The Fox Theater in Oakland is a one-of-a-kind live entertainment venue that has been packing in cinema and music lovers since 1928. Originally a movie theater and theater, the venue switched to being primarily a cinema until 1966 when it finally closed its doors along with several other businesses in downtown Oakland. It was nearly demolished after it had been vacant for some time; however, the Fox Theater avoided demolition when it was declared an Oakland City Landmark. The venue reopened in February 2009 as a concert hall and music venue; it has a complete re-imagined decor with giant golden Buddhas and Middle Eastern architecture. The venue is general admission (standing room) on the ground level and stadium seating on the upper levels.
The Oakland Arena Arena has been a popular fixture in the city since its opening in 1966. It did go through a few name changes before settling to its current title. However its roots remain the same. Considered to be National Basketball Association's (NBA) oldest stadium, it is the turf of the Golden State Warriors. Besides scintillating matches, it also hosts amazing concerts by renowned musicians from across the globe. Some of their previous acts include the Grateful Dead and Scorpions.
Formerly Pac Bell Park, SBC Park, and AT&T Park, the Oracle Park is the first privately financed ballpark in Major League Baseball since Dodger Stadium in 1962. The name may have changed several times, but the game always remains the same here. The San Francisco Giants' home features an inspiring nine-foot (2.74-meter) statue of America's greatest living ballplayer, Willie Mays, at the northwest corner of the stadium. An 80-foot (24.3-meter) Coca-Cola bottle with playground slides and a miniature replica of the park, located behind left field, has become a magnet for kids of all of ages.
The Circus Center in San Francisco is the only academic institute to train clowns and other circus professionals in the country. Beginning in 1984 as a part of the Pickle Family Circus' workshop that teaches children circus skills, the concept gained huge popularity. Soon regular classes started being conducted here. Till date, there are several training programs for adults and children training them in skills such as acrobatics, juggling and of course, clowning. The institute also serves as a venue for circus performances many times a year.
Jaguar Karaoke is located in Temescal's Koryo Mall. Jaguar features private karaoke rooms for groups ranging from five to 12 people. The repertoire for Jaguar includes all kinds of songs from pop to oldies, R&B, hip-hop and more. Guests are welcome to bring in their own outside food and drinks, although Jaguar does have beverages for sale as well. Be advised though, Jaguar Karaoke does not sell nor permit alcoholic beverages.
Formerly Pac Bell Park, SBC Park, and AT&T Park, the Oracle Park is the first privately financed ballpark in Major League Baseball since Dodger Stadium in 1962. The name may have changed several times, but the game always remains the same here. The San Francisco Giants' home features an inspiring nine-foot (2.74-meter) statue of America's greatest living ballplayer, Willie Mays, at the northwest corner of the stadium. An 80-foot (24.3-meter) Coca-Cola bottle with playground slides and a miniature replica of the park, located behind left field, has become a magnet for kids of all of ages.
The Circus Center in San Francisco is the only academic institute to train clowns and other circus professionals in the country. Beginning in 1984 as a part of the Pickle Family Circus' workshop that teaches children circus skills, the concept gained huge popularity. Soon regular classes started being conducted here. Till date, there are several training programs for adults and children training them in skills such as acrobatics, juggling and of course, clowning. The institute also serves as a venue for circus performances many times a year.
The Fox Theater in Oakland is a one-of-a-kind live entertainment venue that has been packing in cinema and music lovers since 1928. Originally a movie theater and theater, the venue switched to being primarily a cinema until 1966 when it finally closed its doors along with several other businesses in downtown Oakland. It was nearly demolished after it had been vacant for some time; however, the Fox Theater avoided demolition when it was declared an Oakland City Landmark. The venue reopened in February 2009 as a concert hall and music venue; it has a complete re-imagined decor with giant golden Buddhas and Middle Eastern architecture. The venue is general admission (standing room) on the ground level and stadium seating on the upper levels.