Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau

n oV e M B e r november 11 USS Potomac Veteran’s Day Cruises Special cruises on the Bay honoring veterans. USS Potomac, Jack London Square, (510) 627-1215, www.usspotomac.org november 23 Tellabration! Stagebridge Theatre Company hosts the fifth annual East Bay Tellabration! storytelling concert. (510) 444-4755, www. stagebridge.org november 28 Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony Jack London Square opens the holiday season with the lighting of a spectacular 70foot holiday tree. Live music and entertainment, 1–7 p.m. Jack London Square, (866) 295-9853, www.jacklondonsquare.com Ongoing Events SPORTS april–September Oakland A’s Baseball McAfee Coliseum, (510) 762-2255, www.oaklandathletics.com September–december Oakland Raiders Football McAfee Coliseum, (510) 762-2277, www.raiders.com november–april Golden State Warriors Basketball Oracle Arena in Oakland, (888) 479-4667, www.nba.com/warriors Art and Soul Festival ENTERTAINMENT July–august Home Grown Blues Series Every Wednesday 5:30–7 p.m., Old Oakland, 9th and Broadway, (510) 836-2227, www.bayareabluessociety.net July–September Oakland City Center’s Noontime Music Series Good weather, good music, and the company of downtown professionals. A great see-and-beseen spot. 13th and Broadway, (510) 628-8490, www.oaklandcitycenter.com July–october Old Oakland Outdoor Cinema Film screenings third Saturday of each month at dusk. Old Oakland, Washington between Ninth and 10th Sts., (510) 238-4734, www.filmoakland.com J u lY July 4 Fourth of July Celebration Live music, food, arts and crafts, carnival games, and a gala fireworks display choreographed to music. Jack London Square, (866) 295-9853 July 11–20 Seven Brides For Seven Brothers Woodminster Summer Musical Series, Woodminster Amphitheatre, Joaquin Miller Park, (510) 531-9597 or (510) 531-0671, www.woodminster.com July 12–13 Scottish Highland Games Enjoy music, food, and arts and crafts at this celebration of Scottish heritage. Dunsmuir Historic Estates, (510) 615-5555, www.dunsmuir.org July 12–13 Rubber Ducky Derby Thousands of yellow duckies take to the waters of Lake Merritt in this fun and unique fundraising event. (510) 869-3370, www.rubberduckyderby.org SepteMBer September 7 Rockridge Street Fair Entertainment, food, arts and crafts, and kids’ activities. (510) 604-3125, www.rockridgedistrict.com September 13 Montclair Jazz & Wine Festival Wine tasting, live jazz, gourmet food, and and kids’ entertainment. (510) 339-1000, www.montclairjazzandwine.org September 21 Festa Italiana 2008 Music, entertainment, Italian marketplace, children’s activities, and food and wine. Dunsmuir Historic Estate, 2960 Peralta Oaks Court, (510) 615-5555, www.dunsmuir.org deceMBer december 6 Holiday Parade 2008 “America’s Children’s Parade” features marching bands, giant balloons, and colorful floats. 14th St and Broadway, (510) 8744800, www.oaklandholidayparade.com december 6 32nd Annual Lighted Yacht Parade More than 100 lighted yachts glide through the Oakland estuary. Live entertainment at Jack London Square. (510) 522-3272, www.lightedyachtparade.com december 6–7 39th Annual Fungus Fair Explore the mysteries of the mushroom and meet a mycologist. Oakland Museum of California, (510) 238-2200, www.museumca.org december 6–7 Jingletown Holiday Art Walk More than 25 artists open their studios to the public during this annual holiday event. Between Park and Fruitvale bridges, www.jingletown.org december 6–21 Holidays at Dunsmuir Mansion tours, children’s teas, carolers, and horse-drawn carriages. Dunsmuir Historic Estates, (510) 615-5555, www.dunsmuir.org december 12–21 Fairy Winterland Celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Las Posadas, Diwali, and Chinese New Year. Children’s Fairyland, (510) 452-2259, www.fairyland.org december 13–15 Kwanza Gift Show Beautiful artwork, unique home items, crafts, fashions, food, and live entertainment. Oakland Convention Center, (510) 534-1594, www.kwanzaagiftshow.com/kgs december 19–21 Oakland Ballet – The Nutcracker Experience the magic of this timeless holiday classic. Paramount Theatre, (510) 839-2300, www.oaklandballet.org o pp os i t e page ph oto gr a ph y ( bot to m , l ef t to r i gh t ): co u r t e s y o f o c v b, s . s m i t h pat r i ck , d i a n n e fr is t ro m octoBer october 4 35th Annual Black Cowboy Parade Celebrate the cowboys who helped settle the West with a parade in traditional attire. West Oakland and Downtown, 11 a.m.– 2 p.m. (510) 238-2200 october 11–12 Fleet Week 2008 Cruise Cruise the Bay on the USS Potomac, and catch the Blue Angels precision air show. (510) 627-1215, www.usspotomac.org october 16–22 Seventh Annual Oakland International Film Festival Works by Oakland’s independent filmmakers. (510) 451-3456, www.oiff.org october 25–26 Jack O’ Lantern Jamboree Costume parades, unlimited rides, pumpkin decorating, and the spooktacular Old West Junction Ghost Town. Children’s Fairyland (510) 452-2259, www.fairyland.org october 25–31 Boo at the Zoo Parade through the zoo, solve the spooky scavenger hunt, and ride the Boo Choo-Choo train. Oakland Zoo, (510) 632-9525, www.oaklandzoo.org FARMERS MARkETS fridays Old Oakland Farmers Market, 8 a.m.–2 p.m., Old Oakland, 9th and Washington Sts., (510) 745-7100, www.urbanvilliageonline.com Saturdays Grand Lake Farmers Market 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Grand and Lake Park Aves., (800) 897-3276 Millsmont Certified Farmers Market 10 a.m.–2 p.m., June–Oct., MacArthur and Seminary Blvds., (510) 238-7006 Sundays Jack London Square Farmers Market 10 a.m.–2 p.m., Jack London Square, (800) 949-3276, www.jacklondonsquare.com Montclair Village Farmers Market 9 a.m.–1 p.m., Moraga and La Salle Aves., www.urbanvillageonline.com Temescal Farmers Market Sun. 9 a.m.–1 p.m., DMV parking lot, 5300 Claremont Ave., (510) 745-7100, www.urbanvillageonline.com Au g u S t august 9–17 Suessical Woodminster Summer Musical Series, Woodminster Amphitheatre, Joaquin Miller Park, (510) 531-9597 or (510) 531-0671, www.woodminster.com august 23–24 Chinatown Street Fest Asian cuisine, live entertainment, and unique arts, crafts, and gifts. Oakland Chinatown, (510) 893-8979, www.oaklandchinatown streetfest.com august 30–September 1 Comcast Art & Soul Festival Oakland’s premier art and music festival features multiple stages of live music, crafts, and tempting foods. Downtown Oakland, (510) 444-2489, www.artandsouloakland.com SPECIAL ExHIbITS Throughout the year, many of Oakland’s museums such as Chabot Space & Science Center, Oakland Museum of CA, and African American Museum and Library offer special exhibits. Please visit www.oaklandcvb.com for info. oakland | california 21 http://www.usspotomac.org http://www.oaklandathletics.com http://www.stagebridge.org http://www.stagebridge.org http://www.raiders.com http://www.nba.com/warriors http://www.jacklondonsquare.com http://www.bayareabluessociety.net http://www.rockridgedistrict.com http://www.oaklandholidayparade.com http://www.montclairjazzandwine.org http://www.oaklandcitycenter.com http://www.woodminster.com http://www.lightedyachtparade.com http://www.dunsmuir.org http://www.filmoakland.com http://www.dunsmuir.org http://www.museumca.org http://www.urbanvillageonline.com http://www.rubberduckyderby.org http://www.jingletown.org http://www.dunsmuir.org http://www.usspotomac.org http://www.woodminster.com http://www.jacklondonsquare.com http://www.oiff.org http://www.fairyland.org http://www.urbanvillageonline.com http://www.oaklandchinatownstreetfest.com http://www.oaklandchinatownstreetfest.com http://www.urbanvillageonline.com http://www.fairyland.org http://www.kwanzaagiftshow.com/kgs http://www.artandsouloakland.com http://www.oaklandballet.org http://www.oaklandcvb.com http://www.oaklandzoo.org

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