Summer is a perfect time to visit Jack London Square to take in an outdoor film, enjoy free dance lessons, enjoy evenings of music by the water and much more.
Published: May, 2011
Summer is a perfect time to visit Jack London Square to take in an outdoor film, enjoy free dance lessons, enjoy evenings of music by the water and much more.
This year, Jack London Square will introduce a new outdoor music series called SoundWaves. SoundWaves will present the best local musical talent in an unparalleled setting. Covering genres ranging from smooth jazz to big band classics and more, listeners will be able to enjoy these bands while overlooking the beautiful waterfront. Concerts will begin at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 19, and continue weekly through June. It’s a great way to end the workday and enjoy the outdoors.
Dancing Under the Stars, taught by the dance instructors from Linden Street Dance Studio, will return by popular demand each Friday night at 8:30 p.m. beginning June 3 and running through August. Each week, the instructors will feature a lesson on a different style of dance along with a dance party to follow. Dance lessons will include salsa, samba, foxtrot, waltz and more. It’s a terrific way to finish a week and enjoy the magic under the moonlight by the water.
The one-of-a-kind movie experience Waterfront Flicks will return this summer with a full slate of movies projected on giant screen by the waterfront every other Thursday. This year, films will focus on food and will kick off with Julie & Julia on July 7. Films begin at sundown, and the program will continue through August and include Ratatouille, Big Night and others.
There will be many other unique and ongoing events this summer by the water at Jack London Square. These include monthly Full Moon kayaking and cruises available on the Presidential yacht Potomac.
On May 22, the Food-a-Palooza Family Food Festival will arrive. On June 4 and 5, East Bay Open Studio at Jack London Square will feature nearly 40 artists. You can meet the animal of your dreams at the East Bay SPCA Adopt-a-thon on July 17. On August 6, you can join the East Bay Vintners Alliance to sip the best of the Urban Wine Experience.
And don’t forget to mark your calendars now: The Eat Real festival will return on the weekend of September 23-25.
Aside from these great events, you can visit Jack London Square any night of the week to sample some of Oakland’s most innovative restaurants. You can also swing by each Sunday morning to visit the Jack London Square Farmer’s Market—one of the largest in the region.
For more information, you can check out JackLondonSquare.com. You can also find Jack London Square on Facebook and on Twitter at @JackLondonSq.
