Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau

• calendar A Guide to 2008 Festivals and Events J A n uA r Y January 12 Jack London’s Birthday Celebration Festivities and wolf track unveiling. Jack London Square, (866) 295-9853, www.jacklondonsquare.com January 15 Martin Luther King Jr. Day For a complete list of events and activities, call (510) 444-2489, www.oaklandnet.com/ celebrations January 25 Sweet Sorrow: Verdi’s Requiem Oakland East Bay Symphony. Paramount Theatre, (510) 625-8497, www.oebs.org January 26–27 Chinese New Year Festival Lunar New Year Bazaar featuring ongoing music, Asian foods, and arts and crafts. Oakland Chinatown, (510) 893-8979, www. oaklandchinatownchamber.org January 27 Oakland Tet Festival A colorful, family event celebrating Vietnamese new year. Clinton Park, Sixth Ave. and International Blvd., (510) 499-6278, www.vaced.org/06Tet/06Tet.htm Woodminster Amphitheatre MArch March 1 Crab Crawl at Jack London Square Cooking demonstrations, arts and crafts, music and entertainment, and fresh cooked crab by the plate. (866) 295-9853, www.jacklondonsquare.com March 1–2 Annual White Elephant Day Sale The Bay Area’s biggest and best rummage sale, benefiting the Oakland Museum of California. (510) 238-2200, www.museumca.org March 14 Notes From Persia Oakland East Bay Symphony. Paramount Theatre, (510) 625-8497, www.oebs.org March 22 Sun and Earth Day Celebration Learn about the Sun and the Earth through solar observation and hands-on activities such as solar car building. Chabot Science Center, (510) 336-7373, www.chabotspace.org March 23 Easter Fun Day This annual old-fashioned Easter celebration features house tours, an Easter egg hunt, and other festive activities for kids. Dunsmuir Historic Estates, (510) 615-5555, www.dunsmuir.org april 18 Transfigured Night Oakland East Bay Symphony. Paramount Theatre, (510) 625-8497, www.oebs.org april 19–20 39th Annual California Wildflower Show A hands-on celebration of California’s native flowers. Oakland Museum of California, (510) 238-2200, www.museumca.org Greek Orthodox Church, 4700 Lincoln, (510) 531-3400, www.oaklandgreekfestival.com June June 7 Temescal Street Fair Celebrate all things Temescal at this community street fair. Live entertainment, local foods, and fun for all. 51st and Telegraph, (510) 653-7196, www.temescalmerchants.com June 15 43rd Annual Dick Houston Memorial Woodminster Cross Country Race A challenging nine-mile loop course that runs through the Oakland Hills. Redwood Regional and Joaquin Miller parks, (510) 655-8228 June 21 Walk in the Wild The Oakland Zoo’s biggest and most anticipated social and fundraising event features gourmet food, wine, and rides. Oakland Zoo, (510) 632-9525, www.oaklandzoo.org June 27–29 Montclair Fine Arts & Crafts Sidewalk Show Festival featuring more than 90 artists and craftspeople. Mountain Ave. at LaSalle, off Highway 13, between Park Blvd. and Thornhill Dr., (510) 339-1000, www.pacificarts.com June 27–august 29 Summer Concert Series Outdoor concerts every Friday, 5–7 p.m. Jack London Square, (510) 834-1000, www.jacklondonsquare.com M AY May 5 Cinco de Mayo Festival and parade celebrating Hispanic traditions, food, and music. International Blvd. between 33rd and 47th, (510)-536-4477 May 7 USS Potomac Mothers’ Day Cruise Special Bay cruise honoring Mom on her special day. USS Potomac, Jack London Square, (510) 627-1215, www.usspotomac.org May 16 American Masterworks: Follies (1971) Oakland East Bay Symphony. Paramount Theatre, (510) 625-8497, www.oebs.org May 16–18 Oakland Greek Festival Savor authentic Greek cuisine and culture. f e B r uA r Y february 17 Black History Month A celebration of the many accomplishments and contributions of African-Americans as well as Afro-Caribbean and Native Americans. Oakland Museum of California, (510) 238-2200, www.museumca.org february 22 Sounds of China: Celebrating Chinese New Year Oakland East Bay Symphony. Paramount Theatre, (510) 625-8497, www.oebs.org April april 12 California College of the Arts Spring Fair Artisan fair featuring blown glass, jewelry, textiles, ceramics, photography, and paintings made by students, alumni, and staff of the college. Live jazz. 5212 Broadway at College Ave., (510) 594-3678, www.cca.edu/calendar Art and Soul Festival Chinatown Street Fest Dia de los Muertos 20 oaklandcvb.com p h o t o g r a p h y ( t o p, t h i s a n d o p p o s i t e p a g e ) : c o u r t e s y o f t h e w o o d m i n s t e r a m p h i t h e a t r e , c h r i s d u f f e y http://www.jacklondonsquare.com http://www.jacklondonsquare.com http://www.oaklandnet.com/celebrations http://www.oaklandnet.com/celebrations http://www.oaklandgreekfestival.com http://www.museumca.org http://www.oebs.org http://www.oebs.org http://www.oebs.org http://www.museumca.org http://www.temescalmerchants.com http://www.oaklandchinatownchamber.org http://www.oaklandchinatownchamber.org http://www.chabotspace.org http://www.vaced.org/06Tet/06Tet.htm http://www.dunsmuir.org http://www.oaklandzoo.org http://www.usspotomac.org http://www.museumca.org http://www.oebs.org http://www.pacificarts.org http://www.cca.edu/calendar http://www.oebs.org http://www.jacklondonsquare.com http://www.oaklandcvb.com

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