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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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Awaken Cafe
A world-class, organic espresso bar and art gallery in the heart of downtown Oakland.
414 14th St, 510-836-2058,
M-F 7a-6p, Sa-Su 10a-2p
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www.awakencafe.com
Cafe


Barnes & Noble Café
A book, a latte and a scone — heaven in Jack London Square.
98 Broadway, 510-272-0120,
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Food Cafe


Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream
Ice cream, sorbets and yogurts with all-natural ingredients, right by the ferry terminal in Jack London Square.
505 Embarcadero West, 510-663-3477,
Su-Th 11a-10p, F-Sa 11a-11p Cash only.
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Cafe


Bulldog Coffeeshop
Lattes, smoothies and Italian sodas as well as pastries and baked goods. Celebrating five years.
1739 Broadway, 510-459-9346,
M-F 10a-7p, Sa 11a-7p Cash only.
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Cafe


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 817
Simple and elegant-legendary coffees, breakfast and lunch.
817 Washington St., 510-271-7965,
M-F 7:30a-4p, Sa 8a-3p
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Food Cafe


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


Cock-A-Doodle Café
Very inviting café atmosphere, attentive service and great tasting and varied food selection. New California cuisine with Latin influence.
719 Washington St., (510) 465-5400
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Cafe Food


Encuentro Cafe and Wine Bar
Organic vegetarian and vegan cuisine with organic wine and beer by the glass.
202 Second St., 510-832-9463
M-Sa 5-10p
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www.encuentrooakland.com
FoodBeer & Wine Only


Farley's East
Coffeehouse with panini sandwiches featuring monthly artists, Wi-Fi, magazines and a comfortable atmosphere. (Opening June 18).
33 Grand Ave., 510-835-7898
M-F 7a-7p; Sa-Su 8a-7p
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www.farleyscoffee.com
Beer & Wine Only


It's A Grind Coffee House
Specializing in high-quality coffee and exceptional service in an atmosphere filled with Jazz and Blues.
555 - 12th St. #105, 510-268-9902,
M-F 6a-8p, Sa-Su 7a-6p
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Food Cafe DJ


Jahva House
Pastries, sandwiches, blended drinks. Spoken Word and Poetry.
1428 Alice St., 510-836-5282,
M-F 7a-6p, F-Su 8a-6p, Cash only
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Food Cafe Live Music


Mama Buzz Café
Original coffee house of the Uptown. Breakfast, lunch, bages, Vegetarian. Sustainable, organic and Fair Trade. Beer Patio, Free Wi-Fi, live music and your First Amendment Rights.
2318 Telegraph Ave., 510-465-4073
M-F 7:30a-9p, Sa-Su 9a-9p
Cash only
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www.mamabuzzcafe.com
Food Cafe Live Music


OB’s Coffee Shop
Come enjoy a home-style breakfast & lunch atmosphere. Daily lunch special & all day fresh coffee.
729 Washington St., 510-268-9696,
M-Sa 7:30a-3:30p
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Cafe


Spice Monkey
A playful new café serving international cuisine with beautiful service. Relax with good food.
1628 Webster St., 510-268-0170,
M-F 11a-10p, Sa 5-10p,
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www.spicemonkeycafe.com
Food


Starbucks Coffee
The finest purveyor of coffee, tea and pastries.
801 Broadway, 510-238-8318,
M-F 5a-7p, Sa 6a-7p, Su 6a-6p
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www.starbucks.com
Food Cafe