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This weekend in Oakland

Weekend Events Calendar Friday, 11/26 Macy’s Great Tree Lighting 2010 6 to 8 pm Union Square: Geary Street and Powell Street, San Francisco Santa will throw the switch to light up the 80-foot Shasta White Fir in San Francisco’s Union Square on Friday.  Macy’s Great Tree will be the centerpiece for performances from American Idol winner Katharine McPhee and others.  Cost: free More Information Saturday, 11/27 16th Annual Womyn of Color Arts & Crafts Show 2010 10:30 am to 4:30…

Restaurant options for a Thanksgiving night out

Hi Oakland North readers — this article appeared in 2010. If you are looking for Thanksgiving restaurant information for the year 2012, click here. Thanksgiving is a time for giving thanks, family… and food. From pumpkin pie to turkey, Thanksgiving is as much about the food as the fellowship. But while there are those of us who delight in crafting the perfect meal, we here at Oakland North know that some prefer not to spend their Turkey Day in the…

This weekend in Oakland

Weekend Events Calendar: Friday, 11/19, 8 p.m.: Season Opening of Oakland East Bay Symphony, featuring guitarist Carlos Santana and composition for full orchestra by multi Grammy-winning songwriter Narada Michael Walden. Performances both Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.(Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway, Oakland) Friday, 11/19, 8:30 p.m.: San Francisco Bay Area International salsa congress, a salsa dancing extravaganza, featuring performances, workshops and competitions all weekend long. Runs November 18th to November 21st. Website: www.sfsalsacongress.com. (Oakland Marriott City Center, 1001 Broadway, Oakland) Saturday,…

This weekend in Oakland

Weekend Events Calendar:

Saturday, 11/13, 9 a.m.: “A Caregivers Town Hall,” A support, education and resource fair. (Jack London Aquatic Center, 115 Embarcadero, Oakland)

Saturday, 11/13, 11 a.m.: Phat Beets Produce Food N’ Justice Workshop Series. Beginning with a tenants’ rights seminar, the five-workshop series will run through December 11. (North Oakland Arlington Medical Center, 5715 Market Street, Oakland)

Saturday, 11/13, 1 p.m.: Ten-year anniversary celebration of the San Francisco Bay Area Independent Media Center, including speakers, panels and workshops focusing on independent media’s role in social and environmental justice movements. (Continental Club, 1658 W. 12th Street, Oakland)

Saturday, 11/13, 5 p.m.: Opening reception for exhibition of artist Jennie Ottinger, titled “Due By.” Exhibition will run through January 8. (Johansson Projects, 2300 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland)

Saturday, 11/13, 5 p.m.: The Chabot Space & Science Center will host “Gala Benefit for Planet Earth” to celebrate Bill Nye’s climate lab exhibition, featuring special guest Bill Nye the Climate Guy. (Chabot Space & Science Center, 10000 Skyline Boulevard, Oakland)