Posts Tagged ‘live music’
At Eve’s Waterfront, a new chef takes charge of the ship
Brandon Peacock is now captain of a ship. That ship is actually a restaurant—Eve’s Waterfront, the newest establishment to inhabit the waterfront property on the edge of Jack London Square. Peacock isn’t known for any particular style of food—whatever he does, he does well, whether it’s ramen from scratch, decadent mac and cheese, short ribs…
Read MoreOakland’s Waterstrider returns to New Parish with new lineup, songs
The New Parish is packed – with couples trying to dance a two-step, with indisputably underage girls taking selfies, with raucous laughter, with the sounds of congas and pulsating bass lines. And, rising above it all, an exceptional falsetto that captures every eye and ear in the place.
Read MoreArtists, Oaklanders celebrate creativity at Art in Nature festival
The 3rd annual Art in Nature festival featured more than 200 artists at Redwood Regional Park in the hills east of Oakland this Sunday.
Read MoreSummer Sounds noontime concert series kicks off at City Center Plaza
The Watusi and the Jerk—popular dance moves in the early 1960’s—could be spotted during the launch of Summer Sounds Concerts at City Center Plaza on Wednesday. Over a hundred people, some of them doing the Twist, cheered on The Sun Kings, an Alameda based rock band that covers the Beatles’ music.
Read MoreThe Town Spectacle will turn art appreciation into an interactive, community-building event
Check out the Town Spectacle—a whole new kind of living art experience that brings together local artists, musicians and performers to connect with the community.
Read MoreAnnual Ragga Muffins Festival in Oakland
Ragga Muffins – Stephen Marley, Lee “Scratch” Perry, Julian Marley Fox Theater – Oakland Oakland, CA Fri, Feb 20, 2009 07:00 PM ($37.50) “God is black, if not just look at your shadow. Jah bless,” usually says Lee “Scratch” Perry while walking into the stage. The 72-year-old, Jamaican born, reggae-dub shaman will bring his delayed…
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