Come discover what vibrant 17th Street has to offer at the Annual SOBO Block Party! This beautiful tree-lined street in downtown Oakland offers an eclectic shopping and dining experience with everything from fine food and expert hair designers to one-of-a-kind clothes and custom jewelry. This event has something for the wholefamily with face painting, clowns, jugglers and more. 10:00 a.m. to 6pm, 17th Street between Franklin and Webster streets, Free Admission. For More Information call (510)893-2323. http://soboshops.com/

The 2nd Annual Laurel World Music Festival celebrates the diversity, culture & spirit
that Oakland has to offer and has become a popular and highly anticipated event, drawing a diverse group of individuals from all over Oakland and the Greater Bay Area. The Laurel District Association, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit business improvement district, is proud to host the Laurel World Music
Festival, one of the fastest growing high quality outdoor events in the Bay Area. Located along MacArthur Blvd between 35th Avenue and High Street, the Laurel District truly is the heart of
Oakland. August 11, 2007, Noon to 6:00PM, http://www.laureldistrictassociation.org

The NITE SOUK promises to be a magical and eclectic event bringing
together culture, street performers, and exotic foods. Inspired by night markets around the world, the bazaar will celebrate the community and embrace night-time in Oakland. There’s no need to travel across the globe to see and experience this popular phenomenon, it’s happening right here in Oakland.

Activities will be available for all ages, including: Henna Body Art, Oakland Wish Tree, Tarot Readings, Dance & Music, Comedy Circus, Old Oakland Outdoor Cinema, Neighborhood Restaurants. Saturday, Aug. 18, 2007, 6pm-11pm, Old Oakland (Washington St. near 9th), http://novometro.com/nitesouk/

Art and Soul, Oakland’s premiere annual festival is making its Oakland’s Own Expo even bigger this year! Oakland Unwrapped! will join some of Oakland’s favorite food producers and organizations to celebrate the amazing things that Oaklanders produce. Come visit us at the lovely expo area near the Federal building, and enjoy wine, chocolate, tea, organic foods, and great music! September 1, 2 & 3, 2007, 11am-6pm, $10 at door; $5 Youth 13-18; 12 & under free. Learn more about the Art and Soul Festival and the Oakland’s Own Festival at http://www.artandsouloakland.com.

Featuring live jazz with Bobby Hutcherson, Sonando Project, Slammin All-Body Band, Fasmania Big Band, Monk’s Music. Wine tasting in the wine village 12-5pm. Artisan lane with local artisans, Kid’s Town, Wellness Village, and more!
Sunday, Sept. 16, 11-6, www.montclairjazzandwine.org