Sign up to receive the RepOakland newsletter
Get the monthly update from Represent Oakland about Oakland events, new RepOakland styles, and more.
The Madness of March....
March is almost here, with it comes excitement and fun events in Oakland. As always, Oakland has a number of ways to enjoy the city that are easy to take advantage of. Don't forget to rep your town too. Have a good time in style and show off how mad you are about Oakland with one of the many Represent Oakland designs. Check them out on the RepOakland apparel page.
March Madness Oakland Style...
This Month there are a number of great events going on with the headliner being Oakland Running Festival which has become a great two day event that brings large crowds of people of all ages looking to have a great time. There are also a number of top notch musicians visiting our town as well as some great activities. So, don't forget to enjoy Oakland this month by getting out there and having some fun. 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.
Also, for the sports enthusiasts this month starts MARCH MADNESS. If you interested in trying to find a good place to watch the NCAA tournament below is a list of some great sports bars located in Oakland.
Grand Oaks Restaurant & Sports Lounge - 3701 Grand Ave (510) 451-5253 - www.grandoaksrestaurant.com
The GO Sports Bar - 736 Washington St (510) 452-1258 - www.thegosportsbar.com
Kimball's Carnival - 215 Washington St (510) 444-6401 - www.kimballscarnival.com
Lukas Taproom and Lounge - 2221 Broadway - (510) 451-4677 - www.lukasoakland.com
Pacific Coast Brewing - 906 Washington Street (510) 836-2739 - www.pacificcoastbrewing.com
The Warehouse Bar & Grill - 402 Webster St (510) 451-3161 - www.thewarehousebar.net
March Events
Friday March 02 (5pm)
Moonlight Hike
Tour/Hike Outdoors
Hike through the redwoods in twilight and moonlight on a moderately strenuous 4-5 mi hike. Hikes are led by an experienced Chabot educator and feature discussions about the natural environment and events and objects in the sky. Cost $7/person
Venue: Chabot Space & Science Center
Website: http://www.chabotspace.org/calendar.htm?date=3-2-2012&p=1439357
Friday March 09 (6:00 p.m.)
Moon Light Paddle
Tour/Cruise Outdoors
Moonlight paddling is enchanting! The water is calm and glassy on the Oakland Estuary and the city lights add to the ambiance. Cost $49/person
Venue: Oakland Estuary
Website: http://www.calkayak.com/infopop.cfm?classID=165
Saturday March 10 (7:30 p.m.)
Flogging Molly
Music Film/Theater
Come celebrate insightful lyrics, memorable melodies and a blow-your-mind live performance with Flogging Molly.
Venue: The Fox Theater
Website: http://www.thefoxoakland.com/index.php
Thursday March 15
Willie Nelson
Music
An American country music singer-songwriter, as well as an author, poet, actor and activist.
Venue: The Fox Theater
Website: http://www.thefoxoakland.com/
Saturday March 24 - March 25
Oakland Running Festival
Festival Sport Outdoors
Voted the "Best Sporting Event" by Oakland Magazine, the Oakland Running Festival brings both marathon runners and first-time racers from all over the area to Oakland. Choose from 5 races of all distances - marathon, half-marathon, relay, 5k and a kids fun run, whichever suites your style. If youd rather cheer on from afar, youre not alone - youll find hundreds of fans packed on the sidewalks all over Oakland.
Venue: Oakland
Website: http://www.oaklandmarathon.com
Check out a full list of events at the Visit Oakland website.
Interested in telling a friend about Rep Oakland and the Rep Oakland newsletter?
Have a great March and show off your Mad March Love for Oakland!
- The Rep Oakland Team
follow on Twitter | follow on Facebook | forward to a friend
Copyright © 2012 RepOakland, All rights reserved.
