OAKLAND WORKS WEDNESDAYS

Join us every Wednesday to make Downtown Oakland shine with vibrant shopping, dining, live music, and special programming! Embrace the local spirit, grab a coffee, shop local, and savor the flavors.

Wednesday is the day we all show up!

Special deals await wherever you see the Oakland Works Wednesdays logo. Stop by a participating store today and discover what downtown Oakland has to offer!

Participating Businesses

Experience the lively cafes, vibrant bars, delicious restaurants, and exciting retail stores in Downtown Oakland. They’re open and ready for you to eat, play, and shop!

OUR OAKLAND

Join us on a captivating journey through downtown Oakland as seen through the eyes of the talented students at the Oakland School of the Arts/Media Arts. In this heartfelt video, our young artists share their personal narratives, inspirations, and visions for the city they hold dear. From the vibrant streets, they walk every day to the dreams they harbor for its future, experience Oakland anew through their creative lens and spontaneous expression.

Spread Love.
The OakCentric Way!

The OakCentric gift card has many of your favorite retailers, restaurants, services and entertainment in one place. Use the OakCentric gift card at all participating locations in downtown Oakland by shopping, eating, and playing in Oakland.

Participating Organizations

OSA Students Shine in Downtown Oakland

Join us every Wednesday in February, and on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from March through May, for a series of unforgettable performances. Pack your lunch, claim your spot, and let the student-led spectacle inspire your week. Dive into the video or photo gallery to witness the magic of Oakland’s next generation of artists, making Wednesdays the day not to be missed. Your journey into the heart of Oakland’s creative youth starts here.

Oakland Works Wednesdays
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The Oakland Works Wednesdays initiative is the brainchild project of Cortt Dunlap of Awaken Cafe, with support from the Uptown Downtown Oakland Business Improvement Districts, the Oakland Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Oakland.

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