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This weekend in Oakland

on September 7, 2012

Community events and activities for the weekend of September 7-9, 2012. Got an event we didn’t know about? Please add it in the comments!

Friday, September 7

Homegrown
7:30 pm
Great Wall of Oakland, West Grand Avenue between Broadway and Valley Streets, Oakland

The Great Wall of Oakland and Internet radio station Pandora host a night of videos and music by Oakland artist, screened on the wall of a building. More information here. Read Oakland North’s previous coverage here.

First Friday Art Murmur
6-9 pm
Uptown Oakland

Food from carts, drinks, arts venders, and lots and lots of gallery openings. First Fridays in Uptown. More information here.

Brokeland
Diesel, A Bookstore 5433 College Avenue, Oakland

In honor of Michael Chabon’s new novel Telegraph Avenue, Diesel will transform itself into a shop called Brokeland Records for one week, featuring jazz albums for sale courtesy of Berigan’s Records. Event continues September 7 – 14, with a special party and book signing with Chabon on September 12. More information here.

Northern California Beer Dinner
6 – 10 pm
Jack London Square, 98 Broadway, Oakland

A four course meal featuring the work of local chefs and brewers, with ticket sales to benefit GO Public Schools. More information and ticket prices here.

Kitchener Pop-Up Market
7-10 pm
372 24th Street, Oakland

A pop-up market featuring the food and coffees of 8 local artisans to eat in or take away. More information here.

Opening Reception: Hidden Agenda
6-9PM
Vessel Gallery, 471 25th Street, Oakland

Paintings by Rose Anne Critchfield and sculpture by Alex Abajian & J. Lin-Hsien Kung, Luke Heimbigner, Wayne Shaffer, and Cyrus Tilton. Exhibit runs through September 29. Exhibit runs through September 29. More information here.

Opening reception: In Stasis
7:00-10:00 pm
MacArthur B Arthur: 4030 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Oakland

Works by Johanna Billing, Liam Everett, Roza Janiszewska, Bob Linder, Anna Sagström, and Joseph Thomas. More information here.

Closing reception for Our Mother the Mountain
6-9pm
Marion and Rose’s Workshop, 461 9th St. Oakland

Closing reception for exhibit of work by Victoria Wagner, featuring music by the Piano Brothers. More information here.

CATS
Woodminster Amphitheater in Joaquin Miller Park, 3300 Joaquin Miller Road, Oakland

Producers Associates, Inc presents the Andrew Lloyd Webber classic musical in an outdoor setting. Performances run through September 17. More information about times and ticket prices here.

An American Werewolf in London
8 pm
Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway, Oakland

A screening of the 1981 horror film. Tickets $5. More information here.

Kaiser Center Roof Garden Concerts
Noon – 1 pm
300 Lakeside Drive, Oakland

A free public rooftop concert every Friday at lunchtime, featuring a variety of musical styles. Concerts continue through September 14. More information and band line-up here.

Bites Off Broadway: Mobile Food and Family Fun
5:30-8:30 pm
365 45th Street, Oakland

A weekly outdoor food truck gathering with lawn games for the whole family that will run on Fridays through October 12. More information here.  You can read Oakland North’s previous coverage here.

The EatUp
6 – 11 PM
2025
Telegraph Avenue at 21st Street, Oakland

A weekly downtown food truck gathering every Friday night from June 1 through October 2012 featuring live deejays and art for exhibit and for sale. more information here.           

The Boogie Basement
9 pm – 2 am
2272 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland

A weekly deejay night with resident DJs Kimani and Soul Luciani. Ages 21+, admission $5. More information here.

Big Freedia Hottub
9 pm
The New Parish, 579 18th Street, Oakland

With DJ Black. Tickets $15-20. More information here.

Vince Wallace Jazz Ensemble
Cafe Van Kleef,  1621 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland

Bop jazz. More information here.

MJ’s Brass Boppers
9:00 pm
Disco Volante, 347 14th Street, Oakland

New Orleans style brass band. $5 cover. More information here.

First Friday Follies presents: A Tribute to the Work of John Waters
Stork Club, 2330 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland

Burlesque hosted by MC Juicy D. Light, featuring music by Against Leo. More information here.

Gypsy Hawk, Midnight Chaser, At Our Heels, Viral
7 pm
Eli’s Mile High Club, 3628 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Oakland

More information here.

Javon Jackson Band with guest Les McCann: Swiss Movement Revisited
Yoshi’s Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland

A release tour for the new CD Lucky 13. Shows continue September 7-9. Times and ticket prices here.

Young Prisms, Mwahah, Clipd Beaks, Alison Steveson
6 pm
The Uptown, 1928 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland

Alternative. No cover. More information here.

Piano Guts with Annah Anti-Palindrome
7- 10 pm
Actual Cafe, 6334 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland

A fundraiser for Girls Rock Camp. More information here.

Saturday, September 8

Children’s Hospital Oakland’s 100th Birthday Celebration
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Children’s Fairyland, 699 Bellevue Avenue, Oakland

An all-day celebration with special giveaways, musical performances by KFOG Local Scene artists and appearances by local children’s authors. More information and ticket prices here.

Oakland Art Murmur’s Saturday Stroll
1 –  5 pm
Uptown District along the Telegraph Avenue Corridor

A quieter, more art-focused weekly stroll highlighting the artwork in the galleries of the Uptown District. Click here for more information about participating galleries and the geographic area covered by the Saturday Stroll.

16th Street Train Station & GE Lighting Factory Tour
9:30AM-noon
16th Street Train Station
, corner of Wood and 16th Streets, Oakland

The Oakland Heritage Alliance presents a train station tour led by Frank Flores and OHA board member Naomi Schiff. Advance registration required. More information and ticket prices here

“Cops and Robbers”
7 pm
Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Performing Arts, 1428 Alice Street, Oakland

A new one man show written and performed by The Piper of the hip-hop group Flipsyde, followed by a discussion with the performer. Information and ticket prices here.

Fall Open House
noon – 4 pm
The Crucible, 1260 7th Street, Oakland

An art show, industrial arts demonstrations, open studios, bikes for sale and much more at the Crucible’s open house. Free admission. More information here.

Sisterhood is Powerful: The Women’s Movement, 1968 and Today
1:00 – 2:00 pm
Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street, Oakland

A group discussion about the women’s movement. Free with museum admission. More information here.

Getting Started Writing Stories
1-3pm
Pro Arts Gallery, 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland

A free writing workshop led by Richard Loranger. Bring a pen and paper. More information here.

Home Bass
10 pm
The New Parish, 579 18th Street, Oakland

With Ana Sia and others. Ages 18+ show. Tickets $20-25. More information here.

Blue Bone Express and Hot Pink Feathers
Cafe Van Kleef,  1621 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland

Brass band and burlesque dance. More information here.

Troubadour, Dynasty Electric, Hey Man Hey, Loudtalkers, Future Brit
Stork Club, 2330 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland

More information here.

Mission Creek Festival
7 pm
Eli’s Mile High Club, 3628 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Oakland

Featuring Judgment Day, Good Day to Die, Don’t Be a Hero. More information here.

The Oh Sees, Sic Alps, The Mallard, Breakarts
9 pm
The Uptown, 1928 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland

Alternative. Tickets $12-15. More information here.

DeeJay Lady Ryan
9:30 pm
Disco Volante, 347 14th Street, Oakland

$5 cover. More information here.

Ukelele Love-In
7 – 10 pm
Actual Cafe, 6334 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland

With Mana Maddy & Friends. More information here.

Sunday, September 9

Garden Open Hours
1-3 pm
Dover Street Park, 57th Street and Dover, Oakland

Phat Beets Produce hosts a weekly garden party with art and free food. For more info, contact alejandra [at] phatbeetsproduce [dot] org.

Seven Dollar Sundays
1 pm
The Uptown, 1928 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland

BBQ and bands. Tickets $7. More information here.

Scott Alcoholocaust Presents
3 pm
Eli’s Mile High Club, 3628 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Oakland

Featuring Rattus, Blown to Bits, Elegy. More information here.

Gotye
7 pm
The Fox Theater, 1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland

With guests Chairlift and Jonti. More information here.

Fleeting Trance, Chris Mcfarland
8:00 pm
Disco Volante, 347 14th Street, Oakland

More information here.

Strange Love Labs & Chad Bandit
5- 8 pm
Actual Cafe, 6334 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland

Acoustic indie music. More information here.

Ongoing Art Exhibits

Open
Transmission Gallery, 770 West Grand Avenue, Oakland

A brand new gallery launches its first exhibit featuring the works of 19 Bay Area artists in a variety of media. More information here. Exhibit continues through September 15.

Quilts
The Bookmark Bookstore, 721 Washington Street, Oakland

Friends of the Public Library presents a display of quilts by artist Julie Waldman. Some quilts are for sale and 15 percent of the proceeds will be donated to Friends of the Public Library and the bookstore.

The Noun Exhibit
Actual Cafe, 6334 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland

Drawings of people, places and things by Michael Olivo, Rachel Kantor, Kane Lynch, Emily Parrish and Sophie Leininger. More information here.

In Stasis
MacArthur B Arthur: 4030 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Oakland

An exhibition about intermediary space and waiting, featuring works by work by Johanna Billing, Liam Everett, Roza Janiszewska, Bob Linder, Anna Sagström, and Joseph Thomas. More information here.

Hidden Agenda
Vessel Gallery, 471 25th Street, Oakland

Paintings by Rose Anne Critchfield and sculpture by Alex Abajian & J. Lin-Hsien Kung, Luke Heimbigner, Wayne Shaffer, and Cyrus Tilton. Exhibit runs through September 29. More information here.

Phoenix Risen: The Art of Cartoonist David Brown
African American Museum & Library at Oakland, 659 14th Street

An exhibit of the work of cartoonist and publisher David Brown. Exhibit continues through October 20. More information here.

Ongoing community weekend events and gatherings

Classic Cars West Beer Garden
Saturdays from 2 pm til dusk
Classic Cars West, 411 26th Street, Oakland

Featuring grilled sausages, craft beer, music, art and vintage cars. More info here.

Get ‘er Done Day and Community Potluck
Sundays noon – 6 pm, 6 – 8 pm
A PLACE for Sustainable Living, 1121 64th Street, Oakland

Volunteers can work on a variety of tasks including carpentry, seed planting, plumbing work and more to benefit the center. Followed by a “Souper Sunday” community potluck dinner; bring a vegetarian dish or something to add to the “stone soup.” More info here.

Wildlife Theater
Saturdays at 11:45 am and Sundays at 1:45 pm
Oakland Zoo: 9777 Golf Links Road, Oakland

Every Saturday, hear a story and meet an animal with the Oakland zoo staff.  On Sundays, there are more animals to meet and a chance to learn cool nature facts.

Toddler Storytime

Saturdays 10:30 – 11:30 am
Oakland Main Library, Children’s Room, 125 14th Street, Oakland
and Rockridge Branch Library, 5366 College Avenue, Oakland

Every Saturday, children ages three and under can listen to stories, sing songs, and enjoy family play time. More info here.

Piedmont Avenue Branch Knitting Group
Saturdays, 3 – 4 pm
Piedmont Ave. Branch, 160 41st Street, Oakland

Weekly knitting get-together and help session.

Open Spinning/Knitting Gathering
Every second Saturday of the month, 10 am – 1 pm
A Verb for Keeping Warm, 6328 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland

A free get-together to work on knitting, spinning or fiber arts projects, with complimentary coffee and tea. More info here.

Scrabble Club
Third and First Saturday of every month, 1 – 4 pm
It’s Your Move Games and Hobbies: 4920 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland

The club meets two to three times a month and hold a monthly tournament.  Cost: $1 to join the club and $25 for six games at the tournament.  More info here.

MTC Community Garden Hoe-Down
Saturdays 9 – 11 am
Memorial Tabernacle Church: 514 58th Street, Oakland (enter through the driveway)

Come join the weekly garden work party!  Whether you are a novice or an expert, all levels of gardening are welcome. Bring your gloves and gardening tools.

MTC Let’s Walk Together program
Second and fourth Saturdays, 8 am – 10 am
Memorial Tabernacle Church: 514 58th Street, Oakland

A twice-monthly group walk through different Bay Area parks and trails. Meet at the church and carpool to the week’s location. More info here.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous
Sundays 8:30 – 10 am, Thursdays 7:00 to 8:30 pm
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, Summit Campus, Merritt Pavilion
350 Hawthorne Avenue, Oakland, in the “Fir Room.”

A program based on the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. There are no dues, weigh-ins, or fee, but pre-registration for this free program is required. The program is provided through Alta Bates Summit Medical Center and Jewish Family and Children’s Services of the East Bay. Call (510) 523-4361 for more information.

Chemical Dependency Workshop
Saturdays 10 am – 12 pm
Alta Bates Summit Medical Center’s MPI Treatment Services: 3021 Summit Street, 5th Floor, D Wing, Oakland

Whether you are dealing with alcohol or drug abuse yourself, or helping a family member or friend through the addiction, everyone is welcome at Alta Bates’ Dependency Workshops.  Call 510-652-7000 for more information.

Farmers markets

Old Oakland Farmers Market: 9th Street between Broadway and Clay, Oakland

Fridays 8 am – 2 pm, year-round.  More info here.

Kaiser Permanente Oakland Farmers Market: 3801 Howe Street, Oakland

Fridays 10 am – 2 pm, year-round.  More info here.

Grand Lake Farmers Market: Splash Pad Park at Grand Avenue and Lake Park Avenue

Saturdays 9 am – 2 pm, year round.  More info here.

Phat Beets Produce Market: 942 Stanford Avenue, Oakland

Saturdays 9 am – 2 pm.  More info here.

Temescal Farmers Market: 5300 Claremont Avenue, Oakland (at the DMV)

Sundays 9 am – 1 pm, year-round.  More info here.

Jack London Square Farmers Market: Webster & Water Streets, Oakland

Sundays, 9 am – 2 pm, year-round.  More info here.

Got an Oakland event to share for next weekend’s events listing? Send info including address, time, and ticket price for events taking place in Oakland to staff@oaklandnorth.net.

 

1 Comment

  1. Mackay on September 7, 2012 at 9:27 am

    Saturday: Special Delivery Exhibit
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