Meet Downtown Oakland: Homepage

75 restaurants and cafés.
33 galleries and cultural venues.
40 clubs and bars.
32 major attractions and events.

One happening downtown.

Discover the buzz that has invigorated Oakland’s vibe. Downtown has burst onto the nightlife scene in a big way. Scores of new restaurants, clubs and venues have sprung up and more are on the way.

These pages are your essential guide to downtown Oakland hot spots.

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Experience Oakland : Downtown Sounds

The Oakland Public Conservatory of Music (OPCM) is the only public conservatory of its kind in the nation. The talent of the school's pupils is highlighted during a variety concerts and special performances throughout the year. Upcoming concerts and special performances include the College of Alameda Big Band appearance every fourth Sunday through May at 2:00 p.m. and the End of Semester Student Performance on Sunday, May 13, at 2:00 p.m.

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*Note: Downtown is defined roughly as the area bounded by West Grand Avenue to the north and the Estuary to the south, and by the 980 freeway to the west and Lake Merritt/Laney College to the east.

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