Head down to the Oakland waterfront and enjoy Jack London Square's festive mix of outdoor fun during the month of August. From free film screenings to outdoor dining, there is something for everyone including Sing-Along Cinema, Dancing Under the Stars, Waterfront Flicks, HUSHfest and more!
Dancing Under the Stars returns to Jack London Square on Friday nights in August.
Published: August, 2015
Head down to the Oakland waterfront and enjoy Jack London Square’s festive mix of outdoor fun during the month of August. From free film screenings to outdoor dining, there is something for everyone including Sing-Along Cinema, Dancing Under the Stars, Waterfront Flicks, HUSHfest and more!
Sing-Along Cinema returns on Thursday, August 6 with a lively evening of song, dance and musical merriment on the waterfront. Both children and adults will enjoy Frozen at sundown along with a theatrical troupe as they perform with the movie. Moviegoers are encouraged to show up in costume dressed as their favorite characters and sing along to their favorite songs. Pre-event festivities include costume contests, games, prizes and more.
Don’t miss your last chance this summer season to experience the Bay Area’s favorite dance series, taking place Friday nights through August 28. Dancers of all experience levels are invited to kick up their heels for an evening of free dance lessons at Dancing Under the Stars. August lessons include the line dance, East Coast Swing triple time, cha cha and salsa. These festive, free dance lessons begin at 8:30 p.m., followed by a dance party at 9 p.m. to try out all the new moves.
This month, Jack London Square concludes its popular free summer film series, Waterfront Flicks, with Finding Nemo on Thursday, August 13 and The Grand Budapest Hotel on Thursday, August 27. Arrive early for dinner at one of Jack London Square’s tasty restaurants and then grab a spot on the Ferry Lawn for trivia and giveaways before the fun-filled screening.
Also, mark your calendar for HUSHfest on Saturday, August 15. This silent disco concert invites music fans to listen to performers on the waterfront using custom wireless headphones. Popular Bay Area DJ’s will perform an eclectic mix of funk, soul, rock, electronic music and disco—something for everyone.
In addition to all the special events, visitors can grab dinner and a drink at a variety of contemporary restaurants including Jack’s Oyster Bar & Fish House, Plank, Rosenblum Cellars, Bocanova, Forge Pizza, Haven, Lungomare and more, as well as the newly opened Rosenblum Cellars. Visitors can easily bike, ferry, BART or drive to Jack London Square. For additional information, visit www.jacklondonsquare.com.
