From a Japanese cultural celebration, to Shakespeare outdoors, to a Dorothea Lange exhibit and a world music festival, August in the East Bay has so much going on to highlight the multi-cultural and arts vibe of our area! If you love being outdoors during this, the best time of the year in the Bay Area, or want to stay in for let’s say a science talk on the upcoming Solar Eclipse , it’s all here in this post Berkeley Hills Realty created for those who love getting out and enjoying the life of the East Bay!
What: Oakland Obon Festival
When: August 5
Where: Buddhist Church of Oakland|825 Jackson Street Oakland, CA
Each year, the Buddhist Church of Oakland hosts an Obon Festival, a family-friendly Japanese cultural celebration. The festival features Bon Odori dancing, taiko drum performances, traditional music, a tea ceremony, Japanese flower arranging, children’s games and more. There is also an assortment of authentic Japanese food and delicious pastries for attendees to fuel up on after dancing the day away.
What: Shakespeare’s “Midsummer Night’s Dream” In The Park
When: Saturday August 5 from 4-7 pm
John Hinkel Park at 41 Somerset Place, Berkeley
Inferno Theatre presents William Shakespeare’s Midsummer Night’s Dream for free in Berkeley’s John Hinkel Park Amphitheatre. This production transports the audience to an enchanted forest world using music, movement, magic and Shakespeare’s language.
What: Dorothea Lange: Politics of Seeing-Photographic Exhibition
When: Aug 1- 13
Where: Oakland Museum of California|1000 Oak Street, Oakland
Few 20th Century photographers have produced such instantly recognizable and iconic works as Dorothea Lange. Gain a new understanding of this beloved American photographer in OMCA’s upcoming exhibition Dorothea Lange: Politics of Seeing. Through the lens of her camera, Lange documented American life with riveting, intimate photographs that showed the major issues of the times. This spring, view the emotional and political impact of her works in this major exhibition, which coincides with the 50th anniversary of the artist’s gift of her personal archive to the Oakland Museum of California.
More info: http://www.museumca.org
Sambaxe at the Laurel Street Fair
What: Laurel Street Fair-World Music Festival
When: August 12 11 am to 7 pm
Where: Macarthur Blvd at 35th Avenue, Oakland
The Laurel Street Fair is proud to be celebrating their 18th year of maintaining an admission free, outdoor festival that is open to all! The festival is featuring several blocks of locally made accessories and crafts, fantastic visual and performance artists, free community yoga, an engaging children’s carnival and petting zoo, a mouth-watering collection of local chefs and pop-up kitchens, California Beer Society’s Laurel Biergarten and, of course, a musical line up that honors Oakland’s exceptionally beautiful and diverse population.
Come for an afternoon of celebrating one of Oakland’s most unique and thriving neighborhoods! More info: http://www.laurelstreetfair.com
Art + Soul Festival
What: 2017 “Art + Soul” Festival
When: August 19 Noon-6 pm
Where: Downtown Oakland
Tickets: $12 Adults, $7 Seniors (65+) & Youth (13-17), 12 & under free
Celebrate Oakland’s vibrant art and music scene at the biggest street party of the year, 2017 Art & Soul Festival, in downtown Oakland.
The 17th annual festival features a live performance on 4 stages, Family Fun Zone, an Urban Dance Stage, an Artisan Marketplace, and many more
2017 Highlights:
- National Recording Artists + Hot Local Bands
- Blues & Gospel Showcases
- Urban Dance Stage
- Turf Dance Battle
- Artisan Marketplace
- Kinetic Arts Circus Stage
- Beer + Wine + Food
- Street Performers
- Family Fun Zone and more
More info: http://artandsouloakland.com/index.htm
What: Get Ready for the Solar Eclipse!
When: August 20 from 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Where: Lawrence Hall of Science
Get prepared for the August 21st solar eclipse by learning how eclipses are formed and everything you need to know to safely observe one. Learn what makes an eclipse happen and have your Eclipse-related questions answered in a hands-on Planetarium show, take a look at the surface of the sun with a Sunspotter, and use the Hall’s classic Sunprint Kit® to make art using the power of the sun.
Movies in the Park-”Zootopia”
When: August 25 at 8-11 pm
Where: James Kenney Park- 1720 8th Street, Berkeley
Bring your blanket and/or low-back beach chairs. Please leave strollers and high-back chairs at home, as not to block the view of others.
What: Oakland Triathalon Festival
When: August 27 10 am-5 pm
Where: Jack London Square
The Oakland Triathlon Festival is a celebration of Northern California’s triathlon community. The event seeks to showcase the beauty of Oakland with an urban triathlon featuring sprints and Olympic distances for all levels of endurance athletes. After the races, there are awards ceremonies and a post race party complete with live music, food and beer. More info: http://oaklandtri.com
As you can see, lots of fun things to do in August in the East Bay. The Realtors at Berkeley Hills Realty are experts in the lifestyle and homes of the East Bay. We welcome any questions you may have about our beautiful region, the lifestyle and available homes.
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