From voting to a dance party, there's plenty to enjoy in Oakland this week. Read on for a rundown of ideas for how to fill your calendar.
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Tommy Igoe
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Tommy Igoe has had a long career as an in-demand studio and touring drummer but has done his most satisfying and acclaimed work as a bandleader. He began drumming at the age of 2, started classical piano at 10 and has gone on to craft a unique and diverse career rooted in performance and education, traveling the world as a sideman with top-shelf Pop and Jazz artists while simultaneously conducting clinics and masterclasses at the world’s most prestigious institutions of education.
When: Tuesday, Sept. 17, 8-11:59 p.m.
Where: Yoshi's Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West
Admission: $26-$75
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Ex Hex
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When Ex Hex exploded onto the scene with their unfettered brand of rock and riffage, the power trio for our generation had finally arrived. Made up of Mary Timony (guitar, vocals), Betsy Wright (bass, vocals) and Laura Harris (drums), the group’s 2014 debut "Rips" was a gleaming collection of tightly wound gems that scored Best New Music honors from Pitchfork, the top spot on Magnet Magazine’s Best of 2014 list, and No. 11 in that year’s Pazz & Jop critics poll. On "It’s Real," the group’s forthcoming second album, Ex Hex’s commitment to larger-than-life riffs and unforgettable hooks remains intact, but the garage-y, post-punk approach that defined Rips has grown in scale and ambition.
When: Tuesday, Sept. 17, 8-11:30 p.m.
Where: The New Parish, 1743 San Pablo Ave.
Admission: $20-$23
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Register New Citizens to Vote
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Join Democracy Action volunteers as we help register new citizens to vote following the monthly swearing in ceremony at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland. Welcoming new citizens to the United States by giving them the tools to fully activate their new freedom to vote is one of the most rewarding things we do. There are 2 ceremonies each month, each swearing in up to 1,000 new citizens.
When: Wednesday, Sept. 18, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Where: Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway
Admission: Free
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'Road to Resegregation' and the East Bay
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Join us for a Q&A with Alex Schafran, the author of Road to Resegregation, followed by a panel of East Bay civic leaders.
When: Wednesday, Sept. 18, 6-8:30 p.m.
Where: East Bay for Everyone, 2044 Franklin St.
Admission: Free
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Creating Art and Experiences for Brands
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Working with brands, agencies, and independent producers to design experiences for pay (and hopefully fun). Come to the headquarters of New Creatures, a Participatory Experience Agency based in Oakland, CA. Hosted by Jason Naumoff, New Creatures co-founder and moderated by Freelance Producer Tana Yonas this session will include a panel of people working in different facets of brand-funded experience design. The evening will include learnings and feedback from the brand, agency, artist and independent producer perspective with an overall goal to provide insight on successfully combining art, experiences, and brands.
When: Wednesday, Sept. 18, 7-10 p.m.
Where: New Creatures, 2100 West St.
Admission: Free
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Orquesta Romantica Milonguera: Live Tango Music
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Orquesta Romantica Milonguera plays its only Bay Area event in Oakland! Join us for a milonga (Argentine tango dance party) with tons of space to dance in the Grand Ballroom to music by DJ Ashvin and a dance demo by Santiago Croce and Amy Lincoln. Empanadas and soft drinks will be offered for sale in the lounge by Cafe Buenos Aires.
When: Wednesday, Sept. 18, 8-11:59 p.m.
Where: Lake Merritt Dance at Veterans Memorial Building, 200 Grand Ave.
Admission: $45 (Regular)
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