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citywide cinemas | farmers’ markets | galleries | libraries | museums | newsstand | performance venues | public art 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. To learn more, click here. Grand Lake Theater Modern movie-going in a classic movie palace. Hear the “Mighty Wurlitzer” live before select Friday and Saturday evening screenings. 3200 Grand Ave., 510-452-3556, Daily 12p-12a Mapquest Map www.RRFilms.com Jack London Stadium 9 State-of-the-art, nine-screen movie theater. 100 Washington St., 510-433-1320, Daily 11a-12a Mapquest Map www.Regmovies.com Piedmont Cinema First-run movies at a neighborhood arthouse theater. 4186 Piedmont Ave., 510-464-5980, Mapquest Map

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