Official Guide of The Oakland Convention & Visitors Bureau

n oV e M B e r november 11 USS Potomac Veteran’s Day Cruise Special cruise on the Bay honoring veterans. USS Potomac, Jack London Square, (510) 627-1215, www.usspotomac.org november 27 Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony The holiday season opens with the lighting of a spectacular 70-foot tree. Enjoy live entertainment. Jack London Square, (510) 645-5968, www.jacklondonsquare.com Ongoing Events SPORTS April–September Oakland A’s Baseball Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum, (510) 762-2255, www.oaklandathletics.com September–december Oakland Raiders Football Oakland–Alameda County Coliseum, (510) 762-2277, www.raiders.com november–April Golden State Warriors Basketball Oracle Arena in Oakland, (888) 479-4667, www.nba.com/warriors deceMBer december 5 Holiday Parade 2009 America’s Children’s Parade features marching bands, giant balloons, and colorful floats. Broadway and 14th St., (510) 8744800, www.oaklandholidayparade.com december 5 Annual Lighted Yacht Parade More than 100 lighted yachts parade through the Oakland estuary. Jack London Square, (510) 522-3272, www.encinal.org december 5–6 40th Annual Fungus Fair Explore the mysterious mushroom and meet a mycologist. Oakland Museum of California, (510) 238-2200, www.museumca.org december 5–6 Third Annual Jingletown Holiday Art Walk More than 25 artists open their studios in the Jingletown Arts District between the Park Street and Fruitvale Bridges. (510) 5223272, www.jingletown.org december 5–20 Holidays at Dunsmuir Mansion tours, children’s teas, carolers, and carriage rides. Dunsmuir Historic Estates, (510) 615-5555, www.dunsmuir.org december 11–20 Fairy Winterland Celebrate the winter holidays, including Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Las Posadas, and Chinese New Year. Children’s Fairyland, (510) 452-2259, www.fairyland.org december 18–20 24th Annual Christmas Revels Theatrical celebration of winter solstice featuring music, drama, and dance. Scottish Rite Center, (510) 452-8800, www.carevels.org december 12–13 Kwanzaa Gift Show Art, unique crafts, fashion, food, and entertainment. Oakland Convention Center, (510) 534-1594, www.kwanzaagiftshow.com december 19–21 Oakland Ballet – The Nutcracker Experience the magic of this timeless holiday classic. Paramount Theatre, (510) 839-2300, www.oaklandballet.org december 31 New Year’s Eve Balloon Drop Ring in the New Year with music and balloons dropping from the ceiling, many filled with prizes. Chabot Space & Science Center, (510) 336-7300, www.chabotspace.org ENTERTAINMENT may–October USS Potomac Cruise and Angel Island Tour Cruise to Angel Island aboard the USS Potomac and tour historical sites. Jack London Square, (510) 627-1215, www.usspotomac.org June–August Summer Concerts at Jack London Square Outdoor concerts every Fri. 5–7 p.m. through Aug. 29. Jack London Square, (510) 834-1000, www.jacklondonsquare.com July–August Home Grown Blues Series Every Thurs. 5:30–7 p.m., Downtown Oakland, Frank Ogawa Plaza, (510) 836-2227, www.bayareabluessociety.net year-round Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum The Oakland Coliseum and Oracle Arena host a spectrum of events, including concerts, circus shows, boxing, rodeos, and religious events. (510) 569-2121, www.coliseum.com Oakland Art Murmur Art and cultural venues host monthly First Friday events at various locations 6–9 p.m. and 7–10 p.m., www.oaklandartmurmur.com Paramount Theatre The Paramount Theatre hosts a year-round schedule of popular music concerts, variety shows, theater, and movies. (510) 465-6400, www.paramounttheatre.com Dia de los Muertos, Fruitvale August 7–17 Into the Woods Annual Woodminster Summer Musical Series, Joaquin Miller Park, Woodminster Amphitheater, (510) 531-9597 or (510) 5310671, www.woodminster.com August 22 Eigth Annual Sistahs Steppin’ in Pride Pride celebration including a march around Lake Merritt, music, food, and arts and crafts. Snow Park, 20th St. and Harrison, (510) 289-1955, www.sistahssteppin.org August 22–23 Chinatown Street Fest Sample Asian cuisine, enjoy on-going entertainment, and shop for unique gifts. Oakland Chinatown, (510) 893-8979, www. oaklandchinatownstreetfest.com September 27 Out & About Rockridge Street Fair Rockridge neighborhood welcomes all for a day of live music, shopping and dining, and a green living expo. (510) 682-8072, www. rockridgeoutandabout.com octoBer October 3 36th Annual Black Cowboy Parade Celebrate the cowboys who helped settle the West with a parade in traditional attire. West Oakland and downtown, (510) 5412763, www.blackcowboyassociation.org October 11–12 Fleet Week 2009 Cruise Cruise the Bay on the USS Potomac, and catch the Blue Angels precision air show. (510) 627-1215, www.usspotomac.org October 15–21 Oakland International Film Festival Eighth Annual Oakland International Film Festival presents works by independent filmmakers. (510) 451-3456, www.oiff.org October 24 Oktoberfest Features games, crafts, hay rides,and pumpkin carving. Dunsmuir Historic Estates, (510) 615-5555, www.dunsmuir.org October 25 Dia de los Muertos Traditional Mexican day of remembrance with arts and crafts, specialty foods, shopping, and kids’ activities. International Blvd., (510) 535-6920, www.unitycouncil.org/ddlm October 31–november 1 Jack O’Lantern Jamboree Costume parades, rides, pumpkin decorating, and a ghost town. Children’s Fairyland (510) 452-2259, www.fairyland.org SepteMBer September 4–13 Brigadoon Annual Woodminster Summer Musical Series, Joaquin Miller Park, Woodminster Amphitheater, (510) 531-9597 or (510) 5310671, www.woodminster.com September 5–7 Art & Soul Festival Oakland’s premier art and music festival features multiple stages of live music, crafts from many artisans, and an eclectic selection of tempting foods. Downtown Oakland, (510) 238-2933, www.artandsouloakland.com September 13 Montclair Jazz & Wine Festival Wine tasting, live jazz, gourmet food booths, a street fair, and kids’ activities. (510) 3391000, www.montclairjazzandwine.org. FARMERS MARkETS Old Oakland Farmers Market, (510) 745-7100, www.urbanviillageonline.com Grand Lake Farmers Market (800) 897-3276 Millsmont Certified Farmers Market (510) 238-7006 Jack London Square Farmers Market (800) 949-3276, www.jacklondonsquare.com Montclair Village Farmers Market www.urbanvillageonline.com Temescal Farmers Market (510) 745-7100, www.urbanvillageonline.com SPECIAL ExHIbITS Throughout the year, many of Oakland’s museums such as Chabot Space & Science Center, Oakland Museum of California, and African American Museum and Library, offer special exhibits. Please visit www.oaklandcvb.com for info. oakland | california 21 Paya L vO r a http://www.usspotomac.org http://www.oaklandathletics.com http://www.raiders.com http://www.jacklondonsquare.com http://www.nba.com/warriors http://www.oaklandholidayparade.com http://www.usspotomac.org http://www.encinal.org http://www.jacklondonsquare.com http://www.museumca.org http://www.rockridgeoutandabout.com http://www.woodminster.com http://www.rockridgeoutandabout.com http://www.bayareabluessociety.net http://www.jingletown.org http://www.sistahssteppin.org http://www.coliseum.com http://www.blackcowboyassociation.org http://www.dunsmuir.org http://www.oaklandartmurmur.com http://www.oaklandchinatownstreetfest.com http://www.oaklandchinatownstreetfest.com http://www.usspotomac.org http://www.fairyland.org http://www.paramounttheatre.com http://www.oiff.org http://www.urbanvillageonline.com http://www.calrevels.org/ http://www.woodminster.com http://www.dunsmuir.org http://www.jacklondonsquare.com http://www.kwanzaagiftshow.com http://www.urbanvillageonline.com http://www.artandsouloakland.com http://www.urbanvillageonline.com http://www.unitycouncil.org/ddlm http://www.oaklandballet.org http://www.montclairjazzandwine.org http://www.fairyland.org http://www.oaklandcvb.com http://www.chabotspace.org

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