TheatreFIRST Kicks Off 2010/2011 Season 
The Fox Oakland's main stage is best known for its concerts, but upstairs is a black-box theatre with cutting edge comedy and drama. TheatreFIRST's first show of the season is Anton in Show Business, a madcap comedic romp following the trials and tribulations of three actresses cast in an ill-fated production of Chekhov's classic, Three Sisters. Next in January is The Grapes of Wrath by acclaimed Bay Area director Jon Tracy. In May, there is the Bay Area premiere of Welcome Home, Jenny Sutter, about a Iraqi war vet who returns home and finds herself in a makeshift community of misfits and outcasts. Follow more theatre events at www.oaklandcvb.com.
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Comedy Around Town 
If you're looking for a laugh, you have lots of options in Oakland. At Jack London Square, Miss Pearl's Jam House hosts Comedy Off Broadway productions. On the small stage you'll find comedians from Comedy Central, HBO and popular comedy clubs around the country. Oakland's resident improv club Pan Theater offers shows - and also classes if you're feeling brave. You'll find the big names onstage at the Paramount Theatre, including The Royal Comedy Tour with Sommore, Bruce Bruce, Michael Colyar and Gary Owen on October 9. To follow all the acts, visit www.oaklandcvb.com.
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Piedmont Piano Concerts
 A new and unique concert venue is now Uptown: Piedmont Piano. The popular piano retailer and school is hosting events with talented musicians in a beautifully restored Art Deco building on San Pablo at 18th Street. This month's roster includes Ireland's Melanie O'Reilly, jazz vocalist Nicolas Bearde and a "New Orleans Meets Latin" night with Cindy Scott and Maria Marquez. Make it a memorable evening with drinks and/or dinner before/or after at Hibiscus, across the street.
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A New Look for Oakland Marriott City Center
 Get for a totally new look at the Oakland Marriott City Center. The downtown hotel is in midst of a $17 million remodel that brings a fresh new look to both guest rooms and public spaces. The room renovations are expected to be completed this month, with public spaces completed by January. The adjacent Oakland Convention Center will be undergoing $4 million of upgrades. In addition to new carpets, paint and foyer furniture, the bathrooms will be brought up to ADA standards and there will be new banquet equipment. There is a total of 89,000 square feet of meeting space in the hotel and the convention center. For more hotels and specials, visit www.oaklandcvb.com. |
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Woodminster Music
Head for the Oakland hills this month for Paint Your Wagon and Sundays in the Redwoods. Find the best music listings at www.oaklandcvb.com.
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Food & Drink 
The Food & Drink newsletter highlights Oakland's vibrant food scene, including restaurants, bars, cooking schools and recipes. Visit it today! |
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Calendar
Looking for something to do this weekend, next month or later in the year? Check out the new and improved Calendar of Events. Follow us on Twitter to find out other favorites.
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