Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau

• calendar A Guide to 2009 Festivals and Events J A n uA r Y January 18 Martin Luther King Jr. Community Day: A King and an Emperor An exhibit exploring the similarities between the lives of Dr. King and political activist, athlete, singer/actor Paul Robeson. Oakland Museum of California, (510) 238-2200, www. museumca.org January 23 Concerto for Cello & Orchestra Oakland East Bay Symphony, Paramount Theatre, (510) 625-8497, www.oebs.org January 24–25 Chinese New Year Festival This rich, cultural event features a lunar new year bazaar, music, Asian foods, and arts and crafts. Oakland Chinatown, (510) 893-8979, www.oaklandchinatownchamber.org march 20 Passionate Celebration Oakland East Bay Symphony and Oakland Symphony Chorus perform Vasks’ Symphonic Elegy for Orchestra and Haydn’s La Passione. (510) 625-8497, www.oebs.org Chinese New Year April April 15–19 Strictly Sail Pacific This five-day sailing extravaganza features the latest and greatest boat designs, sailing gear, and accessories, as well as charter information from 250 companies from around the globe. Jack London Square, (510) 536-6000, www.sailamerica.com April 17 It’s Spring—Celebrate! Concert featuring Beethoven and Stravinsky. Oakland East Bay Symphony, Paramount Theatre, (510) 625-8497, www.oebs.org April 18–19 40th Annual California Wildflower Show A hands-on celebration of California’s native flowers. Oakland Museum of California, (510) 238-2200, www.museumca.org April 26 USS Potomac Opening Day More than 300 boats will participate in this year’s opening day on the Bay. Jack London Square, (510) 627-1215, www.usspotomac.org may 15–17 Oakland Greek Festival Savor authentic Greek cuisine and culture. Greek Orthodox Church, 4700 Lincoln, (510) 531-3400, www.oaklandgreekfestival.com may 16 Malcolm X Jazz Festival This music festival honors the birth of revolutionary activist Malcolm X. San Antonio Park, (510) 508-9173, www.eastsideartsalliance.com f e B r uA r Y February 15 African American Rhythms: Oakland by the Bayou Black History Month comes alive Louisianastyle with music, food, and activities. Make carnival masks, headdresses, and beads, and take part in a Mardi Gras–style parade. Oakland Museum of California, (510) 2382200, www.museumca.org June 26–28 Montclair Fine Arts & Crafts Sidewalk Show More than 90 artists and craftspeople line the streets of the Montclair business district for this annual event. Mountain Ave. at LaSalle, off Highway 13, between Park Blvd. and Thornhill Dr., (510) 562-9344, www. pacificarts.com June June 6 Temescal Street Fair Celebrate all things Temescal at this community street fair. Live entertainment, local foods, and fun for all. Telegraph and 51st, (510) 653-7196, www.hesternet.net June 6–7, 13–14 Pro Arts: East Bay Open Studios The longest-running art event in the East Bay. Artists open their studios to the public. (510) 763-4361, www.proartsgallery.org J u lY July 4 Fourth of July Celebration The Independence Day celebration offers live music, food, arts and crafts, and carnival games. Jack London Square, (510) 645-9292 ext. 225, www.jacklondonsquare.com July 11–12 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 12–21 Cats Annual Woodminster Summer Musical Series, Joaquin Miller Park, Woodminster Amphitheater, (510) 531-9597 or (510) 5310671, www.woodminster.com MArch march 7 Crab Crawl at Jack London Square Cooking demonstrations, arts, crafts, entertainment, and fresh cooked crab by the plate. (866) 295-9853, www.jacklondonsquare.com march 7–8 Annual White Elephant Day Sale The Bay Area’s biggest rummage sale, benefiting the Oakland Museum of California. Oakland Estuary, 333 Lancaster St., (510) 2382200, www.museumca.org M AY may 3 Cinco de Mayo Cultural festival celebrating Hispanic traditions, food, and music. International Blvd. between 33rd and 40th aves., (510) 536-4477, www.oaklandcincodemayo.com Art & Soul Festival Au g u S t August 1–2 Lakefest Art, wine, and food festival with live music, farmers market, Taste of Lakeshore food tasting, and Green Living Expo. Grand Lake, (510) 645-1034, www.oaklandlakefest.com Woodminster Amphitheatre Visit www.oaklandcvb.com for the latest information on entertainment and events. 20 oaklandcvb.com ( c LO c k w i s e f r O M TO P ) B e TO L a zO, c h r i s d u f f e y, 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 aT r e may 10 USS Potomac Mother’s Day Cruise Special Bay cruise honoring Mom on her special day. USS Potomac, Jack London Square, (510) 627-1215, www.usspotomac.org June 21 44th Annual Dick Houston Memorial Woodminster Cross Country Race A challenging nine-mile loop trail that runs through the Oakland hills. Redwood Regional and Joaquin Miller parks, (510) 655-8228 http://www.oebs.org http://www.museumca.org http://www.museumca.org http://www.oebs.org http://www.usspotomac.org http://www.sailamerica.com http://www.oaklandchinatownchamber.org http://www.oaklandgreekfestival.com http://www.oebs.org http://www.pacificfinearts.com/ http://www.pacificfinearts.com/ http://www.eastsideartsalliance.com http://www.museumca.org http://www.museumca.org http://www.jacklondonsquare.com http://www.usspotomac.org http://www.hesternet.net http://www.jacklondonsquare.com http://www.proartsgallery.org http://www.dunsmuir.org http://www.oaklandcincodemayo.com http://www.museumca.org http://www.woodminster.com http://www.oaklandlakefest.com http://www.oaklandcvb.com http://www.oaklandcvb.com

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