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5th Amendment
A lively Lake Merritt venue that's popular with African American professionals. The bar books local jazz and blues bands and has a friendly, flirty atmosphere.
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Alley
The Alley has a staged shore-leave feel to it, but it's so old and worn out the place has become a genuine article of its own unique category. Injecting a nightly shot of subdued life is the bar's hard-living piano player, Rod Dibble, and his troupe of regular fans, who pass a microphone around.
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Ben & Nick's
For beer fans, Ben & Nick's in Rockridge has a large selection of microbrews, plus pub food.
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Cafe Van Kleef
On an otherwise quiet block, this artsy bar is trying to start something downtown. The owner and his staff are quite cordial, and bands play many nights to a usually full house. It's a real fun spot.
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Cato's Alehouse
For beer fans, Cato's Alehouse, off Broadway, has a large selection of microbrews, plus pub food.
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Golden State Warriors
The Bay Area's only NBA basketball team plays at the Oakland Arena.
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Grand Lake Theatre
This place, in Lake Merritt, is another beauty, and it has one of the hugest screens around (avoid the dinky screening room).
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Heinold's First & Last Chance Saloon
You'll have to hold onto your beer here. The floor and bar at Heinhold's have had a 20% slant since the 1906 earthquake tried to set the tiny tavern on its end. Watch that first step. It's a doozy. But Heinhold's real claim to fame is that author Jack London was a regular patron.
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Kimball's East
In Emeryville, northwest of Oakland, this huge jazz supper club books big-name musicians and the occasional comedy act. The club's in the Emerybay Public Market; from I-80 take the Powell St exit.
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Oakland A's
The Bay Area's American League baseball team plays at McAfee Coliseum, off I-880 (Oakland Coliseum BART).
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Pacific Coast Brewing Company
Right in the heart of Old Oakland, this place serves full meals alongside its own tasty brews (try the Gray Whale Ale).
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Paramount Theatre
This massive art deco theater shows classic films a few times each month - an amazing experience. The theater is also home to the Oakland East Bay Symphony and the Oakland Ballet and periodically books big-name concerts.
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Parkway Speakeasy Theater
Two blocks east of Lakeshore Ave is this great, laid-back movie-going experience. It shows quality second-run films in a comfy setting and serves beer, wine, sandwiches and pizza.
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Raiders
Also playing at the McAfee Coliseum are Oakland's NFL team, attracting a particularly rabid brand of fan.
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Stork Club
The Stork is a funky dive catering to the East Bay's indie-rock scene with an eclectic lineup of punk, experimental, lo-fi, spoken word, country and other performers.
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Yoshi's
Yoshi's has a solid jazz calendar, with jazz talent from around the world passing through on a near-nightly basis. Often, touring artists will stop in for a stand of two or three nights. It's also a Japanese restaurant, so you might enjoy a sushi plate before the show.
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