Category: Events

2021 Bay Area International Children’s Film Festival

Bay Area International Children’s Film Festival (BAICFF for short!) will be online for 2021 running from July 22 – 25, 2021 in partnership with The Festival of Curiosity of Dublin Ireland and will be held virtually.  [LINK]

The theme for 2021 is “Playdate for the Imagination,” and will include speakers from Pixar and workshops with the Walt Disney Family Museum, and Berkeley City College.

It will be a family affair with events, workshops and movies scheduled from Friday night to Saturday afternoon.

Some of the events will be live via streaming so check your tickets.

This year, BAICFF celebrates with special celebrations and programs, along with animated, live action, shorts and feature-length films, special presentations, and Q&A sessions with award winning guest filmmakers.

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2021 BAICFF Workshops & Special Programs

  • Asian American Independent Filmmakers Panel – Watch “Let’s Eat”, “Paper City” and “Odd Dog” and stay afterwards for a live Q&A session with the filmmakers!
  • Bay Area Independent Filmmakers Panel – Join us for a special interview and Q&A session with guests from Baobab Studios, Tonko House, Kuku Studios and Aerial Contrivance Workshop.
  • Pixar: “Burrow” Talk – Watch this delightful animated short film at our festival and come meet the director Madeline Sharafian.
  • Pixar: “LUCA” Talk – Our exclusive interview with Director Enrico Casarosa and Production Designer Daniela Strijleva about this incredible animated adventure.
  • Pixar: “Soul” Talk – BAICFF 2021 sits down with the filmmakers of Pixar’s “SOUL”, Trevor Jimenez (Story Lead) and Mike Jones (Writer) to talk about story development. How do they do that?
  • Chabot Space and Science Museum Tour & Telescope Viewing – JOIN US for a special tour from the Chabot Space & Science Center in Oakland, CA as the astronomers will guide us through spectacular night sky viewing through Nellie, Chabot‘s most powerful telescope.
  • Shorts for All Ages – Sensational shorts for one and all to enjoy!
  • Shorts for 7 and Up – Spectacular films from around the globe for the more mature audience.
  • Short Films by Kids – Incredible short films for kids, made by kids!
  • Shooom’s Odyssey Screening + Q&A with Producer Claire Paoletti – Watch a Special Screening of “Shooom’s Odyssey” at BAICFF 2021 and listen to Producer Claire Paoletti talk about how they made this enthralling tale about two adorable owlets come to life.

Monster Jam at Oakland Coliseum

Monster Jam

Monster Jam dates in Oakland have not been set yet.  But Monster Jam fans can still enjoy the excitement and fun at SAP Center in San Jose, Sept 2-4, 2022.  SAP Center Tickets

Monster Jam starring the biggest performers on four wheels: Monster Jam trucks! The twelve-feet-tall, ten-thousand-pound machines will bring you to your feet, racing and ripping up a custom-designed track full of obstacles to soar over – OR smash through. These colorful, larger-than-life beasts are sure to capture the hearts of both young and old.

Monster Jam drivers push these perfectly engineered Monster Jam trucks to their limits in Freestyle, “2-Wheel Skills” and Racing competitions that promise to put families on the edge of their seats in this unexpected, unscripted and unforgettable event!

MonsterJam dates in Oakland have not been set yet.  But MonsterJam fans can still enjoy the excitement and fun at SAP Center in San Jose, Sept 2-4, 2022.  SAP Center Tickets

Ticket prices (both adults and kids): $20 for Saturday, $15 for Sunday. Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com.

Monster Jam Events in Oakland

SHOW GATES OPEN SHOW TIME PIT PARTY EARLY ACCESS BUY TICKETS
Feb 15, 2020 5 PM 7 PM 2:30PM – 5:30PM 1:30 PM-2:30 PM TICKETS
Feb 16, 2020 1 PM 3 PM 11:30PM-1:30PM No Access TICKETS

Monster Jam Pit Party – Just $15

Don’t forget the Party in Pits before the events. The Monster Jam Pit Party provides unprecedented access to the Monster Jam trucks and drivers. This unique experience in the world of motorsports gives you access to see the trucks up close, take pictures, meet the drivers and get their autographs. Arrive early as drivers will depart the Pit Party 30 minutes prior to end time and autographs are not guaranteed. The Pit Party Pass be accompanied by a same-day event ticket. Add the Pit Party Pass OR the Pit Party Early Access Pass at the end of your ticket order.

Ticket prices (both adults and kids): $15 Tickets available at Ticketmaster.com.

Monster Jam VIP Fun

Monster Jam Oakland Pre-Show Racer ChallengeHave you ever wondered how you could have a birthday greeting flashed on the video board, or a special meet and greet with one of the drivers? Or better yet, have a ride in one of the Monster Trucks?

Check out some of the the VIP Experiences offered at Monster Jam in Oakland. To book a VIP Experience, visit FeldExperiences.com.

  • Intermission Video Board Message Price: $25
  • Post-Show Meet and Greet Price: $50
  • Grave Digger Monster Jam Ride Truck Price: $50
  • Pre- Show Racer Challenge Price: $150
  • Monster Jam VIP Tour Price: $100
  • Monster Jam Superfan VIP Package Price: $300
  • Birthday Greeting Price: $100

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10 Things to Know About the White Elephant Sale

Here are at least 10 things to know about the sale to help you have a great day at the White Elephant Sale.

The OMCA White Elephant sale is January 26, 2025 (Preview), Jan 29 – Feb 22, 2025 ($7 admission) and March 1-2, 2025 (Blow Out Sale).  Here are at least 10 things to know about the sale to help you have a great day.

10+ Things to Know About the Oakland White Elephant Sale

  1. There are two locations to check your purchases so that you do not have to hold your stuff all day.
  2. Bring a large shopping bag to hold your items as you shop.
  3. Make a list of the items you want (in priority order).
  4. Set yourself a budget.
  5. If you expect to try on clothing, wear a sports bra and workout shorts to make it easier to change.
  6. Bring a bottle of water.
  7. Food is available for purchase outside the sale.
  8. No cash is accepted just debit and credit cards.
  9. Check the map online. Familiarize yourself with the departments.
  10. The warehouse is 96,000 square feet.
  11. There is a free shuttle to the Fruitvale Bart Station. Parking lots are nearby.
  12. People will begin lining up for the Preview sale at 3 am.

Known community wide as a not-to-be-missed event, the legendary White Elephant Sale has become a destination for both collectors and bargain hunters. With all sale proceeds benefiting the Oakland Museum of California (OMCA), shoppers can take pride in knowing that their purchases help support OMCA educational programs, galleries, collections, exhibits and more.

So mark your calendars, come early, wear comfortable shoes and see for yourself why the White Elephant Sale has become Northern California’s biggest and best rummage sale.

To get a head start on shopping, click here to see representative examples of what’s available in each department and to print a copy of the warehouse map.

White Elephant Preview Sale

A must for serious shoppers – is Sunday, January 26, 2025. Tickets to the Preview Day are $50.  There will still be more items for sale the first weekend in March.  Tickets go on sale December 13, , 2024 at 8 am.

White Elephant Sale Public Sale Dates

$7 admission for the February dates. Tickets for these dates go on sale December 18, 2024 at 8 am.

Public Sale Dates are:

  • January 29 through February 1
  • February 5 through February 8
  • February 12 through February 15
  • February 17; February 20 through February 22

Is the February White Elephant Sale still a deal? Absolutely yes! You will be shopping just after the serious shoppers, so there will be lots of merchandise to choose from.

If you don’t need to be first in line to treasure hunt, don’t like crowds, or maybe this is your first time and you don’t know what to expect, then the first days of the February sale should work well for you.

The March Weekend Sale – March 1-2, 2025

March 1-2, 2025, the Blowout Sale. Free admission and 50%-75% off most items on Sunday. 96,000 square feet of shopping bliss! Tickets are free and go on sale on December 18, 2024 at 8 am.

Clothing for everyone in the family plus wedding dresses, prom wear, and tuxedos. Sporting goods, art pieces, holiday cards, and electronics. Kitchen goods, jewelry, shoes, furniture, garden and patio.

CelebrateFamily.us Best Bet: Put the Preview Sale on your calendar! It is the last Sunday in January. Tickets are available online and the shopping is FANTASTIC!

Did you know that the Oakland Museum of California has great exhibits and family fun all year round? Check out the site for more info and subscribe to the newsletter for up-to-date information about happenings and events. [LINK]

White Elephant Sale Parking

There are two White Elephant Sale parking lots located under the 880 freeway. parking is free and the lots close 1 hour after the sale ends for the day.
Street parking is limited.  There is also a free shuttle from/to the Fruitvale Bart Station.

White Elephant Sale Tickets

Tickets for the White Elephant Sale are sold on the WES website [LINK]. Tickets make a great Christmas/Birthday/Holiday present.

White Elephant Sale Location

White Elephant Sale Warehouse, 333 Lancaster Street, Oakland
Look for the line and the giant white elephant. 

Food and drinks are available for sale outside the warehouse.

Should You Bring Kids to the White Elephant Sale?

Kids 12 and over can go to the Public Sales Days ($7 tickets). Kids of all ages can go to the free March Blow Out Sale. I brought my kids to try on clothes (jeans, tops, special occasion dresses). Otherwise, you may want to leave them at home. The sale is very crowded, there is no stroller parking, and the aisles are very narrow.

So What’s In the Image?

A quick collage of some of the items at the White Elephant Sale over the years. Wedding Dress $25 (get prom dresses for $20 each!). Miscellaneous kitchen gadgets are $10, a box of medical scrubs, a jewelry chest $30, and cookie cutters and stamps $.75 each.

My most favorite find? An Elna Quilting Sewing Machine for $105.

Monster Energy Supercross

Monster Energy Supercross  comes to Oakland, Februay 1st.  The only appearance in the Bay Area!  Click here to purchase tickets. Want to know even more? Check out Monster Energy Supercross | A Parent’s Guide at SiliconValleyMom.com.

Monster Energy Supercross at Alameda Coliseum Feb 1, 2020

Don’t miss your chance to experience the most competitive and highest-profile off-road motorcycle racing championship in the world! Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, is comprised of 17 heart-stopping races in just 4 months.

Every week, the greatest athletes from across the globe seek to outperform each other on the sport’s most challenging tracks as they accumulate points leading up to the world championship.

Featuring tight corners, fast straightaways, challenging rhythm sections, triple jumps and whoops sections, Supercross features the world’s most talented endurance athletes and attracts some of the largest and most impressive crowds, visiting 13 different states in 2020.

Ticket prices for Monster Energy Supercross start at just $20, and $15 for the pre-show Fan Fest (or get in free with a can of Monster Energy).  Tickets are required for anyone 2 year of age and older. Get your tickets now. Click here to purchase tickets.

 

Monster Energy Supercross 2020

Make a weekend of it!  Don’t just get there for the Supercross event!  The Fan Fest starts at 10:30 am.  Go early, miss the traffic and have a great time. Plus the kids race on Sunday.

Monster Energy Supercross | Alameda Coliseum February 1, 2020
Monster Energy Supercross,  Feb 1, 2020  5 pm
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Monster Energy Supercross   FAN FEST Feb 1, 2020  10:30 a – 4:30 p
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Beginning with 4-year-olds in the 51 Limited class, through the elite 250SX Futures class,
which provides athletes with the opportunity of earning their 250SX Class Supercross
license through the Road to Supercross.
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Monster Energy Supercross Fan Fest

Don’t miss the Fan Fest from 10:30 am – 4:30 pm, right before the Supercross main event! Fan Fest is a time to meet and greet with the riders, take pictures and make your day a Monster Energy Supercross a more personal experience.  It’s great to be in the stadium, but Fan Fest gets you right next to the riders and their bikes.

The Supercross FanFest includes every professional race team, riders, interactive sponsor displays and more! It’s an experience that gives fans an inside look at an array of products and the opportunity to get up close and personal with the stars of Monster Energy Supercross. Make sure to have your camera ready, because photo and autograph opportunities are abundant.

Monster Energy Supercross Futures – Kids Races

Supercross Futures, an AMA Amateur National Championship, is the official advancement platform of Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship. Tickets are just $25.

The ground-breaking concept will develop approximately 6,100 athletes across 26 classes inside the same stadiums and on the same dirt as the professionals in Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship – beginning with 4-year-olds in the 51 Limited class, through the elite 250SX Futures class, which provides athletes with the opportunity of earning their 250SX Class Supercross license through the Road to Supercross.