September Buzz abounds JLS
In September, the weather doesn’t get any better in Jack London Square. Luckily, there are tons of events happening in the neighborhood that will keep you out and about in the great outdoors. And if you need to get out of the sun, there are some interesting new exhibits debuting in some of Oakland’s many museums.
Musical theater underneath the stars
How do you improve on watching Paint Your Wagon, Lerner and Loew’s 1951 musical comedy set in a Sierras mining town during the Gold Rush? Possibly by seeing it underneath the stars at the Woodminster Ampitheater, “Oakland’s Cathedral in the Woods,” in Joaquin Miller Park. The show opens September 2nd and will close on the 12th so you’ll need to get your tickets soon to enjoy this classic musical comedy in this one of a kind outdoor auditorium.
A Date with the Emperor at Oakland’s U.S. Chinese Art Museum
Considered the 8th Wonder of the World, thousands of life-size clay statues discovered in China’s Xian, Shaanxi Province were buried underground to accompany China’s first Emperor into the afterlife in 210 B.C. These amazing statues are realistic, distinguishable and unique featuring a variety of different ethnic facial features, expressions and hairstyles. The exhibit opens at the U.S. Chinese Art Museum on September 4th and tickets should be purchased at their website.
Waterfront Flicks, Sundown on the JLS Market Green
September 9th: Dreamgirls. Casting call or fair warning: we’re told there will be a Dreamgirls-inspired Motown karaoke contest. With prizes!
September 23rd: Land of the Lost. Do you know dinosaurs? Come test your knowledge with a fun, dino-themed trivia challenge.
Reconceptualizing the Collection at the Oakland Museum of California
Opening the 11th of September at the Oakland Museum of California, this new exhibit by conceptual artist Mark Dion shines its light into some of the more obscure and darker corners of the museum’s permanent collection. The museum’s overlooked oddities and treasures are re-imagined and re-purposed into multiple site-specific installations throughout its galleries providing patrons with both a compelling story and a unique experience.
Yachts, Skiffs, Catamarans and More
If it is September at Jack London Square, then you know to expect that some pretty amazing boats are going to be on display. The Northern California Boat Show takes place from September 15th through the 20th just blocks away from home at Jack London Square. Whether cruising by motor or under sail, this show has the boat just for you.
The Going 4 Green Festival at Jack London Square on September 25th and 26th is Oakland’s first Green Festival. The festivities will include demonstrations by local businesses, tasty food from area restaurants, a kid-friendly fun zone, live entertainment and more. A portion of the proceeds goes to help support the Oakland Green Youth Arts & Media Center so you can feel even better getting your Green on.
Food, wine, women and song are all celebrated at the 19th annual Women of Taste event, a fundraiser for Girls Incorporated of Alameda County. The East Bay’s finest chefs and wineries will be on hand for you to sample their wares while being serenaded by the Montclair Women’s Dance Band. This delicious event for a great cause will be held on September 25th from 6pm until 10pm at the Kaiser Rooftop Garden in downtown Oakland.
Let’s keep our collective fingers crossed that September delivers the best month of summer weather yet! See you on the town.








































