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Valentine's Day 
Looking for a special treat for two? Oakland has options to suit every couple's fancy. Get in the mood with a special spa treatment at the Claremont, including a chocolate manicure or pedicure. With stunning views of Lake Merritt, The Lake Chalet and Lake Merritt Hotel make for memorable meals. Mavis Staples plays Yoshi's Friday through Sunday. Keep it casual February 14 and slip tickets in the card to experience Erykah Badu and Goapele at the Fox Oakland on February 19. Study up on romance in Rockridge at the OCVB's Best of the Best listings which include food, chocolate and shopping in the area. Discover new favorites at www.oaklandcvb.com. |
Nights at Chabot Space & Science Center 
Winter evenings mean earlier dark skies at Chabot's telescopes. See the stars for free on Friday and Saturday evenings, weather permitting, from 7:30-10:30 p.m. Whatever the meterology report, head inside on Friday and Saturdays for "Dinner, a Movie and the Universe." Admission includes two shows. When you call the box office to purchase tickets, you will select a planetarium and theater show as well as your dinner time. For more information and reservations, visit www.chabotspace.org. |
 Hotel Bars and Lounges
Hotel bars and lounges offer visitors and locals a convenient place to meet and mingle. With some of the Bay Area's best views, the Paragon Bar & Café at the Claremont Hotel features a outdoor deck seating and live jazz three nights a week. At the Oakland Marriott City Center, unwind with cocktails and catch up on the news at flatscreen TVs at the Atrium Lounge. On game day, head for the Hilton Oakland Airport where the Sports Bar features a ten-foot TV screen and 15 monitors. You don't need to stay at the Waterfront Hotel to celebrate happy hour Caribbean style at Miss Pearl's Jam House. Visit www.oaklandcvb.com for more information on hotels and hotel specials.
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TheatreFIRST at Fox Oakland
 Music rules at the Fox Oakland, but drama is the star on stage at the Marion E. Green Black Box Theatre which is operated by the Oakland School for the Arts. TheatreFIRST is the resident professional theatre company at the Fox, collaborating with drama students during the day and staging shows for the general public at night. 2010 productions include Tom Stoppard's Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead which opens January 23 and runs until February 14. For more entertainment in Oakland, visit www.oaklandcvb.com.
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