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Happy Birthday to the best city in the world...

Did you know on May 4th 1852, the State legislature approved the incorporation of the town of Oakland. Which makes Oakland 160 this year. The area with a population of 75 people was previously known as Contra Costa. After incorporation, Oakland immediately began construction of shipping wharves along Oakland’s Estuary, building the large wharves and dredging a shipping channel with the goal to make Oakland an independent point of destination.

So do you know how you are going to celebrate Oakland's birthday? Spend some time this May enjoying "The Town", take in one of Oakland's many events, watch a baseball game, eat at one of the many amazing resteraunts, and do a little shopping. As always, if you are looking for some great Oakland apparel, look no further than the RepOakland apparel page.

Oh the food, I just love the food...

As we continue our Oakland food reviews, Otowneater takes a different look at some great spots with an empasis on taking out somebody special. Below is a sample from this months review, click here or on the link below to visit the restaurant reviews section of our site and read the full review.

Oakland's Party for Two

By Otown Eater

I spoke with a friend the other day as she was getting ready to meet a date, a guy who was coming over from San Francisco. She had selected your everyday pub as the venue for the date, a place with a decent beer selection and mediocre, greasy pub food. It got me thinking about places I would recommend for a date night. The following OTown eateries offer a fun and casual vibe with an impressive ambiance, perfect to woo the object of your affection!

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May Events

Mother's Day 9 (May 13) and Memorial Day this month May has a lot of opportunities for great Oakland events below is a list of some of our afavorite events, but you can always just head outside and attend a baseball game or enjoy some of Oakland's over 80 parks,.

Friday April 30 - May 4 (noon - 1:30pm everyday)

Oakland's 160th Birthday Celebration

Family Festival

April 30 - Oakland Loves the Arts

May 1 - Oakland Loves it's History

May 2 - Oakland Loves Dance

May 3 - Oakland Loves Music

May 4 - City of Oakland 160th Birthday Finale

Website: http://www2.oaklandnet.com/oakca1/groups/ceda/documents/marketingmaterial/oak034457.pdf

Sunday May 20 (4:00 p.m.)

Chop Bar Pig Roast

Music Festival Culinary

One of the most popular food events in the East Bay, is Chop Bars “Pig Roast”. The pigs, from Marin Sun, will be brined for two days and roasted in a Caja China roasting box. Come ou and join the festivities.

Venue: Chop Bar Linden Street Brewery

Website: http://www.oaklandchopbar.com

Thursday May 24 (8:00 p.m.)

Tenacious D

Music Film/Theater Kids

Rightfully hailed as "the greatest band on Earth," the super-sized acoustic metal/comedy duo Tenacious D was an unlikely success story.

Venue: The Fox Theater

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

Saturday May 26th (1:05 p.m.)

Oakland Athletics vs. Ney York Yankees

Sport

Oakland Athletics vs. Ney York Yankees