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September 2010

September 2010

 

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4 Things to Do

by Renee Macalino Rutledge

3 | Friday

See Paint Your Wagon in the Woodminster Amphitheater
Performances of Paint Your Wagon begin tonight and continue through Sept. 12. Taking place in the California wilderness of 1853, the play is about an old gold miner and his daughter in a colorful gold-mining town.
8 p.m., $25–$40. Woodminster Ampitheater, 3300 Joaquin Miller Road, Oakland, (510) 531-9597, www.woodminster.com.

8 | Wednesday

Berkeley Old Time Music Festival
Enjoy a variety of music, clogging lessons, workshops and more at locations throughout Berkeley. Sept. 11-12 feature events specially geared for kids and families, including a concert for kids, the Youth Showcase and the family dance. Goes through Sept. 12.
See website for performance times, specific venues in Berkeley and admission prices; many events are free. www.berkeleyoldtimemusic.org

11 | Saturday

Webster Street Jam
Once known as the Peanut Butter Jam, this event attracting more than 30,000 people stays true to local roots, featuring arts and crafts on sale from area artisans, international foods from local restaurants and music from local bands. Continues Sun.
10 a.m.–6 p.m., free. Webster Street between Lincoln and Central avenues, Alameda, www.westalamedabusiness.com.

30 | Thursday

Emeryville Farmers’ Market
This brand new farmers’ market is located near Pixar in Emeryville and is committed to the artisan food community, regional cuisine and local culture.