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| 2000 Calendar of Events | ||
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| NOTE: Dates and times were accurate when published. We encourage confirmation of dates and times whenever possible. | ||
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JANUARY 2000
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 January 3 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 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 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
January 7 The Freedom Machine Lecture 7:00 pm $6 adults; $4 seniors and students Great Hall High Bay, Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street A history of women and bicycles. For more information, call (888) OAK-MUSE
January 7 Stars on Ice 8:00 pm The Arena in Oakland, I-880 at Hegenberger Road For tickets, call (510) 762-BASS
January 9 Gallery Talks by Artists 2:00 pm $6 adults; $4 seniors and students Art Special Gallery, Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street Three artists discuss their work in the exhibition Meaning and Message. For more information, call (888) OAK-MUSE
January 9 Golden State Warriors v. Seattle 6:00 pm The Arena in Oakland, I-880 at Hegenberger Road For tickets, call (510) 762-BASS
January 11 Golden State Warriors v. Dallas 7:30 pm The Arena in Oakland, I-880 at Hegenberger Road For tickets, call (510) 762-BASS
January 13 History of the Bicycle in the Bay Area 1:00 pm Free Lecture Hall, Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street Jerry Grulkey, historian and bike collector, discusses the influence of the Bay Area on the development of bicycling. For more information, call (888) OAK-MUSE
January 13 Golden State Warriors v. Houston 7:30 pm The Arena in Oakland, I-880 at Hegenberger Road For tickets, call (510) 762-BASS
January 15 Golden State Warriors v. Sacramento 7:30 pm The Arena in Oakland, I-880 at Hegenberger Road For tickets, call (510) 762-BASS
January 17 Golden State Warriors v. Orlando 1:00 pm The Arena in Oakland, I-880 at Hegenberger Road For tickets, call (510) 762-BASS
January 21 Golden State Warriors v. Cleveland 7:30 pm The Arena in Oakland, I-880 at Hegenberger Road For tickets, call (510) 762-BASS
January 23 Golden State Warriors v. Minnesota 6:00 pm The Arena in Oakland, I-880 at Hegenberger Road For tickets, call (510) 762-BASS
January 28 Oakland East Bay Symphony Concert: Peter Knell’s "Irvine Commission" premiere, Mozart’s "Jupiter Symphony", Barber’s "Knoxville", Dvorak’s "Symphonic Variations." 8:00 pm Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway For more information, call (510) 444-0801
January 29 Hot Rod Monster Jam 2:00 & 8:00 pm The Arena in Oakland, I-880 at Hegenberger Road For tickets, call (510) 762-BASS
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