Meet Downtown Oakland: Events

FEATURED EVENT

13th Annual Art & Soul Oakland
14th Street at Broadway
Aug. 3 & 4, 2013
The festival that launched downtown Oakland’s transformation as the Bay Area’s hottest dining and arts scene, Art & Soul Oakland will sizzle this year with two art- and music-packed days featuring live R&B, Rock, Blues, Jazz and Indie sounds performed by national recording artists and top local talent. This year’s event also features hundreds of artisan booths; gourmet global cuisine and mobile food trucks; and for kids, carnival rides, music, art activities and costumed characters.
artandsouloakland.com

First Friday Art Walk
Midtown Oakland Arts District includes premier galleries, cafes, bars, and restaurants open on First Friday and within walking distance of each other. Throughout Midtown, Downtown Oakland First F 5-8p
www.facebook.com/midoakarts

Art Murmur
On the first Friday of every month, galleries throughout Oakland stay open late. A truely festive event. Check website for participating galleries. Throughout Oakland First F 6-9p
www.oaklandartmurmur.com

Lunar New Year Bazaar
Oakland Chinatown, Feb. 2 & 3
www.oaklandchinatownchamber.org/

Oakland Running Festival
Snow Park, March 24
www.oaklandmarathon.com

4th of July Celebration
Jack London Square, July 4
www.jacklondonsquare.com

13th Annual Art & Soul Oakland
Frank Ogawa Plaza/City Center, Aug. 3 & 4 Paid Admission
artandsouloakland.com

Chinatown Streetfest
Chinatown, Aug. 24 & 25
oaklandchinatownstreetfest.com

Oakland Pride Festival
Uptown District, Sept. 1 Paid Admission
www.oaklandpride.org

Eat Real Fest
Jack London Square, Sept. 27-29
www.eatrealfest.com

Black Cowboy Parade
DeFremery Park, Oct. 5
blackcowboyassociation.org

Holiday Tree Lighting
Jack London Square, Dec. 6
jacklondonsquare.com

Oakland Holiday Parade
11th St. & Clay to 19th St. & Harrison, Dec. 7
www.americas-holiday-parade.com

This is a listing of major annual outdoor events, which are subject to change.
For a detailed Oakland events calendar: www.visitoakland.org.