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| 2000 Calendar of Events | ||
| NOVEMBER | ||
| NOTE: Dates and times were accurate when published. We encourage confirmation of dates and times whenever possible. | ||
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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 November 24 Interweavings 11:00 am to 5:00 pm, Mon, Tues, Thurs-Sat; 11:00 am to 9:00 pm Wed Free Oliver Art Center, California College of Arts and Crafts, 5212 Broadway Exhibition presents contemporary works of classic French crafts of lacemaking, tapestry, and embroidery. For more information, call (510) 594-3650 Through November 28 El Color de la Muerte: Altars and Offerings for Days of the Dead Exhibition 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 Sixth annual exhibition featuring artwork and altar installations commemorating the Days of the Dead. For more information, call (510) 238-2200 Through November 30 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 November 30 Mileneo Youth Project Exhibition 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Tues to Sat; Noon to 5:00 pm Sun Free Museum of Children's Art, 560 2nd Street Artwork by Bay Area high school students. They answer the question, "What are your dreams for the third Millennium?" For more information, call (510) 465-8770 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 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 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. 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. 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 November 16 Golden State Warriors v. Chicago 7:30 pm The Arena in Oakland, I-880 at Hegenberger Road For tickets, call (510) 762-BASS November 19 Ohana Open Mic 7:30 to 9:30 pm Free Pro Arts Gallery, 461 Ninth Street Spoken word, performance, commentary, and more. Sign-up at 7:00 pm. For more information, call (510) 763-4361 November 19 Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 and Mozart's Concerto for 2 Piano featuring the Oakland East Bay Symphony and the Oakland Symphony Chorus 8:00 pm $20 - $50 Paramount Theatre of the Arts, 2025 Broadway For more information, call (510) 465-6400 November 20 "In the Meantime Tour" featuring Iyanla Vanzant 7:00 pm $41.50 - $100 Paramount Theatre of the Arts, 2025 Broadway For more information, call (510) 465-6400 November 20 Golden State Warriors v. New York 7:30 pm The Arena in Oakland, I-880 at Hegenberger Road For tickets, call (510) 762-BASS November 20-21 Youth Performance Showcase Noon to 1:30 pm Free for performers; $3.25 adults; $2.75 children Children's Fairyland, Grand & Bellevue Avenues Calling all singers, dancers, musicians, and magicians...perform on the Emerald City Stage during Fairyland's open mic. Open to children 0-18. For more information, call (510) 452-2259 November 21 Gallery Talks with Altermakers for the 6th Annual El Color de la Muerte: Altars and Offerings for Days of the Dead 2:00 pm $6 adults; $4 seniors and students History Special Gallery, Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street For more information, call (510) 238-2200 November 24 Golden State Warriors v. New Jersey 7:30 pm The Arena in Oakland, I-880 at Hegenberger Road For tickets, call (510) 762-BASS November 26 8th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony 3:00 to 7:00 pm Free Jack London Square Ceremony to light the 70' holiday tree. Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir performance at 6:30 pm. For more information, call (510) 814-6000 November 26-27 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 November 26 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 November 27 Golden State Warriors v. Toronto 7:30 pm The Arena in Oakland, I-880 at Hegenberger Road For tickets, call (510) 762-BASS November 26 to December 30, 2000 "The Bone" ZooLights at the Oakland Zoo! 5:30 to 9:30 pm Sun-Thurs; 5:30 to 10:00 pm Fri & Sat $6.50 adults, $4.50 for 14 and under, 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 November 28 Oakland Raiders v. Kansas City Chiefs 1:15 pm Network Associates Coliseum, I-880 at Hegenberger Road For tickets, call (888) 44-RAIDERS November 29 'N Sync Concert 7:30 pm $25 to $38.50 The Arena in Oakland, I-880 at Hegenberger Road For tickets, call (510) 762-BASS November 29 Jazz in Flight presents Kent Franklin Cohea's Tribute to Dexter Gordon 8:00 pm $8 Yoshi's Jazz World Class Jazz House, 510 Embarcadero For more information, call (510) 763-4663 November 30 "Dancing in Our Backyard" performances of the "Nutcracker" by the Oakland Ballet 7:00 pm $3 adults; $1 for children Eastlake YMCA, 1612 45th Avenue Performances include selected dances from the cherished "Nutcracker". For ticket information, call (510) 534-7441
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