Jack London Square

On-going Events Special Events

Special Events

Thursday, May 24th

SoundWaves - Crystal Monee Hall - Folk/Gospel

5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

LIVE music at the Foot of Broadway! Enjoy the beautiful waterfront with a live musical performance from one of the Bay Area's most popular bands! Listen to music, and then enjoy dinner at any one of Jack London Square's delicious restaurants. Make your dinner reservations today: http://www.jacklondonsquare.com/dine.php

Thursday, May 31st

SoundWaves - Tim Hockenberry - Rock

5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Friday, Jun 1st

Jack's Night Market

Friday, June 1
6 pm – 10 pm

Interested in being a vendor at Jack’s Night Market? Click here.

Celebrating Oakland First Fridays
Also - July 6

Oakland crafts, artisans and designers
Local producers - vegetables, fruits
Performance art and quirky performers
Eclectic shopping bazaar
Food, goodies and libations

Enjoy a captivating evening filled with merriment and verve

RIde the free B Shuttle in Oakland to Jack London Square.

Friday, Jun 1st

Dancing Under the Stars - Salsa Lessons

8:30 PM to 10 PM

Dance under the stars and the moon on the beautiful Jack London Square waterfront. Enjoy an evening of FREE dance lessons provided by the Linden Street Dance Studio. And enjoy a dance party to follow. Come back again and again on Friday evenings and learn something new each time.

Make it a night of dinner and dancing by making dinner reservations at your favorite Jack London Square restaurant: http://www.jacklondonsquare.com/dine.php

Saturday, Jun 2nd

East Bay Open Studio Weekend

Saturday, June 2nd & Sunday, June 3rd

11:00 AM-6:00 PM FREE ADMISSION
Location: Two sites at Jack London Square
The Pavilion (formerly Barnes & Noble and Market Hall (55 Harrison Street)

More than 75 East Bay artists invite you to view their work at the art event of the year, sponsored by Pro Arts Gallery. On display will be watercolor, acrylic and oil paintings from realistic to abstract and everything in between. Relish sculptures in stone, wood, clay, and other materials. View collections of world-class photographs, jewelry, prints, fused glass, and much, much more.

There’s something for everyone at Jack London Square. Make a weekend of it, or even better, two weekends.

For a preview of the exhibits, go to www.artrospection.com/jls .

Thursday, Jun 7th

SoundWaves - Dynamic - R & B

5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Friday, Jun 8th

Dancing Under the Stars - Hustle Lessons

8:30 PM to 10 PM

Make it a night of dinner and dancing by making dinner reservations at your favorite Jack London Square restaurant: http://www.jacklondonsquare.com/dine.php

Saturday, Jun 9th

East Bay Open Studio Weekend

Saturday, June 9th & Sunday, June 10th

11:00 AM-6:00 PM FREE ADMISSION
Location: Two sites at Jack London Square
The Pavilion (formerly Barnes & Noble and Market Hall (55 Harrison Street)

There’s something for everyone at Jack London Square. Make a weekend of it.

For a preview of the exhibits, go to www.artrospection.com/jls .

Thursday, Jun 14th

SoundWaves - The Shotgun Wedding Quintet - Jazz/Hip-Hop

5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Friday, Jun 15th

Dancing Under the Stars - Cha Cha Lessson

8:30 PM to 10 PM

Make it a night of dinner and dancing by making dinner reservations at your favorite Jack London Square restaurant: http://www.jacklondonsquare.com/dine.php

Friday, Jun 22nd

Dancing Under the Stars - Rumba Lessons

8:30 PM to 10 PM

Make it a night of dinner and dancing by making dinner reservations at your favorite Jack London Square restaurant: http://www.jacklondonsquare.com/dine.php

Friday, Jun 29th

Dancing Under the Stars - Merengue Lessons

8:30 PM to 10 PM

Make it a night of dinner and dancing by making dinner reservations at your favorite Jack London Square restaurant: http://www.jacklondonsquare.com/dine.php

Wednesday, Jul 4th

July 4th Family Fun Festival

11 AM to 4 PM

Come to Jack London Square for some good "old fashioned" family fun! Many activities for kids, live music, festival food and entertainment.

More event details to follow.

Friday, Jul 6th

Jack's Night Market

Friday, July 6
6 pm – 10 pm

Interested in being a vendor at Jack’s Night Market? Click here.

Celebrating Oakland First Fridays

Oakland crafts, artisans and designers

Local producers - vegetables, fruits
Performance art and quirky performers
Eclectic shopping bazaar
Food, goodies and libations

Enjoy a captivating evening filled with merriment and verve

RIde the free B Shuttle in Oakland to Jack London Square.

Friday, Jul 6th

Dancing Under the Stars - East Coast Swing Lessons

8:30 PM to 10 PM

Make it a night of dinner and dancing by making dinner reservations at your favorite Jack London Square restaurant: http://www.jacklondonsquare.com/dine.php

Thursday, Jul 12th

WaterFront Flicks - We Bought a Zoo

Movies begin at nightfall (sorry, no specific time can be posted due to night darkness comes at different times.)

Enjoy a FREE outdoor movie along side the beautiful waterfront in Jack London Square. Movies are shown at the Jack London Market Lawn. Come early and play trivia games or grab some fun picnic bites or purchase a beverage from the East Bay Bike Coalition. Bike to the movies and receive a free gift.

Make it a night of dinner and a movie by making dinner reservations at your favorite Jack London Square restaurant: http://www.jacklondonsquare.com/dine.php

Friday, Jul 13th

Dancing Under the Stars - Bachatta Lessons

8:30 PM to 10 PM

Make it a night of dinner and dancing by making dinner reservations at your favorite Jack London Square restaurant: http://www.jacklondonsquare.com/dine.php

Friday, Jul 20th

Dancing Under the Stars - Electric Slide Lessons

8:30 PM to 10 PM

Make it a night of dinner and dancing by making dinner reservations at your favorite Jack London Square restaurant: http://www.jacklondonsquare.com/dine.php

Sunday, Jul 22nd

East Bay SPCA Adopt-a-thon

10 AM to 3 PM

The East Bay SPCA will host its annual Adopt-A-Thon at Jack London Square on Sunday, July 22 from 10 am to 3 pm. This year’s event will be bigger and better than ever and feature more than 100 adoptable animals from more than 20 Bay Area rescue groups and shelters! Visitors will meet cats, dogs, rabbits, birds and reptiles available for adoption, and can enjoy a variety of activities such as arts and crafts for kids, get behavior advice at an "Ask the Trainer" booth, watch dog training demonstrations, bring their dog to get a low-cost microchip, and browse nearly 20 local animal supply vendors (selling everything from organic food to specialty pet accessories). This fun, adoption event will be a great addition to the Sunday Farmers’ Market at Jack London Square so be sure and check it out!

Thursday, Jul 26th

Water Front Flicks - Ghost Busters

Movies begin at nightfall (sorry, no specific time can be posted due to night darkness comes at different times.)

Make it a night of dinner and a movie by making dinner reservations at your favorite Jack London Square restaurant: http://www.jacklondonsquare.com/dine.php

Friday, Jul 27th

Dancing Under the Stars - West Coast Swing Lessons

8:30 PM to 10 PM

Make it a night of dinner and dancing by making dinner reservations at your favorite Jack London Square restaurant: http://www.jacklondonsquare.com/dine.php

Friday, Aug 3rd

Dancing Under the Stars - Fox Trot Lessons

8:30 PM to 10 PM

Make it a night of dinner and dancing by making dinner reservations at your favorite Jack London Square restaurant: http://www.jacklondonsquare.com/dine.php

Thursday, Aug 9th

Waterfront Flicks - Money Ball

Movies begin at nightfall (sorry, no specific time can be posted due to night darkness comes at different times.)

Make it a night of dinner and a movie by making dinner reservations at your favorite Jack London Square restaurant: http://www.jacklondonsquare.com/dine.php

Friday, Aug 10th

Dancing Under the Stars - Night Club Two Step Lessons

8:30 PM to 10 PM

Make it a night of dinner and dancing by making dinner reservations at your favorite Jack London Square restaurant: http://www.jacklondonsquare.com/dine.php

Friday, Aug 17th

Dancing Under the Stars - Cha Cha Lessons

8:30 PM to 10 PM

Make it a night of dinner and dancing by making dinner reservations at your favorite Jack London Square restaurant: http://www.jacklondonsquare.com/dine.php

Saturday, Aug 18th

PedalFest 2012

11 AM to 8 PM

Pedalfest is a free celebration of bikes, cycling, food, family and fun!

This fun-filled celebration isf or everyone from the recreational rider and casual observer to the seasoned cyclist, showcasing what makes cycling such an amazing activity for individuals, groups and families. In collaboration with the East Bay Bicycle Coalition, enjoy pedal-powered food, a pedal-powered sound stage featuring live music, dare devil stunts, a kid's bike rodeo, saftey training, and the most amazing collection of bicycles to be seen from vintage and hand built bikes to high-end customs, sturdy commuters and creative art bikes.

Friday, Aug 24th

Dancing Under the Stars - Hustle Lessons

8:30 PM to 10 PM

Make it a night of dinner and dancing by making dinner reservations at your favorite Jack London Square restaurant: http://www.jacklondonsquare.com/dine.php

Friday, Aug 31st

Dancing Under the Stars - Salsa Lessons

8:30 PM to 10 PM

Make it a night of dinner and dancing by making dinner reservations at your favorite Jack London Square restaurant: http://www.jacklondonsquare.com/dine.php

Thursday, Sep 6th

WaterFront Flicks - Fatal Attraction

Movies begin at nightfall (sorry, no specific time can be posted due to night darkness comes at different times.)

Make it a night of dinner and a movie by making dinner reservations at your favorite Jack London Square restaurant: http://www.jacklondonsquare.com/dine.php

Thursday, Sep 13th

SoundWaves

5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Thursday, Sep 20th

SoundWaves

5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Thursday, Sep 20th

WaterFront Flicks - The Devil Wears Prada

Movies begin at nightfall (sorry, no specific time can be posted due to night darkness comes at different times.)

Make it a night of dinner and a movie by making dinner reservations at your favorite Jack London Square restaurant: http://www.jacklondonsquare.com/dine.php

Friday, Sep 21st

EAT REAL

September 21st to September 23rd

Friday	1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday	11:00 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday	11:oo a.m. to 7 p.m.

Eat it. Make it. Grow it.

Tacos inspired by flavors from around the world, curry, BBQ, hot dogs, ice cream, noodles, and a whole lot more of the Bay Area's awesome curbside eats. The Eat Real Festival celebrates all things tasty, fresh, and handmade with a focus on street food, local wines, handcrafted beers, and traditional food craft – all featuring sustainable, local ingredients. And no dish or drink costs more than $5.

But eating is only part of the fun. We also show you how to make it and grow it. From home cheesemaking to backyard chickens, you can explore a DIY lifestyle with demos and activities galore. Or just grab a taco and a beer and enjoy our full schedule of entertainment with bands, butchery contests, lit fest, and other tasty tidbits.

Free entry.

Thursday, Sep 27th

SoundWaves

5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Thursday, Oct 4th

SoundWaves

5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Thursday, Oct 11th

SoundWaves

5:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Friday, Nov 30th

Tree Lighting Ceremony

5 PM to 7 PM

Jack London Square's annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Join KBLX with a children's singing competition. Enjoy live musical performances, and get a sneak preview of a float from the Children's Holiday Parade. City officials will light up the tree at 7 PM.

On-going Events

Every Sunday, 10 AM to 3 PM

Sunday Buffet Brunch at Miss Pearl's Restaurant

Unlimited mimosas. Adult's $29.95. Children under 12 eat free and 12 and older $19.95.

For more information or reservations go to www.misspearls.com or call 510-444-7171.

Every Tuesday

Fat Chicken Tuesday at Miss Pearl's Restaurant

Enjoy Eddie's world famous fried chicken, mashed potatoes and stewed greens for only $15.00. And don't forget to ask about drink specials.

For more information or reservations go to www.misspearls.com or phone 510-444-7171.

Weekends

Southern Heat. Oakland Cool - Live Music at Miss Pearl's Lounge

"On weekends, feel the groove with some of the Bay Area's best musical talent. you may hear the blues, but not catch 'em since there's never a cover."

Monday through Friday, 11:30 AM to 3 PM

Boca Business Lunch at Bocanova

Bocanova's "Boca Business Lunch," includes a 3 course menu of soup or salad, an entree, and mignardises, for $16.00.

For mor information, please visit www.bocanova.com or call 510-444-1233.

Mondays through Saturday

Yoshi's Happy Hour

Time: 4:30 PM to 6 PM

Celebrate HAPPY HOUR at Yoshi's! Enjoy $1 oysters, $3 Sushi hand rolls, $7 chicken Kara'age and much more! And quench your thirst on cocktails from $3 to $6. Have some appetizers and cocktails before dinner and a show.

For more information and reservations call 510-238-1350, or visit: www.yoshis.com

Every Sunday

Scott's Buffet Brunch

Enjoy a time honored tradition of a Sunday brunch with family and friends. Indulge in unlimited champagne, orange juice, mimosas, great jazz and all of the incredible, traditional buffet brunch specialties Scott's Seafood has to offer. Treat yourself to a classical buffet with a New Orleans flair - every Sunday is a holiday at Scott's. Dining room open from 10 AM to 3 PM.For more information or reservations call 510-444-3456 or visit www.scottsjls.com

Monday through Friday

Scott's Happy Hour

Come and unwind after work (4 PM to closing) and enjoy Scott's Happy Hour with fire roasted pizzas, Cajun fries, shrimp scampi, hummas with pita chips and more for $6 to $8. Cocktails, draught beer and Scott's wines for $4 to $7. Plus enjoy televised sporting events!

Thursday through Saturday

Late Nite Boca Bite at Bocanova

In addition to their regular dinner menu, Bocanova revisits Happy Hour with their new "Late Nite Boca Bite" menu offering cocktails and Bocaditos at happy hour prices throughout the restaurant everyThursday through Saturday from 9 PM to 10:30 PM.

Boca bites include Yucca and Cheese Fritters ($4), Fried Plantains with cilantro aioli ($3), Oysters on the half shell ($1.50), Dungeness Crab Deviled Eggs with chipotle aioli ($1.75), Daily Taco with pickled cabbage ($3.50), and Pork Ribs with guava BBQ sauce ($2), amongst others. Libations include specialty-crafted cocktails ($5), featured wines ($6), and 7 oz. glasses of Linden Street Brewery beer ($2.50).

For more information, please visit www.bocanova.com or call 510-444-1233.

First Thursday of Every Month - 7 PM

Rick's Supper Club at Bocanova

Owner/Chef Rick Hacket and Bocanova invite you to experience a special dinner series in partnership with several of the East Bay's most notable winemakers. A four-course family style menu, priced at $58.00 per person (excluding tax and gratuity,) will include wine pairings and a signature cocktail, created by Bar Manager Stella Davies. Served in Bocanova's intimate private dining room, each of "Rick's Supper Club" dinners will provide guests the opportunity to interact with both the featured winemaker and Rick in a convivial setting. Only 26 seats available.

For more information or reservations call 510-444-1233 or visit www.bocanova.com

Every Sunday

Farmers' Market

Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Every Sunday, rain or shine, the Pacific Coast Farmers' Market Association presents local farmers and artisan food purveyors with fresh produce and hand crafted products for your culinary enjoyment. Buy fresh off the vine tomatoes, specialty olive oils, fresh herbs, homemade pastas, locally caught seafood, handmade milled soaps and much, much more. Enjoy cooking demonstrations, music, kid's activities and free yoga too! Event Details »

Every Wednesday

Wine-Down Wednesdays at Bocanova

All day every Wednesday, guests enjoy half off all bottled wines.

For more information, visit www.bocanova.com or phone 510.444.1233.

Every Thursday, Friday & Saturday

Comedy Off Broadway

Time: 8:00 PM (Doors open at 7:30)
Location : Miss Pearl's

Enjoy live comedy for only $10!
Check out the lineup at www.comedyoffbroadwayoakland.com.

Every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday

Dockside Tours of the Presidential Yacht Potomac

Time: 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Take a walk through history with a docent led tour of FDR’s Floating White House. For information and to purchase tickets, call 510-627-1215.

Alternate Thursdays & Fridays, May through November

History Cruise on the Presidential Yacht Potomac

Time: 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM

A two hour narrated cruise which focuses on the history of San Francisco Bay. Docent led ship tours available throughout the cruise. For information and to purchase tickets, call 510-627-1215.