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Wednesday February 22 (6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.)
Dinghies, and Keels, and Cats! Oh My!
Sport
Join J/World Sailing and learn about the options to sail the Bay and find about the 34th America's Cup in 2012 and 2013. Light refershments hosted by Oakland Marinas and feel free to take advantage of a cash bar.
Venue: Waterfront Hotel
Website: http://www.jacklondonsquare.com
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Wednesday February 22 (8:00 p.m.)
Mimi Fox and Bill Douglass Duo
Music Culinary
Guitarist Mimi Foxx and Bassist/Flutist Bill Douglass performs a Duo at YOSHI'S
Venue: YOSHI'S
Website: http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/jazzclub/artist/show/2523
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Thursday February 23 (8pm)
Jolie Holland
Music
On her fourth studio album, Jolie Holland embraces the live-studio rock approach of the 60’s and 70’s, and transforms it with her unmistakable touch.
Venue: The New Parish
Website: http://www.thenewparish.com/event/90981/
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Thursday February 23 (8:00 p.m.)
Davell Crawford Performing Live at YOSHI'S
Music Culinary
Davell Crawford, known by many as the piano prince of New Orleans, is an all-around musical sensation and a true wonder of the contemporary music scene.
Venue: YOSHI'S
Website: http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/jazzclub/artist/show/2522
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Thursday February 23 (6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.)
Second Start Adult Literacy Program Grand Opening Party
Music Kids Culinary
Second Start Adult Literacy Program Grand Opening - celebrating with good food, good music and good company. Free books will be given to kids.
Venue: Oakland Public Library
Website: http://www.oaklandlibrary.org/seasonal/sections/mainhrs.html
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Friday February 24 (7:30 p.m.)
Porter Robinson
Music
This 19-year-old talent has been touted by his peers as one of the nu-breed saviours of electronic music, and having only experienced the limelight for just a few months, his achievements paint the picture of a super bright future.
Venue: The Fox Theater
Website: http://www.thefoxoakland.com/
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Friday February 24 (8:00 p.m.)
Oakland East Bay Symphony Concert: Heroes & Giants
Music
Featuring works by two of the brightest figures in a generation of European musicians whose careers were prematurely terminated by the rise of the Nazi regime: Czech composer and pianist Erwin Schulhoff and composer Mieczyslaw Weinberg.
Venue: Paramount Theatre
Website: http://www.oebs.org
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Friday February 24 (9pm)
The Jacka with Freeway
Music
The Jacka is an American rapper from Pittsburg, California. He began his career with the Pittsburg group Mob Figaz, whose first album, C-Bo's Mob Figaz, was released in 1999.
Venue: The New Parish
Website: http://www.thenewparish.com/event/92217/
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Friday February 24 (7pm)
Bedtime with the Beasts
Kids
What goes on in the Zoo once the rest of the guests leave? You'll find out when your group spends the night at the Oakland Zoo! A variety of themes allows you to visit the rain-forest, be a detective and snoop your way around the Zoo, or even create your own custom curriculum in a fun and exciting overnight adventure.
Venue: Oakland Zoo
Website: http://www.oaklandzoo.org/site/index.php?option=com_jcalpro&Itemid=2714&extmode=view&extid=814&date=2012-02-24
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Friday February 24 (6:30 - 9:30 p.m.)
Fireside Lounge - Industrial Strength
Art/Exhibits
In one captivating night, celebrate the strength of industrial materials transformed by the passion of artists who are inspired by it. This evening will include a lecture panel of women fine and industrial artists who personify industrial strength.
Venue: The Crucible
Website: http://thecrucible.org
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Friday February 24 (8:00 p.m.)
Heroes and Giants
Music Film/Theater
Maestro Michael Morgan provides diversity of music and the lessons we learn about the pieces make us a wiser and more educated music audience.
Venue: Oakland East Bay Symphony
Website: http://www.oebs.org/
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Friday February 24 (7:30 p.m.)
Toy Town: The land of lost identities
Film/Theater Kids
Toy Town is a Wizard of Oz-like journey into the mind of a teenage girl dealing with family pressures and the world's woes.
Venue: Laney College Theater
Website: http://www.destinyarts.org/ParentsStudents/events.html
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Friday February 24 - February 25 (8pm)
Dee Dee Bridgewater
Music Culinary
Over the course of a multifaceted career that has spanned four decades, DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER has risen to the top tier of today’s jazz vocalists, putting her own unique spin on standards as well as taking intrepid leaps of faith in re-envisioning jazz classics
Venue: Yoshi's Oakland
Website: http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/jazzclub/artist/show/2477
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Friday February 24 - February 26
Image Comic Expo
Art/Exhibits
The Image Comic Expo is a 3 day Comic Con open to the public. The event celebrates 20th Anniversary of Image Comics, and spotlights independent comics and creators. Special Guests include the creator/executive producer of THE WALKING DEAD Robert Kirkman, Spawn Creator & Toy Maker Todd McFarlane, and over 100 other great writers, artists, and more.
Venue: Oakland Convention Center
Website: http://www.imagecomics.com/
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Saturday February 25 (7:00 p.m.)
Monster Jam
Sport
It's the largest Monster Truck show to hit the Bay Area yet with 16 trucks!
Venue: O.co Coliseum
Website: http://www.coliseum.com
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Saturday February 25 (10 a.m.)
Walking Tour: New Ear/New Politics
Tour/Cruise
Stroll through downtown on this 90-minute walking tour and learn about Oakland’s African American leaders. Reservations encouraged.
Venue: Tour starts at the African American Museum and Library
Website: http://www.oaklandnet.com/walkingtours
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Saturday February 25 (10 a.m.)
Black Women in American History & Culture: Michelle Obama
Film/Theater
In keeping with AAMLO’s theme of Black Women in American History & Culture, Dr. Ula Y.Taylor, Professor of History at the University of California-Berkeley, will deliver a keynote address examining Michelle Obama’s role in history based on a recent article on the First Lady authored by Dr. Taylor.
Venue: African American Museum & Library
Website: http://www.oaklandlibrary.org/AAMLO/index.html
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Saturday February 25 (1:30 - 3 p.m.)
The Children’s Hour
Kids
Captivating storytelling, song and crafts for children as AAMLO highlights this year’s Black History Month theme of Black Women in American History and Culture.
Venue: African American Museum & Library
Website: http://www.oaklandlibrary.org/AAMLO/index.html
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Saturday February 25 (9am)
Animal Care Workshop B
Kids
In these two workshops led by an Education Specialist, Older Girl Scouts learn how they can make the lives of Zoo animals, pets, and native wildlife more enriching and fun!
Venue: Oakland Zoo
Website: http://www.oaklandzoo.org/site/index.php?option=com_jcalpro&Itemid=2714&extmode=view&extid=752&date=2012-02-25
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Saturday February 25 (8pm)
William Beatty
Music
Born in Berkeley, California, William Beatty was raised in a family where music was loved and played. Growing up listening to his father and older brother John playing piano, William began playing on his own and shortly thereafter, John, the brother about whom the song "Brother John" is written track #7 on the "Song of Unconditional Love" CD, taught him one of their father's songs. By the age of nine, William began composing his own pieces for piano
Venue: Piedmont Piano Company
Website: http://piedmontpiano.com/Webpages/WilliamBeatty.html
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Saturday February 25 (1 - 2:30)
Black History Month -Black Women in American History & Culture: Michelle Obama
Film/Theater
In keeping with AAMLO’s theme of Black Women in American History & Culture, Dr. Ula Y.Taylor, Professor of History at the University of California-Berkeley, will deliver a keynote address examining Michelle Obama’s role in history based on a recent article on the First Lady authored by Dr. Taylor.
Venue: African American Museum and Library at Oakland, 659 14th St.
Website: http://www.oaklandlibrary.org/AAMLO/index.html
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Saturday February 25 (1:30pm)
Celebrate Black History Month with Crafts
Art/Exhibits
Celebrate African American History with crafts. We will be making our version of kente cloth and creating container gardens to celebrate both Ghanan and Kenyan heritage
Venue: 81st Ave Branch Library, 1021 81st Ave.
Website: http://www.oaklandlibrary.org/Branches/81st/81sthrs.html
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Saturday February 25 - February 26 (1:30pm & 2:30pm)
BLACK HISTORY WEEKEND - Award Winning Storyteller Awele Makeba
Film/Theater Outdoors Kids
Award Winning Storyteller Awele Makeba has mesmerized audiences from around the world, performing hidden African American history and folklore.
Venue: Children's Fairyland
Website: http://www.fairyland.org/whats_happening/two_month_calendar.htm
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Saturday February 25 - February 26 (11am, 2pm, & 4pm)
BLACK HISTORY WEEKEND
-Puppet Show: The Singing Turtle
Festival Outdoors Kids
A lovely Japanese tale about a young boy who cares for his mother and lazy brother and how he befriends a singing turtle one day.
Venue: Children's Fairyland
Website: http://www.fairyland.org/whats_happening/two_month_calendar.htm
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Saturday February 25 - February 26 (12pm-2pm)
The Marilynn O'Hare Arts & Crafts Center
Kids
The Marilynn O'Hare Arts & Crafts Center is open with activities geared toward children and their families.
Venue: Children's Fairyland
Website: http://www.fairyland.org/whats_happening/two_month_calendar.htm
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Saturday February 25 - February 26 (1-1:20pm)
Animal of the Day!
Outdoors Kids
Come up close and learn about one of our animal friends. Which one of Fairyland's feathered, furry or wooly creatures will it be today? Find out at the Humpty Dumpty wall.
Venue: Children's Fairyland
Website: http://www.fairyland.org/whats_happening/two_month_calendar.htm
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Saturday February 25 - March 24 (5:00 - 8:00 p.m.)
Lowell Darling: This is Your Life
Art/Exhibits
Krowswork is very pleased to present Lowell Darling: This Is Your Life, featuring videos, ephemera, and stories by this stalwart of the California conceptual art scene of the 1970s.
Venue: Krowswork
Website: http://www.krowswork.com/
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Sunday February 26 (7pm)
Brownie Animal Try-It Overnight
Outdoors Kids
Get a special look at what goes on at the zoo after the rest of the guests leave. Enjoy a nocturnal tour of the new Valley Children’s Zoo, a yummy late-night snack, games, a continental breakfast, and an early morning rainforest tour.
Venue: Oakland Zoo
Website: http://www.oaklandzoo.org/site/index.php?option=com_jcalpro&Itemid=2714&extmode=view&extid=802&date=2012-02-26
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Sunday February 26 (4pm)
Composers Inc New American Music Company
Music
Founded in 1984 and since cementing its position as a leader of contemporary music performance presentations in the San Francisco Bay Area, Composers, Inc.’s mission is dedicated to presenting new music by living American composers.
Venue: Piedmont Piano Company
Website: http://piedmontpiano.com/Webpages/ComposersInc.html
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Sunday February 26 (8:00 p.m.)
Native Vibe
Music Culinary
Native Vibe, a Southern California-based band is in town for a joyful, inventive, endlessly surprising ensemble. Don't forget your dancin' shoes!
Venue: YOSHI'S
Website: http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/jazzclub/artist/show/2525
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Monday February 27 (7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)
Big O Band featuring Lisa Ferraro
Culinary
If you want to have a good time and invest in the music future of Oakland, come out to suport OUSD Music Program.
Venue: Yoshi's Jazz Club Oakland
Website: http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/jazzclub/artist/show/2465
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Tuesday February 28 (8pm)
Tim Berne: Snakeoil
Music Culinary
After compelling contributions to ECM discs by David Torn and Michael Formanek, here is Tim Berne’s first leader date for the label and his first studio record in 8 years.
Venue: Yoshi's Oakland
Website: http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/jazzclub/artist/show/2426
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Tuesday February 28 (8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.)
Oakland Local Monthly News Cafe
Film/Theater
Join Oakland Local in a discussion about the economy and how social media is a powerful tool for connecting people, causes and local events. Panelists include Oakland local staff, local leaders, and neighbors. Admission is $4-7.
Venue: Urban Blend
Website: http://newscafe2.eventbrite.com/
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Tuesday February 28 (8:00 p.m.)
IMAGE EXPO WELCOME PARTY: A Benefit Party Celebrating Comics, Music & Free Speech
featuring a performance by The Philistines.
Music Dancing
Image Expo is the premier experience of Northern California and this is the official after-party. Join the party featuring a performance by The Philistines.
Venue: YOSHI'S
Website: http://www.uptownnightclub.com/events/image-expo-welcome-party-a-benefit-party-celebrating-comics-music-free-speech/
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Tuesday February 28 - March 31
Woven Through Time
Art/Exhibits
Group Show Celebrating National Woman's Month, with
Natalie Cartwright, Mari Marks, Beili Liu, Liz Koerner,
Christy Kovacs, Allyce Wood
Venue: Vessel Gallery
Website: http://www.vessel-gallery.com/
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Wednesday February 29 - March 01 (8pm)
Allen Toussaint
Music Culinary
Allen Toussaint has crossed many paths in his illustrious 40 years plus career in music. He has produced, written for, arranged, had his songs covered by, and performed with music giants The Judds, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Elvis Costello, Patti LaBelle, Mac "Dr. John" Rebannac, Aaron and Art Neville, Joe Cocker, The original Meters, Glen Campbell, The Band, Little Feat, The Rolling Stones, Devo, Ernie K-Doe, Lee Dorsey, Irma Thomas, Etta James, Ramsey Lewis, Eric Gale and the countless others.
Venue: Yoshi's Oakland
Website: http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/jazzclub/artist/show/2478
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Wednesday February 29 - March 01
Disney On Ice presents Toy Story 3
Film/Theater Kids
Have you heard the buzz? The toys are back in town! Disney On Ice presents Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story 3 The Academy Award winning blockbuster, Toy Story 3 and memorable moments from Toy Story and Toy Story 2 are hitting the ice in this sensational live production.
Venue: Oracle Arena
Website: http://www.coliseum.com/events/show.php?id=1319586136
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Saturday February 11 - March 25
The Art of Letterpress
Art/Exhibits
Come see a display of archival letterpress paraphernalia, ephemera, equipment, and more.... Bins of letterpress prints, books, and broadsides by some of the finest Bay Area letterpress artists.
Venue: The Compound Gallery
Website: http://www.thecompoundgallery.com
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Wednesday February 08 - March 09 (9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.)
Scrooge McDuck The Ted Dang Collection
Art/Exhibits Kids
Unique exhibit of toys, figurines, books and other collectibles of Walt Disney's Uncle Scrooge McDuck character
Venue: Asian Resource Center Gallery
Website: http://www.ebaldc.org/pg/21/asian-resource-gallery
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Saturday February 04 - May 13
Space-Light-Structure: The Jewelry of Margaret De Patta
Art/Exhibits
Presented in conjunction with the Museum of Arts and Design in New York, the Oakland Museum of California presents a retrospective exhibition on the work of pioneer jeweler Margaret De Patta.
Venue: Oakland Museum of California
Website: http://museumca.org/depatta
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Friday February 03 - February 24
Two Woman Show
Art/Exhibits
Enjoy the artwork from Elaine Maute and Linn Thygeson at Manna Gallery.
Venue: Manna Gallery
Website: http://mannagallery.com/
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Wednesday February 01 - February 28 (Various times)
Black History Month at Chabot
Tour/Cruise
Chabot celebrates the diverse contributions of all science, technology, and mathematic professionals. Take a flight in a spacecraft simulator and learn about the contributions of African American astronauts, hear a videotaped address to Chabot’s visitors and teen volunteers from NASA Administrator Charles Bolden.
Venue: Chabot Space & Science Center
Website: http://www.chabotspace.org
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Wednesday February 01 - July 06 (Check listings)
Daniel Clowes: A First Survey
Art/Exhibits
Based in Oakland, Daniel Clowes is internationally acclaimed for award-winning comics, graphic novels, and screenplays. With nearly 50 publications in multiple reprints and editions in ten languages, Clowes is credited as the cartoonist most responsible for developing the graphic novel into a credible literary form.
Venue: Oakland Museum of California
Website: http://www.museumca.org
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Saturday January 14 - April 22
Question Bridge: Black Males
Art/Exhibits
An innovative transmedia art project, Question Bridge: Black Males explores black male identity in American today.
Venue: Oakland Museum of California
Website: http://www.museumca.org
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Saturday October 08 - May 08
Kalakuta
Dancing Music
Named in honor of Fela Anikulapo Kutis legendary compound/performance space in Lagos, Kalakuta is more than a club, its an experience, a journey into the music of the African Diaspora and its various branches. Held on the 2nd Saturday of each month.
Venue: Oasis Restaurant & Bar
Website: http://www.maishaproductions.com/calendar.html
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Saturday August 06 - August 06 (1- 5 p.m.)
Saturday Strolls
Art/Exhibits
A continuation of First Fridays, every Saturday the art galleries will be open for a quieter art walk.
Venue: Oakland Art Galleries
Website: http://oaklandartmurmur.org/
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Friday August 05 - August 05
Art Murmur - First Fridays
Art/Exhibits
First Friday Art Walk brings together artists, visitors and the community to enjoy the exciting art scene in Oakland. Held on the first Friday of the month.
Venue: Oakland Galleries
Website: http://oaklandartmurmur.org/
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Saturday March 19 - March 19 (7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.)
Saturday Evening Jazz
Music
Live jazz every Saturday night - only $15.
Venue: 57th Street Gallery
Website: http://www.57thstreetgallery.com/
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Saturday May 01 - December 02
Gallery of California Art
Art/Exhibits
The new Gallery of California Art showcases more than 800 works from OMCA's collection—one of the largest and most comprehensive holdings of California art in the world.
Venue: Oakland Museum of California
Website: http://museumca.org/exhibit/gallery-california-art
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Sunday January 01 - April 22 (1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
Question Bridge
Art/Exhibits
Question Bridge: Black Males, a new video installation at the Oakland Museum of California, is bent on changing the past, present and future architecture of black men in American society.
Venue: Oakland Museum of California
Website: http://www.insidebayarea.com/ci_19827769?IADID
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