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February is for Fonts

Being from Oakland, we know how Oaklanders love to represent their town while still being original. The Represent Oakland team loves all of the fonts and different styles that are out there. The pictures down the side are a few of our, over fifty, fonts that are available on shirts, mesh caps, and other trinkets (check out our fonts page to see them all). As always, you can rep the town you love with your favorite RepOakland designs on shirts and flexfit caps all located on the apparel page.

Dont' forget that February 14th is Valentine's Day. Make sure to suprise a loved one with a great gift that represents Oakland.

February is for Oakland Fun

Don't forget to enjoy Oakland this month by getting out there and having some fun. This month Oakland has some talented artists visiting, as well as some fun activities. Below is a quick list to some of our favorites. Make sure to click on the link to our Oakland events page for more opportunities.

Wednesday February 01 - February 28 (Various times)

Black History Month at Chabot

Tour/Cruise

Chabot celebrates the diverse contributions of all science, technology, and mathematic professionals. Take a flight in a spacecraft simulator and learn about the contributions of African American astronauts, hear a videotaped address to Chabot’s visitors and teen volunteers from NASA Administrator Charles Bolden.

Venue: Chabot Space & Science Center

Website: http://www.chabotspace.org

Saturday February 04 (10 a.m.)

Walking Tour: New Era/New Politics

Tour/Cruise

Stroll through downtown on this 90-minute walking tour and learn about Oakland’s African American leaders. Reservations encouraged. Free Admission.

Venue: Tour starts at the African American Museum and Library

Website: http://www.oaklandnet.com/walkingtours

Saturday February 04 (11:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.)

Annual Lunar New Year Festival

Festival

Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with the Oakland Asian Cultural Center.

Venue: Oakland Asian Cultural Center

Website: http://www.oacc.cc/

Friday February 10 (8:00 p.m.)

Cedric the Entertainer

Film/Theater

A Valentine's Day Comedy Show, featuring Cedric the Entertainer and friends.

Venue: Paramount Theatre

Website: http://www.paramounttheatre.com

Friday February 10 (8:00 p.m.)

Social Distortion

Music

An American punk rock band from 1978, touring to promote their new album "Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes."

Venue: The Fox Theater

Website: http://www.thefoxoakland.com/

Saturday February 11 (8:30 p.m.)

Bill Cosby

Film/Theater

Over the past century, few entertainers have achieved the legendary status of William H. Cosby Jr. His successes span five decades and virtually all media, remarkable accomplishments for a kid who emerged from humble beginnings in a Philadelphia project.

Venue: The Paramount Theatre

Website: http://www.paramounttheatre.com

Tuesday February 14 (12 - 1 p.m.)

Valentine’s Day Celebration

Music

Take a break for love with the classically romantic sound of the Laurent Fourgo Ensemble. Free Admission

Venue: Oakland City Center Plaza

Website: http://www.oaklandcitycenter.com/events

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

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Have a great February and keep on Representing the Town!