Meet Downtown Oakland: Events

FEATURED EVENT

Oakland Museum of California
Opening Celebration
1000 Oak Street
11am May 1, 2010 to 6pm May 2, 2010
Thirty-one hours of continuous, round-the-clock, FREE public programs, presented by Target, will officially launch the opening of the transformed Oakland Museum of California (OMCA) after a two-year, $58 million renovation and re-envisioning of the presentation of its art and history collections.

Saturday afternoon activities will center on the innovative and creative spirit of California, while Saturday evening and overnight activities will take on a more adult flavor featuring live DJs, dancing, food and beverages served until 2 a.m. At 6 a.m., early morning yoga and bubble magic will kick off family-themed events all day Sunday.
museumca.org

First Friday Art Walk
Midtown Oakland Arts District includes premier galleries, cafes, bars, and restaurants open on First Friday and within walking distance of each other. Throughout Midtown, Downtown Oakland First F 5-8p
www.facebook.com/midoakarts

Art Murmur
On the first Friday of every month, galleries throughout Oakland stay open late. A truely festive event. Check website for participating galleries. Throughout Oakland First F 6-9p
www.oaklandartmurmur.com

Strictly Sail Pacific and Pacific Boat Expo
Jack London Square April 15-18 Paid Admission
www.sailamerica.com

Grand Re-Opening of the Oakland Museum of California
1000 Oak St. May 1 & 2
www.museumca.org

Artisan Expo
Jack London Square June 19 & 20
www.eastbayexpress.com

Oaklavia: Come Play in the Street
Broadway & parts of Telegraph from Grand to Jack London Square June 27
www.oaklavia.org

4th of July Celebration & Fireworks
Jack London Square July 4
www.jacklondonsquare.com

Best of the East Bay
Jack London Square Aug. 6
www.eastbayexpress.com

Art & Soul
Frank Ogawa Plaza/City Center Aug. 21 & 22 Paid Admission
artandsouloakland.com

Chinatown Streetfest
Chinatown Aug. 28 & 29
oaklandchinatownstreetfest.com

Sistahs Steppin' in Pride
Snow Park Aug. 28
www.sistahssteppin.org

Fall Boat Show
Jack London Square Sept. 15-19 Paid Admission
jacklondonsquare.com

Black Cowboy Parade
14th St. & Broadway Oct. 2
blackcowboyassociation.org

Holiday Tree Lighting
Jack London Square Dec. 3
jacklondonsquare.com

Oakland Holiday Parade
11th St. & Broadway to 19th St. & Harrison Dec. 4
oaklandholidayparade.com

This is a listing of major annual outdoor events, which are subject to change.
For a detailed Oakland events calendar: www.oaklandcvb.com.