Summer has arrived and Jack London Square is the perfect place to start off the season! During the month of June, the waterfront will be packed with free outdoor fun including the signature summer events Dancing Under the Stars and Waterfront Flicks, as well as Jack’s Night Market, a local art sale and more.
Published: June, 2013
Summer has arrived and Jack London Square is the perfect place to start off the season! During the month of June, the waterfront will be packed with free outdoor fun including the signature summer events Dancing Under the Stars and Waterfront Flicks, as well as Jack’s Night Market, a local art sale and more.
From experienced dancers to newbies, everyone is invited to an evening of rhythm and grooving when Dancing Under the Stars returns and kicks off its summer series. Dancers will kick up their heels and enjoy free dance lessons provided by the Linden Street Dance Studio. Each Friday night in June at 8:30 p.m., Jack London Square will host a different dance theme including the cha cha, rumba, salsa and swing.
Waterfront Flicks also begins this month and invites moviegoers to cozy up on the waterfront for free outdoor screenings of hit movies, as part of the Waterfront Flicks series. Jack London Square will host fan favorites at sundown including The Dark Knight Rises on Thursday, June 13 and Life of Pi on Thursday, June 27. Moviegoers should arrive early with blankets in hand for pre-film festivities including small eats, beer, trivia and giveaways. All beer proceeds benefit the East Bay Bike Coalition.
Also this month, more than 60 local artists will showcase artwork for sale during a free East Bay Pro-Arts Open Studio including painting, photography, sculpture, jewelry, glasswork and more. These special sales will take place on Saturday, June 1 to Sunday, June 2 and Saturday, June 8 to Sunday, June 9, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The launch of Jack’s Night Market in May was a huge success, and the second one is set to take place on Friday, June 7, from 6 to 10 p.m. Market-goers will delight in a captivating evening on the waterfront filled with merriment and verve. This vibrant outdoor bazaar will light up Jack London Square with an eclectic mix of artisans, music and street performers as well as a selection of tasty treats, street food, beer and wine. All beer and wine sales from Jack’s Night Market benefit the Sustainable Business Alliance and Oakland Grown.
In addition to all the waterfront events, Jack London Square visitors can dine at a variety of contemporary restaurants including Bocanova, Forge Pizza, Haven, Lungomare and more. Visitors can easily bike, ferry or drive to Jack London Square. For additional information, visit www.jacklondonsquare.com.
