Commercial Real Estate
Jack London Square Art and Wine Festival to draw crowds Saturday
May 10, 2019
Oakland, Calif. – May 10, 2019: Jack London Square officials expect large crowds tomorrow for an Art and Wine Festival from noon to 5 p.m. The event celebrates local artists and showcases more than 20 Northern California wineries. Live music will be a part of the festivities including a performance by local soul and funk… Read More
Read Full Article...Indie music concert series starts Thursday night at Jack London Square
May 8, 2019
Oakland, Calif. – May 8, 2019: Jack London Square is hosting the new, MUSH concert series beginning tomorrow night on the Marina Lawn (across from 55 Harrison St.) from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The event is free, open to the public and dog friendly. Community radio station BFF.fm is presenting the event as part of… Read More
Read Full Article...Jack London Square to host community Cinco de Mayo Festival
May 2, 2019
Oakland, Calif. – May 2, 2019: A celebration of Mexican heritage will bring the community together at Jack London Square for Cinco de Mayo, Saturday, from noon to 7 p.m. The free event offers a wide variety of performers from kids to adults in recognition of Mexican traditions and its diverse culture. The Cinco de… Read More
Read Full Article...Thousands of visitors expected for Jack London Square weekend events
April 26, 2019
Oakland, Calif. – April 26, 2019: Two family-friendly, cultural festivals take center stage at Jack London Square tomorrow and Sunday. Both are free and open to the public. More than 7,000 people are expected to come to the waterfront over the two days. The Songkran Festival recognizes the Thai, Lao, and Myanmar New Year, which… Read More
Read Full Article...Jobs study: Port of Oakland generates 84,000 jobs in the Bay Area
April 18, 2019
Oakland, Calif. – April 18, 2019: The Port of Oakland supports 84,144 jobs in the Bay Area and 20 percent of those jobs are Oakland-based, according to an economic impact study released today. The study by Martin Associates shows that the Port’s overall economic value—from business revenue, consumer spending, and total value of goods and… Read More
Read Full Article...Tall ship sailing adventures return to Jack London Square
April 10, 2019
Oakland, Calif. – April 10, 2019: 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 April 23, 2019. Vessel tours are open to the public for… Read More
Read Full Article...Jack London Square offers real food, local goods and an art exhibit Sunday
April 4, 2019
Attention editors: See Farmers Market video here. Oakland, Calif. – April 4, 2019: Jack London Square serves up family-friendly activities this Sunday, with a local focus. – Farmers Market provides fresh produce and artisanal food, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. – The Buck offers unique items from local vendors, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. – A free… Read More
Read Full Article...Jack London Square free exhibit highlights local Beat Generation artists
February 28, 2019
Oakland, Calif. – Feb. 28, 2019: Several local, prominent, African American artists’ works are highlighted in a new, free exhibit at Jack London Square that opens today for the public at 1 p.m. “The-Beat-Generation-Exhibition” features a representative collection of art, by Abstract Expressionist Arthur Monroe. The display demonstrates Mr. Monroe’s lifetime artistic achievement in preparation… Read More
Read Full Article...Ayesha Curry opens “Homemade” pop-up shop at Jack London Square
February 1, 2019
Oakland, Calif. – Feb. 1, 2019: Celebrity cook Ayesha Curry chose Jack London Square at the Oakland waterfront as the location for her first-ever pop-up store. Ayesha Curry is a cookbook author, television personality and married to basketball star Stephen Curry. Her shop opens to the public tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. “Homemade”… Read More
Read Full Article...Port of Oakland releases Progress Report 2018-2019
January 23, 2019
Oakland, Calif. – Jan. 23, 2019: The Port of Oakland today released Progress Report 2018-2019. The interactive online report features project updates, customer videos, and financial information about the Port. It also provides a preview of 2019 priorities. The full report is available HERE. The report’s five sections include: Growth with Care strategy About the Port… Read More
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