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    • 9.4
      Music Venue$$$$
      1807 Telegraph Ave (btwn 18th & 19th St), Oakland
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      • Michael D.

        Michael D. • November 16, 2015Beautiful concert venue. Easy to access. Great food. Try the grilled cheese in the Den!

    • 9.3
      Indie Movies
      474 24th St (at Valley St), Oakland
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      • Allegra B.

        Allegra B. • July 3, 2017This was super fun i highly recommend getting here early and having a drink on the mezzanine. They have board games and tables. The food is a expensive but you should grab beer/popcorn for the show.

    • 9.2
      Theater
      2640 College Ave, Berkeley
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      • Chloe C.

        Chloe C. • February 17, 2016Great musicals! Order wine/pizza before show, so it'll be ready at intermission!

    • 9.2
      Museum
      1000 Oak St (at 10th), Oakland
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      • Maggie S.

        Maggie S. • January 29, 2017What an amazing collection! I spent several hours at the museum and still didn't see everything. There are lots of interactive exhibits that would be great for kids.

    • 9.1
      Music Venue
      1629 8th St (Peralta), Oakland
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    • 9.1
      Movie Theater$$$$
      3200 Grand Ave (at Lake Park Ave), Oakland
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      • Fernanda A.

        Fernanda A. • November 15, 2014Amazing theater: good prices, comfy seats, great decoration! Love it!

    • 8.9
      Jazz ClubView Prices
      510 Embarcadero W (btwn Clay St. & Washington St.), Oakland
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      • Ben R.

        Ben R. • December 29, 2014It's a great place to see live music and the food is good too! General admission shows are a blast but get your fix ahead of time. It's a small venue.

    • 8.9
      Music Venue
      2025 Broadway (btwn 20th & 21st St), Oakland
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      • _

        _ • July 9, 2015Lovely architecture, great landmark in Oakland and good place for a concert.

    • 8.8
      Performing Arts
      Oakland
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      • Ryan B.

        Ryan B. • July 13, 2016Great city park for all people of Oakland. Decent people-watching opportunities.

    • 8.8
      Movie Theater
      4186 Piedmont Ave (Linda Ave.), Oakland
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      • Edward K.

        Edward K. • December 30, 2013Nice community theater. Parking and plenty of dinner options before or after the movie.

    • 8.7
      Science Museum
      10000 Skyline Blvd (Joaquin Miller Rd), Oakland
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      • Katrin

        Katrin • October 8, 2014The warm sandwiches at the Bean Sprout Cafe are fabulous!

    • 8.6
      Theater
      3300 Joaquin Miller Rd, Oakland
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      • Jeffery A.

        Jeffery A. • October 7, 2018The best seating is in the shade. If you can't get in the shade definitely bring a hat and umbrella. Don't forget your sunscreen!

    • 8.5
      Art Museum
      5000 MacArthur Blvd (at Mills College), Oakland
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      • Kate R.

        Kate R. • May 14, 2013Gallery sitters love to be sat on.

    • 8.3
      Night Club$$$$
      579 18th St (at San Pablo St.), Oakland
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      • Brian S.

        Brian S. • December 27, 2014Excellent party and intimate live music space. Multi cultural Oaktown crowd. Three bars and nice central courtyard for chillin'.

    • 8.3
      Performing Arts
      1822 9th St (Pine), Oakland
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      • Kris L.

        Kris L. • January 16, 2014Cross this off your bucket list! Show up with an attitude to try & learn! My favorite instructors are Darrel & Hans - they are both super patient and encouraging!

    • 8.3
      Art Gallery
      1091 Calcot Pl, Oakland
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      • Meredith S.

        Meredith S. • July 16, 2011Come to the quarterly F3 show for great art, performances, and tasty food!

    • 8.2
      Music Venue
      Oakland
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    • 8.2

      18. Nimby

      Art Gallery
      8410 Amelia St, Oakland
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      • Kelsey S.

        Kelsey S. • June 15, 2015Do not disturb artists with power tools in their natural habitat.

    • 8.2
      Music Venue
      2222 Wood St, Oakland
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      • Franck M.

        Franck M. • January 7, 2019Once a month, on the first Sunday at 6pm is the most awesome electronic music open mic organized by Resonant Frequencies.

    • 8.1
      Public Art
      Telegraph Ave (West Grand to 27th St), Oakland
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      • Shelly Z.

        Shelly Z. • April 9, 2016Just wander and enjoy it! Great food trucks and awesome art to find.

    • 8.0
      Art Gallery
      1167 65th St (btw San Pablo Ave and Vallejo St), Oakland
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      • Readiness K.

        Readiness K. • October 7, 2019Can easily spend 15-20 minutes wandering around this gallery. Good selection of artwork and zines for sale as well.

    • 7.9
      Performing Arts
      830 Isabella St (at San Pablo Ave.), Oakland
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      • Nicole A.

        Nicole A. • August 9, 2014Intimate performance venue, with great aerialists!

    • 7.7
      Art Gallery
      355 24th St (Valdez), Oakland
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      • Greta B.

        Greta B. • December 9, 2016Terrific art, terrific volunteers and staff, and a feel good space.

    • 7.7
      Museum
      540 Water St (Water Street), Oakland
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      • Duane M.

        Duane M. • March 31, 2018Not just a static display. You can take a Bay cruise at this presidential museum.

    • 7.7
      Theater
      Oakland
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      • Zack S.

        Zack S. • June 9, 2015Kids love it, and it's great for adults too! Bring a snack, the concessions are limited.

    • 7.7
      Art Gallery
      2300 Telegraph Ave (at 23rd St), Oakland
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      • Matt H.

        Matt H. • April 10, 2012A great spot for Murmur, every first Friday!

    • 7.7
      Opera House
      630 3rd St, Oakland
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      • James B.

        James B. • October 3, 2019Laid back atmosphere, good sound, places to sit down, reasonable prices.

    • 7.6
      Jazz Club
      2147 Broadway (at 21st St), Oakland
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      • Brian S.

        Brian S. • May 21, 2018Wonderful intimate venue and community space. Good snacks and local beers on offer.

    • 7.6
      Art Gallery
      471 25th St (btwn Telegraph Ave & Broadway), Oakland
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      • Bourbonaut

        Bourbonaut • June 26, 2018Fantastic live music and art space in Oakland.

    • 7.6
      Theater
      2640 College Ave (at Derby St), Berkeley
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      • Shauna

        Shauna • June 24, 2010Berkeley Playhouse has great productions and theatre camps and classes. Check them out! (They run the Center now.)

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