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Events
January
Chinese New Year's Bazaar
Held in late January
Location: Chinatown
510-893-8979
Call for additional information
Enjoy this rich cultural event featuring ongoing music, foods, arts and crafts.
February
Animal Amore
Held in mid February
Location: Oakland Zoo
510-632-9525
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information
Walking tours, steamy animal facts, crafts, tattoos and face painting.
Pacific Coast Classic Men's Gymnastics Open Competition
Held in mid February
Location:
Oakland Convention Center
510-451-4000
Call for additional information
An event for the National Gymnastics Foundation Men's Scholarship Program and
Men's Intercollegiate Gymnastics Support Program, featuring hundreds of
registered athletes.
March
Annual White Elephant Sale
Held in early March
Location:
Oakland Museum of California
510-238-2200
Call for additional information
A world famous sale featuring acres of bargains, benefiting the Oakland Museum
of California.
Tall Ships
Held early – mid March
Location: Jack London Square
415-331-3214
Call for additional
information
Tall Ships - Hawaiian Chieftain and Lady Washington will be available for
dockside tours and bay excursions.
Old Fashioned Easter Celebration
Held at Easter time
Location: Dunsmuir Historic Estates
510-615-5555
Call for additional information
Tour the Mansion, enjoy a colorful Easter egg hunt and other festivities for
kids.
April
Annual California Wildflower Show
Held in mid April
Location: Oakland Museum of California
510-238-2200
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information
The annual exhibition includes a profusion of native flowers brought into the
museum, sorted, identified and labeled by botanists.
Pacific Sail Expo
Held in mid April
Location:
Jack London Square
866-295-9853
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One of the largest on the West Coast, with hundreds of sailboats and products on
display.
Pacific Power Expo
Held in late April
Location:
Jack London Square
510-834-1000
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Anything and everything you've every wanted to know about powerboats!
May
Cinco de Mayo Festival and Parade
Held in early May
Location:
International Blvd. Between
33rd and 40th avenues
510-536-4477
Call for additional information
A culturally rich festival
celebrating Hispanic tradition, food and music.
MG Car Show
Held in mid May
Location:
Jack London Square
866-295-9853
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Featuring over 100 MG's from antiques to classics.
Festival of Greece
Held in mid May
Location:
Greek Orthodox Church, 4700
Lincoln
510-531-3400
Savor the many flavors of authentic Greek cuisine; immerse yourself in the
sights and sounds of Greek culture.
June
Walk in the Wild
Held in mid June
Location:
Oakland Zoo
510-632-9525
Call for additional information
Tastings from some of the East Bay's finest restaurants.
Montclair Village Fine Arts Festival
Held in late June
Location:
Montclair Village
510-339-1000
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Enjoy charming Montclair featuring beautiful art work by local artists.
July
Fourth of July at Pardee
Held on the fourth of July
Location:
Pardee Home Museum
510- 444-2187
Call for additional information
Enjoy an old fashioned, patriotic picnic at the Historic Pardee Home Museum.
Scottish Highland Games
Held in early July
Location:
Dunsmuir Historic Estates
510-615-5555
Call for additional information
In celebration of Scottish heritage; enjoy festive music, traditional foods, and
arts and crafts.
August
Annual Salsa Festival
Held in late August
Location: Fruitvale
Village/ Fruitvale BART Station
510-535-6900
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information
Celebrating everything salsa; food, dance and music.
Chinatown Street Fest
Held in late August
Location: Chinatown, 9th
and Franklin
510-893-8979Call for additional information
Taste the cuisine of Asia and shop for unique gifts.
September
Art & Soul Festival
Held in early September
Location: Frank H. Ogawa
Plaza
510-444-2489
Call for additional
information
The City's premier art and music festival, featuring multiple stages of live,
diverse, music, crafts of over 150 artisans and an eclectic selection of
tempting foods!
Fall Boat Show
Held in mid September
Location: Jack London
Square
866-295-9853
Call for additional
information
This annual sailboat and powerboat show is one of the largest on the West Coat.
December
Holidays at Dunsmuir
Held in early December
Location:
Dunsmuir Historic Estates
510-615-5555
Call for additional information
Mansion tours, holiday teas, children's teas, lunch carolers, horse-drawn
carriages, and children's activities.
Christmas Revels
Held in mid December
Location:
Scottish Rite Center
510-893-9853
Call for additional information
Celebrate the winter solstice with a lively cast of adults and children
performing dance, drama, ritual, and song.
Fairy Winter Wonderland
Held in mid December
Location:
Children's Fairyland
510-452-2259
Call for additional information
Come and enjoy this special holiday celebration. In the days just before
Christmas, the storybook park is transformed into a magical winter wonderland
for kids, with twinkling fairy lights, rides open after dark, special holiday
performances and decorations, and hot apple cider and cocoa for everyone!
Entertainment:
Calvin Simmons Theatre
Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center
10 10th St.
Oakland, CA 94607
510-238-7765
Call for performance schedule
Established to honor the legacy of the late Oakland Symphony conductor, this
historic hall seats 1,860 people.
Four Seasons Concerts
10 10th Street
Oakland, CA 94607
510- 601-7919
Season runs September –
May, call for performance schedule
Four Seasons Concerts presents world-acclaimed classical music performances at
the Calvin Simons Theatre.
Holy Name College
3500 Mountain Blvd.
Oakland, CA 94619
510-436-1254
Call for performance
schedule
Located high in the Oakland Hills, with a spectacular view of San Francisco Bay,
the college presents choral and orchestral concerts, lecture series, and lively
dance performances.
Malonga Saselourd Center
for the Arts
1428 Alice St.
Oakland, CA 94612
510-238-7219
Call for performance
schedule
This restored 1920s building is a popular multicultural, multidisciplinary
performing-arts complex sponsored by the city. The 400-seat theater and five
rehearsal and class spaces showcase drama, ballet, and African and contemporary
dance. Several long-standing arts organizations-Axis Dance Company, Bay Area
Blues Society, CitiCentre Dance Theater, Dimensions Dance Theater, and Oakland
Youth Orchestra-call the center home.
Network Associates
Coliseum and the Arena in Oakland
7000 Coliseum Way
Oakland, CA 94621
510- 569-2121
Call for performance schedule
This complex comprises the 63,000-seat stadium (home to the Oakland Raiders and the Oakland A's) and the recently renovated 18,300-seat arena (home of the Golden State Warriors). Both are major concert and entertainment venues, and both sponsor special events year-round.
Oakland Ballet
2025 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94612
510-452-9288
Call for performance
schedule
The city's ballet company performs in town September through December at the
Paramount Theatre. The troupe's unusual repertoire-which includes revivals of
Diaghilev-era ballets-has garnered worldwide notice.
Oakland East Bay
Symphony
2025 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94612
510-444-0801
Call for performance schedule
The symphony presents classical and inventive new works for small orchestra and
chamber ensembles in six annual performances at the Paramount Theatre and in
numerous concerts at other venues throughout the year.
Oakland Youth Orchestra
Alice Arts Center
1428 Alice St.
Oakland, CA 94612
510-832-7710
Call for performance schedule
The orchestra presents five shows a year, including its popular pops concert in
January or February.
Paramount Theatre
2025 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94612
510-893-2300
Call for performance
schedule
This beautiful art deco landmark, built in 1931, screens classic films and hosts
performances by both up-and-coming and well-known entertainers.
Woodminster Amphitheater
3300 Joaquin Miller Rd.
Oakland, CA 94602
510- 531-9597
Call for performance schedule
Nestled among the redwoods of Joaquin Miller Park, this natural amphitheater
hosts musicals throughout the summer.
Sports:
Golden State Warriors
Basketball
Games played at The Arena in Oakland
Season runs October - April
888-479-4667
Call for game schedule and additional information
Oakland A’s Baseball
Games played at the Network Associates Coliseum
Season runs April - October
510-762-2255
Call for game schedule and additional information
Oakland Raiders Football
Games played at the Network Associates Coliseum
Season runs September -
January
510-762-2277
Call for game schedule and
additional information
UC Berkeley Intercollegiate Athletics
Events take place at Berkeley
510-762-2277
Call for a complete list of
sports, schedules, and additional information
Golden Gate Fields
Racetrack
1100 Eastshore Hwy.
Albany, CA 94710
Season runs November - March
510-559-7300
Call for schedule and
additional information
Thoroughbred racing at this track features the sport’s top jockeys and horses.
Racing season runs from November through March, and the track is open Wednesday
through Sunday.
