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February
NOTE: Dates and times were accurate when published. We encourage confirmation of dates and times whenever possible.

Events During the Month:

 

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 March 12

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

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

 

February 2

Golden State Warriors v. Vancouver

7:30 pm

The Arena in Oakland, I-880 at Hegenberger Road

For tickets, call (510) 762-BASS

 

February 2

Tom Friedman Lecture on Contemporary Art

7:30 pm

Free

Room 100, Lucie Stern Hall, Mills College, 5000 MacArthur Boulevard

Tom Friedman employs ordinary household items to produce pieces that are concerned with issues of craft, scale, and perception.

For more information, call (510) 430-2117

 

February 4

Golden State Warriors v. Denver

7:30 pm

The Arena in Oakland, I-880 at Hegenberger Road

For tickets, call (510) 762-BASS

 

February 7-11

NBA All-Star Game Jam Session presented by Fleer

Times and Admission TBA

The Arena in Oakland parking lot, I-880 at Hegenberger Road

For more information, call (510) 986-2200

 

February 12

NBA All-Star Saturday

Times and Admission TBA

The Arena in Oakland, I-880 at Hegenberger Road

For more information, call (510) 986-2200

 

February 13

NBA All-Star Game

3:00 pm

The Arena in Oakland parking lot, I-880 at Hegenberger Road

For more information, call (510) 986-2200

 

February 15

Golden State Warriors v. Portland

7:30 pm

The Arena in Oakland, I-880 at Hegenberger Road

For tickets, call (510) 762-BASS

 

February 18

Golden State Warriors v. Boston

7:30 pm

The Arena in Oakland, I-880 at Hegenberger Road

For tickets, call (510) 762-BASS

 

February 19-20

Jazz in the City presents Ibrahim Ferrer & Ruben Gonzalez

8:00 pm Sat; 7:00 pm Sun

Paramount Theatre of the Arts, 2025 Broadway

For more information, call (510) 465-6400

 

February 20

Golden State Warriors v. Washington

6:00 pm

The Arena in Oakland, I-880 at Hegenberger Road

For tickets, call (510) 762-BASS

 

February 25

Oakland East Bay Symphony Concert: Let Us Break Bread Together

8:00 pm

Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway

Traditional cast of choral characters, performing popular tunes, gospel songs and more.

For more information, call (510) 444-0801

 

February 28

Golden State Warriors v. Atlanta

7:30 pm

The Arena in Oakland, I-880 at Hegenberger Road

For tickets, call (510) 762-BASS