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Stay in Oakland to Celebrate All Things Sailing
 April is an exciting time for sailing enthusiasts and visitors who are curious to learn more about the sport. Oakland welcomes the Clipper Yacht Race crews who will be stopping into town March 30-14. About 450 people are participating in this extraordinary race around the world, spanning 40,000 miles of ocean. Visitors can board the 68-foot racing yachts, meet the crew, and participate in the send-off celebration when they depart for New York on April 14. Overlapping with the Clipper stopover will be the annual Strictly Sail Pacific Boat Show April 12 - 15, where visitors can peruse the latest products, participate in workshops and free seminars, enjoy on-the-water activities, live music and more. Don't miss the opportunity to be a part of the excitement in Oakland - book your room at one of Oakland's waterfront properties or throughout the city. For hotel information, visit www.visitoakland.org/hotels. |
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Art Murmur Expands into Jack London Square
With the warm spring weather on the horizon, it's a perfect time  to get out and explore Oakland's expanding art galleries. The popular Art Murmur event has outgrown its Uptown roots, expanding into neighborhoods such as Downtown Oakland and Jack London Square. Four new galleries and five mixed-use venues will be added to the group, including Res Ispa, Pro Arts, Hive, and Swarm Gallery. Mixed-use venues will include Betti Ono, Oaklandish, Marion & Rose's Workshop, Crown Nine, and Urban Legend Cellars. There are also a few newcomers in Uptown Oakland - stop by Telegraph, Shadravan's, and Wall Gallery to see the new offerings. For more on Oakland's art galleries and events, visit www.visitoakland.org. |
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Celebrate a Decade of Inspirational Films in Oakland
 This month, Oakland will celebrate the 10th annual Oakland International Film Festival, held April 6-8 at the Oakland Museum of California. This year's films will include documentaries and narratives by Oakland locals under the theme "Big in Oakland," with sub-topics such as "Made in Oakland," "Black in Oakland," and "Healthy Economics." Many films touch on historical moments in the city, such as the Black Panther movement and the Berkeley/Oakland firestorm disaster 20 years ago. Others cover global issues such as policies concerning deforestation and the cholera outbreak in London in 1854. The festival is filled with a blend of inspiring and emotional films, many that raise important questions about society and reflections of personal growth. For more on the festival and to purchase tickets, visit www.oiff.org. |
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Step Back in Time at OMCA
From March 31 - August 19, the Oakland Museum of California  will feature two consecutive exhibitions representing the history of the 1960s era. The 1968 Exhibit will explore the importance of the controversial year in relation to politics, social injustice, and economic events. Many unforgettable events such as the Vietnam War and assassinations of Martin Luther King Jr. and Robert Kennedy will be represented, as well as the emergence of the Bay Area's counterculture. Accompanying this exhibit is All of Us or None: Social Justice Posters of the San Francisco Bay Area, representing the power of artwork to express political views and social justice issues. Sixty-eight original political posters from the era will be framed, as well as several additional digital displays and collages mimicking the original style. For more on these exhibits and other events at the Museum, visit www.museumca.org. |
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Chabot Extends Hours for Spring Season  Head to the hills and enjoy the extended hours at Chabot Space & Science Center this spring. Partake in nighttime activities such as stargazing, hiking, discussions with astronauts, space missions, shows, demonstrations, and more. Upcoming scheduled activities include Redwood Family Day Hikes, the Micronauts Training Lab, and Simulated Space Missions. The observatory will be open from 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Sunday - Thursday, and from 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information on Chabot Space & Science Center, visit www.chabotspace.org. |
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Order a Visitor's Guide
Planning a trip to Oakland? Make sure to take a look at our new visitors guide! Available online at www.visitoakland.org, or send us an email at info@visitoakland.org to receive a hard copy. |
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Find Visit Oakland on Facebook
Have you "liked" our Visit Oakland Facebook page yet? If you're interested in what's new in Oakland, including events, restaurants, deals on places to stay and more, make sure to friend us at Facebook.com/VisitOakland. |
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Shop in Oakland 
Need some new digs this spring? Take a look at our shopping page to find some inspiration www.visitoakland.org/shop. |
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Calendar
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Plan a Trip & Fly OAK
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