Downtown  | Lake Merrit/Uptown
Downtown Events

New sights and sounds abound for those looking for distractions in Downtown Oakland.  City Center Plaza is hosting an outdoor concert series, Summer Sounds, that begins in the spring, and continues through the summer.  Meanwhile, Art and Soul, Oakland's largest annual event, boasts eleven stages, including world-famous acts, and over 250 vendors.  The annual Black Cowboy Parade, which travels down Broadway, draws large crowds of enthusiasts, and is the only event of its kind in the country. 

A large selection of bars and lounges are helping Downtown Oakland re-emerge as the Center of East Bay nightlife.  Café Van Kleefs offers live music amongst eye-catching decor and mouthwatering libations.  For art enthusiasts, galleries such as 510 Studios are sprinkled throughout the Downtown district.   Just footsteps away from Downtown, Lake Merritt/Uptown is home to the East Bay's primer concert venues, the FOX Theatre, and the Paramount Theatre.



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Summer Sounds: City Center Summer Concert Series
from Wednesday, June 6 12:00AM - Wednesday, August 29 1PM
Free outdoor concerts every Wednesday from noon to 1:00pm on the City Center Plaza stage.
Another Night In Treme S.F. Jazz Spring Season at the Paramount Theatre
from Friday, June 15 8:00PM - Friday, June 15 11:30PM
At the Paramount Theatre - New Orleans music legends and stars of the blockbuster HBO series Treme bring to SFJAZZ another rollicking night of Crescent City sounds! "Another Night In Treme" will feature a cast of legendary New Orleans artists distilled from the vibrant musical patchwork that defines the Big Easy. Stay tuned for an upcoming announcement about the artist roster, but remember, our first "A Night in Treme" show in 2011 sold out and tickets will move quickly.
Oakland East Bay Symphony Season Finale: DO THAT VOODOO Michael Morgan, Conductor at the Paramount Theatre
from Friday, May 18 8:00PM - Friday, May 18 11:30PM
At the Paramount Theatre: Daniel Bernard Roumain blends his Haitian roots with classical and techno textures. Bay Area native and musical prodigy Taylor Eigsti returns home to present the World Premiere of a work he's writing for jazz piano and orchestra. And jazz vocalist Paula West will delight us with a set backed by the orchestra.
Past Events
Bittersweet: The Chocolate Cafe Grand Opening
from Friday, April 6 6:00PM - Friday, April 6 9PM
Come sneak a peek of Bittersweet, the Chocolate Cafe.

Serving breakfast, lunch, a full ...
The San Francisco Silent Film Festival presents NAPOLEON at the Paramount Theatre
from Sunday, April 1 1:30PM - Sunday, April 1 9:40PM
THE CINEMA EVENT...
The San Francisco Silent Film Festival presents NAPOLEON at the Paramount Theatre
from Saturday, March 31 1:30PM - Saturday, March 31 9:40PM
THE CINEMA EVENT...
Pedals, Pipes, & Pizza
from Saturday, April 21 10:30AM - Saturday, April 21 12:30PM
A thrilling opportunity for children of all ages to experience the wonderful sounds of the pipe orga...
Paramount Movie Classics CHARADE
from Friday, May 4 8:00PM - Friday, May 4 11PM
CHARADE at the <...
Paco de Lucia S.F. Jazz Spring Season at the Paramount Theatre
from Friday, April 27 8:00PM - Friday, April 27 11:30PM
Oakland East Bay Symphony NOTES FROM THE PHILIPPINES Michael Morgan, Conductor at the Paramount Theatre
from Friday, April 20 8:00PM - Friday, April 20 11:30PM
Oakland Running Festival
from Saturday, March 24 7:00AM - Sunday, March 25 3PM
The Oakland Running Festival includes a marathon, half marathon, relay races, and a "Kid's ...
Paramount Movie Classics: Tootsie
from Friday, April 13 8:00PM - Friday, April 13 11PM
TOOTSIE (1982) -...
MEN OF SOUL Featuring: Jeffrey Osborne, Peabo Bryson, Freddie Jackson and Howard Hewitt at the Paramount Theatre
from Friday, April 6 8:00PM - Friday, April 6 11:30PM
MEN OF SOUL - Ba...
The San Francisco Silent Film Festival presents NAPOLEON at the Paramount Theatre
from Sunday, March 25 1:30PM - Sunday, March 25 4PM
THE CINEMA EVENT...
The San Francisco Silent Film Festival presents NAPOLEON at the Paramount Theatre
from Saturday, March 24 1:30PM - Saturday, March 24 4PM
THE CINEMA EVENT OF A LIFETIME!
The San Francisco Silent Film Festival in association with Ame...
Oakland East Bay Symphony STOPS ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS Michael Morgan, Conductor at the Paramount Theatre
from Friday, March 16 8:00PM - Friday, March 16 11:30PM
Time Magazine ha...
Chrisette Michele: S.F. Jazz Spring Season at the Paramount Theatre
from Saturday, March 17 8:00PM - Saturday, March 17 11:30PM
She's one of...
Sinbad at the Paramount Theater
from Thursday, March 1 8:00PM - Thursday, March 1 11PM
SINBAD - He'...
Flogging Molly
from Friday, March 9 7:30PM - Friday, March 9 11:45PM
What makes a band truly remarkable? Insightful...
Porter Robinson
from Thursday, February 23 7:30PM - Thursday, February 23 11:45PM

This 19-year-old talent has been touted b...

Paramount Movie Classics - The Sting
from Thursday, February 16 8:00PM - Thursday, February 16 8PM
THE STING (...
Peace of Mind Tour Rebelution at the Fox Theater
from Friday, February 17 8:00PM - Friday, February 17 8PM
Rebelution has a...
Bill Cosby at the Paramount Theater
from Friday, February 10 8:30PM - Friday, February 10 8:30PM
BILL COSBY - Ove...
Concert: The Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir
from Thursday, February 9 8:00PM - Thursday, February 9 8PM

Oakland'...

Two Nights! Social Distortion
from Thursday, February 9 8:00PM - Thursday, February 9 8PM

Past Events