Experience Oakland
Experience Oakland: Check Out The Annual White Elephant Sale
March 2nd, 2014 | by Coolhand Luke | published in Events, Experience Oakland, Featured
Once a year, people of all stripes gather in a Jingletown warehouse in East Oakland to explore the treasures to be had at a huge White Elephant sale. You can find pretty much anything there. There are entire sections dedicated to art, furniture, electronics, [...]
Experience Oakland: Go To A Warriors Game
May 16th, 2013 | by Coolhand Luke | published in Experience Oakland, Featured, Sports
Amidst the East Bay / West Bay sibling rivalry, the Golden State Warriors are the one team that everyone can agree on. They are the only basketball team in the Bay Area, which gives them a larger potential fan base than the A’s, Giants, Raiders, or [...]
Experience Oakland: Play Pick-Up Basketball
April 5th, 2013 | by Coolhand Luke | published in Experience Oakland, Featured, Sports
We had teenagers, OGs, a police officer, rappers, writers, teachers, students, and a singer all playing on the same court. If ever you wanted a glimpse of Oakland’s richness and diversity, that afternoon at Mosswood would have been a great introduction.
Experience Oakland: Eat Dim Sum in Chinatown
October 15th, 2012 | by Coolhand Luke | published in 38th Notables, Experience Oakland, Featured, History
I pride myself on being pretty well versed in all things Oakland, but there are a lot of places and activities that elude my attention and enjoyment. This is especially true when buzzed-about restaurants are popping up left and right, and my salary doesn’t [...]
Experience Oakland: Visit The Morcom Rose Garden
May 16th, 2012 | by Coolhand Luke | published in 38th Notables, Experience Oakland, History
Oakland is for lovers. Nothing affirms this more than spring in the Morcom Rose Garden. Sunken in a valley-like amphitheater at 700 Jean st. off of Grand Avenue, the rose garden is a floral oasis amidst the buzz of the city. This past Saturday, while [...]
Experience Oakland: Watch A Classic Movie at The Paramount
January 20th, 2012 | by Coolhand Luke | published in Events, Experience Oakland, Featured, History
There are many who long for a bygone era. A time when ladies and gentlemen stepped into the streets of a glistening downtown adorned in dresses, suits, trench coats and fedoras. An era when there was a certain air of class that made urban Oakland feel [...]
