Community events and activities for the weekend of March 15 to 17, 2013. Got an event we didn’t know about? Please add it in the comments!

Friday, March 15, 2013

ZooKids: Paws and Claws
9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Oakland Zoo, 9777 Golf Links Road, Oakland

This is a class for kids to learn about all the different types of paws and claws that animals have. Fee is $23 for members and $26 for non-members. More information here.

East Bay Moms Hike
10:00am
Enjoy the company of other moms on a fairly difficult three-mile hike in Wildcat Canyon Park. Free. More information here.

St. Patrick’s Day with Driving with Fergus
12:00 to 1:00 pm
Oakland City Center

Listen to  traditional dance music and songs of Ireland from  the duo of Lewis Santer guitar and Irish bouzoukiand Vince Wolfe flute, whistles, pipes, drum.
More information here.

Moms’ Night Out
6:00 to 9:00 pm
Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak St., Oakland

Mom’s night out involves enjoying the museum live music, access to food trucks, and regional wine tastings. More information here.

3rd Friday Night Ride
6:30 pm to 9:00 pm
East Bay Bicycle Coalition

Meet at the Richmond BART station at 6:30 pm. The ride will stop at Bridge Storage Art Space for snacks before heading out to the Albany Beach and back to BART. More information here.

Oakland East Bay Symphony
8:00 pm
Paramount Theater, 2025 Broadway, Oakland

The conductors are Michael Morgan, Bryan Nies, Lynne Morrow. Doors open 60 minutes before show times. Tickets range from $20.00 – $70.00. More information here.

Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band
8:00 pm and 10:00 pm
Yoshi’s Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Jack London Square, Oakland

A Latin jazz percussion performance. Two shows: Tickets for the 8:00 pm are $30, 10:00 pm are $25. More information here.

Saturday, March 16, 2013

Ashtanga & Hatha Yoga
10:00 am to 11:15 am
PLACE for Sustainable Living, 1121 64th Street, Oakland

Admission is on a sliding scale, $8-12. Bring a yoga mat or towel and any other yoga props you may need. Mantra and drumming are part of this class. More information here.

Spokeland at Lanesplitter Berkeley
2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
2033 San Pablo Avenue, Berkeley

Pizza and bike repair! Spokeland sets up shop at Lanesplitter Berkeley every 3rd Saturday. More information here.

Haunting: Performed by Molissa Fenley and Peiling Kao
6:00 pm and 7:00pm
Mills College Art Museum, 5000 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland

Mills College dance professor and internationally recognized choreographer Molissa Fenley performs in the gallery of artist Peling Kao
More information here.

Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band
8:00 pm and 10:00 pm
Yoshi’s Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Jack London Square, Oakland

A Latin jazz percussion performance. Two shows: Tickets for the 8:00 pm are $34, 10:00 pm are $32. More information here.

Pro Concert: The VNote Ensemble
8:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Musically Minded Academy, 5776 Broadway, Oakland

The VNote Ensemble (formerly The Snake Trio) gives a voice to the hidden treasure of Venezuelan music with fusion of Latin and folk rhythms with jazz explorations. More information here.

The Royal Comedy Tour
7:00 pm
Paramount Theater, 2025 Broadway, Oakland

Comedians Sommore, Bruce Bruce, Mark Curry and Tony Rock live at the Paramount. Tickets range from $101.00 to $47.50. More information here.

Umphrey’s McGee
7:30 pm
The Fox Theater, 1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland

Concert with guests the Bright Light Social Hour. Tickets are $25. More information here.

Queer Tango
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm
The Actual Cafe, 6334 San Pablo Ave  Oakland

Every 3rd Saturday of the month, Actual Cafe has Queer Tango for everyone. 7-7:45: Beginner’s Lesson. 7:45-10 pm: Dancing to DJ. $5 general admission, $3 students with an ID. More information here.

The Shams Eire—St. Patty’s Day Celebration
9:00 pm
Disco Volante, 347 14th St, Oakland

The Shams Eire, a San Francisco Irish rock band, returns to Disco Volante for St. Patty’s Day. Cover is $7. More information here.

Sunday, March 17, 2013

St. Patrick’s Day in Montclair
10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Crogan’s – Grille One – Farmstead

Enjoy outdoor festivities featuring bagpipers and sample Irish food, wine and beer.
More information here.

Inversion: A Disobedient Circus
1:00 pm & 5:00 pm
Kinetic Arts Center, 785 7th St., Oakland

The Circus Spire Youth Troupe performs in their annual show. Tickets: $15-$40
More information here.

Jazz at the Chimes
2:00 pm
Chapel of the Chimes, 4499 Piedmont Ave., Oakland

The Mads Tolling Quartet features Dave McNab on guitar, George Ban-Weiss on
bass and Eric Garland on drums. Tickets: $10-15
For more information, call 510-654-0123

Everything Kicks
3:30 pm
The New Parkway Theater, 474 24th St., Oakland

Watch a documentary by Oakland native Philip Nelson about sneaker enthusiasts.
More info here.

Haunting: Performed by Molissa Fenley and Peiling Kao
4:00 pm and 7:00pm
Mills College Art Museum, 5000 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland

Mills College dance professor and internationally recognized choreographer Molissa Fenley performs in the gallery of artist Peling Kao
More information here.

Live Music: Actual Jazz Series
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
The Actual Cafe, 6334 San Pablo Ave  Oakland

A monthly music series on the third Sunday of the month. More information here.

The Story So Far
6:00 pm
Oakland Metro Operahouse, 630 3rd St. Oakland

Punk, rock and alternative music. Performances by The Story So Far, Man Overboard, Tonight Alive, Citizen, The American Scene. More information here.

Ongoing Art Exhibits

Lucky, by Dave Meeker
Mercury 20, 475 25th Street, Oakland

New sculptures by Dave Meeker conceptualize the luck that surrounds us. Meeker is a sculptor who lives in Oakland. Exhibition runs through April 6. More information here.

Layers, by Robert Ray
Transmission Gallery, 770 West Grand Avenue, Oakland

The exhibition Layers showcases the art of twenty-five artists from the northern California region who utilize the process of layering, and/or depict layered imagery, in a variety of mixed-media works, paintings, drawings, collage and sculpture. Runs until March 16. More here.

Playing with Fire: Artists of the California Studio Glass Movement
Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street, Oakland

Celebrates the 50th anniversary of the studio art-glass movement in the US. Examines California’s influence on the movement. Runs through March 24, 2013. More information here.

Suburban Dreams
Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street, Oakland

California photography by San Francisco artist Beth Yarnelle Edwards exploring the relationship between people, their possessions and the domestic world. Exhibit runs through June 30, 2013. 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.

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

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