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Jack London square hosts five, family-friendly evenings of online holiday festivities

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Five days of online celebration starts tonight Oakland, CA, 2020-Dec-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Jack London square is hosting five, family-friendly evenings of online holiday festivities beginning tonight, Monday, and ending with the traditional tree-lighting ceremony Friday, Dec. 11, 2020. The virtual events can be viewed here: www.jacklondonsquare.com or on Jack London Square’s Facebook  or Instagram pages…. Read the full press release

Jack London Square announces a 40,000-square-foot, indoor market hall next summer

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Celebrity chefs in line-up for “Oakland Assembly” Oakland, CA, 2019-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Jack London Square announced this week that it’s getting a 40,000-square-foot, indoor market hall next summer. A number of celebrity chefs have already signed on to the project at 55 Harrison St. along the Port of Oakland’s waterfront. “We’re excited to see… Read the full press release

Port of Oakland announces return of the annual Eat Real Festival at Jack London Square

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Jack London Square’s biggest food event of the year is this weekend Oakland, Calif., 2019-Sep-19 — /Travel PR News/ — The annual Eat Real Festival returns to the Port of Oakland’s Jack London Square for two days of feasting on specialty foods. Tens of thousands of visitors will attend this year’s largest event at the… Read the full press release

Jack London Square hosts a variety of free, family-friendly fun events starting Thursday

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Blockbuster movie, dancing and festive market extend summer weekend fun Oakland, Calif., 2019-Aug-08 — /Travel PR News/ — Jack London Square packs a punch this week with six special events starting Thursday. The summer weather brings out the crowds for a variety of free, family-friendly fun at the waterfront with a movie night on the Ferry Lawn,… Read the full press release

Get a glimpse of maritime history through Vessel tours at Jack London Square

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Lady Washington, Hawaiian Chieftain at Oakland waterfront through April 23 Oakland, Calif., 2019-Apr-12 — /Travel PR News/ — Two tall ships, Lady Washington and Hawaiian Chieftain, are in port at Jack London Square. The sailing vessels give visitors a glimpse of maritime history from the mid-1700’s to the late 1800’s. The ships are docked at the foot of Broadway through… Read the full press release

Jack London Square to hold annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 30

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Santa, 55-foot Mount Shasta fir tree and free live performances Oakland, CA, 2018-Nov-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Jack London Square lights up for the holidays with the annual Tree Lighting Ceremony on Friday, November 30, from 5 P.M. to 8 P.M. The annual event includes the lighting of the 55-foot Mount Shasta fir tree decorated with 5,000… Read the full press release

Jack London Square kicks off the holiday season with Black Santa’s U Wish Workshop pop-up store at the Oakland waterfront

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Family activities, Santa photo ops and workshops Nov. 23 through Dec. 24 Oakland, Calif., 2018-Nov-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Jack London Square kicks off the holiday season with Black Santa’s U Wish Workshop, a new pop-up store at the Oakland waterfront from November 23 through December 24. The Winter Wonderland will feature free, kid-friendly, activities: Black… Read the full press release

Oakland’s Jack London Square expands its dining options with three new restaurants

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American, Arab and Thai food options on the waterfront Oakland, Calif., 2018-Jul-18 — /Travel PR News/ — New restaurants are settling into Jack London Square this summer bringing international flavor to Oakland’s waterfront. Two have already opened with a third to follow by September. The influx of dining spots is generating increased interest in the Square at… Read the full press release

Jack London Square to host Patchwork’s Summer Show Saturday, June 16

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East Bay’s creative community comes together at Oakland waterfront Oakland, Calif., 2018-Jun-15 — /Travel PR News/ — Jack London Square is home to Patchwork’s Summer Show Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event features local emerging artists, crafters and designers along with workshops, indie music and gourmet food trucks. Patchwork is free and open to… Read the full press release

Jack London Square to host The Bay Area Classic yo-yo championship, Saturday, May 26

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One of the largest yo-yo competitions in the US Oakland, Calif., 2018-May-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Jack London Square is hosting one of the longest running and largest yo-yo contests in the country. The Bay Area Classic yo-yo championship is Saturday. The regional competition is expected to draw more than 2,000 spectators throughout the day. “Some… Read the full press release

Bay Area Black Music Association Jazz Festival at Jack London Square, November 11, 2017

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Free program Saturday to feature legacy performers and rising stars Oakland, CA, 2017-Nov-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Jack London Square welcomes the Bay Area Black Music Association Jazz Festival this Saturday from Noon to 5 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. The Black Music Association (BMA) event will feature several Bay Area… Read the full press release

Jack London Square to host new Grilled Cheese Block Party this Saturday September 19

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Event to feature a variety of grilled cheese dishes, craft beers, and music Oakland, Calif., 2017-Aug-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Jack London Square is home to the new Grilled Cheese Block Party, this Saturday, as part of its summer series of food-themed events. From Noon to 6 PM, attendees can sample cheese-inspired dishes. Organizers expect more… Read the full press release

“Turfin Vs. The World Dance Battle” series on July 1st followed by July 4th Backyard BBQ at Jack London Square

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Dance battle is Saturday followed by Independence Day BBQ Tuesday Oakland, Calif., 2017-Jun-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Jack London Square is home to round two of the new Oakland grown, urban dance competition, “Turfin Vs. The World Dance Battle” series. The family friendly festival is Saturday, July 1, noon to 6 PM. It is free and open… Read the full press release

Port of Oakland adds block parties, waterfront community event to its calendar of free public events at Jack London Square

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Oakland waterfront activities move into high gear this weekend Oakland, Calif., 2017-Jun-26 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port of Oakland has added block parties, a waterfront community event, to its calendar of more than 55 free public events at Jack London Square. The new summer block parties feature a food theme, beverages and more…. Read the full press release

First-ever Urban Wine Festival At Oakland To Highlight East Bay and Northern California Wineries

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Thousands expected to attend the urban experience at the Oakland waterfront Oakland, Calif., 2017-May-07 — /Travel PR News/ — Jack London Square is home to the first-ever Urban Wine Festival at the Oakland waterfront this Saturday from Noon to 5 PM. “Jack London Square is a perfect location for this event because it’s literally in the heart… Read the full press release

Oakland waterfront: Free special events for the public at Jack London Square through summer

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May kicks off season of free Jack London Square special events Family-friendly, outdoor activities through summer at the Oakland waterfront Oakland, Calif., 2016-May-05 — /Travel PR News/ — The Port of Oakland and its Master Lessee, CIM Group, today released a schedule of free special events for the public at Jack London Square. Beginning in May, the… Read the full press release

Port of Oakland: New businesses and new visitors make the City’s Jack London Square a thriving, growing center of commerce and entertainment

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FESTIVALS, ENTERTAINMENT AND FOOD DRAW MORE VISITORS TO OAKLAND Oakland, CA, 2015-7-20 — /Travel PR News/ — New businesses and throngs of new visitors are making the City’s Jack London Square a thriving, growing center of commerce and entertainment, the Port of Oakland reported in a new video released today. Commercial real estate occupancy rate is 96%… Read the full press release