Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau

• see + do per forming Ar ts four SeaSonS ConCertS (510) 601-7919 www.fourseasonsconcerts.com (510) 625-8497 (tickets) www.coliseum.com In its 49th year, Four Seasons Concerts presents world-acclaimed classical music performances at the Regents’ Theatre at Holy Names University and the Scottish Rite Center. October–April. holy naMeS univerSity 3500 Mountain Blvd. (510) 436-1508 www.hnu.edu This complex comprises the 63,000-seat stadium (home to the Oakland Raiders and the Oakland A’s) and the 18,300-seat arena (home of the Golden State Warriors). Both are major entertainment venues. oakland ballet 2626 Harrison St. www.oaklandballet.org oakland opera theater 630 3rd St. (510) 763-1146 www.oaklandopera.org paraMount theatre 2025 Broadway (510) 465-6400 (box office) www.paramounttheatre.com This troupe produces new operatic works that address modern urban life and highlight performers and artists of color. Performances are staged at Oakland Metro Operahouse. oakland youth orCheStra Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts, 1428 Alice St., Ste. 202M (510) 832-7710 www.oyo.org This beautiful art deco landmark, built in 1931, screens classic films and hosts performances by both up-and-coming and wellknown entertainers. It is the official theater of the Oakland East Bay Symphony. woodMinSter aMphitheater 3300 Joaquin Miller Rd. (510) 531-9597 www.woodminster.com Located high in the Oakland hills with a spectacular view of San Francisco Bay, the university presents choral and orchestral concerts, lecture series, and lively dance performances. MCafee ColiSeuM and oraCle arena 7000 Coliseum Way (510) 569-2121 Founding director Ronn Guidi has revived the beloved Oakland Ballet with scheduled performances of classics from the American and Ballet Russe repertoires, as well as an annual staging of Guidi’s Nutcracker. oakland eaSt bay SyMphony 2025 Broadway (510) 444-0801 www.oebs.org The symphony presents classical and inventive new works for small orchestra and chamber ensembles in six annual performances at the Paramount Theatre. Now in its 44th season, the orchestra presents four shows a year, including its popular pops concert in March. Composed of music students aged 12 to 22, OYO has toured extensively in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Central America, Australia, and New Zealand. Originally constructed as a WPA project in 1940 and nestled among the redwoods of beautiful wJoaquin Miller Park, this natural amphitheater hosts musicals throughout the summer. History on Tour diSCOvER tHE HiddEN PASSAGES OF tHE PARAMOuNt tHEAtRE, learn how the wealthy lived at the turn of the last century, and see the saloon where Jack London drank with his sailor buddies. Guided tours are a great way to learn about Oakland’s rich past. in addition to offering regularly scheduled tours, many organizations will arrange group tours by appointment. black panther legacy tour Tour Oakland, visiting the sights of significant Black Panther history and events. www.blackpanthertours.com. Chinatown Tour the shops, markets, restaurants, and cultural institutions of this multiethnic center.* Churches and temples Visit historic places of worship and learn about their place in the city’s growth.* City Center Marvel at the array of eyecatching 1900s buildings and modern skyscrapers— including City Hall, Tribune Tower, and the art deco financial center building.* dunsmuir historic estate Explore the mansion and its historic carriage house. Self-guided grounds tours February–October: Tues.–Fri. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Mansion tours April–September: Wed. 11 a.m.–noon. (510) 615-5555, www.dunsmuir.org. destinations, the USS Potomac, the turn-of-the-19th-century produce district, and the port.* lightship Relief Visit one of the last “floating lighthouses,” a former Coast Guard vessel and now a museum. Dockside tours are available. (510) 272-0544, www.uslhs.org. Camron-Stanford house See period rooms and restoration exhibits at this Victorian on Lake Merritt. Third Wed. and Sun. of the month 1–5 p.m. and by appt. (510) 874-7802. Preservation Park Paramount Theatre new era, new politics Discover the historical and cultural impact of Oakland’s past and present African American civic leaders with informative visits to several points of interest. Supported by the African American Museum and Library at Oakland and the Oakland Heritage Alliance.* oakland heritage alliance Explore 17 neighborhood and historical sites during summer walking tours of scenic Oakland areas. (510) 763-9218, www.oaklandheritage.org. paramount theatre Step inside to see this landmark theater’s ornate art deco interior. First and third Sat. of the month 10 a.m. and by appt. (510) 893-2300, www. paramounttheatre.com. preservation park Visit this restored 19th-century neighborhood’s stately Victorians and landscaped gardens. (510) 874-7580, www.preservationpark.com. * pardee home Museum This historic landmark offers a glimpse into the life of a prominent California family. Wed., Fri., and Sat. noon–4 p.m. (510) 4442187, www.pardeehome.org. port of oakland harbor tours See the historic port—one of the busiest in the world and an integral force in the city’s development—from the water. May–October: third Thurs. of the month 10:30 a.m.–1 p.m. (510) 627-1188, www.portofoakland.com. uptown to the lake Visit the Paramount Theatre and the Oakland Fox Theater.* uSS Potomac Take a dockside tour or a history cruise aboard FDR’s presidential yacht, known as the Floating White House. (510) 627-1215, www.usspotomac.org. Jack london history walk On a self-guided tour, follow the etched wolf paws on the path that leads to London’s waterfront haunts. Jack london waterfront Stroll along the historic waterfront visiting London’s favored * Free, city-sponsored tours old oakland historic district Glimpse 19th-century Oakland in this district of shops, restaurants, and businesses.* depart at 10 a.m. Wednesday and Saturday from May to October and by appointment. Call the Oakland Tours Program at (510) 238-3234, or visit www.oaklandnet.com/ walkingtours. 18 oaklandcvb.com ph oto gr a ph y ( l ef t to r i gh t ): co u r t e s y o f t h e pa r a m o u n t t h e at r e, lo r i e a n e s http://www.coliseum.com http://www.oaklandopera.org http://www.paramounttheatre.com http://www.fourseasonsconcerts.com http://www.oaklandballet.org http://www.woodminster.com http://www.hnu.edu http://www.oyo.org http://www.oebs.org http://www.blackpanthertours.com http://www.uslhs.org http://www.preservationpark.com http://www.paramounttheatre.com http://www.paramounttheatre.com http://www.pardeehome.org http://www.dunsmuir.org http://www.usspotomac.org http://www.oaklandheritage.org http://www.oaklandnet.com/ http://www.portofoakland.com http://www.oaklandcvb.com

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