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Hot times and tons of fun!!!

August in Oakland is a great time to be in The Town. The weather has been great for most of the summer and it looks as if mother nature is going to be giving us more of the same through August. Also, have you checked out those A's? They have been rocking the Coliseum with wins. So, continue to get out those BBQs, support your local team, explore the town, and soak up the summer.

If you get a chance, send us some pics from your favorite Oakland time (idealy reppin' the town) and we will put them up on our page. Also, if you have a restaurant review you would like to share, send it over to repoakland@gmail.com and we will see if we can add them to our food reviews.

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August adventures in dining...

As we continue our Oakland food reviews, Otowneater heads out and tries some new spots. Below is a sample from this month's review. Click here or on the link below to visit the restaurant reviews section of our site and read the full review.

Adventures in Dining!

By Otown Eater

I am always excited when I find restaurants that stray away from my usual dining experiences. For example, earlier this month a friend of mine invited me to Cafeé Colucci to use a Groupon she bought for an authentic Ethiopian breakfast

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August Events

August is packed full with awesome Oakland Events. Watch some fireworks, hit up a baseball game, see a concert or eat out at a great Oakland eatery. Below are a few of our upcoming favorites.

Saturday & Sunday August 4 & 5 (2:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m.)

12th Annual Art & Soul Oakland

Art/Exhibits Festival Culinary

Art & Soul Oakland will sizzle this year with two art- and music-packed days featuring live jazz, rock, gospel, E.D.M., punk, honky-tonk, metal, world, Latin, folk, R&B, and blues music performed by national recording artists and top local talent.

Venue: 14th Street at Broadway, Oakland, CA.

Website: http://www.artandsouloakland.com/

Friday August 3

Oakland Athletics vs. Toronto Blue Jays with FIREWORKS!

Sport

Come out and enjoy the A's take on the Toronto Blue Jays and stick around for fireworks after the game.

Venue: Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum

Website: http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com/ticketing/index.jsp?c_id=oak

Saturday August 4 (7:30 p.m.)

The Global Warning Tour

Music

From the moment they hit their first note until their last they have the fans singing and dancing along to all of their classics. Come out and join Aerosmith for an exciting event.

Venue: Oracle Arena

Website: http://www.coliseum.com/events/show.php?id=1332782809

Tuesday August 07 (7:00 p.m. & 9:00 p.m.)

National Night Out

Music Outdoors Kids

National Night Out is the nation's night out against crime. Sponsored by the National Association of Town Watch, residents are encouraged to join with their neighbors to have a neighborhood block party, ice cream social or other outdoor event to build neighborhood spirit and unity - which is the first defense against crime.

Website: http://www2.oaklandnet.com/nno

Thursday August 09

Waterfront Flicks - Money Ball

Film/Theater Outdoors Kids

Enjoy a FREE outdoor movie along side the beautiful waterfront in Jack London Square. Movies are shown at the Jack London Market Lawn. Come early and play trivia games or grab some fun picnic bites or purchase a beverage from the East Bay Bike Coalition.

Venue: Jack London Square

Website: http://www.jacklondonsquare.com/eventDetail.php?Waterfront-Flicks---Moneyball-221

Saturday August 18 (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)

5th Annual Oakland Natives Give Back

Film/Theater Outdoors Kids

A celebration of the importance and value of attending school and doing your best. Free backpack giveaway and information for students and parents about why it is important to make education a family priority.

Venue: Frank Ogawa Plaza

Website: http://www.lendahandfoundation.org/

Check out a full list of events at the Visit Oakland website.

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- The Rep Oakland Team