This Weekend in Oakland
on October 25, 2013
Community events and activities for the weekend of October 25-27 2013. Got an event we didn’t know about? Please add it in the comments!
Friday, October 25
Puppet Show: Tashi, A Boy from Tibet
11 am, 2 pm and 4 pm
Children’s Fairyland, 699 Bellevue Ave., Oakland
A puppet show featuring Tashi, who takes care of animals and others around him. Follow his adventures as he saves a village. $10. More information here.
Spooky Treats
3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
César E. Chávez Branch, 3301 E. 12th St., Oakland
Transform Oreo cookies, licorice and other goodies into creepy spider cookies. Free.
Friday Nights @ OMCA
5 pm – 9 pm
Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street, Oakland
This family-friendly night festival includes live music and a drop-in art workshop. Gallery admission is half-price for adults and free for children under 18. More information here.
The Artists Are Present
6 pm – 9 pm
150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland
Enjoy drinks, music and art at Pro Art’s Fall fundraiser. $30. More information here.
Sinful Science
6 pm – 10 pm
Chabot Space and Science Center, 10000 Skyline Boulevard, Oakland
Learn the benefits and motivation of vices while enjoying wine, beer and music. $12 in addition to Center admission. More information here.
Creeps & Ghouls Screening
7 pm – 9 pm
Rock Paper Scissors Collective, 2278 Telegraph Ave., Oakland
Catch the Oakland screening of Sam Hinsvark’s film, “Don’t Let Our Yooth Go to Waste.” More information here.
Ragged Wing Ensemble: Buried in the Body
4pm
Uptown ArtPark, Between 19th & William St and Telegraph and Rashida Muhammad St, Oakland
Ragged Wing Ensemble present the play “Buried in the Body.” Following the performance, audience members can participate in interactive art installations. Free. More information here.
Marcus Stephen’s Markstep Trio
9:30 pm
Lungomare, 1 Broadway, Oakland
The trio’s music is based on organ trios from the 50’s and 60’s. 21+. Free. More information here.
The Naked and Famous
8 pm
Fox Theater, 1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland
New Zealand-based alternative rock band, The Naked and Famous, bring their synthpop sound to the Bay Area. $29.50. More information here.
Clipd Beaks
9 pm
The Night Light, 311 Broadway, Oakland
Clipd Beak’s E.P. release party. Rock. $7. More information here.
Sweetwater Black
9 pm
The Uptown Nightclub, 1928 Telegraph Ave., Oakland
Rock trio Sweetwater Black will perform. $8. More information here.
Saturday, October 26
Comet Viewing
4:30 am
Chabot Space and Science Center, 10000 Skyline Boulevard, Oakland
Rise and shine early to see Comet ISON through telescopes and hike into the redwoods at dawn. More information here.
Boo at the Zoo
10 am – 3 pm
Oakland Zoo, 9777 Golf Links Road, Oakland
Come in costume for the zoo’s annual Halloween event. Features a spooky costume parade, train rides, face painting and treat collecting. Through Sunday. Free with zoo admission. More information here.
Community Tree Planting
10 am – 2 pm
1018 Stanford Ave., Oakland
Urban Releaf invites people of all ages and gardening experience levels to plant trees in this North Oakland neighborhood. Free. More information here.
Jack o’Lantern Jamboree
10 am – 4 pm
Children’s Fairyland, 699 Bellevue Ave., Oakland
Children’s Fairyland’s festival includes parades, pirate school, costumed fairy-tale characters and treat stations for kids. Through Sunday. $10. More information here.
Coast to Coast Oakland Bully Walk
10:30 am
Lake Merritt, 550 El Embarcadero, Oakland
Pit bull lovers are invited to walk around Lake Merritt in solidarity for National Pit Bull Awareness Day. Free. More information here.
United Nations Parade and Flag Raising
11 am – 1 pm
Jack London Square, 466 Water St., Oakland
A flag raising ceremony and international flag parade for the United Nations anniversary. Free. More information here.
Argentine Tango
1 pm – 3 pm
3301 E. 12th St., Oakland
Learn about the passionate dance through a multimedia presentation by Jurek Mazur and special live tango performance. Free. More information here.
Whiskerman
4 pm
Latham Square, Telegraph Ave. at Broadway St. Oakland
This folk rock band with bluegrass influences will perform in Latham Square. Free. More information here.
Brazilian Family Halloween Ball
5 pm – 8pm
1901 San Pablo Avenue
Thriller tribute dance mob, costume contest, games and more. All ages welcome.
Soul Congregation Dance Party
9 pm
The Legionnaire Saloon, 2272 Telegraph Ave., Oakland
Rare funk and soul music with DJ Aware, DJ Donavan and Juan Data.. 21+. Free. More information here.
Seth Augustus Band
9:30 pm
Café Van Kleef, 1621 Telegraph Ave., Oakland
Bay Area-based blues and rock singer will bring his original and surreal songs to Café Van Kleef. 21+. Free. More information here.
Sunday, October 27
Meditations in Needle Felting
A Verb for Keeping Warm, 6328 San Pablo Avenue, Oakland
Learn how to make flowers, animals and more with wool. $25. More info here.
Days of the Dead Community Celebration
12 pm – 4:30 pm
Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street, Oakland, CA
OMCA’s 19th annual event brings the community together with food, dance and music for the Days of the Dead tradition. Free with museum admission. More information here.
Halloween on College Ave.
12 pm – 2 pm
College Avenue Presbyterian Church, 5951 College Ave., Oakland
Join the costume parade and trick or treat at participating shops from Alcatraz to Broadway. More information here.
Oakland Color Haunt
1 pm
Lake Merritt, 666 Bellevue Ave., Oakland
This three-mile, timed paint race allows participants to be tarted by ghosts, goblins and ghouls. $10-$50. More information here.
Silkscreen for Beginners
1 pm – 3 pm
Faultline Artspace, 850 42nd Ave., Oakland
Learn silkscreening basics at Faultline Artspace. $50. More information here.
Food Day Pop-up & Beer Garden
3 pm – 7 pm
La Borinqueña Mex-icatessen & Specialty Shop, 582 7th Street, Oakland
Meet local food artisans and food justice groups while celebrating local sustainable food and beer. $10-$50. More information here.
Creative Writing Workshop
7 pm – 9:30 pm
Rock Paper Scissors Collective, 2278 Telegraph Ave., Oakland
Writers ages 16 and older will learn how to develop writing talents. Sliding Scale. More information here.
Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein
6 pm
474 24th St., Oakland
Bud Abbott and Lou Costello meet Frankenstein and Bela Lugosi as Dracula in the 1948 comedy horror film. $8. More information here.
Sacred Economics
7 pm – 9:30 pm
1423 Broadway, Oakland
Impact Hub Oakland co-founder Lisa Chacon and author Charles Eisenstein will discuss ecology, economy and miracles. Sliding scale. More information here.
Feather Bright
9 pm
The Night Light, 311 Broadway, Oakland
Psychedelic rock from Oakland-based Feather Bright. $7. More information here.
Ongoing Art Exhibits
Carol Inez Charney
October 17-November 23
SLATE contemporary 473 25th Street, Oakland
Carol Inez Charney’s artwork is inspired by photography of the Seattle Public Library’s architecture. More information here.
In the Landscape
October 17-November 16
PHOTO 473 25th Street, Oakland
Dana J Wan’s photography captures people’s relationships with their environment. More information here.
Peter Stackpole: Bridging the Bay
July 20 – January 26
Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street, Oakland
Black and white photographs dating back to the 1930s, when the Oakland-San Francisco Bay Bridge and the Golden Gate Bridge were being constructed. More information here.
Above and Below: Stories from our Changing Bay
August 31 – February 23
Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street, Oakland
Media like oral histories, interactives and community voices take center stage in this exhibition exploring how human engineering and natural forces have changed the Bay Area over time.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. Call510-652-7000 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.
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Oops! I missed the Tashi’s Puppet Show.