Summer has arrived and the Jack London Square waterfront offers a myriad of ways to enjoy the season. From evening concerts and outdoor dining to open-air film, dancing and shopping events, Jack London Square has an array of opportunities for all to enjoy the longer days and warm evenings.
BC Staff Report
Published: June, 2012
Summer has arrived and the Jack London Square waterfront offers a myriad of ways to enjoy the season. From evening concerts and outdoor dining to open-air film, dancing and shopping events, Jack London Square has an array of opportunities for all to enjoy the longer days and warm evenings.
New to Jack London Square this summer is Jack’s Night Market, a combined evening farmers’ market and outdoor shopping bazaar on the waterfront—it’s a celebration of Oakland’s First Fridays. On June 1 and July 6 from 6 – 10 p.m., enjoy an entertaining evening under the stars showcasing Oakland artisans and designers, live music and a host of quirky, fun performers—from magicians and psychics to acrobats and more.
Returning again to Jack London Square this summer are a few of its most popular event series. For music lovers, the SoundWaves Thursday evening concerts on the waterfront are back—featuring two evenings of live music and fun at the foot of Broadway on the waterfront. On June 7 and 14, respectively, listen to Bay Area R&B band Dynamic and jazz/hip-hop quintet the Shotgun Wedding, from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. and then enjoy dinner at any one of Jack London Square’s delicious restaurants.
For those of you inspired by Dancing with the Stars, or if you’re just looking for a fun way to get a little exercise and enjoy the summer evening, Jack London Square’s weekly dance series, Dancing Under the Stars, returns to the outdoor plaza at the base of Broadway. Beginning Friday, June 1 and running through August, the evening begins at 8:30 p.m. with FREE dance lessons provided by the Linden Street Dance Studio, followed by a dance party for all until 10:00 p.m.
Movie lovers will enjoy the return of Jack London Square’s free, weekly outdoor film series, WaterFront Flicks. Every other Thursday evening from July 12 through September, a selection of family crowd-pleasers will be shown, kicking off with We Bought a Zoo. Movies begin at nightfall.
Bring the family to Jack London Square this Fourth of July from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the Family Fun Festival, a day filled with family-friendly fun and games on the waterfront. Enjoy live music, festival food and entertainment.
On August 18, Pedalfest returns to Jack London Square from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Bicycle enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels will enjoy this free celebration of all things cycling. Organized in collaboration with the East Bay Bicycle Coalition, this dynamic and family-friendly event features pedal-powered food, a pedal-powered sound stage featuring live music, daredevil stunts, a kid’s bike rodeo, safety training, handmade and vintage bikes and much more.
Jack London Square also features an ongoing schedule of weekly events and specials ideal for the summertime. Rent a canoe, kayak or bicycle, attend one of several open art studio events, book a Bay Voyager boat tour, visit the Sunday farmers’ market or try one of the many world-class restaurants. For details on all programs and events, please visit www.jacklondonsquare.com/events.
