Published: September, 2012
Summer may be winding to a close, but September is one of the busiest event months at Jack London Square and offers something for everyone.
Looking to mix up your fitness experience? Debuting September 6th and 20th from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at the end of Broadway at Jack London Square is the Get Fit Thursday with Les Mills free Thursday outdoor exercise class series. Hosted by Les Mills, the class features lessons in dance, strength and martial arts. These upbeat classes are taught by qualified instructors and are designed for participants at all fitness levels. Stay on after class for a bite and a movie at Jack London Square’s popular Thursday evening free outdoor movie series, Waterfront Flicks. Film screenings begin at sundown (times vary). Featured shows in September are Fatal Attraction (Rated R, September 6) and The Devil Wears Prada (September 20). Come early and play trivia games, grab picnic bites from Miss Pearl’s Restaurant and Lounge or purchase a beverage from the East Bay Bike Coalition—thanks to New Belgium Brewing and the East Bay Express. Bike to the movies and receive a free gift.
On Thursday, September 13, the Soundwaves outdoor concert series returns to the Jack London Square waterfront. Grab a blanket and enjoy the warm late summer nights with three outdoor, live music performances from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Featured performers are Bay Area rock band Stone Foxes (September 13); synthpop group Young Digerati (September 20) and R&B/soul singer Joe Bagale (September 27). Concerts are held at the intersection of Broadway and Embarcadero.
Foodie alert! Oakland’s wildly popular Eat Real Festival is back at Jack London Square for the 4th consecutive year from September 21 – 23. Expected to draw over 150,000 people, Eat Real is a celebration of all things tasty, fresh and handmade with a focus on street food, local wines, handcrafted beers and traditional food craft—all featuring sustainable, local ingredients. Enjoy delicious, fresh food (all for $5 and under), learn a craft or skill and watch some of the Bay Area’s areas top chefs, butchers and artisans. For more information, visit www.eatrealfest.com.
Event attendees are encouraged to arrive early or stay after the festivities and enjoy one of Jack London Square’s many great restaurants, including Bocanova, Haven, Miss Pearl’s Restaurant & Lounge, Scott’s Seafood, Il Pescatore, Kincaids, Yoshi’s and Hahn’s Hibachi.
For more information on Jack London Square events, visit JackLondonSquare.com/events.php. Find Jack London Square on Facebook and on Twitter at @JackLondonSq.
