January 19, 2012

Looking for something to do this weekend? This Weekender is full of night games, tasty deals, classic movies, and - of course - the Chinese New Year! Enjoy your weekend!

NightSchool - RECESS
Chabot Space & Science Center
Friday, January 20th
7:30 PM
Back in school, lunch time usually meant recess. Visit Chabot Space & Science Center for a night of fun and games for all the cliques. Enjoy some math trivia, play glow-in-the-dark Frisbee, train like an astronaut, build and race solar cars, create a star story and more. [Read more…]

Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939)
Parmount Theater
Friday, January 20th
8:00 PM
Paramount Movie Classics presents Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, the story of a naive and principled junior state senator who takes on Washington D.C. politics. Enjoy the monumental classic, produced and directed by great Frank Capra. [Read more…]

Robben Ford
Yoshi’s Jazz Club
Friday, January 20th - Sunday, January 22nd
8:00PM
A four-time Grammy nominee, Robben Ford is particularly known for his blues playing as well as his ability to be comfortable in a variety of musical contexts. [Read more…]

Oakland Restaurant Week
Participating Restaurants
Friday, January 20th - Sunday, January 29th
Take a bite on a budget during Oakland’s 2nd Annual Restaurant Week, celebrating  the thriving culinary scene in Oakland with ten days of special deals. [Read more…]

Oakland Chinatown Lunar New Year Bazaar
Oakland Chinatown
Saturday, January 21st - Sunday, January 22nd
10AM - 5PM
Celebrate the year of the dragon with live entertainment, cultural dances, martial arts and music! [Read more…]

Tara Linda & The Rumor Mill
Yoshi’s Jazz Club
Monday, January 23rd
8:00 PM
Oakland’s own songstress Tara Linda takes the stage at Yoshi’s to deliver jazzy blues, Latin torch and more. From smoky ballads to sassy swings, her delivery is heartfelt and playful. Come hear why everyone’s talking about her thrilling vocal style, which hints of 1930’s/40’s jazz, with refreshingly original songwriting and lyrics. [Read more…]