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FEATURED EVENT!

10th Annual Art & Soul Oakland

August 21 & 22, 2010! The Bay Area’s coolest festival celebrates its 10th year with a special entertainment lineup that focuses on Oakland grown talent by bringing some of the biggest names in music back to the city where they started. Celebrate Oakland’s musical heritage – past, present and future.

A great entertainment value with two music-packed days featuring Jazz, Rock, Gospel, Latin, R&B, Smooth Jazz and Blues. Youngsters will love the kid-friendly carnival rides, interactive art projects, face painting and roaming costumed characters. Stroll through the Artisan Marketplace, sample exotic foods and tasty treats from a multicultural menu, watch exciting dance performances, and view and create art. Art & Soul is Northern California's most accessible festival with direct transit access and free parking for thousands of cars.

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2022
Information forthcoming from venue.
2022 Telegraph Ave.
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Arsimona Bar & Lounge
Upscale restaurant & lounge serving lunch & dinner daily. DJ Fri & Sat. Live music twice a month. NFL ticket and NBA league pass. Comprehensive liquor menu including rare scotch and cognacs. "Arsimona a distinctive lounge experience." Arsimona Bar & Lounge
561 11th Street, 510-444-1158,
Daily 11a-2a
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www.arsimona.com
Food DJ Full Bar Live Music Late Night Eats


Atrium Lounge
Full-service bar in the Oakland Marriott.
1001 Broadway, 510-451-6190,
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Food Full Bar


Bar 355
Signature cocktails with fresh fruit juices, nightly DJs, Open 7 days a week. Food coming soon!
355 19th St., 510-451-3355
M-F 4p-2a, Sa & Su 8p-2a
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Bar Dogwood
Description forthcoming from venue.
1644 Telegraph Ave.,

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http://www.bardogwood.com/



Bench & Bar
Funk, Soul, R&B, Hip-Hop and Latin. Predominantly LGBT.
510 17th St., 510-444-2266

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www.bench-and-bar.com



Brek's Restaurant & Cocktail Lounge
American food, cocktails and live entertainment.
581 - 5th St., 510-839-0633,
Tu-Sa 6-10p
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Food Full Bar Karaoke Dancing Live Music Juke Box DJ


Café Van Kleef Contemporary Art Gallery
A side street of Paris. Jazz, Blues and R&B. Bedecked with artifacts from around the world, its bar is “as hip as anything in the Mission District, but friendlier” says the San Francisco Chronicle.
1621 Telegraph Ave., 510-763-7711,
M-Sa 4p-12a
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www.cafevankleef.com
Cafe Full Bar Live Music


Caffé Verbena
Classy after-work bar and upscale California-Italian eatery. Available for special events. Jazz.
1111 Broadway, 510-465-9300,
M-F 11:30a-10p, Sa 5p-10p
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www.caffeverbena.com
Food Cafe Full Bar Live Music


Chop Bar
In Oakland's Jack London Square neighborhood serving breakfast, lunch and dinner using the finest ingredients found in the Bay Area.
247 4th St., #111, 510.834.CHOP (2467)
M-F 7a-3p, Tu-Th 5:30-10p, F 5:30-11p, Sa 9a-3p & 5:30-11p, Su 9a-3p & 6-8:30p; Happy Hour Tu-F 4:30-6p
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www.oaklandchopbar.com
FoodBeer & Wine Only


Club 21
Funk, Soul, R&B, Hip-Hop and Latin. Predominantly LGBT.
2111 Franklin St., 510-269-9425
4-8p Happy Hour, Hours vary
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www.club21oakland.com/index_main.php
Food Full Bar Karaoke Dancing


Cocina Poblana
Mexican cuisine and Tequila bar.
499 Embarcadero West, (Jack London Square), 510-451-4700
M-F (lunch) 11a-3p, (dinner) 5-9p; Sa-Su (brunch) 10a-3p
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www.cocinapoblana.com/oak/index.htm
Food Full Bar


ERA artbar and lounge
A major new space for art, music and culture in Oakland's booming Uptown neighborhood.
19 Grand Ave., (at Broadway), 510-832-4400
W-Sa 4:30p-2a
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www.oaklandera.com
Full BarLive MusicDJDancing


Flora Restaurant - Bar
A swanky Uptown destination for great food and drinks. Classic Californian menu.
1900 Telegraph Ave., 510-286-0100
Tu-F 11:30a-2:30p; Tu-Th 5-9p; F-Sa 5-11p; Sa 9:30a-2:30p
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Food Full Bar


Geisha
Information forthcoming from venue.
316 14th St.

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Grand Oaks Grill
Available for parties.
736 Washington St., 510-452-1258,
M-Th 11:30a-2p, M-Sa 5:30-9p
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Food Full Bar Karaoke Dancing DJ


Heinold's First & Last Chance Saloon
The old stomping grounds and watering hole of Jack London.
48 Webster St., (Jack London Square), 510-839-6761,
Daily 12p-12a Cash only
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www.heinoldsfirstandlastchance.com
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Hibiscus
Modern Carribean/Creole cuisine
1745 San Pablo Ave., (at 18th St.) 510-444-2626
Su, M, W-Th 5:30-10p; F & Sa 5:30-11p; Tu closed
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www.hibiscusoak.com



Il Pescatore Ristorante
Northern Italian seafood restaurant, and waterfront bar with Estuary view.
31 Webster St., (Jack London Square), 510-465-2188,
M-F 11:30a-10p, Sa 11a-10p, Su 10:30a-9p
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www.ilpescatoreristorante.com
Food Full Bar


Karibbean City
Dancing Th-Sa 10p-2a. Salsa, Reggae and World Music.
1408 Webster St., 510-251-0769,
Tu-W & Su 11a-10:30p, Th-Sa 11a-2a
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www.karibbeancity.com
Food Full Bar dancing live music dj


Kim's Backyard
Friendly neighborhood bar where friends meet.
2424 Telegraph Ave., 510-834-8624,
Su, M, W, Th 3p-12a, F-Sa 3p-2a Cash only.
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Full Bar Karaoke Dancing Juke Box


Kincaid's Bayhouse
Jumpin' waterfront meeting place. Superb steaks and fresh seafood.
1 Franklin St., (Jack London Square), 510-835-8600,
M-F 11a-5p, Sa 11a-4p, M-Th 5-9:30p, F-Sa 4-10:30p, Su 11a-9p, Brunch 11a-2p
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www.kincaids.com
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Levende East
Levende East offers casual fine dining, award-winning cocktails and warm ambience. Suitable for an intimate dinner for two as well as large groups. World fusion cuisine.
827 Washington Street, 510-835-5585
M-F 11:30a-2:30p & 5p-2a, Sa 10a-3p & 5p-2a
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www.levende.com
Food


Liege Spirits Lounge
Offering an extensive selection of spirits and brews, specialty crafted cocktails and a unique, regionally inspired menu of tapas and fondues.
481 9th St., in Old Oakland, 510-835-4343
Tu-Fr 4:30p-2a; Sa 6p-2a; Su 6p-1a
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www.liegeoakland.com
Food DJ Full Bar


Luka's Taproom & Lounge
This hotspot has a full bar with 16 beers on tap and specialty cocktails that will tame your thirst. Rotating art in downtown’s hottest taproom. Restaurant features a menu inspired by the brasseries of France and Belgium
2221 Broadway, 510-451-4677,
M-F 11:30-2a, Sa 5:30p-2a, Su 5:30p-12a
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www.lukasoakland.com
Food Full Bar Dancing Juke Box DJ Late Night Eats


Max's Diner & Bar
Bad place for a diet, a good place for a diet. A great place to share a drink with friends. We have it all!
500-12th St., (City Center), 510-451-6297,
M-F 11:30a-7p
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Food Full Bar


MIMOSA Champagne Lounge
A champagne, raw foods and dessert lounge specializing in culinary aphrodisiacs and blissfully bubbly libations.
2355 Broadway 510-891-1005
Tu-Th 5-10p; F-Sa 5p-1:30a
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www.mimosachampagnelounge.com
Beer & Wine Only Food


Miss Pearl's Jam House
There's always something going on at Miss Pearl's. Cajun-Creole cuisine.
1 Broadway, (Jack London Square), 510-444-7171

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www.misspearlsjamhouse.com/
Food Full BarLive Music


MUA
Edgy art and sublime dining featuring Modern American cuisine.
2442 Webster St., 510-238-1100
M-Th & Su 4:30p-12a; F & Sa 4:30p-2a
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www.muaoakland.com
FoodFull BarDJDancingLate Night Eats


Ozumo
Izakaya Japanese dining with a full Sushi and Robata bar.
2251 Broadway, 510-286-9866,
M-Th lunch 11:30a-2p, dinner 5-10p; F lunch 11:30a-2p, dinner 5-10:30p; Sa 5-10:30p.
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www.ozumo.com
Food Full Bar


Pacific Coast Brewing Company
Oakland's national award-winning pub and brewery.
906 Washington St., 510-836-2739,
Daily 11:30-1a
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www.pacificcoastbrewing.com
Food Full Bar Juke Box Late Night Eats


Para Diso
Information forthcoming from club
2272 Telegraph Ave. 510-735-9095

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www.disolounge.com



Penelope
Bar/restaurant with a fine selection of artisanal cocktails, spirits, wines and beers. Full kitchen serving sandwiches and small plate dishes.
555 12th St., Suite 120, (Corner of 11th and Clay St.) 510-834-0404
M-F 11a-2p, 4-11p; Sa 7-11p
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www.PenelopeOakland.com
FoodFull Bar


Q's Lounge at Everett & Jones
Real barbecue, real music, real good time! Neo-Soul, Blues, Jazz and Contemporary.
126 Broadway, 510-663-2350,
M-Th 11a-10p, F-Sa 11-1a, Su 12-10p
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www.eandjbbq.com
Food Full Bar Dancing Live Music


Radio Bar
Chinatown meets an Art Deco haunted house in this hip downtown bar.
435 - 13th St., 510-451-2889,
M-F 4p-2a, Sa-Su 8p-2a
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Full Bar Juke Box DJ


Scott's Seafood Grill & Bar
Best seafood restaurant and piano bar in town! Fresh seafood.
2 Broadway, (Jack London Square), 510-444-3456,
Daily 11a-10p
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www.scottsrestaurants.com/oak_intro.cfm
Food Full Bar Live Music


Seison Restaurant Bar & Lounge
Contemporary fresh California cuisine with strong French and Spanish influences complemented by a full bar.
495 10th St., (510) 832-7449
M-Th 11:30a-2:30p & 5:30-9; F 11:30a-2:30p & 5:30-9:30p; Sa 5:30-9:30p
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www.seison.com
Food Full Bar


Somar Bar and Lounge
Information forthcoming from club.
1727 Telegraph Ave., 510-
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www.somarbar.com
Full Bar


The Den at the Fox Theater
Oakland's hottest new bar is located in the historic Fox Theater. Stop by for your favorite beverage and sample tasty treats on our bar menu.
1807 Telegraph Ave.,
Su, W, Th 5p-12a; F-Sa 5p-1:30a
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Food Full Bar Late Night Eats


The Fat Lady
History, charm, food and fun. It's all here! American, Mediterranean. Jazz, Rock and R&B.
201 Washington St., 510-465-4996,
Daily Lunch, W/E Brunch, Dinner Tu-Sa
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www.thefatladyrestaurant.com
Food Full Bar Live Music


The Layover
Art & music lounge. All items/art are for sale. Organic cocktails, live music, free WiFi.
1517 Franklin St., 510-834-1517
M-F 4p-2a; Sa-Su 6p-2a
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www.oaklandlayover.com
Full BarLive MusicJuke BoxDJ


The Ruby Room
A dark lounge with great music. Alternative, Funk/Soul, R&B, Hip-Hop, Jungle/Drum'n Bass, Punk, Industrial.
132 -14th St., 510-444-7224,
M-Sa 5p-2a, Su 8p-2a
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Full Bar Live Music DJ


The Trappist
Belgian & specialty beer bar.
460 8th St., 510-238-8900
W & Th 4p-12a, F 4p-1:30a, Sa & Su 2p-1:30a Mapquest Map
www.thetrappist.com



Washington Inn Lounge
Quiet, sophisticated hotel lobby bar.
495 -10th St., 510-452-1776,
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www.thewashingtoninn.com
Full Bar Live Music


Z Café & Bar
American Bistro cuisine amidst an ambiance similar to old Parisian cafes. The wine list features California and international favorites. Al fresco dining is available.
2735 Broadway, 510-663-2905,
M-F breakfast from 7-10:30a, lunch 11a-2:30p; Dinner W-Th 5-9p, F-Sa 5-10p; Sunday Brunch 9a-2:30p
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Food Full Bar Cafe