California Music Awards Located at the Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center, Held in early June, this annual awards ceremony recognizes significant musical contributions by California artists, complete with appearances by well known and popular artists., 510-625-8497

Fall Boat Show Located in Jack London Square, This nine day event is the largest sail and power boat show on the West coast and it features the latest and best in yachts, power boats, and maritime products. The show takes place each September., 800-698-5777

Boo at the Zoo Located at Oakland Zoo, Enjoy a parade through the zoo and afterwards look for clues hidden around the zoo, to solve the spooky Scavenger Hunt during this Halloween event where trick-or-treating for kids is also offered., 510-632-9525

Bluesville 131 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612, A popular nightspot that features everything from blues to contemporary jazz music, mostly performed by local artists., 510-893-6215

Eli's Mile High Club 3629 Martin Luther King Jr. Way, Oakland, CA 94612, Reminiscent of a Southern roadhouse, this eclectic club offers some of the best blues music in the East Bay., 510-655-6661

Stork Club 2330 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612, Decorated with Christmas lights, tinsel, and trees, this club features rock and improv jazz music plus it offers fine drinks, a pool table, pinball, and weekend entertainment., 510-444-6174

Paramount Theatre 2025 Broadway, Oakland, CA 95619, This beautiful Art Deco landmark features 3,000 seats and it is the official theater of the Oakland Ballet and the Oakland East Bay Symphony. The theatre also hosts many local artists and renowned entertainers., 510-465-6400

Alice Arts Center 1428 Alice Street, Oakland, CA 95619, This restored 1920s building is a 500-seat theater that features a variety of dramas, ballet, and African and contemporary dances., 510-238-7219

Oakland Ballet 2025 Broadway, Oakland, CA 95619, This ballet company performs revivals of 20th century ballets of the Diaghilev era in Russia, as well as new and contemporary works. Their season is from September through December., 510-893-2300

Oakland East Bay Symphony 2025 Broadway, Oakland, CA 95619, The symphony presents both classic and innovative new works, as well as offers free noontime concerts at City Center and numerous community outreach concerts., 510-444-0801

City of Oakland's Celebration in the Plaza Located at Fourteenth Street and Broadway, Each May Fourth, this historic block party celebrates the birthday of Oakland and the festival features live music with guest performers, famous Oakland celebrities, living history exhibits, walking tours, food booths, art exhibits, and more., 510-444-CITY

Cinco de Mayo Celebration Fruitvale District at International Boulevard, Each May, festive crowds enjoy this festival that celebrates the traditional Mexican American holiday with Latin foods, traditional artwork, and festive live music., 510-534-8917

Chinatown Streetfest Ninth at Franklin, Oakland, CA 94612, Oakland Chinatown, Enjoy traditional and contemporary Asian entertainment, fabulous cuisine, and shopping at unique gift booths during this two-day, annual August event., 510-893-8979

Art & Soul Festival Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Broadway at Fourteenth, Celebrate Oakland's art community through live music and dance performances, visual art exhibitions, children's activities, and art vendors during this three day festival which takes place in September., 510-444-CITY

Golden Gate Fields 1100 Eastshore Highway, Albany, CA 94628, Enjoy thoroughbred racing by some of this finest jockeys and horses at this exciting venue. Seasons run from November to January and April to June., 510-599-7300