This weekend in Oakland
on May 4, 2012
Community events and activities for the weekend of May 4-6, 2012. Got an event we didn’t know about? Please add it in the comments!
Friday May 4
Cinco De Mayo with Ballet Folklorico Mexicano
noon – 1 pm
Oakland City Center
A presentation of traditional Mexican dance. More information here.
Cuatro de Mayo Celebration
5 – 8 pm
Linden Street Brewery, 95 Linden St. Suite 7/8
Beer, tamales and live music. More information here.
Jack’s Night Market
6:00 – 10:00 p.m
Jack London Square
A new monthly night-time bazaar to coincide with the Oakland Art Murmur, Jack’s Night Market will feature local artists, food vendors and jewelry and clothing makers. This Friday to celebrate the event’s launch there will also be fortune tellers, contortionists and other costumed performers. More information 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.
Great Wall of Oakland presents “A Day in the Life”
7:00 pm to 11:00
West Grand Avenue between Broadway and Valley Street
An outdoor screening of a collection of documentaries about people from around the globe including The Violin Maker by Dustin Cohen and Evening Kiss by Forever Pictures. More information here.
Vessel 8: Charting the Waters
6-9PM
Vessel Gallery, 471 25th Street, Oakland
A celebration of the gallery’s first 8 years featuring works by Jon Gariepy, Nancy Genn, Donald Fortescue, Cyrus Tilton, Walter James Mansfield, Mari Marks, Sanjay Vora, Alex Abajian, Gordon Glasgow,Natalie Cartwright, John Ruszel, Morgania Moore, Bryson Bost, Luke Heimbigner, and Maru Hoeber. Jewelry by Hannah Keefe, Elisa Bongfeldt, Luana Coonen and Sakura Haru. More information here.
Major Taylor presentation and book signing with author Andrew Ritchie
7 – 10 pm
Manifesto Bicycles, 831 Broadway, Oakland
Andrew Richie signs copies of Major Taylor: The Fastest Bicycle Rider in the World, plus bike triva contest and refreshments. More information here.
Girls Rock Camp Trivia Night
DJ 6-8 pm, trivia 8 – 10 pm
Actual Café, 6334 San Pablo Ave., Oakland
Play as a team or join one when you get there. Free but donations accepted. More information here.
Charade
8 pm
Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway, Oakland
Paramount Movie Classics presents the 1963 thriller starring Audrey Hepburn and Cary Grant. Tickets $5. More information here.
First Friday Follies
Stork Club, 2330 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland
Burlesque with MC Juicy D. Light and music by POPS and Stella Royale. More information here.
Lagos Roots Afrobeat Ensemble
9 pm
VITUS, 201 Broadway, Oakland
With Black Nature of the Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars. Tickets $10. More information here.
Non Stop Bhangra
9 pm – 2 am
The New Parish, 579 18th Street, Oakland
Featuring Dholrhythms, Jimmy Love, J-Boogie, DJ Sol Rising, Aima The Dreamer. Tickets $8 – $49.95. more information here.
The Hundred Days, Horrorscopes, 100%, Stomacher
9 pm
The Uptown, 1928 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland
Alternative rock. No cover. More information here.
Lowrider Band
8pm & 10pm
Yoshi’s Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland
A blend of Latin, rock, funk and jazz. Tickets $22. More information here.
Tour De Franzia Bike Party
3-6 pm
Eli’s Mile High Club, 3628 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Oakland
Free show featuring War Party, Badr Vogu and Belushi River. More information here.
Vince Wallace Jazz Ensemble
Cafe Van Kleef, 1621 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland
Bop Jazz. More information here.
MJ’s Brass Boppers
9 pm
Disco Volante, 347 14th Street, Oakland
New Orleans style brass band. Admission $5. More information here.
Saturday May 5
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.
Free Comic Book Day
10:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Many branch libraries in Oakland will be giving out free comics for all ages. More information about participating branches here.
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with ZUMBA
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
Cesar Chavez Branch, 3301 East 12th St., Ste. 271
Paola Acosta leads a class in this Latin dance inspired exercise. More information here.
Popup beer garden
noon to dusk
Classic Cars West,411 26th Street, Oakland
A new weekly popup beer garden. More info here.
Home Bass
9 pm
The New Parish, 579 18th Street, Oakland
Featuring Pumpkin, RUSSLIQUID, FELDT, ERICA DEE, NICOLUMINOUS. Ages 18+ show. Tickets $15-20. More information here.
Cinco De Mayo
The Uptown, 1928 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland
Featuring the Zeroes, Midnite Snaxx, DJ Tim Tolle. Tickets $15-18. More information here.
Snow Patrol
8 pm
The Fox Theater, 1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland
With special guests Rousseau. More information here.
The Johnny Otis Show – A Celebration
8pm & 10pm
Yoshi’s Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland
A celebration of the music of Johnny Otis. Tickets $20. More information here.
A New Abyss / Massacration / Catylyst / Choir of Carnages
7 pm
Eli’s Mile High Club, 3628 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Oakland
Cinco de Mayo!
Stork Club, 2330 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland
With Mad River, Chris Jones Band, Nicholas Burke, Bees Table, and Tektite. More information here.
Cinco de Mayo on the Bayou
Cafe Van Kleef, 1621 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland
The Lovelight Blues Band plays the blues. More information here.
Caturdays at Actual
7 – 10 pm
Actual Café, 6334 San Pablo Ave., Oakland
Alternative pop/rock/experimental and more on the first Saturday of every month. More information here.
Sunday May 6
Flourish Oakland
6 – 9 pm
MUA Restaurant, 2442 Webster Street, Oakland
A fundraiser to benefit the Oakland Art Murmur Gallery Association, featuring food and wine, live jazz by Tara Linda, artists in action and a silent auction. Tickets $150 each or $250 for a pair. More information here.
Closing Tea & Artist Talk: Buy American: New Work by Clare Szydlowski
3-6pm (Talk at 4pm)
The Compound Gallery: 1167 65th Street, Oakland
Using cut paper and multilayer screen printing, artists Clare Szydlowski’s work takes on the ideas of the bargain store and of packaging. More information here.
Bay Area Vintage Base Ball
12:30 PM
Mosswood Park, Oakland
The Oakland Colonels take on the New Almaden Cinnabars. All game play uses 19th Century rules and vintage gear and attire. More information here.
OMCA Jewelry Trunk Show
11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street, Oakland
Wearable art from local jewelry designers. More information here.
Lloyd Gregory
7 pm
Yoshi’s Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland
Jazz guitarist Lloyd Gregory performs. Tickets $20. More information here.
Bryaugh CD release party
6 pm
Eli’s Mile High Club, 3628 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Oakland
Featuring Under 15 Seconds, Trashkannon, Short Changed, Venkman. More information here.
Mark Sexton Band, Courtney Nicole
7 pm
Disco Volante, 347 14th Street, Oakland
No cover. More information here.
Actual Jazz Series
5 – 8 pm
Actual Café, 6334 San Pablo Ave., Oakland
John Schott and his trio host a monthly event. More information here.
Ongoing Art Exhibits
Space-Light-Structure: The Jewelry of Margaret De Patta
Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street, Oakland
A retrospective of the works of Bay Area American Modernist Jeweler Margaret De Patta, featuring jewelry, ceramics, photographs and more. Exhibit runs February 4 through May 13. More info here. Read Oakland North’s previous coverage here.
Modern Cartoonist: The Art of Daniel Clowes
Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street, Oakland
Vessel 8: Charting the Waters
Gallery Hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 11-6PM
Vessel Gallery, 471 25th Street, Oakland, CA 94612, 510 893 8800
The FLOAT Gallery, 1091 Calcot Place, Unit #116, Oakland
Photography on the border between the acceptable and the risque. Show opens April 16 and runs through May 26. More info here.
Clusternook by Wonderboom!
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 12-7pm, Sunday 12-5pm, open late for First Fridays until 9 pm
Marion and Rose’s Workshop 461 9th St, Oakland
An eclectic art installation by the Wonderboom collective featuring a clubhouse and art made from garage sale finds, reclaimed wood and other kitsch objects. Show runs through May 19. More info here.
10 Connect :: A group show of ten artists
Weekend dates: Saturdays from 2 – 6 pm and by appointment
The Gray Loft Gallery, 2889 Ford Street, 3rd Floor, Oakland
An exhibition by ten female artists, all current or former residents of the Gray Loft Gallery, that explores how friendships shape artistic practice and the artists’ sense of place. More info here.
Nerd/Cool: Robots, Zombies and the Girl Next Door
Actual Cafe, 6334 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland
Art by Jen Oaks, Beca Irizarry, Steven Chunn, Maggie Hurley, Kane Lynch and Billy Darr. Sci fi, comic and other nerdy art. More info here.
Ongoing community weekend events and gatherings
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: 5717 Market Street, 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.
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PopupHood celebration in Old Oakland. Friday, 5 to 10 pm, 9th&Broadway. Come one come all. http://www.popuphood.com/index.html
Swan’s Market will be open late, too, with special guests PieTisserie and Little Shop Artisan Box. Yeah Yeah