BC Staff Report
Spring is in full swing and a perfect time to get outdoors! Jack London Square is the East Bay’s premier waterfront destination featuring a myriad of dining options (indoor and out), a weekly vibrant Farmers’ Market and easy access to boating and waterfront recreation. In celebration of the season, Jack London Square is offering an array of outdoor attractions, public events and dining options this May.
The month kicks off with the first-ever Jack’s Night Market on Friday, May 4, a celebration of Oakland’s popular First Fridays. Every first Friday of the month, from 6 – 10 p.m., you can shop under the stars at Jack London Square’s new outdoor bazaar on the waterfront. Enjoy an entertaining evening showcasing the best of the region, from Oakland crafts, artisans and designers to local fruit and vegetable purveyors. An eclectic array of live music and costumed performers will surprise and delight shoppers. Linden Street Brewery will be onsite serving up beer to benefit the nonprofits Sustainable Business Alliance and Oakland Grown. Start your bicycles! On May 10, Jack London Square joins the East Bay Bike Coalition in supporting Bike to Work Day. From 7 – 9:15 AM, an energizer station will be set up near the ferry dock for those who choose to bike to work and take the ferry. Receive a "goody bag" from the EBBC and snacks provided by Jack London Square to help energize you along the way.
May is for mothers and Jack London Square is the perfect place to celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 13, with its array of options for dining, shopping and playing. Take mom for a shopping excursion at the weekly Sunday Farmers’ Market, a bicycle ride along the water and then for a special meal with a view, whether an outdoor picnic near the new expanded green space at the Plaza Pavilion or at one of the many wonderful restaurants with a view at Jack London Square.
Returning again to Jack London Square this month and continuing into June is the SoundWaves Thursday evening outdoor concert series: three evenings of live music and fun at the foot of Broadway on the waterfront, featuring some of the region’s best bands. Listen to music from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., and then enjoy dinner at any one of Jack London Square’s delicious restaurants.
The lineup:
May 17: the Brass Mafia (New Orleans-
style Brass Brand)
May 24: Crystal Monee Hall
(Folk/Gospel)
May 31: Tim Hockenbery (Rock)
Jack London Square also features an ongoing schedule of weekly events and specials. From comedy nights and wine tastings, to farmers’ market programming and seasonal menu specials and highlights, there is something for everyone. Please visit www.jacklondonsquare.com for a complete schedule and updates. Come and enjoy the waterfront at Jack London Square this spring!
