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| 2000 Calendar of Events | ||
| April | ||
| NOTE: Dates and times were accurate when published. We encourage confirmation of dates and times whenever possible. | ||
Ongoing Events: | ||
Music in the Courtyard - Every Sunday 1:00 to 5:00 pm Jack London Village, (510) 893-7956
Certified Farmers’ Market - Every Sunday 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Jack London Square, (800) 949-FARM Fresh fruits and vegetables, cut flowers, baked goods, fresh fish and more
Oakland Historical Landmark Tour - Every Sunday 1:00 to 3:30 pm Free Bus departs from 10th and Fallon Streets. Visit historic points of interest throughout Oakland. To make reservations, call (510) 835-1306
Tuesday Art Series - Every Tuesday 7:00 pm Artship Foundation, 495 Embarcadero For more information, call (510) 238-5103
Jazz Improv Workshops - Every Tuesday 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm Golden Gate Recreation Center, 1075 62nd Street For more information, call (510) 597-5023
Spoken Word Open Mike - Every Wednesday 6:00 - 9:00 pm $5 Geoffrey’s Inner Circle, 410 14th Street For more information, call (510) 839-4644
The Word - Every Thursday 9:00 pm Black Dot Cafe, 2330 International Boulevard Open mic/open instrumental session. For more information, call (510) 533-6629
Certified Farmers’ Market - Every Friday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm Old Oakland at Washington & 9th Streets, (510) 745-7100 Fresh fruits and vegetables, cut flowers, baked goods, fresh fish and more
Black Dot Artist Collective Open House Every Friday 8:00 pm Ritual Space, 2328 E. 14th Street For more information, call (510) 533-6629
Grand Lake Farmers’ Market - Every Saturday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm Free LakePark Way at Grand Avenue For more information, call (800) 897-3276
The Black Panther Legacy Tour - Every Saturday Noon to 2:30 pm $20 adults; $15 children 14 and under West Oakland Library, 1801 Adeline Avenue Historical tours conducted Dr. Huey P. Newton Foundation of 18 sites that were significant in the history of the Black Panther Party. For more information, call (510) 986-0660
Through May 28 California Underground: Our Caves and Subterranean Habitats 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Wed to Sat; First Fri to 9:00 pm; Noon to 5:00 pm Sunday $6 general; $4 seniors and students; children five and under free Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street This family-oriented exhibition explores the diverse types of caves located in California. For more information, call (510) 238-2200
Through July 23 Crazy Quilts 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Wed to Sat; Noon to 5:00 pm Sun; til 9:00 pm first Fri of the month $6 general; $4 youth, seniors, and students Breuner Gallery, Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street Ten crazy quilts in non-traditional patterns and decorated with embroidery, applique work, or paint. For more information, call (888) OAK-MUSE
Through July 23 Women of Taste: A Collaboration Celebrating Quilt Artists & Chefs 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Wed to Sat; Noon to 5:00 pm Sun; til 9:00 pm first Fri of the month $6 general; $4 youth, seniors, and students Great Hall High Bay, Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street From the Smithsonian Institute, this exhibit features 50 contemporary quilts created by textile artists in collaboration with renowned women chefs. For more information, call (888) OAK-MUSE
April 1 through June 25 Through July 23, 2000 Crazy Quilts 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Wed to Sat; Noon to 5:00 pm Sun; til 9:00 pm first Fri of the month $6 general; $4 youth, seniors, and students Breuner Gallery, Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street Ten crazy quilts in non-traditional patterns and decorated with embroidery, applique work, or paint. For more information, call (888) OAK-MUSE
April 1 through July 23, 2000 Treasures of the Tar Pits 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Wed to Sat; Noon to 5:00 pm Sun; til 9:00 pm first Fri of the month $6 general; $4 youth, seniors, and students Great Hall Low Bay, Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street Selections of fossils from the La Brea Tar Pits in southern California create an ecological picture of Ice Age California. For more information, call (888) OAK-MUSE
April 2 Golden State Warriors v. Milwaukee 6:00 pm The Arena in Oakland, I-880 at Hegenberger Road For tickets, call (510) 762-BASS
April 5 Golden State Warriors v. LA Lakers 7:30 pm The Arena in Oakland, I-880 at Hegenberger Road For tickets, call (510) 762-BASS
April 7 Golden State Warriors v. Utah 7:30 pm The Arena in Oakland, I-880 at Hegenberger Road For tickets, call (510) 762-BASS
April 9 Golden State Warriors v. Denver 6:00 pm The Arena in Oakland, I-880 at Hegenberger Road For tickets, call (510) 762-BASS
April 11 Golden State Warriors v. Vancouver 7:30 pm The Arena in Oakland, I-880 at Hegenberger Road For tickets, call (510) 762-BASS
April 14 Oakland East Bay Symphony Concert: Classic Treats - Bach Suite No. 3 in D, Haydn Cello Concerto in C, Ludtke La Madre, Mendelssohn Symphony No. 4 "Italian" 8:00 pm Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway For more information, call (510) 444-0801
April 16 Jubilee 2000 Community Dinner & Forum: 6:00 pm Feed the Spirit, Renounce the Debt is a community dinner and forum being held in support of the April 9th National Day of Action in Washington, DC, calling for the definitive cancellation of oppressive Third World debt. Leaders from the Bay Area’s diverse spiritual traditions will present a united message of economic justice and human rights for the people of the world’s poorest countries. $5-$10 donations suggested. Van pools from downtown Berkeley BART available. Church Divinity School of the Pacific, 2450 Le Conte Ave., Berkeley To reserve tickets for the dinner, call (510) 464-5921 For general information, call (510) 848-1142
April 17 Golden State Warriors v. Minnesota 7:30 pm The Arena in Oakland, I-880 at Hegenberger Road For tickets, call (510) 762-BASS
April 19 Golden State Warriors v. Phoenix 7:30 pm The Arena in Oakland, I-880 at Hegenberger Road For tickets, call (510) 762-BASS
April 29th Celebrities Perform to Benefit Children of Activists 7:30 p.m Berkeley Community Theater For tickets, call the MECA office at (510) 548-0542, or email meca@peacenet.org. |