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Wednesday February 01
- December 11
Wine-Down Wednesdays at Bocanova
Culinary
All day every Wednesday, guests enjoy half off all bottled wines.
http://www.bocanova.com/
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Thursday April 12
- August 14 (7:30 p.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
Karaoke with Alisha
Culinary
Join the Queen of Karaoke every 1st & 2nd Thursday of the month.
http://www.clubrimshot.com/
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Monday May 07
- November 27
Boca Business Lunch
Culinary
Come try the new Bocanova's "Boca Business Lunch," which includes a 3-course menu of soup or salad, an entree, and mignardises. Every Monday through Friday.
http://www.bocanova.com
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Wednesday May 09
- November 26 (11:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)
Wine Down Wednesdays
Culinary
Guest will enjoy half off all bottled wines at Bokanova. Every Wednesday.
http://www.bocanova.com
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Friday May 10
- October 11 (5:30 P.M. - 08:30 P.M.)
Bites Off Broadway Mobile Food and Family Fun
Culinary
Featuring the best of Oakland's own food culture. Lawn Games, Hula Hooping and Face-Painting! Produced by Karen Hester Loakal Productions as a way to highlight Oakland's burgeoning mobile food vending scene and revitalize and activate Broadway as a major Oakland boulevard.
http://www.hesternet.net/events
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Sunday October 06
(12:00 P.M. - 6:00 P.M.)
Rockridge Out and About
Culinary
College Avenue will transform into a street festival focusing on the retail merchants, businesses and services located on College Avenue. Live Music, Chef Stage, Market Hall's Picnic in the Street, Wellness Tent, Kid's Area, Rockridge Merchant/Artisan Marketplace, Gourmet Food & Beverage Booths, Street Entertainment.
http://www.hesternet.net/events
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Ongoing
First Saturday Tastings
Culinary
Stage Left Cellars opens their cellar doors to the public on the 1st Saturday of each month from 11am-5pm. Swing by and taste the latest releases, and maybe even a library wine or two. Saturday tastings are $5 free to members of The List and The Club. Can't make it on one of these Saturdays? Just call 510-434-9930 to make a tasting appointment.
http://www.stageleftcellars.com
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Ongoing
Jack's Night Market
Culinary
In celebration of Oakland’s First Friday, enjoy a captivating evening filled with merriment and verve! The main attraction – a new monthly evening outdoor market/shopping bazaar showcasing the best of the region - from Oakland crafts, artisans and designers to local vegetable and fruit purveyors. Delight in an eclectic array of music and quirky performers – surprises will abound.
http://www.jacklondonsquare.com
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Ongoing
Rachelle Ferrell Performs Live
Culinary
Rachelle Ferrell is unquestionably one of the most dynamic talents in contemporary pop music. Very few vocal artists in the industry have Ferrell’s potent combination of range, phrasing, and musicianship. Ferrell first emerged in the states with her R&B debut Rachelle Ferrell 1992, a solid collection of self-penned originals that featured a striking duet with Will Downing ‘Nothing Has Ever Felt Like This’.
http://www.yoshis.com
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Ongoing
Rachelle Ferrell Performs Live
Culinary
Rachelle Ferrell is unquestionably one of the most dynamic talents in contemporary pop music. Very few vocal artists in the industry have Ferrell’s potent combination of range, phrasing, and musicianship. Ferrell first emerged in the states with her R&B debut Rachelle Ferrell 1992, a solid collection of self-penned originals that featured a striking duet with Will Downing ‘Nothing Has Ever Felt Like This’.
http://www.yoshis.com
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Ongoing
Cinco de Mayo Party & Cooking Demo
Culinary
Come out and enjoy making tortillas and pickled vegetables in the garden. Adult beverages provided. All proceeds benefit towards next year's gardening and cooking programs at Washington Elementary School.
http://tamalegirl.com/index.html
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Ongoing
Pollinate Farm Grand Opening
Culinary
Learn the basics about space requirements, coop design, feed, and how to select and care for chicks. Bring your questions. Kitty will offer help and advice on rearing a variety of animals in an urban environment.
http://pollinatefarm.com/
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Ongoing
Pollinate Farm Grand Opening
Culinary
Bring your questions and samples of insects and sick plants and the Master Gardeners will help you diagnose your problem, offer treatment solutions, plus give planting and growing advice.
http://pollinatefarm.com/
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Ongoing
Jack London Square Farmers’ Market - Every Sunday
Culinary
Rain or shine, enjoy a selection of local produce and fresh food artisans featuring an assortment of culinary delights, baked good, tasty samplings and more. Also enjoy complimentary yoga classes, music, cooking demonstrations, nutritional experts and children’s activities. The farmer’s market is produced by the Pacific Coast Farmers Market Association PCFMA.
http://www.jacklondonsquare.com/events/farmersmarket.html
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Ongoing
Memorial Day Pig Roast
Culinary
Don’t miss our famous Pig Roasts! Served as an entree at $20, this is an achiote-rubbed, Caja China roasted pig, served with black beans, coconut rice, grilled pineapple salsa and house-made tortillas.
http://www.rumboalsurrestaurant.com/
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Ongoing
Jack London Square Farmers Market
Culinary
Sundays
9:00 AM to 2:00 PM Year-round
Jack London Square
Webster & Embarcadero Street, Oakland
http://www.pcfma.com/marketdetail.php?market_id=5
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Ongoing
Taco Tuesday at Lake Chalet
Culinary
Every Tuesday after 3 p.m., enjoy $2.50 tacos, $3 pints and half price margaritas.
http://www.thelakechalet.com
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Ongoing
Old Oakland Farmers' Market
Culinary
Fridays
8:00am to 2:00pm year 'round.
Ninth Street
between Broadway and Clay
http://www.urbanvillageonline.com/
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Ongoing
Wine Wednesday at JC Cellars
Culinary
Join JC Cellars the first Wednesday of every month for complementary tastings and deals on featured wines.
http://www.jccellars.com
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Ongoing
Institute for Urban Homesteading
Culinary
Classes in gardening, urban animal husbandry, food preservation, brewcraft, herbal medicines, and more.
http://www.iuhoakland.com/index.html
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Ongoing
Grand Lake Farmers Market
Culinary
Every Saturday. Widely acclaimed as the best farmers market in the East Bay. This market welcomes over 44 local farmers, 30 specialty food purveyors, and a handful of local artisans.
http://www.agriculturalinstitute.org/index/getMarketDetails?type=Markets&id=20080812134733.active
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Ongoing
Blue Bottle "Free Cuppings"
Culinary
Blue Bottle Coffee offers free tastings every Tuesday at 2:00 p.m.
http://www.bluebottlecoffee.net/
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Ongoing
Miette Baking Classes
Culinary
Various baking classes offered on an ongoing basis, including three-week decorating classes, six-week baking intensives, cookie decorating class, children's baking workshops.
http://www.miette.com/
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Ongoing
Artic Tours at Fenton's Creamery
Culinary
Tours focus on the history of the creamery and how ice cream is made. Most tours last a half-hour and include a visit into the ice cream production room to see ice cream being made first-hand. Call to make reservations.
http://www.fentonscreamery.com/arctic_tour_info.pdf
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Ongoing
Weekly Wine Tastings
Culinary
Enjoy weekly wine tastings at Farmstead Cheeses and Wines. Fridays from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Saturdays from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
http://www.farmsteadcheesesandwines.com/
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Ongoing
Chop Bar Monday Night Prix Fixe Menu
Culinary
Chop Bar is celebrating autumn with a $30 3-course prix fixe menu every Monday to kick off the week and beat the "Monday's" with tasty food and impeccable wine pairings.
http://www.oaklandchopbar.com/
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Ongoing
Body Language: Thursday Nights at Luka's Taproom
Culinary
The East Bay now has a place to celebrate the best music of the 80's & 90's at Luka's in Oakland on Thursday nights.
http://www.lukasoakland.com
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Ongoing
Sunday Brunch
Culinary
Gourmet Mexican food, all-you-can-drink mimosas, and live music. Every Sunday.
http://www.cocinapoblana.com/
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Ongoing
Taco Tuesday
Culinary
Join Cocina Poblana for a truely authentic Mexican experience with unlimited tacos, drinks and live music.
Every Tuesday
http://www.cocinapoblana.com/
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Ongoing
Wine Down Wednesdays
Culinary
Half price on all bottles of wine, all day.
Every Wednesday
http://bocanova.com/
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Ongoing
Vince Wallace Jazz Ensemble
Culinary
Vince Wallace is a saxophonist, composer, and fixture in the California jazz scene since 1952. Join him at Cafe Van Kleen for a live performance.
http://cafevankleef.com/
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Ongoing
MJ's Brass Boppers!
Culinary
This is a New Orleans style singing and swinging Brass-line ready to second-line at the drop of a dime!
http://discovolanteoakland.com/
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Ongoing
Tito y su Son De Cuba
Culinary
A celebration of the life and music of Arsenio Rodriguez, the father of Cuban Music with special guests Grammy nominated percussionist.
http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/jazzclub/artist/show/2533
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Ongoing
Azucar con Ache
Culinary
Azúcar con Aché is a mesmerizing multicultural ensemble of women who play Salsa and Latin Jazz style music.
http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/jazzclub/artist/show/2558
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Ongoing
James Cotton Superharp Band featuring Elvin Bishop
Culinary
The musical pedigree of Grammy Award winner James “Superharp” Cotton consists of a veritable who’s who in the world of the Blues. Come see this spectacular live performance.
http://www.yoshis.com/
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Ongoing
Fat Chicken Tuesday
Culinary
Enjoy Eddie's world famous fried chicken, mashed potatoes and stewed greens and don't forget to ask about drink specials. Every Tuesday.
http://www.misspearls.com
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Ongoing
Sunday Buffet Brunch
Culinary
Come out for a spectacular buffet at Miss Pearl's Restaurant & Lounge. Every Sunday.
http://www.misspearls.com
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Ongoing
Scott's Buffet Brunch
Culinary
Scott's offers our New Orleans Jazz Brunch every Sunday with champagne, great Live jazz, and our order off menu brunch.
http://www.scottsjls.com/
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Ongoing
Wines from the Loire with Tom Switzer
Culinary
Come out and join Tom Switzer, a bay area wine savant, as he pours wines from the Loire region.
http://www.toastwinelounge.com/
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Ongoing
Easter Brunch
Culinary
A spectacular prix-fixe Easter Brunch with bottomless mimosas. Chef Jackson has prepared a special kids menu so there will be something for every bunny.
http://www.toastwinelounge.com/
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Ongoing
Chardonnay pouring with Brooke Anderson
Culinary
Love it or hate it, come learn about what make Chardonnay Chardonnay with flights and info.
http://www.toastwinelounge.com/
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Ongoing
Squire's Inn - Sleuth's Mystery Dinner Theatre
Culinary
Join us for an evening of intrigue, indulgence and insanity at "Squire's Inn" by Gary Redmond and performed by The Suitcase Theatre Troupe.
http://calendar.insidebayarea.com/
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Ongoing
Mother’s Day Brunch at The Claremont
Culinary
Activities include: Live Entertainment, Card Making Station, Marketplace for Mom’s Gifts, Spa Gift Basket, Cookie Decorating, Spa Treatment Center and much more.
http://claremontresort1-px.rtrk.com/
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Ongoing
Join Lake Chalet for Easter Sunday Brunch
Culinary
join us and The Lake Chalet Seafood Bar and Grill for a special Easter brunch and a visit from the Easter Bunny!
http://www.thelakechalet.com/
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Ongoing
Closer to Home: Backyard Farms & Local Food Artisans
Culinary
The merchants of Rockridge Market Hall are dedicating an afternoon of demonstrations, food tastings, and book signings to backyard farms and local food artisans.
http://rockridgemarkethall.com/
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Ongoing
The Power of Many
Culinary
The Oakland Ballet Company is here to inspire the East Bay community and beyond by keeping the tradition of ballet exciting, vibrant and accessible.
http://oaklandballet.org/wp/
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Ongoing
Good Friday With DI David Harness
Culinary
The legendary Dj David Harness has reinvigorated the East Bay House music scene with his amazing party TABOO every 1st & 3rd Friday.
http://www.clubrimshot.com
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Ongoing
California Honeydrops Performs @ The New Parish
Culinary
Digging deep into the roots of American music, The California Honeydrops embrace the traditions of Blues, Gospel, Second Line New Orleans Jazz, and early R&B.
http://www.thenewparish.com/
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Ongoing
Home Bass Performs @ The New Parish
Culinary
R/D, FreakFunk, MiHKAL and Malarkey developed their take on glitch-hop inspired tunes aimed at the dancefloor. Come out and witness this live perofrmance
http://www.thenewparish.com/
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Ongoing
Jonathan Richman Live at The New Parish
Culinary
With his guileless honesty and playfully catchy compositions, Johnathan Richman has been winning fans and making friends around the world.
http://www.thenewparish.com/
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Ongoing
Dead Winter Carpenters
Culinary
Poised with an arsenal of original material, Dead Winter Carpenters are a unique blend of genuine and authentic talent.
http://www.thenewparish.com/
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Ongoing
BUILDING BRIDGES & BREAKING BORDERS WITH EDDIE PALMIERI
Culinary
Spend an afternoon of music and culture to support immigrant justice with Eddie Palmieri. Mr. Palmieri has a musical career that spans over 50 years as a bandleader of Salsa and Latin Jazz orchestras.
http://www.thenewparish.com/
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Ongoing
Shafiq Husayn & Dove Society
Culinary
Alongside being a founding member of the groundbreaking group SA RA Creative Partners, he has contributed production to the likes of Ice-T'. Erykah Badu, John Legend and more. Come out and enjoy this live performance.
http://www.thenewparish.com/
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Ongoing
NON STOP BHANGRA
Culinary
After years of sold out nights and thousands of hands in the air, the crew behind the Non Stop Bhangra sound is heading East to bring a killer line up of top Bay Area talent to The New Parish.
http://www.thenewparish.com/
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Ongoing
Mother's Day Dinner Celebration
Culinary
We're delighted that our restaurant has grown into a meeting place for friends and strangers, a hangout for artists, a space in which to celebrate a lovely Mother's Day Dinner.
http://www.baywolf.com/
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Ongoing
Pop-Up Beer Garden
Culinary
Join us Every Saturday for our Pop Up Beer Garden featuring Rosamunde Sausages and local Craft beer and wine.
http://oaklandartmurmur.org/
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Ongoing
Bites off Broadway
Culinary
Come Celebrate as a way to highlight Oakland's burgeoning mobile food vending scene and revitalize and activate Broadway as a major Oakland boulevard. Every Friday
http://www.bitesoffbroadway.com/
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Ongoing
Mother's Day Brunch Buffet
Culinary
Join Miss Pearl's for their Mother's Day buffet extravaganza. Mimosa, Punch, Live Jazz.
http://www.jdvhotels.com/
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Ongoing
Classical Brunch Buffet
Culinary
Enjoy a time honored tradition of Sunday brunch with family and friends. Treat yourself to Scott's classical buffet that reflects a New Orleans flair enjoy unlimited champagne, orange juice, Mimosas, great jazz and incredible buffet specialties.
http://www.scottsjls.com
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Ongoing
Grand Illusion Launch Party
Culinary
Walk through a maze of fog, shadows, and lights while sampling first class wine, gourmet food pairings, and magic filled entertainment in Oakland’s very own metropolitan winery.
http://www.jccellars.com
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Ongoing
2012 Summer Open House BBQ
Culinary
From our Paella Fiestas to our Wine Lovers’ Luaus, our open houses have become near legendary, and this event promises to continue this tradition. It is also a great way to connect with Dashe friends and other fellow wine enthusiasts, without making the trip to wine country.
http://www.dashecellars.com/
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Ongoing
Our Local Seas: A Comeback Sory
Culinary
Enjo a series of conversations about eating, cooking, and the politics of food, aimed at going just beyond the quick-take, 140 character understanding of complex food-system issues.
http://www.Oliveto.com
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Ongoing
Tango/Salsa Dance Series
Culinary
Our dance series will alternate Tango and Salsa. Each event will begin with a complimentary dance class from 7 to 8pm followed by a Milonga or dance party through midnight.
http://www.claremont-hotel.com
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Ongoing
Tango/Salsa Dance Series
Culinary
Our dance series will alternate Tango and Salsa. Each event will begin with a complimentary dance class from 7 to 8pm followed by a Milonga or dance party through midnight.
http://claremont-hotel.tix.com
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Ongoing
Tango/Salsa Dance Series
Culinary
Our dance series will alternate Tango and Salsa. Each event will begin with a complimentary dance class from 7 to 8pm followed by a Milonga or dance party through midnight.
http://claremont-hotel.tix.com
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Ongoing
Tango/Salsa Dance Series
Culinary
Our dance series will alternate Tango and Salsa. Each event will begin with a complimentary dance class from 7 to 8pm followed by a Milonga or dance party through midnight.
http://claremont-hotel.com
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Ongoing
Oakland A’s v. Cleveland Indians Barbeque Lunch
Culinary
Come out and enjoy a BBQ Lunch with the Oakland A's as they take on the Cleveland Indians. Enjoy the game afer you have lunch at the Barbeque Terrace.
http://www.oakland-fukuoka.org/
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Ongoing
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Culinary
Join Council President Larry Reid at the ribbon cutting of a brand new sports bar and restaurant, E One Entertainment Sports Bar and Grill.
http://www.eonebar.com
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Ongoing
Las Mercedse Wine Dinner
Culinary
Chilean wines are en route....And to celebrate, please join Bocanova for a very special Chilean Wine Dinner featuring the wines of Las Mercedes! Owner, Julio Bouchon, will be there from Chile for a unique and intimate wine dinner at Bocanova Restaurant in Jack London Square.
http://www.bocanova.com
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Ongoing
Scott's September Special
Culinary
Go to Scott’s during the month of September and celebrate the Pacific Coast Seafood Festival with them. They feature tuna, swordfish, and halibut from the waters of Southern California Calamari from Monterey and prawns, lobster and oysters from Mexico to Canada.
http://www.scottsjls.com
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Ongoing
Kincaid's Bayhouse Happy Hour
Culinary
Are you looking for a place to relax after a long day of work? Kincaid's invites you to join them for an amazing view. Savour some very popular appetizer dishes at a discounted price, and enjoy a great $4 Happy Hour Cocktail menu!
http://www.kincaids.com
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Ongoing
Oysters and Bubbles Continues
Culinary
Join us for an end of summer celebration with Oysters on the half shell and Bubbles.....two of our favorite things! Also on hand will be DJ Life-1 spinning grooves to soothe your mind and soul!
http://morezzas.com/
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Ongoing
Sunday Brunch
Culinary
Haven is now open for Sunday brunch service! The menu, created by Chef Kim Alter, is served family style for $25 per person. With their full bar available, they also serve a delicious selection of classic and creative cocktails inspired by the season, along with Blue Bottle coffee, Numi Teas, and other handcrafted non-alcoholic beverage offerings.
http://www.havenoakland.com
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Ongoing
NightSchool: Homecoming
Culinary
Welcome Back to NightSchool, the late night experience for the grown and geeky! The new season kicks off with Homecoming and we're sure you'll enjoy the fun. Join us for drinks, music, viewing through our telescopes, live planetarium show and live music.
http://www.chabotspace.org/
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Ongoing
Kenny Lattimore Performing Live
Culinary
International R&B singer, Kenny Lattimore embodies the elements of traditional R&B with a decidedly contemporary flare and feel. He has established himself as a soulful song stylist of the first order receiving the NAACP Image Award for Best New Artist, and nominations for the Grammy, Soul Train and Stellar Awards.
http://www.yoshis.com/
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Ongoing
Kenny Lattimore Performing Live
Culinary
International R&B singer, Kenny Lattimore embodies the elements of traditional R&B with a decidedly contemporary flare and feel. He has established himself as a soulful song stylist of the first order receiving the NAACP Image Award for Best New Artist, and nominations for the Grammy, Soul Train and Stellar Awards.
http://www.yoshis.com/
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Ongoing
3 Taco Tuesdays
Culinary
Every Tuesday at Rumbo al Sur you can get 3 tacos for $9. Crispy Ling Cod with mango slaw and chipotle crema, Carne Asada “Alambres” with peppers, onions, bacon and queso oaxaca, Puerco en Adobo with salsa verde and crema and Grilled Corn “Esquites” with cotija and romaine.
http://www.rumboalsurrestaurant.com/
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Ongoing
National Gumbo Day
Culinary
Chef's will be cooking up their favorite Gumbo recipes. Enjoy live music starting at 6 PM from Loose Blues. Enjoy drink specials all day long!
http://www.misspearls.com
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Ongoing
Come Experience Sunday Brunch
Culinary
There is a special place in our heart for brunch. Couple that with our love for daytime extravaganzas and we just might have the best invention of all time a brunch party!!
Join us for the Grand Opening of Sound Bites.
We are taking fresh, delicious comfort food, bottomless mimosas & sangria.
http://www.spicemonkeycafe.com/
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Ongoing
Sons of the River Concert
Culinary
Sons of the River, musical concert featuring the music of two very talented Congolese artists, Kevin Mfinka and Jacques Ibula SF Bay Area. From opposite sides of the majestic River Congo, Mfinka and Ibula bring songs of a shared lineage of struggle, triumph, and most of all, hope.
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/281214?utm_source=Join+Us+for+KONGOisms%3A+Art.Awareness.Action+%28October+14-21%2C+2012%29&utm_campaign=Breaking+the+Silence+Congo+Week+%28Kongoisms%29&utm_medium=email
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Ongoing
Savor Oakland Food Tours - Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Culinary
A chance to explore the local cuisine, history, art, and architecture while you walk and snack. Fun for all ages! This narrated and guided 3.5 hour food tour visits several food and drink tasting locations including Oakland-style soul food, Pan-American cuisine, award-winning wine, just to name a few. All food tastings are included in the ticket price of $45.
http://savoroaklandfoodtours.com
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Ongoing
Cartographies: Artists' Reception
Culinary
This group showfeatures new work by three artists who use the map as a jumping off point for exploration. The works in this show attempt to map the uncharted territories that relate to space, time, and the subconscious. The effort creates work that is at once systematic in process and yet open to changing rules and boundaries.
http://mercurytwenty.com/
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Ongoing
Balcones Dinner at the Paragon
Culinary
Taste five pairings of distinct whiskies alongside an exciting farm fresh menu of Warm Brussels Sprout Salad, Fried Chicken, House Smoked Salmon, Braised Short Rib and
Chocolate-Cinnamon Lava Cake.
http://claremont-hotel.com/
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Ongoing
1 Year Anniversary Party
Culinary
We thank all of our patrons for making this a fantastic first year. Since we know you all loved our Summer Whole Pig Roasts, we are doing another in a NEW STYLE! Come celebrate our birthday and reserve now!
http://www.rumboalsurrestaurant.com
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Ongoing
Free Spice Monkey Thanksgiving Dinner
Culinary
Want a free Thanksgiving Dinner on Thanksgiving? Just donate 14 canned goods by November 16, 2012 and make your reservation. Spice Monkey Cafe and Restaurant in Oakland offers free Thanksgiving dinners for anyone making donations of canned foods.
http://sf.funcheap.com/rsvp-deadline-free-spice-monkey-thanksgiving-dinner-oakland/
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Ongoing
Black Friday 2012 “Food Social”
Culinary
Food Social, a street food incubator marketplace, features locally produced fare by the Bay Area food scene’s next big talents along with DJs and a fun social atmosphere.
http://www.thenewparish.com/
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Ongoing
The Ronnie Laws & Tom Browne Supergroup
Culinary
Ronnie Laws’ name is virtually synonymous with good music. True Laws fans know, this gifted contemporary music artist is by no means a new comer to the business. Consider the songs in our hearts that inspire us toward uplifted continence melodies that ring out in a manner that is soulful ... even funky!
http://www.yoshis.com/oakland
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Ongoing
Dirty Cello Performing Live
Culinary
Led by cellist Rebecca Roudman, who has shared the stage with everyone from Elvis Costello to Carlos Santana, Ry Cooder and Joan Baez, Dirty Cello presents unique and dynamic music that mixes virtuosic classical playing with the soul of blues and the fire of gypsy music.
http://www.spicemonkeycafe.com/
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Ongoing
Sweet Bar Bakery Grand Opening
Culinary
Michael Jackson’s personal chef from the pre-Thriller days, is opening Sweet Bar Bakery in Downtown Oakland and Bay Area Flash Mob have been invited to perform at the Grand Opening party.
http://sf.funcheap.com/event/thriller-grand-opening-michael-jacksons-personal-chefs-bakery/
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Ongoing
Whole Pig Roast
Culinary
Join us on Sunday for our first whole pig roast of the year. We will be serving a Caja-China roasted pig that is achiote-rubbed - and served with black beans, coconut rice, grilled pineapple salsa and house-made tortillas.
http://www.rumboalsurrestaurant.com/
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Ongoing
2nd Annual “Blood History, Our History” blood drive
Culinary
Come out and experience the 2nd Annual Blood History Our History Blood Drive. Hear music from Grammy Nominated Ira Walker, DJ Zion Roots and much more. This is a free event with activities for all ages.
http://www.bloodcenters.org/media-room/press-releases/african-americans-asked-to-donate-blood-in-honor-of-black-history-month-at/585/
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Ongoing
Friday Nights with Off the Grid Food Trucks - Every Friday
Culinary
This new event just launched last week. Join OMCA and Off the Grid Food trucks on 10th Street every Friday for a family-friendly take on a festive night market. Savor California beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages around the Koi Pond at the Blue Oak café pop-up. Enjoy half-price admission, live music, extended OMCA Store hours, open studios with the Customizers-in-Residence from the we/customize exhibition, and much more. Bring the whole family to OMCA for a sampling of the best in Bay Area curbside cuisine!
http://www.museumca.org
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Ongoing
Pre-Valentine's Jazz Celebration
Culinary
Enjoy world-class music by Kenny Hawkins and Groovin' Deep featuring Eric Tillman, Yanice Taylor, Joe McKinley,Lorca Hart, and wonderful vocalist Rhonda Benin.
http://cerruticellars.com/
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Ongoing
Easter Sunday at Rumbo al Sur
Culinary
Come celebrate this lovely Spring holiday at Rumbo al Sur -We will be serving an Easter Special all evening and we invite your families to join. Feast on Chamoy & Pineapple Glazed Ham with Grilled Asparagus & Tropical Root Gratin.
http://www.rumboalsurrestaurant.com/
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Ongoing
Temescal Farmer's Market - Every Sunday
Culinary
Please join us year ’round and enjoy what there is to offer each season at the Urban Village Farmers’ Markets. Come shop, sample, and stroll, while listening to some great live music. It will make your day!
http://www.urbanvillageonline.com/markets/temescal/
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Ongoing
Come out and enjoy lunch and dance lessons
Culinary
We offer 45-minute dance classes Monday through Friday. Lunch is even included, if desired! It's a great deal...and fun. It's a great opportunity for people who work in downtown Oakland to take a healthy break during the day.
http://www.studio1924.com/take_5.
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Ongoing
See Jim Campilongo Trio Live
Culinary
Jim Campilongo, a guitarist from San Francisco now based in New York, offers a distinctive, postmodern take on Telecaster music.
http://duendeoakland.com/
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Ongoing
Arkin/Coleman/Knudsen & Enjoyer Live
Culinary
Arkin/Coleman/Knudsen is a trio that composes and improvises collectively. The music falls somewhere between chamber jazz and 20th century classical music.
http://duendeoakland.com/
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Ongoing
The Scorpion Decides
Culinary
The Scorpion Decides embarks upon its first west coast tour. Come out and experience this wonderful live performance.
http://duendeoakland.com/
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Ongoing
Noche con Duende Flamenco Performs Live
Culinary
Noche con Duende Flamenco Come to enjoy and feel a real Flamenco experience combining music with authentic tapas, sherry and wine.
http://duendeoakland.com/
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Ongoing
No Wisdom Takes it to Duende
Culinary
Extraordinary performance painter Norton Wisdom joins George Brooks, Osam Ezzeldin, Kai Eckhardt and Scott Amendola for an evening of politically charged-spiritually uplifting mayhem.
http://duendeoakland.com/
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Ongoing
Sons of Champlin Live
Culinary
The Sons of Champlin, led by Bill Champlin, former member of the American iconic band “Chicago” are always musically evolving. The music of the band is R & B and rock based with lyrical content that connects the audience with the band.
http://www.yoshis.com
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