Fans of theatre, music and movies have a lot to choose from this weekend in Oakland.
Check out Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band for some folksy Americana, get tickets to a science-fiction coming-of-age musical, get lost in the beats at A State of Trance 900, or catch a movie with a live soundtrack at The New Parkway Theater.
Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band
American singer/songwriter Josh Ritter and The Royal City Band are in town for one night only at the Fox Theater. Ritter's influences include legends like Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan. His 10th album, "Fever Breaks," came out in April.
When: Friday, June 28, 8 p.m.
Where: Fox Theater, 1807 Telegraph Ave.
Price: $35 - 55
'Starmites' at The Flight Deck
A new production of 1980 musical "Starmites" premieres at The Flight Deck this weekend. Based on the book by Stuart Ross and Barry Keating, it follows a shy teenage girl who escapes into the science fiction world of her imagination. The original 1989 Broadway production received six Tony Award nominations; this restaging comes from Bay Area Zeta Players, a completely student-run theatre company based in Oakland.
When: Friday - Sunday, June 28 - 30, showtimes vary
Where: The Flight Deck, 1540 Broadway
Price: $10 -15
A State of Trance Festival
Though it's toured the globe since 2012, A State of Trance, which describes itself as "the largest trance network in the world," is coming to the Bay Area for the first time. Armin van Buuren will curate a night full of DJs, dancing and intense visuals, featuring Aly & Fila, Fatum, MaRLo, NWYR, and Ruben De Ronde x Rodg.
When: Saturday, June 29, 5 p.m.
Where: Ring Central Coliseum, 7000 Coliseum Way
Price: $75+
Movies at The New Parkway Theater
The forecast this weekend is cool and overcast, making it the perfect time to catch a flick. The New Parkway has several special movie showings this Sunday, providing a little something for everyone. "Bilal: A New Breed Of Hero," a 2015 animated action/adventure feature from Dubai, plays at 12:15 p.m.; the original 1984 "Ghostbusters" plays at 2:30 p.m., and Bay Area drone/doom collective Sleepbomb will perform a live score to classic silent film "Metropolis" at 3:30 p.m.
When: Sunday, June 30, showtimes vary
Where: The New Parkway Theater, 474 24th St.
Price: $8 - 10
