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Here's what to do in Oakland this weekend

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Published on November 21, 2019
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There's a little something for everyone coming up on the events calendar this weekend. From a video game design workshop to a reggae cruise around the bay, here's a rundown of options to help you get off the couch and out into the world.

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Youth Game Design Workshop

From the event description:

In this class students will explore the core game mechanics of popular game genres and learn the concepts of computer science. Students will learn how to develop games in 3D environments, manage game data and create interactions between game objects.

When: Saturday, Nov. 23, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: David E. Glover Education and Technology Center, 6948 Foothill Blvd.
Admission: Free
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Afrobeats Dance

From the event description:

Ejay teaches AfroFunk: a fusion of dance movements from all across Africa and Street Jazz. The class will be all levels and will carry everyone along.

When: Saturday, Nov. 23, 5-6:30 p.m.
Where: Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts, 1428 Alice St., Floor 3
Admission: $25-$30
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Across the Fox Comedy Show

From the event description:

We got kegs. We got wine. And we got a ridiculous lineup of fire-breathing comics who light up stages all over the Bay Area.

When: Saturday, Nov. 23, 8-9:30 p.m.
Where: EVB, 1740 Telegraph Ave., Floor 3
Admission: $10
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Credit Electric

From the event description:

Credit Electric is a gauzy Bay Area Americana slo-core group. This is the record release show for their eponymous debut LP.

When: Saturday, Nov. 23, 9 p.m.-Sunday, Nov. 24, 1 a.m.
Where: The Uptown Nightclub!, 1928 Telegraph Ave.
Admission: $10
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Reggae on the Bay Cruise

From the event description:

A three-hour cruise around the bay listening to your favorite rhythms! As we take our journey out of Jack London Square, we will cruise all the way under the Bay Bridge to McCovey Cove in San Francisco. There will also be food available.

When: Sunday, Nov. 24, 3-6 p.m.
Where: Bay Celebrations, 1 Broadway
Admission: $40-$150
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