Arts Around Town 
Oakland diverse arts scene is exploding with new talent and exciting energy. Galleries showcasing painting, sculpture and other visual arts are located in neighborhoods throughout the city. Explore the work of more than 100 Oakland artists at OaklandArts.org. Take a stroll through the many galleries open late on the First Fridays of every month. See Oakland artists at work on the first two weekends in June through ProArts' Open Studios. Opening May 1, 2010, the new Gallery of California Art will showcase more than 800 works from the Oakland Museum of California's collection -- one of the largest and most comprehensive holdings of California art in the world.
Get your creative juices flowing with a class at The
Crucible (which now exhibits works at a gallery in the Cathedral Building
downtown), Rock Paper Scissors Collective, the Institute for Mosaic Arts or Studio One. To follow art events in Oakland, visit www.oaklandcvb.com. |
Boats Galore
You don't need to own a boat to enjoy a boat show. Long a mecca for things nautical, Jack London Square will be awash with boats and boaters in mid-April as two of the West Coast's biggest nautical events come to town, Strictly Sail Pacific and the Pacific Powerboat Expo. A single admission ticket gets you into both shows. Activities include free sailboat rides, wine tasting, celebrity speakers, local regattas and youth activities. Local sailing schools will be on hand to answer questions and the marina will be filled with a tempting array of new and previously owned vessels. Looking to get on the water before the shows? Hop a ferry to San Francisco and back or go for a paddle with an hourly rental from California Canoe and Kayak.
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Calendar
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Food & Drink 
The Food & Drink newsletter highlights Oakland's vibrant food scene, including restaurants, bars, cooking schools and recipes. Hungry? Sign up today at www.oaklandcvb. | |
