Jack London Square Springs Into April

Spring into April with a packed calendar of waterfront fun at Jack London Square! From foodies to dancers, there is something for everyone to enjoy, including musical performances from Oakland School for the Arts, the Oakland Dance Festival, Jack of All Trades, the Pacific Coast Farmers' Market and more.

On Saturday, April 9, the Jack of All Trades eclectic market returns to Jack London Square.

Published: April, 2016

Spring into April with a packed calendar of waterfront fun at Jack London Square! From foodies to dancers, there is something for everyone to enjoy, including musical performances from Oakland School for the Arts, the Oakland Dance Festival, Jack of All Trades, the Pacific Coast Farmers’ Market and more.

For the first time ever, Jack London Square will host Oakland School for the Arts Performs on Broadway. Grab a bite at one of the waterfront restaurants, and then enjoy live performances Tuesday evenings in April and May, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Local students ages 10 to 17 will perform at the foot of Broadway including a string quartet (April 5), wind quartet (April 12), future trio (April 19) and piano duo (April 26).

Jack of All Trades will fill Jack London Square with a curated mix of local makers, indie designers, antique dealers, collectors, artists, startups and more on Saturday, April 9. This free-to-attend eclectic market will feature one-of-a-kind items, live music and several free DIY workshops for all ages. Jack of All Trades takes place on the second Saturday of each month, at Jack London Square.

On Saturday, April 30, the Dance-A-Vision Oakland Dance Festival will bring the best local dancers, choreographers, studios and teachers to Jack London Square for one day of fabulous rhythm and fun. From little ones to jiving adults, dancers of all ages will perform and celebrate the power of dance. This free one-day festival will showcase a dazzling array of dance genres including jazz, ballet, modern, hip-hop, folkloric and more.

Visitors can bike, ferry, BART or drive to Jack London Square. For additional information about Jack London Square, visit www.jacklondonsquare.com.