upcoming Oakland events

Ashort but eclectic list of upcoming events. There's plenty of other stuff going on, too, like Goapele at Yoshi's (sold out all 4 nights) and various other shows around Oakland. What are you doing this week in Oakland? If nothing else, get out and support downtown restaurants and businesses affected by #OccupyOakland.

ICA Business Reception & Entrepreneur Marketplace - Thursday, November 17, 6pm. Inner City Advisors brings together several hundred entrepreneurs, advisors, funders, and community leaders that are working together to create quality inner city jobs and wealth. ($40)

Oakland Symphony Chorus - Saturday, November 19. The Oakland Symphony Chorus performs Haydn’s Harmonie Messe at the beautiful Christ the Light Cathedral. (free)

EBRPD Sunday Strolls - Sunday, November 20. Join East Bay Regional Parks for a hike in Redwood Regional Park. Meet at noon at the Canyon Meadow Staging Area. (free)

Plus the usual events:
Piedmont Avenue Art Walk (3rd Thursday)
Art Murmur (1st Friday)
Saturday Art Stroll (Saturdays)
Mt. View Cemetery Tours (2nd and 4th Saturdays)

Looking further ahead:
WOBO/EBBC Party - December 1. Celebrate a year of biking and walking advocacy with WOBO and EBBC.
Zorro by Night - December 1. A fundraising gala for the historic Peralta Hacienda.