Oakland Events


	Oakland 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 Call for additional information Walking tours, steamy animal facts, crafts, tattoos and face painting. 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. April Annual California Wildflower Show Held in mid April Location: Oakland Museum of California 510-238-2200 Call for additional information The annual exhibition includes a profusion of native flowers brought into the museum, sorted, identified and labeled by botanists. 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. 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. 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. August Annual Salsa Festival Held in late August Location: Fruitvale Village/ Fruitvale BART Station 510-535-6900 Call for additional information Celebrating everything salsa; food, dance and music. 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. 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. 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.