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| 10th Annual Temescal Street Fair | |
| from Sunday, July 7 12:00PM - Sunday, July 7 6:00PM | |
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The 10th Annual Temescal Street Fair Sunday, July 7th, 2013, Noon to 6pm What started in 2004 as a little street fest sponsored by a small group of local merchants has blossomed into one of Oakland's premier cultural events. In 2005, the Telegraph Temescal Business Improvement District (TTBID) took over the fair's sponsorship and, since then, the event's growth has been exponential. 2012 boasted four stages (the Main stage, Kid's stage and two Jazz stages) and three additional blocks of vendors, offering even more opportunities to promote local artists, craftspeople and creative dare-to-doers, representing the area's rich tapestry of creativity and culture. The TTBID is a certified green organization and the Street Fair is a green event! We will be highlighting selected “green businesses” and a few environmental non-profits for our “green zone.” For non-profit booths, contact Karen Hester at:
For food booths, contact
Forms for General Information and Booth Applications:
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Past Events
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Taste of Temescal - Ultimate Culinary Crawl
from Friday, October 26 10:00AM -
Friday, October 26 10:00PM
The 3rd annual Taste of Temescal, the ultimate culinary crawl, was by all accounts a delectable event! 80% of the proceed will benefit: Emerson Elementary School Claremont Middle School Lions Center for the Blind Women's Cancer Resource Center Oakland Tech High School Taste is a wonderful community building event and we appreciate Temescal eateries donating their time and good food so that our local organizations can raise extra money for their causes! We also appreciate our non-profits donating volunteer time to extend the utmost hospitality to our diners! At our October 26th Board meeting, we will present our non-profits with their checks and hold the raffle when we'll give away two $100 gift certificates and three $50 gift certificates to the restaurants of choice, in addition to one hour free of design consultation from SBB Design and other prizes from 17 Jewels, Aunt Mary's Cafe, andKamasajei Masage.
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Oakland's Temescal Tastes -- the ultimate foodie tour!
from Sunday, March 24 11:00AM -
Sunday, March 24 2:00PM
Temescal now joins Japantown, Mission, Gourmet Ghetto, for it's own foodie tour. Sundays 11am-2:00pm. $75 per person Book This Tour Temescal, a hipster neighborhood in North Oakland centered around Telegraph Avenue, has emerged as an eating destination, home to innovative offerings by creative food producers in a culturally diverse community known for its artsy vibe. Find out where these food makers got their start ? whether at pop-up restaurants, fine dining establishments, or farmers' market stands ? and learn about their edible businesses and commitment to fare with flair. Tastes may include handmade doughnuts, iced coffee , classic American grilled cheese, Baja-style fish tacos, Ethiopian injera and wot, Korean tofu stew and banchan, Indian street food and flaky pastries.
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Temescal Spring Skate & Stroll
from Friday, April 5 3:30PM -
Saturday, April 6 7:30PM
A Spring event, as Temescal blooms, ? a skating sensation highlighting the faux ice rink, and partnering this year for the first time ever with Funktion Skateboards, a local start-up product line of apparel and skateboard decks. In addition to watching live demos during the event, you can compete in a skateboarding contest and win cool prizes. Both days we'll feature Oakland High Schools' (B.U.I.L.D) entrepreneurial training groups offering fun products to discover. This family event will host activities, crafts, and goodies, from local merchants! Visit our site www.temescaldistrict.org, where you can sign up for our e-mail list and catch up on what?s happening in Temescal! Friday, April 5 from 3:30 to 7:30, (in conjunction with First Friday) Saturday, April 6 from noon to 4
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2nd Community Meeting for Shattuck Avenue Gateway Project
from Tuesday, February 5 6:30PM -
Tuesday, February 5 8:00PM
All interested people are invited to see and comment on developing designs for a proposed art project at 54th street and shattuck avenue (on the Caltrans columns). questions to alan leon 510 532-2933
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Beautiful night for First Friday in the Alleys!
from Friday, February 1 6:00PM -
Friday, February 1 9:00PM
Live music - Alex Pinto Jazz Trio Dona Thomas and Mixing Bowl will be serving food Yummy Afogato's at CRO Cafe Interface Gallery - New work by Alicia Escott And, of course, Doughnut Dolly!
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Temescal First Friday
from Friday, January 4 6:00PM -
Friday, January 4 9:00PM
In Temescal Alley, great live music and food by Dona Thomas and the Happy Crab and a Pop Up shop at Doughnut Dolly with Tart Bakery and Bump City Bakery. Tart offers amazing pocket pies (Jaspers), cake slices and mousse. Bump City offers boozy cupcakes, cookies, and mini pies.Interface Gallery-opening reception for - "Instant Vintage" - an installation by Ellen Lake that combines vintage home movies with digital media today to explore relationships between past/present and the perception of time/memory.The music is a band called Wagon (www.wagonmusic.net) Click here for more info!
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Women's Cancer Resource Center Raffle!
from Tuesday, December 18 12:00AM -
Sunday, February 24 12:00AM
Do you need a stocking stuffer or other holiday gift? Consider a raffle ticket purchase! First Prize: two first-class tickets with United Airlines to any destination in the US, (including Alaska and Hawaii), Canada, the Caribbean, or Mexico. Second prize: Enjoy a week at a two-bedroom Westin Luxury Villa. Choose from Maui, Kauai, Cancun, Palm Springs, Arizona, Florida, or Colorado. Select your destination and set the dates. One bedroom villa with living room sleeps four, connecting studio unit sleeps two. Transportation to destination not included. Tickets are $50 each. A limited number of tickets will be sold, which means you have a terrific chance of winning! Tickets will be sold online through February 24, 2013. The drawing will be held at WCRC's annual Gala at Yoshi's on February 25. You need not be present to win. Purchase your raffle tickets here.
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Community Meeting for proposed artwork!
from Tuesday, December 18 6:30PM -
Tuesday, December 18 12:00AM
Please join other members of the Temescal community next Tuesday, December 18th, for a Community Meeting held at the Temescal Branch Library at 6:30pm. Come to discuss, offer input, and view concept sketches for proposed artwork at 54th Street and Shattuck Avenue in Temescal. Temescal Branch Library Community Room, 5205 Telegraph Avenue Tuesday, December 18th 6:30pm If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Alan Leon at 510 532-2933.
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TEMESCAL WINTER ART HOP, FRIDAY DEC 7
from Friday, December 7 6:00PM -
Friday, December 7 9:00PM
The quarterly Winter Art Hop is back in Temescal this Friday, December 7th, from 6:00-9:00pm. Stroll up and down Telegraph Avenue from 43rd to 51st-- and the 49th Street Alley-- and visit participating shops and galleries. Don't forget to enter the raffle to win fabulous prizes! For more information, please visit www.temescalfirstfriday.com.
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5th Annual Temescal Holiday SKATE & STROLL!
from Saturday, December 1 12:00PM -
Sunday, December 2 4:00PM
Ring in the holiday season in Temescal! Join us the weekend of December 1 and 2 for the 2012 Temescal Holiday Skate & Stroll, from 12-4pm both days. 49th Street between Telegraph and Shattuck will be closed for the event. This year's event is skating sensation for the whole family! We're bringing back the highly successful Temescal faux-ice skating rink, and partnering for the first time ever with local business Funktion Skateboards. In addition to skating on our rink, you'll be able to watch live skateboarding demos and check out cool skateboarding apparel and equipment. The neighborhood will be decked out with lights, decorations, live music, and crafts. We'll also have plenty of holiday cheer-- popcorn, candy canes, hot chocolate, egg nog and lively merchant booths await you on Telegraph Avenue throughout the weekend. And who knows...maybe Santa will show up!
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The 7th Annual Temescal Trick or Treat is October 31st!
from Wednesday, October 31 4:00PM -
Wednesday, October 31 6:00PM
Halloween is just ONE WEEK away, which means the Temescal community is gearing up for the 7th Annual Temescal Trick or Treat! Join us on Wednesday, October 31st from 4:00-6:00pm for this beloved neighborhood tradition-- fun for kids AND adults alike! Merchants along Telegraph Avenue from 41st- 51st will open their doors to trick-or-treaters, offering candy, special Halloween activities, and other fun prizes. The event tops off with a costume contest at Ruby's Garden, where winners will be chosen in three categories: Funniest, Scariest, and Most Creative. The winner of each category will receive a $25 gift certificate to Ruby's Garden. There will also be live music, face paint, and arts and crafts! So be sure to come out to Temescal on October 31st for a safe, fun, and family-friendly Halloween celebration!
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Ruby's Garden -Grand Opening Anniversary Party Friday
from Friday, October 5 6:00PM -
Friday, October 5 8:00PM
In 2006, Mary was opening a flower shop and Mae thought it'd be fun to join her selling kids t-shirts. So they started Ruby's Garden that fall, in the tiny storefront on Shattuck. It's been quite an education and lots of fun, but six years and two locations later, they're celebrating finding their long-term home in Temescal! Celebrate with them at their Grand Opening Party this Friday at 6pm, in conjunction with the quarterly Temescal Art Hop.
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LAST DAY for online Tickets to Taste of Temescal!
from Tuesday, October 2 6:00PM -
Tuesday, October 2 8:30PM
The weather forecast looks great for the 4th Annual TASTE OF TEMESCAL-- and if you haven't bought your tickets yet, today is your LAST CHANCE to buy online! Tickets can be purchased at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/267264 The event is TOMORROW, October 2nd, from 6:00- 8:30pm, along Telegraph Avenue from 43rd to 51st streets. 27 local eateries will offer samples of their fares, Temescal shops will stay open late, and 5 musical acts will be playing throughout the district. A pedi-cab will be available to transport eventgoers up and down Telegraph Avenue. All proceeds benefit local non-profits. Pick up your tickets at will-call, located next to Arbor Cafe at Telegraph and 42nd. A limited number of tickets will be sold on the day-of at the will-call tent. We'll see you tomorrow evening!
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Taste of Temescal-- not just about the food!
from Tuesday, October 2 6:00PM -
Tuesday, October 2 8:30PM
On Tuesday, October 2nd, crowds will once again flock to the Temescal District for the 4th Annual Taste of Temescal?and this year, it?s not only about the food! Throughout the evening, five different musical acts will serenade event-goers as they sample menus from 25 local eateries. Join us from 6:00pm- 8:30pm all along Telegraph Avenue from 43rd to 51st and listen to the sounds of this diverse and talented group of musicians: Roving musicians include: Diana Strong, solo accordionist; Jug Bandits, a bluegrass trio; and up-and-comers The California Honeydrops, performing blues, gospel, and R&B. Jazz trio Khalil Doak-Anthony will greet ticketholders at will-call/check-in next to Arbor Café, and Sleeping Giants will be set up next to Kasper's. These bands are sure to bring musical vibrancy and extra energy to the event! It's not too late to attend! Tickets are $30 and can be purchased online here. Tickets may also be purchased in person at 17 Jewels, Ruby's Garden, and participating non-profits. All proceeds will benefit the following organizations: Emerson Elementary School Claremont Middle School Oakland International High School Women's Cancer Resource Center Oakland Tech High School The Lions Center for the Blind We'll see you on October 2nd!
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Mark your calendars: Temescal Autumn Art Hop October 5th
from Friday, October 5 6:00PM -
Friday, October 5 9:00PM
Temescal First Fridays is back with the Autumn Art Hop! Join us on Friday, October 5th for art, food, music, and prizes all along Telegraph between 43rd and 52nd. Pick up your passport at participating shops, collect stamps, and win cool prizes!
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DISTRICT 1 CITY COUNCIL CANDIDATE FORUM
from Wednesday, September 19 7:30PM -
Wednesday, September 19 9:00PM
LEARN ABOUT THE CANDIDATES COME WITH YOUR BEST QUESTIONS SPONSORED BY THE TEMESCAL BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT and THE TEMESCAL NEIGHBORHOOD CRIME PREVENTION COUNCIL
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Taste of Temescal
from Tuesday, October 2 6:00PM -
Tuesday, October 2 8:30PM
Taste of Temescal is back on Tuesday, October 2, from 6 to 8:30, showcasing the Temescal district's diverse cuisine choices and benefiting our local non-profits and schools. This event takes place on Telegraph Avenus place on Telegraph Avenue between 43rd and 51st, including the thriving Temescal Alley. This is a very hip happening in Temescal, a culinary crawl to scintillate your palates: the Taste of Temescal on Telegraph Avenue between 43th and 51st on Tuesday, October 2 from 6-8:30 PM. Enjoy an evening of food, drink, live music and fabulous prizes (gift certificates to your favorite eatery). This is a green event too! Proceeds will benefit the following organizations: Emerson Elementary School Claremont Middle School Oakland International High School Women's Cancer Resource Center Oakland Tech High School The Lions Center for the Blind Get your tickets right away since we limit sales to 450. Online tickets can be picked up at will-call at 42nd and Telegraph on the day of. PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS include: Arbor Cafe Abesha's Asmara Aunt Mary's Cafe Barlata Beauty's Bagels Burma Superstar East Casserole House Doña Tomas Doughnut Dolly Good Bellies Cafe La Calaca Loca Taqueria Lanesplitter Pizza & Pub Marc 49 Bar Mariposa Bakery Mixing Bowl Peet's Coffee & Tea Pizzaiolo Pizza Nation Roundtable Pizza Sacred Wheel Scream Sorbet Sura Korean Tanjia Moroccan Taqueria Pico Paco Tara's Organic Ice Cream The Avenue BUY TICKETS HERE
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First Friday Again in Temescal Tonight!
from Saturday, July 7 2:00AM -
Saturday, July 7 5:00AM
It's a big weekend in Temescal with First Friday events on 6/6 followed by the Temescal Street Fair on Sunday! This FIRST FRIDAY in the alleys @ Temescal Square should be a lot of fun again... From 6-9 pm on 49th Street b/w Telegraph and Clarke, come ENJOY... Delicious Burgers by PIZZAIOLO Yummy GLUTEN FREE comfort food by THE GREASE BOX Coffee drinks by CRO CAFE Free LIVE MUSIC with WILL SPROTT from the Mumlers Special events include... TEMESCAL ALLEY Photographs by Carlos Prentiss @ BOUNTY AND FEAST New works by Melissa Bolger @ CRIMSON Works by Bonnie Thomas @ WILLIS C. KAUFFMAN/SAVANT GALLERY Paintings by Josh Powell @ OAKLAND DRY GOODS ALLEY 49 Photographs by Hasain Rasheed @ HASAIN RASHEED PHOTOGRAPHY Creamy Deliciousness @ DOUGHNUT DOLLY!
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Poetry Show at Arbor Cafe
from Sunday, July 8 3:00AM -
Sunday, July 8 5:00AM
(a poetry $how) zoe minikes shelby hinte ana quintanilla francine marquis shiva mishek grace lannon judy anderson zoe brezsny sally elesby heather watson AND Special Guest reading with Joseph Lease **RECEPTION AND READING**
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Come be a Radio Star!
from Saturday, June 16 9:30PM -
Sunday, June 17 1:30AM
Share your stories at the Temescal Branch Library! Producers from KALW 91.7FM Local Public Radio are bringing their microphones to the Temescal Branch Library to record your memories, tales, and favorite personal stories. Bring a loved one, come in a group, or come by yourself ? your stories will live online, and could even air on 91.7FM! KALW producers will be recording your stories in the Temescal Branch Community Meeting Room on To sign up: Recording sessions are 30 minutes or less. Email: hearhereradio@gmail.com with the participants' names and preferred time slot. Or, call 415-841-4121 ext. 3522 with the same information. Can't make it to the recording? Record your story on your own! Click the "Participate" page at www.hearhere.kalw.org.
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9th annual Temescal Street Fair
from Sunday, July 8 8:00AM -
Monday, July 9 2:00AM
This popular event is back expanding all the way to 42nd Street and adding a Jazz Stage!
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Oakland-Easter-Egg-Hunt-in-Mosswood-Park
from Saturday, April 7 9:00PM -
Sunday, April 8 12:00AM
The Mosswood Easter Egg Hunt has become one of the largest FREE events for kids in Oakland! The Oakland Mosswood Easter Egg Hunt Volunteer Committee provides over 2000 lunches for kids in the neighborhood, run Easter Egg Hunts (passing out over 1 Million pieces of candy) for ages 1 - 14, and give away bicycles to 25 kids each year. The event is sponsored by the Oakland Parks & Recreation Department and PG&E, but run mostly by volunteers from the community. All kids are provided a free bag lunch, an Easter Basket, an Easter Egg Hunt (specific to their age group), kid-friendly entertainment, jumpy houses, and the chance to win a bicycle. The motivation to do this Easter Egg Hunt each year is to provide a fun, safe, memorable event for Oakland families to have. http://on.fb.me/OaklandMosswoodEasterEggHuntFacebookPage
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Temescal Alley presents Art Auction this first Friday!
from Saturday, April 7 2:00AM -
Saturday, April 7 5:00AM
Silent Auction featuring amazing art, goods, and services donated by Alley shop owners and friends. Opening Parties for Minds Eye Vintage and Bounty & Feast, Equeleto Trunk Show, Ali Golden's Preview Party, Doughnut Dolly's dought creamy goodness, Remedy Coffee, El Taco Bike, Music, Art, and lotsa Mezcal!
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Oakland Earth Day is Saturday, April 21, 2012
from Saturday, April 21 5:00PM -
Saturday, April 21 8:00PM
Keep Temescal Clean & Beautiful will be hosting a neighborhood Earth Day cleanup extravaganza! We will be picking up litter, weeding, sweeping side walks, and removing graffiti throughout the Temescal Neighborhood. Tools, gloves, and bags are provided, just show up with your neighborhood spirit! Party after the cleanup with games and refreshments! http://www.facebook.com/events/360419213979919
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Spring Art Hop
from Saturday, March 3 2:00AM -
Saturday, March 3 5:00AM
Live music, art exhibitions and open shops! Look for event passports with a map of participating retailers Have your passport stamped and validated to enter into a raffle.
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Temescal Winter Art Hop - 1st Friday on December 2
from Friday, December 2 2:00AM -
Friday, December 2 5:00AM
Welcome to the 2nd Annual Temescal Winter Art Hop! Temescal's neighborhood galleries, cafes, bars, and retailers have teamed up to bring you a night of walking about and art looking at. Pick up your official Temescal Winter Art Hop Map from one of the participating locations and collect stamps to enter the Raffle. http://www.temescalfirstfriday.com/
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