22nd
Monster Truck Jam at O.Co Coliseum

Sunday
February 23rd
Black History Month | The Art of Living Black Satellite Tour at American Steel Studios

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Valentine's Day in Oakland!

Well look at that Visit Oakland made it easy for us!!! Check out their blog post on where to celebrate with your honey in Oakland!

Don't miss these hot spots as well! Add them to your calendar via the Oakland's Own Calendar

Valentine's in Paradise

Kingston 11

2270 Telegraph

5p - 11p

Enjoy amazing Caribbean food and live music by Kimiko Joy in their beautiful new brick and mortar in Uptown

Valentine's Dinner at Miss Ollie's

Miss Ollie's

901 Washington Street

7p - 11p

Valentine's cocktails, fabulous food and live performances to get you in the perfect mood

Valentine's Day Professional Singles Mixer

Oakstop

1721 Broadway

8p - 11p

No Valentine? No worries! You're sure to have a good time enjoying exciting Valentine's Day inspired performances with other singles in this new co-working space!

Oakland's Own Don't Miss of the Week - 2/10/14

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

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

Monday
February 10th
Black History Month | African American Heritage Night at Oracle Arena

Tuesday
February 11th
Love & Education Professionals Mixer at Parliament

Thursday
February 13th
The Oakland Poetry Slam & Open Mic featuring Oakland's Own Chinaka Hodge at Awaken Cafe

Friday
February 14th
Valentine's Day - Check back for Valentine's Day Events in Oakland

Saturday
February 15th
Panic! at the Disco at The Fox Theater

Sunday
February 16th
Black History Month | Black Family History Day at The Family History Center

Sunday
February 16th
Dre Day Oakland 2014 at The Layover

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Oakland's Own Don't Miss of the Week - 2/3/14

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

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

Wednesday
February 5th
Black History Month Walking Tour at the African American Museum

Friday
February 7th
By the Numbers II Interactive Art Show at Loakal

Friday
February 7th
Skrillex at Fox Theater

Saturday
February 8th
Jack of All Trades Festival in Jack London Square

Saturday
February 8th
Painting with Cocktails at Chabot Space and Science Center

Saturday
February 8th
Sheila E. Presents Elevate Oakland's 1st Annual Benefit Concert at Fox Theater

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