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AIR Bar
Music
Old Oakland area
492 Ninth St.
(510) 444-2377
www.airoakland.com
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Descending the stairs to the all brick patio feels like being invited to an exclusive party by friends in the know. Upon entering this sub-street level lounge, you will be inundated by the simple, modern decor pervading this venue. |
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Bench & Bar
Music
Uptown area
2111 Franklin St
(510) 444-2266
www.bench-and-bar.com
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Special gay dance club nights for both men and women. Bench & Bar is not exclusively a gay club - the crowd is extremely diverse. |
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Chabot Space & Science Center
Movies
Hills area
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10000 Skyline Blvd
(510) 336-7300
www.chabotspace.org
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The 86,000-square-foot center houses the largest public telescope in the United States, a 230-seat planetarium, and the large-screen Tien MegaDome theater. There are also numerous hands-on science and technology exhibits. Fri. 5-10 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. Wed.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. members and prebooked tours only |
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Disco Volante
Music
City Center area
347 14th Street
(510) 663-0271
www.discovolanteoakland.com/
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Look for local, seasonal, sustainable cuisine grounded in French technique, with nothing over $20, and the wine list is by consulting sommelier Stephen Lebord. |
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Fishnet Follies School of Classic Burlesque
Theater
Rockridge area
5255 College Avenue
(415) 300-0976
fishnetfollies.com/
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Celebrating the golden years of classic Hollywood glamour and Las Vegas showgirl sparkle on the burlesque stage. Sign up for classes online. |
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Fox Oakland Theater
Music
Uptown area
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Telegraph Avenue
www.foxoakland.org
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The Fox Oakland Theater, on Telegraph Avenue between 18th and 19th Streets, operated as a first-run movie house from 1928 until 1962. Today it hosts concerts by various recognizable artists such as Seal, Green Day, Wolfmother, Alice in Chains, Kylie Minogue, Animal Collective & The Decemberists |
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Grand Lake Theater
Movies
Grand Avenue area
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3200 Grand Avenue
(510) 452-3556
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A mainstay of the community since its construction in 1926, this first-run movie theater is graced with a colorful, lighted marquee and a sweeping staircase in the main hall. Look for the ornately decorated walls, brass chandeliers, and faux opera boxes. Prior to curtain on Friday and Saturday nights, an organist serenades the audience on a Wurlitzer. |
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Jack London 9 Cinemas
Movies
Jack London area
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100 Washington Street
(510) 433-1320
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Jack London Cinema 9 is known for good kid-friendly, group-friendly, casual and fun activities. The auditoriums are expansive and feature the latest in Dolby digital sound equipment, along with comfortable reclining seats and sufficient leg room. |
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Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts
Theater
Lake Merritt area
1428 Alice St.
(510) 238-7526
www.carnaval.com/malonga/
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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. |
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Miss Pearl's Resturant & Lounge
Comedy
Jack London area
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1 Broadway
(510) 444-7171
www.misspearlsjamhouse.com/
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Miss Pearl set sail in search of New World cuisine and recently returned to the Bay Area. Older, wiser and brimming with exotic island recipes and Caribbean inspired cocktails, Miss Pearl decided to call Oakland home. At the Waterfront Hotel. |
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Oakland Ballet Company
Theater
Uptown area
2201 Broadway, Suite 206
(866) 711-6037
www.oaklandballet.org/index.html
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Inspiring the East Bay community and beyond by keeping the tradition of ballet exciting, vibrant, and accessible. |
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Oakland East Bay Symphony
Music
Uptown area
2025 Broadway
(510) 444-0801
www.oebs.org
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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. |
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Oakland Metro An Opera House
Music; Theater
Jack London area
201 Broadway
(510) 763-1146
www.oaklandmetro.org
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The Oakland Metro Operahouse is a black box theater and performing arts center located in downtown Oakland, close to Jack London Square. The venue is equipped with a full theatrical lighting system, state of the art sound reinforcement and a full bar. |
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Pan Theater
Comedy
Uptown area
2135 Broadway
(415) 724-2433
www.pantheater.com/
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Oakland based improv troupe focusing on scene work and long form improvisational theater. |
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Paramount Theater
Movies; Music; Theater
Uptown area
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2025 Broadway
(510) 893-2300, (510) 465-6400
www.paramounttheatre.com
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This beautiful art deco landmark, built in 1931, screens classic films and hosts performances by both up-and-coming and well-known entertainers. |
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Piedmont Cinema
Movies
Piedmont Ave area
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4186 Piedmont Avenue
(510) 464-5980
www.landmarktheatres.com/Market/SanFrancisc
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Piedmont Cinema is recognized for showcasing a wide variety of films — ranging from Independent and Foreign film to 3-D movies and smart films from Hollywood. |
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Stone Soup Improv
Comedy
Temescal area
511 48th Street
(510) 380-6808
www.stonesoupimprov.com/
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Improv is live theater at its best and most unpredictable! Each show is different, created on-the-spot using suggestions from YOU, the audience! |
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The New Parish
Music
Uptown area
579 18th St
www.thenewparish.com/
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Music venue and comedy club, featuring some of the best acts in the area. |
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TheatreFirst
Theater
Uptown area
531 19th Street
(510) 436-5085
www.theatrefirst.com
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TheatreFIRST is Oakland's Resident Professional Theatre Company and we are committed to bringing downtown Oakland the finest theatre that the Bay Area has to offer. Since 1993 TheatreFIRST has been one of the most interesting and dynamic theatre companies. We have secured permanent residence at the Marion E. Greene Theatre operated by the Oakland School for the Arts, in the newly renovated Fox Theatre. |
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Vitus
Music
Jack London area
201 Broadway
(510) 452-1620
www.vitusoakland.com/
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Live music venue with great food. Serving Lunch Monday through Friday, and happy hour Monday through Saturday, 5pm to midnight. |
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Woodminster Amphitheater
Theater
Hills area
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3300 Joaquin Miller Road
(510) 531-9597
www.woodminster.com
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Nestled among the redwoods of Joaquin Miller Park, this natural amphitheater hosts musicals throughout the summer. |
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Yoshi's Jazz Club & Japanese Restaurant
Music
Jack London area
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510 Embarcadero West
(510) 238-9200
www.yoshis.com
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Yoshi's Oakland is where world-class jazz meets world-class Japanese cuisine. Chef Shotaro 'Sho' Kamio has created a new dining experience of modern Japanese cuisine using freash, seasonal ingredients delicately combined with traditional spices. For spectacular food, music and service, Yoshi's hits all the right notes. |
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