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1999 Calendar of Events
DECEMBER
NOTE: Dates and times were accurate when published. We encourage confirmation of dates and times whenever possible.

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 December 8

Fantastic Human-Powered Vehicles

8:00 am to 6:00 pm Mon to Sat

Free

Oakland Museum of California Sculpture Court at City Center, 1111 Broadway

For more information, call (888) OAK-MUSE

 

Through December 24

Annual Holiday Art Sale

11:00 am to 5:00 pm, Wed-Sat

Free

Pro Arts Gallery, 461 Ninth Street

The best in craft and gift items made by artist for holiday gift giving.

For more information, call (510) 763-4361

 

Through December 30

"Fremont High School: Story of an Oakland School"

10:00 am to 5:30 pm, Mon, Tues, & Sat; Noon to 8:00 pm, Wed & Thurs; Noon to 5:30 pm, Fri; 1:00 to 5:00 pm Sun

Free

Oakland History Room, Oakland Main Library, 125 14th Street

The display focuses on the students, teachers, and principals who populated Fremont High from 1905 to present.

For more information, call (510) 238-3222

 

Through December 31

Open Studios

3:30 to 5:00 pm, Tues to Fri; 2:00 to 4:00 pm Sat & Sun

$3 per child

Museum of Children’s Art, 560 2nd Street

A daily drop-in art program for kids and their families to participate in the casual art du jour project.

For more information, call (510) 465-8770

 

Through January 3, 2000

KSAN’s ZooLights at the Oakland Zoo!

5:30 to 9:30 pm Sun-Thurs; 5:30 to 10:00 pm Fri & Sat

$4.50 adults, $3 children, free under 2; $3 parking fee

Oakland Zoo in Knowland Park, 9777 Golf Links Road

Annual holiday light spectacular offering a megawatt menagerie with 90 playful characters created with 90,000 lights. The mile-long adventure includes a visit to a Holiday Village decked with huge toy soldiers and candy canes.

For more information, call (510) 632-9525

 

Through January 30, 2000

Amazing Bikes: 2 Centuries on 2 Wheels

10:00 am to 5:00 pm Wed to Sat; First Fri to 9:00 pm; Noon to 5:00 pm Sun

$6 adults; $4 seniors and students; Free for children five and under.

Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street

Exhibition explores the history, artful design and social and economic history of bicycles. 60 examples from 1819 to present.

For more information, call (888) OAK-MUSE

 

Through March 12, 2000

Meaning and Message: Contemporary Art from the Museum Collection

10:00 am to 5:00 pm Wed to Sat; First Fri to 9:00 pm; Noon to 5:00 pm Sun

$6 adults; $4 seniors and students; Free for children five and under.

Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street

Exhibition showcases the museum’s holdings of contemporary art.

For more information, call (888) OAK-MUSE

 

Through May 28, 2000

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

 

December 1

SPCA Pet Adoptions

11:00 am to 3:00 pm

Free

Oakland City Center, Broadway between 12th & 14th Streets

SPCA will answer questions about your pet and find homes for puppies, kittens, dogs, and cats.

For more information, call (510) 628-8490

 

December 1

Holiday Kickoff

11:30 am to 1:00 pm

Free

Oakland City Center, Broadway between 12th & 14th Streets

Kickoff features toy drive, entertainment, and Santa. Shorenstein will honor Oakland Rising Stars.

For more information, call (510) 628-8490

 

December 2

"Dancing in Our Backyard" performances of the "Nutcracker" by the Oakland Ballet

7:00 pm

$3 adults; $1 for children

Ms. Robinson Baker YMCA, 3265 Market Street

Performances include selected dances from the cherished "Nutcracker".

For ticket information, call (510) 654-9622

 

December 2

Golden State Warriors v. Seattle

7:30 pm

The Arena in Oakland, I-880 at Hegenberger Road

For tickets, call (510) 762-BASS

 

December 3

SPCA Pet Adoptions

11:00 am to 3:00 pm

Free

Oakland City Center, Broadway between 12th & 14th Streets

SPCA will answer questions about your pet and find homes for puppies, kittens, dogs, and cats.

For more information, call (510) 628-8490

 

December 3

Two Wheels and a Basket Lecture

7:00 pm

$6 adults; $4 seniors and students

Great Hall High Bay, Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street

Dave Cohen talks about how bikes transformed the speedy delivery of goods.

For more information, call (888) OAK-MUSE

 

December 3

ZZ Top & Lynard Skynyrd Concert

7:30 pm

$30 to $40

The Arena in Oakland, I-880 at Hegenberger Road

For tickets, call (510) 762-BASS

 

December 3

The classic movie Casablanca

8:00 pm

$5

Paramount Theatre of the Arts, 2025 Broadway

For more information, call (510) 465-6400

 

December 3-4

The Star of Bethlehem Planetarium Show

7:30 pm

$5 adults; $4.50 seniors; $3.50 youth 6-17

Chabot Observatory and Science Center, 4917 Mountain Boulevard

Journey back in time to the year 2 B.C. to view the constellations and celestial events that took place over Bethlehem.

For reservations, call (510) 530-3480 x36

 

December 3-5

Christmas at Dunsmuir

11:00 am to 5:00 pm

$12 adult; $9 senior; $6 junior; free under 5

Dunsmuir House & Gardens, 2960 Peralta Court

Annual event featuring the Dunsmuir Mansion dressed in holiday decor with popular teas, carriage rides, caroling, and craft marketplace.

To order tickets, call (925) 275-9490

 

December 4

Antique and Collectibles Market

8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Free

Jack London Square

For more information, call (510) 814-6000

 

December 4

Free Performances

Noon to 1:00 pm

Free

Oakland Asian Cultural Center, 388 Ninth Street, Suite 290

For more information, call (510) 208-6086

 

December 4

23rd Annual Lighted Yacht Parade

3:00 to 9:00 pm

Free

Jack London Square

Ongoing stage of entertainment, kids’ activities, and food booths. Culminates with over 100 lighted yachts parading down the Estuary.

For more information, call (510) 814-6000

 

December 4

14th Annual Christmas Concert of the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir

7:30 pm

$14.50 and $19.50

Paramount Theatre of the Arts, 2025 Broadway

To order tickets, call either (510) 465-6400 or (510) 762-BASS

 

December 4

Golden State Warriors v. Utah

7:30 pm

The Arena in Oakland, I-880 at Hegenberger Road

For tickets, call (510) 762-BASS

 

December 4-5

A Christmas Carol

7:30 pm Sat and 2:00 pm Sun

$8 general; $5 students and seniors

Mills College Theatre, 5000 MacArthur Boulevard

For more information, call (510) 430-3308

 

December 5

Oakland Raiders v. Seattle Seahawks

1:15 pm

Network Associates Coliseum, I-880 at Hegenberger Road

For tickets, call (888) 44-RAIDERS

 

December 5

Move Dance Theatre’s 15th Annual Fall Season

2:00 pm

$6 in advance; $10 at door

Open Arts Circle, 530 E. 8th Street

Lively, eclectic contemporary American dance program of new and repertory works by 8-member company and special guests.

For more information, call (510) 465-6678

 

December 8

SPCA Pet Adoptions

11:00 am to 3:00 pm

Free

Oakland City Center, Broadway between 12th & 14th Streets

SPCA will answer questions about your pet and find homes for puppies, kittens, dogs, and cats.

For more information, call (510) 628-8490

 

December 8

Hanukkah Celebration

Noon to 1:00 pm

Free

Oakland City Center, Broadway between 12th & 14th Streets

Performance featuring "California Klezmer"

For more information, call (510) 628-8490

 

December 9

Bette Midler Concert

8:00 pm

$49.50 to $154.50

The Arena in Oakland, I-880 at Hegenberger Road

For tickets, call (510) 762-BASS

 

December 10

SPCA Pet Adoptions

11:00 am to 3:00 pm

Free

Oakland City Center, Broadway between 12th & 14th Streets

SPCA will answer questions about your pet and find homes for puppies, kittens, dogs, and cats.

For more information, call (510) 628-8490

 

December 10

Outré Couture Fashion Show

8:00 pm

$10 general; $7 students

Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street

Fabulous fashion show by young designers and students. A DJ will spin millennial dance music into the night.

For tickets, call (510) 238-6556

 

December 10-11

The Star of Bethlehem Planetarium Show

7:30 pm

$5 adults; $4.50 seniors; $3.50 youth 6-17

Chabot Observatory and Science Center, 4917 Mountain Boulevard

Journey back in time to the year 2 B.C. to view the constellations and celestial events that took place over Bethlehem.

For reservations, call (510) 530-3480 x36

 

December 10-12

Christmas at Dunsmuir

11:00 am to 5:00 pm

$12 adult; $9 senior; $6 junior; free under 5

Dunsmuir House & Gardens, 2960 Peralta Court

Annual event featuring the Dunsmuir Mansion dressed in holiday decor with popular teas, carriage rides, caroling, and craft marketplace.

To order tickets, call (925) 275-9490

 

December 10-12

A Christmas Carol

7:30 pm Fri & Sat and 2:00 pm Sun

$8 general; $5 students and seniors

Mills College Theatre, 5000 MacArthur Boulevard

For more information, call (510) 430-3308

 

December 10-12

Oakland Ballet presents the holiday classic "Nutcracker" with the Oakland East Bay Symphony

7:00 pm Fri & Sat; 2:00 pm Sat & Sun

$7 to $31

Paramount Theatre of the Arts, 2025 Broadway

For more information, call (510) 762-BASS

 

December 10-12

The Christmas Revels

8:00 pm Fri; 1:00 pm & 5:00 pm Sat & Sun

$12 to $30 adults; $12 to $18 seniors and children

Scottish Rite Theatre, 1547 Lakeside Drive

Celebrate the Winter Solstice! Join a lively cast of adults and children for a celebration that combines dance, drama, ritual, and song.

For more information, call (510) 893-9853

 

December 11

Breakfast with the Beasts

8:30 to 10:00 am

Oakland Zoo in Knowland Park, 9777 Golf Links Road

For more information, call (510) 632-9525

 

December 11

Move Dance Theatre’s 15th Annual Fall Season

8:00 pm

$6 in advance; $10 at door

Open Arts Circle, 530 E. 8th Street

Lively, eclectic contemporary American dance program of new and repertory works by 8-member company and special guests.

For more information, call (510) 465-6678

 

December 12

Family Explorations! Winterfest

Noon to 4:00 pm

Free

Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street

Learn about winter traditions from different cultures and participate in hands-on activities.

For more information, call (888) OAK-MUSE

 

December 12

6th Annual Dickens Holiday Fair

Noon to 5:00 pm

Free

Jack London Village, Alice and Embarcadero Streets

Music, dance, carols, and fun.

For more information, call (510) 893-7956

 

December 13

Jazz In Flight Holiday Celebration featuring Jazz/Blues Organ Great Dave Mathews

8:00 pm

$8

Yoshi’s World Class Jazz House, 510 Embarcadero

For more information, please call (510) 763-4663

 

December 14

Golden State Warriors v. Miami

7:30 pm

The Arena in Oakland, I-880 at Hegenberger Road

For tickets, call (510) 762-BASS

 

December 15

SPCA Pet Adoptions

11:00 am to 3:00 pm

Free

Oakland City Center, Broadway between 12th & 14th Streets

SPCA will answer questions about your pet and find homes for puppies, kittens, dogs, and cats.

For more information, call (510) 628-8490

 

December 15

Kwanzaa Celebration

Noon to 1:00 pm

Free

Oakland City Center, Broadway between 12th & 14th Streets

Performance featuring "Street Sounds"

For more information, call (510) 628-8490

 

December 15 through July 23, 2000

Crazy Quilts

10:00 am to 5:00 pm Wed to Sat; Noon to 5:00 pm Sun; till 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

 

December 16

Golden State Warriors v. Detroit

7:30 pm

The Arena in Oakland, I-880 at Hegenberger Road

For tickets, call (510) 762-BASS

 

December 17

SPCA Pet Adoptions

11:00 am to 3:00 pm

Free

Oakland City Center, Broadway between 12th & 14th Streets

SPCA will answer questions about your pet and find homes for puppies, kittens, dogs, and cats.

For more information, call (510) 628-8490

 

December 17-18

The Star of Bethlehem Planetarium Show

7:30 pm

$5 adults; $4.50 seniors; $3.50 youth 6-17

Chabot Observatory and Science Center, 4917 Mountain Boulevard

Journey back in time to the year 2 B.C. to view the constellations and celestial events that took place over Bethlehem.

For reservations, call (510) 530-3480 x36

 

December 17-19

Christmas at Dunsmuir

11:00 am to 5:00 pm

$12 adult; $9 senior; $6 junior; free under 5

Dunsmuir House & Gardens, 2960 Peralta Court

Annual event featuring the Dunsmuir Mansion dressed in holiday decor with popular teas, carriage rides, caroling, and craft marketplace.

To order tickets, call (925) 275-9490

 

December 17-19

Oakland Ballet presents the holiday classic "Nutcracker" with the Oakland East Bay Symphony

7:00 pm Fri & Sat; 2:00 pm Sat & Sun

$7 to $31

Paramount Theatre of the Arts, 2025 Broadway

For more information, call (510) 762-BASS

 

December 17-19

The Christmas Revels

8:00 pm Fri; 3:00 pm & 8:00 pm Sat; 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm Sun

$12 to $30 adults; $12 to $18 seniors and children

Scottish Rite Theatre, 1547 Lakeside Drive

Celebrate the Winter Solstice! Join a lively cast of adults and children for a celebration that combines dance, drama, ritual, and song.

For more information, call (510) 893-9853

 

December 18

1999 Holiday Showcase

6:45 pm

Free

Oakland Ice Center, 519 18th Street

Holiday Ice Show featuring students from learn-to-skate program and competitive figure skating program.

For more information, call (510) 268-9000

 

December 18

Youth Choir Christmas Concert of the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir

7:00 pm

$12.50

Regents’ Theatre, Holy Names College, 3500 Mountain Boulevard

To order tickets, call (510) 762-BASS

 

December 18-19

Holiday Kwanzaa Gift Show

Noon to 8:00 pm Sat; 10:00 am to 7:00 pm Sun

$3 advance; $5 at door; Free kids under 12

Oakland Convention Center, 10th and Broadway

A unique crafts and gifts marketplace with food, music, and fashion show. Kids can take pictures with Kente Claus.

For more information, call (510) 644-2646

 

December 19

Oakland Raiders v. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

1:05 pm

Network Associates Coliseum, I-880 at Hegenberger Road

For tickets, call (888) 44-RAIDERS

 

December 20

Golden State Warriors v. Sacramento

7:30 pm

The Arena in Oakland, I-880 at Hegenberger Road

For tickets, call (510) 762-BASS

 

December 21

Pete Newell Challenge: Stanford v. Mississippi State followed by California v. Gonzaga

6:00 pm

$15 to $200

The Arena in Oakland, I-880 at Hegenberger Road

For tickets, call (510) 762-BASS

 

December 21-24

Oakland Ballet presents the holiday classic "Nutcracker" with the Oakland East Bay Symphony

2:00 pm Tues; 11:00 am Wed, Thurs, & Fri; 7:00 pm Thurs

$7 to $31

Paramount Theatre of the Arts, 2025 Broadway

For more information, call (510) 762-BASS

 

December 22

Golden State Warriors v. LA Clippers

7:30 pm

The Arena in Oakland, I-880 at Hegenberger Road

For tickets, call (510) 762-BASS

 

December 27

Golden State Warriors v. San Antonio

7:30 pm

The Arena in Oakland, I-880 at Hegenberger Road

For tickets, call (510) 762-BASS

 

December 29

Golden State Warriors v. Philadelphia

7:30 pm

The Arena in Oakland, I-880 at Hegenberger Road

For tickets, call (510) 762-BASS

 

December 31

Zoo Millennium Fest

Oakland Zoo in Knowland Park, 9777 Golf Links Road

For more information, call (510) 632-9525