"Courtesy: Oakland Convention and Visitors Bureau"

The Dunsmuir House Estates hosts a bevy of events in the summer and fall on their lovely expansive grounds.  Make sure to check them out!  This month includes the last outdoor movie of the Fourth Friday Summer Nights run, as well as Germanfest, featuring good German food, music, and beer!  And check out their pumpkin patch and plans for Oktoberfest next month.  Check out their calendar of events for more information.

The Rockridge District Association is pleased to bring you “Rockridge Out & About” on Sunday, September 27th.  This event will showcase the best of the Rockridge and North Oakland neighborhoods, including local businesses-from boutiques to restaurants to book stores and more-as well as health forums, live music and dancing, cooking demonstrations, children activities, a fashion show, and more!  Check the event website for more information.

The Bay Area is home to many sustainable business experts, including many published authors on the subject!  The Sustainable Business Alliance is bringing many of them together on September 22nd for you to meet the authors, browse their books, and network with others working to support and learn more about sustainable businesses.  Click here to register and find out more.

The Montclair District is hosting its 7th annual Montclair Jazz and Wine Festival on Sunday, September 13th.  Come listen to live jazz, taste wines from local Oakland wineries, check out local food and artist vendors, and more!  Check out the event’s website for more information.

Oakland Unwrapped vendor Entrez! Open House is hosting its last evening of its Summer Design Series this Friday, September 4th.  Check out items from Iittala and enter to win a Tools 3 quart casserole dish designed by Bjorn Dahlstrom.  But you have to RSVP to attend!  Click here to find out more.