upcoming Oakland events from Our Oakland
Blog entry by Gene Anderson.
Last updated at Wed, 23 May at 7:44am.

A surprisingly quiet week. Or maybe I just haven't heard about all the good stuff going on? Let me know in the comments!

Memorial Day Hike - Monday, May 28, 9am. Join Friends of Sausal Creek for a vigorous hike through Joaquin Miller Park. Meet at Joaquin Miller Court at the Palos Colorados Trailhead. (free)

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City of Oakland Social Media Mixer @ ERA Art Bar - Check out photos from July 1 event
Article by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Mon, 21 May at 5:15pm.

ERA Art Bar was the spot on Friday, July 1, when the city of Oakland marketing department held a gathering for Oakland bloggers, techies, friends of the city and social media mavens to celebrate their new Facebook page, which has almost 3,000 likes after less than a month.

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Actual Cafe May 2012 event line-up (complete listings here)
Blog entry by Oakland Local edi....
Last updated at Mon, 21 May at 9:16am.
What's happening at the Actual Cafe in May?
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Thousands turn out for afternoon of jazz, community at 12th Annual Malcolm X JazzArts Festival (PHOTOS)
Article by Susan Mernit.
Last updated at Mon, 21 May at 7:16am.

By the Oakland Local Editorial Team
Slideshow by Eric Arnold

Eastside Arts Alliance presented the 12th Annual Malcolm X JazzArts Festival on  Saturday, May 19, 2012 in San Antonio Park, Oakland, CA. This annual event has become a community institution and thousands of Oaklanders turned out to bask in the sun, stroll, see friends and enjoy the music.

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upcoming Oakland events from Our Oakland
Blog entry by Gene Anderson.
Last updated at Thu, 17 May at 1:27pm.

SoundWaves at JLS - Thursday, May 17, 5:30-7:30pm. Live music at Jack London Square. First up: Brass Mafia - New Orleans Style Brass Band. (free)

Oakland Greek Festival - May 18,19,20. The annual Greek festival returns with food, music, dance and more. ($6).

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upcoming Oakland events from Our Oakland
Blog entry by Gene Anderson.
Last updated at Wed, 9 May at 4:12pm.

The big event this week is Bike to Work Day! Besides energizer stations, group rides, and pancakes at city hall, there's a great after party in Old Oakland. But there's lots of other interesting stuff going on around Oakland, too, like the return of Bites off Broadway.

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upcoming Oakland events from Our Oakland
Blog entry by Gene Anderson.
Last updated at Wed, 25 Apr at 2:30pm.

10 Connect :: group art show - April 13-May 25. Exhibition of the remarkable work of ten artists who helped pave the way for a distinctive, flourishing arts community in Jingletown. (free)

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April 18: 5th Annual We Love Old Oakland Community Fundraiser & Mixer
Blog entry by Oakland Local edi....
Last updated at Mon, 23 Apr at 7:58am.

Caffe 817 & Ratto's are co-hosting this year's event and will donate 10% of all food & drink purchases from 5-7pm on Wed April 18, 2012. All ages welcome.

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