Spend this summer grooving on the Oakland waterfront with Dancing Under the Stars. From experienced dancers to newbies, everyone is invited to kick up their heels and enjoy these free dance lessons. On Friday nights throughout the summer, Jack London Square will host a different dance theme including the cha cha, salsa, West Coast swing and single time swing.
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Published: June, 2015
Dancing Under the Stars Returns
Spend this summer grooving on the Oakland waterfront with Dancing Under the Stars. From experienced dancers to newbies, everyone is invited to kick up their heels and enjoy these free dance lessons. On Friday nights throughout the summer, Jack London Square will host a different dance theme including the cha cha, salsa, West Coast swing and single time swing. These festive, free dance lessons taught by professional dance instructors Vanessa Montoya of VM Dance and Bradley Montoya begin at 8:30 p.m., followed by a dance party at 9 p.m. to try out all the new moves. Dancing Under the Stars will take place Friday nights from June 5 through August 28 and visitors can bike, ferry or drive to Jack London Square. Visit www.jacklondonsquare.com for more information.
Workout Wednesdays at JLS
Join CrossFit East Bay for a complimentary hour of outdoor fitness training on the Oakland waterfront every Wednesday from 6-7 p.m. These introductory sessions will introduce interested participants to the Constantly Varied Functional Fitness program. All experience levels are welcome and workouts will be both challenging and accessible to all. Visit www.crossfiteastbay.com or call (510) 910-2919 for more information.
Waterfront Flicks is Back!
Cozy up on the Oakland waterfront this summer for free outdoor screenings of hit movies as part of Jack London Square’s annual Waterfront Flicks series. From date night to family flick night, moviegoers can start their evenings early with dinner at one of Jack London Square’s waterfront restaurants, or pick up a quick bite from one of the casual eateries to enjoy during the screening. Festivities begin on the Ferry Lawn around 8 p.m. with movies beginning at around 9 p.m. Moviegoers should arrive early with blankets in-hand for pre-film festivities including small eats, trivia and giveaways. See Jurassic Park on June 11 and Maleficent on June 25. Visit www.jacklondonsquare.com or call (510) 645-9292 for more information.
Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon
On June 7, more than 2,000 triathletes from around the world will take over the streets and Bay waters of San Francisco for the 35th annual Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. Sending racers on a challenging 1.5-mile swim from Alcatraz Island to the San Francisco shoreline, an 18-mile hilly bike ride out to Golden Gate Park and an eight-mile trail run through the Presidio, this high-profile athletic event showcases the beauty of San Francisco. This world-renowned triathlon, in which only pro triathletes, age groupers and relay teams can participate, is typically sold out within hours of the registration opening every year. Fans will not want to miss this world-class sporting event at the Marina Green where they can see the swim start and end, the athlete transition areas and the finish line. Spectators are also invited to enjoy a free fitness festival and expo throughout the weekend featuring dozens of vendors, product demonstrations, giveaways, music, food and more. The Fitness Festival at Marina Green runs from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday and from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, with the race start at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday. For more information, visit escapefromalcatraztriathlon.com.
KPFA Annual Arts Fair is on the Move
The First Annual KPFA Summer Arts Fair (formerly the Live Oak Park Fair) will be held at the Crainway Pavilion in Richmond on June 20-21. The KPFA Summer Arts Fair will feature the original work of over 200 exhibitors in 24 categories, with an array of gorgeous body adornments and a compelling selection of decorative items for the home. Producer Jan Etre is excited about the fair’s evolution, which allows it to grow in this beautiful new location. The KPFA Summer Arts Fair will accommodate twice as many artists with double the space of the former fair, attracting visitors with its gallery-quality artwork along with decorative and functional crafts. It will highlight both experienced and emerging designers who produce one-of-a-kind, handmade and limited edition goods in a wide variety of media. Artists and craftspeople will be jury selected for their appealingly fresh and innovative work and use of new and traditional techniques. All the artists will be present at the Craneway to interact with the guests, showcasing their own creations including collectible art, sophisticated ceramics, luminous glass, innovative furniture, practical housewares, as well as evocative photography, printmaking, contemporary paper, affordable and handcrafted fashion jewelry and accessories, couture adult and kids’ clothing and handmade quilts and baskets. The fair prioritizes uniqueness of style, a high level of artisanship, work created in studio and modern design aesthetics, also trying to represent as much variety as possible. Come meet, celebrate and support artists and craftspeople while discovering fine handmade treasures. The $12 admission is good for both days; seniors and disabled are $8 and ages 17 and under are free. The Craneway Pavilion is 10 minutes by car from Berkeley, 5 minutes from the Richmond/San Rafael Bridge. It’s accessible by public transit via BART and AC Transit and there will be a free shuttle running every half-hour during fair hours from the Richmond BART station to the Craneway and back. For more information, visit kpfa.org/summerfair.
Summer Art
Summer is coming and MarinMOCA welcomes the season with the Summer National Juried Exhibition. The museum selected 48 artworks of the 343 entries from 29 states. The entries include photographs, paintings and sculpture. This exhibition is free to the public and runs from May 30 to July 5 with an opening reception on Saturday, June 6 from 5-7 p.m. The exhibition includes artists using a wide variety of mediums, including teabag paper and string, gold leaf foil, photography, wood and pigmented beeswax. MarinMOCA is located at 500 Palm Drive in Novato. For more information, visit marinmoca.com.
Flights and Lights Cruise
Enjoy a sunset cruise on the presidential yacht Potomac on Friday, June 26. Cruise along San Francisco’s skyline with East Bay Vintners, who will offer tastings of their fantastic wines. Fruit and cheese will also be available. Cruise departs at 7 p.m. and tickets are $80 for this over-21 event. For more information and tickets, visit www.usspotomac.orgor call (510) 627-1215.
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