Friday, January 6, 2012

What to do this weekend in Oakland!

This weekend in Oakland includes Exhibits, Concerts, and Sporting Events!

Oakland Art Murmur is TONIGHT in downtown Oakland. For dinner choices, the Oakland Chamber recommeds Pican Restuarant, newly opened Faz Restuarant, and Old Oakland's B Restaurant,!

Oakland's very own Tower of Power will also be performing all weekend at Yoshi's to a sold out crowd!

The Golden State Warriors will be taking on the Utah Jazz at Oracle Arena. For more information on all these events, please see Visit Oakland's Calendar of Events below:



Friday January 06 (4:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.)
Disneys Phineas and Ferb Live!
Film/Theater Kids
Phineas, Ferb, and the whole tri-state area gang embark on a bold escape jumping out from behind your TV and onto the stage in a live action adventure - right in your hometown!
Venue: The Paramount Theatre
Website: http://www.paramounttheatre.com
Friday January 06 - January 08
Tower of Power
Music
For over 40 years, Oakland band Tower of Power has been creating their own kind of soul music.
Venue: Yoshi's Jazz Club Oakland
Website: http://yoshis.com/oakland/
Friday January 06 - February 18
Between Wind and Water
Art/Exhibits
Beili Liu solo exhibition featuring site-specific installations and process drawings. Also featuring jewelry by Angela O'Keefe on February 4.
Venue: Vessel Gallery
Website: http://www.vessel-gallery.com/
Saturday January 07 (7:30 p.m.)
Warriors vs. Utah
Sport
Watch the Warriors take on Utah.
Venue: ORACLE Arena
Website: http://www.nba.com/warriors/schedule/
Saturday January 07 (8:00 p.m.)
Jarrett Cherner Trio
Music
New York based pianist and composer Jarrett Cherner returns to his Bay Area home for an evening of inspired jazz with his acclaimed trio. With Jeff Denson, bass and Hamir Atwal, drums.
Venue: Piedmont Piano Company
Website: http://www.piedmontpiano.com/

Saturday January 07 (8:00 p.m.)
The Uncomfortable Zones fo Fun
Music Film/Theater
Frank Moore, a world-known shaman performance artist, will conduct improvised passions of musicians, actors, dancers and audience members. Bring your passions and musical instruments and your sense of adventure and humor.
Venue: Temescal Art Center
Website: http://sf.funcheap.com/uncomfortable-zones-fun-oakland-3/
Sunday January 08 (4:00 p.m.)
Wesla Whitfield & Mike Greensill
Music
Wesla and Mike along with the wonderful Carla Kaufman on bass will mine the endless treasures of the Great American Songbook
Venue: Piedmont Piano Company
Website: http://www.piedmontpiano.com/

These events don't interest you? Then check out Visit Oakland's Top 100 Things to do in Oakland!

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