Check these guys out, they throw events monthly at the Oasis Bar and grill on 12th and Madison as well as other various events.
You can view their myspace here.
And they even have some sets you can download as well as a mailing list you can join by signing up here.

Keep up with Black Market Techno events by signing up for our mailing list. Just e-mail us with “mailing list” in subject line, blackmarkettechno@gmail.com

Date: September 28th 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Location: College Ave between Claremont & Manila Ave. in the Rockridge Shopping District with a mile-long stretch of unique shops and sophisticated restaurants.
Admission: Free
Description: Hundreds of artisans, local vendors & exhibitors, three stages featuring well-known Bay Area talent, DJ / Dance Stage, Chef Stage featuring the districts Top Chef’s, Kid’s Zone with rides, games, prizes and more!
Directions: Rockridge BART station is located in the business district, at center of the festivities.
Site: http://rockridgeoutandabout.com

Event Details (PDF)
Vendor Application (PDF)
Sponsorship Information (PDF)

The Hieroglyphics will be performing live at the Fillmore on Thursday September 18th at 8pm. These guys are local Oakland Hip Hop legends and not to be missed. If you like Del the Funky Homosapien then you gotta check them out because he is the lead member of the group. I have seen them live several times and would encourage you to go to this show. The Fillmore won’t be around much longer either!

The Oakland Art & Soul Festival is coming up! I go every year and am looking forward to Zion I this year. I must admit it is becoming more expensive and having less talent that interest me, but it is still a local event worth checking out. It is sponsored by mainly Comcast so maybe that’s why it is changing? Lots of music, 3 days and plenty of local vendors.

The Oakland Art Murmur takes place every month on the first Friday. It is spread out across different art galleries in Oakland with the majority of them being near Telegraph and Grand Avenue. It is a place where you can walk from gallery to gallery and enjoy fresh exhibits, art, clothing articles and other local artist created things. You can even drink in the galleries! Wine tasting is often abundant.

Oakland National Night Out 2008 Tuesday August 5th. Get together with your neighbors, stay out past dark, celebrate your neighborhood in a safe fun matter. These are your streets and you have friendly neighbors willing to hang out and show their presence. Take back your hood. Get involved, host a block party in your area! It’s easy and a great way to meet your neighbors and keep your streets safe.[ad#big-square-1]

Lakefest: Art, Wine & Food Festival on
Lakeshore Avenue
August 2 & 3 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Lakeshore Ave & Splash Pad Park
Arts & Crafts, Wine Tasting Tents, Live Music, Art Cars, Farmer’s Market (on Saturday ONLY), Taste by the Lake
Free Admission
Wine Tasting Packages start at $10
Neighborhood Features: Lake Merritt, Grand Lake Theatre, Lakeshore & Grand Avenue shopping districts
Event Details (PDF)
Vendor Application (PDF)
Sponsorship Information (PDF)
Green Exhibitor Application (PDF)
Call for Winies Application (PDF)

Block Party, live music and drinks.
1st & 3rd Thursdays 5:00pm to 9:00pm
9th between Broadway and Washington

SCHEDULE
6/5/08 Julio Bravo
6/19/08 Brass Mafia
7/3/08 Native Elements
07/17/08 Dynamic Band
08/07/08 Crown City
08/21/08 Saoco Dos Four
09/04/08 Fito Reinoso
09/18/08 The Sonado Project
10/02/08 Bayonics
10/16/08 Julio Bravo

Free to the public
Thursday Night Live will be held on the first and third Thursdays, from June through October from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM.

a list of Oakland fresh food and produce Farmers Markets. Many of these markets include live music and arts and crafts.

Grand Lake Farmers’ Market

(800) 897-3276
Sat 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Corner of Grand and Lake Park Ave’s.
Year round

Old Oakland Farmers’ Market

(510) 745-7100
Fri 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Ninth and Washington streets
Year round

Jack London Square Farmers’ Market

(800) 949-3276
Sun 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Embarcadero and Broadway
Year round

Oakland Artisans Marketplace

(510) 814-6000
Sat 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sun 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Jack London Square
Embarcadero and Broadway

Montclair Farmers’ Market

(510) 745-7100
Sun 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
La Salle Ave. between Mountain Blvd. and Moraga Ave.

Temescal Farmers’ Market

Sun 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Oakland Department of Motor Vehicles
5300 Claremont Ave.
Year round

Millsmont Certified Farmers’ Market

(800) 806-3276
Sat 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
MacArthur at Seminary
June-October

West Oakland Farmers’ Market

(510) 534-7657
Sat 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fifth Street to Seventh Street and Mandela Parkway
Year round

Kaiser Hospital Farmers’ Market

(800) 949-3276
Fri 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
3801 Howe St.
Year round

Fruitvale Farmers’ Market

(510) 535-6926
Sun 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Fruitvale Village
34th Ave. & East 12th St.
Year round

East Oakland Farmers’ Market

(510) 638-1742
Fri 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Faith Deliverance Church
73rd Avenue and International Boulevard
April-December

…ahhh yes, it’s that time again. We only do this 3-4 times a year in summer so join us under the sun at our fully permitted, beautiful park location right by the water while we celebrate our underground music, good people, good times and life. Please repost this and help us promote this party that has been growing strong for 8 years, now being enjoyed in the Bay for the 3rd time…and getting bigger and more fun every time we do it.

Feel free to bring your dogs (but on leash only or you could get sited by a ranger… and pick up after them). Feel free to bring bbq stuff, food, drinks, something to sit your buns on, family & good people. Please respect everything and everyone and bring your good vibez, that’s all we ask.

Come early and enjoy the day!
See your smiling faces there,

Much love!
- G-i-t-P