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Disco Volante $$
- 347 14th St., Oakland (map)
- 510-663-0271
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(based on 4 user reviews)
The latest addition to Oakland's blossoming nightlife scene has set up shop in a turquoise-tiled Art Deco building at 14th and Webster streets. Disco Volante, set to open in late October, is a bar, music venue, and restaurant run by a trio of Oakland arts and entertainment vets, with chef Douglas Bernstein of Bacar, Eccolo, and Farallon fame serving up local and seasonal California cuisine. Musical offerings will range from bluegrass to Afrobeat, with shows at least three nights a week.
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Fox Theater
- 1807 Telegraph Ave., Oakland (map)
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(based on 1 user review)
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Golden Bridge Lofts
- 330 13th St., Oakland (map)
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Henry J. Kaiser Convention Center
- 10 10th St., Oakland (map)
- 510-238-7765
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The House of Music
- 420 14th St., Oakland (map)
- 510-465-0000
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InterPlayce
- 2273 Telegraph Ave., Oakland (map)
- 510-465-2797
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The Layover
- 1517 Franklin St., Oakland (map)
- 510-834-1517
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(based on 1 user review)
Emanating from the softly upholstered furniture, the richly colored linens, the modern-exotic lighting, and the casual seating, the vibe coaxes patrons to relax, to share, to open up — even with strangers. The drinks are neither low-brow nor high-brow; they exist to lubricate social interaction, not dominate it. Regular events include DJ nights, live music nights (featuring members of Rogue Wave, Crown City Rockers, and more), and Layover Comedy Night, where comedians of various stripes test their mettle before accommodating, though nonetheless real crowds. You'd never know — or maybe you would — from the blank street sign out front, featuring only a glowing neon cocktail glass: This place is the real deal.
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The Legionnaire Saloon
- 2272 Telegraph Ave., Oakland (map)
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Loring Cafe
- 37 Grand Ave., Oakland (map)
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Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts
- 1428 Alice St., Oakland (map)
- 510-238-7219
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(based on 3 user reviews)
The performing arts facility hosts cultural dance classes, performing art workshops, plays, and more. The space features a 350-seat theater, five dance studios, meeting rooms, and rehearsal spaces, which are all available for rental.
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MOCO
- 371 17th St., Oakland (map)
- 510-395-3346
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In addition to art shows, the gallery hosts workshops, craft circles, club meetings, lectures, discussions, and anything else it can accomodate.
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The New Parish
- 579 18th St., Oakland (map)
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(based on 1 user review)
This intimate venue books nationally known bands and comedians that will have local appeal, and so far so good since the January 2010 opening. Acts like Mos Def, Dave Chappelle, Ra Ra Riot, Kid Sister, and Elephant Man have performed on The New Parish’s small stage. The club has a balcony, exposed brick walls, a back patio, and BBQ served for late-night munchies. In addition, it occasionally holds fund-raising events.
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Oakland Metro Operahouse
- 630 3rd St., Oakland (map)
- 510-763-1146
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Oakland Metro Operahouse is generally used as a performance space (it's the home of the Oakland Opera Theater), but you'll also find the occasional live metal, indie rock, punk, underground hip-hop, or alt.folk show here, as well as the famed variety show Tourettes Without Regrets, which features slapstick comedy, meat hurling contests, formidable freestyle battles, spoken word poetry, and dirty haiku - usually to sold-out crowds.
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Pan Theater
- 2135 Broadway, Oakland (map)
- 415-261-1641
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The improv theater company hosts classes and weekly comedy shows.
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Paramount Theatre
- 2025 Broadway, Oakland (map)
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This gorgeous, extravagant, two-tiered Oakland theater is an Art Deco wonder with thick paisley carpeting and a booming sound system. The Paramount features big-time local and touring acts — everything from the Oakland Ballet to George Lopez to Bob Dylan — plus occasional screenings of classic Hollywood movies. Located close to 19th Street BART station.
