Play: "The World in a Woman's Hands" - Shotgun Player's
A wonderful show sung in cool jazz about Rosie the River gals during the war in Richmond. Anyone who buys a ticket before this September 27 for any performance until the closing date will get a $5 discount on their ticket.
Now - October 11
Ashby Stage, 1901 Ashby Avenue, Berkeley
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Play, Eat: Rockridge Out & About
This is the third year of the Rockridge District Association's annual street festival. On top of its usual delights, College Avenue becomes the stage for musicians, clowns, street performers, fashion shows, cooking demos, in-store workshops, and wellness activities. Come visit us at the EcoMetro Guide booth: pick up your 2010 edition, support a fundraiser, and enter to win great prizes!
September 27, 11am - 6pm
College Avenue from Manila to Claremont, Rockridge, Oakland
Play: RICHMOND SHORELINE FESTIVAL
Celebrate the shoreline with your community at this eco-friendly event! Live music, food, entertainment, children's activities, and guided walks. There will be fun for all.
September 26, 11am - 5pm
Point Pinole Regional Shoreline, Richmond
Live: Planting Techniques of Magic Gardens
Aerin Moore, owner and head designer of Magic Gardens Learn will teach favorite planting, watering, soil amending, fertilizing and mulching techniques.
September 26, 10 - 11am
Magic Gardens, 729 Heinz Avenue, Berkeley
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Play: Love Your Parks Annual Survey
Be part of a team of volunteers to conduct a City-wide survey of the state of Oakland Parks. Help the Oakland Parks Coalition do its annual survey of Oakland's 120 parks. The information helps the City measure it's progress on park maintenance and helps the Public Works Department focus its efforts. This year the survey is even more critical since budget cutbacks have reduced park maintenance staff by 50%. Please go to the website to consult the list of orphan parks or to sign up for Love Your Parks Day.
September 26, 8:30 - Noon
Lakeside Garden Center, 666 Bellevue, Oakland
Go, Play: Cycles of Change APC's Third Anniversary Bash & Fundraiser
Come to the fundraiser and birthday bash for Cycles of Change APC (at the Alameda shop). Julie’s Coffee and Tea will provide beverages. Visit the website for more information.
September 27, 1 - 4pm
Cycles of Change, 650 W. Ranger Avenue, Alameda
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Live: Berkeley East Bay Humane Society - Dog Bone Alley
The Berkeley-East Bay Humane Society will be visiting Dog Bone Alley - Alameda store with pets available for adoption. Stop by and meet adorable pets looking for a home!
September 27, 11am - 3pm
Dog Bone Alley, 1342 Park Street, Alameda
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Live, Play: Sundays in the Redwoods 2009
This week: Oakland East Bay Symphony featuring Michael Morgan and the winners of the Youth Artist Competition. Also, John Handy and S.O.N.G.- Strings of a Nubian Groove.
September 27, 2 - 5pm
Woodminster Amphitheater, Joaquin Miller Park, 3594 Sanborn Drive, Oakland
Go: Free Urban Bicycle Safety Classes
The East Bay Bicycle Coalition is again offering free bicycle safety classes this Fall. Each class consists of a 3.5 hour Traffic Safety 101 Classroom workshop and a 6.5 hour Traffic Safety 101 Road Class of on-bike instruction. We encourage you to take both Day One and Day Two and to entice you to do so, we'll give you a free front/back bike light upon completing the class. Register online.
September 29, 6 - 9:30pm
Kaiser Medical Center, 3801 Howe St, Fabiola Building Room G65B, Oakland
Live: Sustainable Contra Costa Awards
Sustainable Contra Costa Awards honors businesses, government programs, community groups, non-profits, and individuals who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to sustainable practices. The nominee’s actions should support the health and well being of Contra Costa County’s Society, Environment, and Economy. Please RSVP.
September 30
The Camellia Room at The Gardens at Heather Farm, Walnut Creek
Eat, Play: Free Waterfront Night Bazaar with Oakland Unwrapped
Shop with the local artisans of Oakland Unwrapped! on a moonlit October night at Jack London's Waterfront! Sample and scoop up produce and artisan foods from the twilight Farmers' Market, grab some grub at Jack London Square's restaurants. Let loose and have fun with the strolling musicians, fire dancing, ice skating, and other surprise entertainers from the Full Moon Buy Night line up.
October 1, 5:30 - 9:30pm
Jack London Square, Oakland
Eat: Networking Lunch - Swans Co-Housing
Join us at Swan's Market in Oakland for business networking and lunch
with sustainability-minded entrepreneurs. Non Member - $15.
October 2, Noon - 1:30pm
Swans Co-Housing, 930 Clay St, Oakland
Live: West Coast Green
Experience a feast of innovations, ideas and opportunities designed to expand your business, widen your vision, and stimulate your thinking with the latest best practices and key players in building, business and design. The latest emerging products to reduce global warming will be included- solar, wind and waste reduction!
October 1 - 3
Fort Mason Center, San Francisco