Oakland Museum of California is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Oakland.

1. Oakland Museum of California

9.2
1000 Oak St (at 10th), Oakland, CA
Museum · Downtown Oakland · 63 tips and reviews

Paula W.Paula Wirth / Eat Drink Oakland: The grand opening was spectacular - check out the new art gallery and redesigned history museum. Read more.

Oakland H.Oakland Hospitality: Suggested Thursday Night Live to a few clients from Clorox visiting from out of state for work, they enjoyed the art sen and wine!

YoplaitYoplait: Art, history and science all-in-one, this California-focused museum is a must. Bring your family here to explore the rich culture and environment of Cali in all its wonder.

Paramount Theatre is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Oakland.

2. Paramount Theatre

8.8
2025 Broadway (btwn 20th & 21st St), Oakland, CA
Music Venue · Uptown · 47 tips and reviews

Ira S.Ira Serkes: Take a tour of the Paramount Theatre of the Arts! This is an Art Deco Jewel - the Grand Lobby, Theater, Halls and Bathrooms are spectacular. Tours usually given 1st & 3rd Saturday Mornings Read more.

Lisa B.Lisa Bankston: A beautiful restored art deco theater with a Wurlitzer" pipe organ. A must do! Read more.

Ruth S.Ruth Stroup: Amazing art deco fixture

First Fridays is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Oakland.

3. First Fridays

8.0
Telegraph Ave (West Grand to 27th St), Oakland, CA
Public Art · Central Oakland · 15 tips and reviews

Mrs F.Mrs Funktafied: Make sure you stop by RPS (Rock Paper Scissors) go inside and shop. Go outside and shop. Support local artists and locally owned shops.

KysonKyson: Support local artists. Actually BUY their art and stop taking Instagram photos of it.

Shelly Z.Shelly Zordich: Just wander and enjoy it! Great food trucks and awesome art to find.

Fox Theater is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Oakland.

4. Fox Theater

9.4
1807 Telegraph Ave (btwn 18th & 19th St), Oakland, CA
Music Venue · Uptown · 149 tips and reviews

Bob L.Bob Lee: They certainly don't make theaters like this anymore. Beautifully restored art deco-ish interior...great place to catch a concert!

CarlaCarla: Amazing art deco venue!

Laurie D.Laurie Dalzell: Great acts come through. Beautiful Art Deco. Another of Oakland's gems.

Flax Art & Design is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Oakland.

5. Flax Art & Design

8.2
1501 Martin Luther King Jr Way (15th Street), Oakland, CA
Arts and Crafts Store · Uptown · 7 tips and reviews

Jason M.Jason Martin: Art supplies of course!

Ryan B.Ryan Block: Lots of art/design staples and unique art projects, but I didn't find the cardstock in the size I needed. Will be back when I get I know they have my items.

Zach W.Zach Werner: This place has everything and more you would need for any art project . Think of an Art story that went to an Ivy League College .

Yoshi's Jazz Club & Japanese Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Oakland.

6. Yoshi's Jazz Club & Japanese Restaurant

8.8
510 Embarcadero W (btwn Clay St. & Washington St.), Oakland, CA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Jack London Square · 82 tips and reviews

Ekesha W.Ekesha W: Yoshi's Oakland is the BEST place to catch legendary jazz artists as well as the up-and-coming. Read more.

Things You Should DoThings You Should Do: Have dinner first and then go to the 10pm show - You'll have a good chance to sit up front for wonderful jazz artists like Nancy Wilson, DIana Krall and Steve Tyrell

Alvina T.Alvina Tasha: Awesome place to listen jazz, R&B and enjoy your favorite artist/ musician.👍😃

Mua Oakland Bar & Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Oakland.

7. Mua Oakland Bar & Restaurant

8.5
2442A Webster St (at Broadway), Oakland, CA
American Restaurant · Central Oakland · 160 tips and reviews

Tony D.Tony DeMartile: Dinner and drinks with my partner. Great artful space with local buzz.

Scott S.Scott S: The art the food the drinks!!

André M.André Mandel: THE perfect place to end a night at the Oakland Art Murmur!

Classic Cars West is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Oakland.

8. Classic Cars West

7.9
411 26th St (@ Telegraph Avenue), Oakland, CA
Beer Garden · Central Oakland · 7 tips and reviews

Flint H.Flint Hahn: Cars are available for general audience viewing during the first Friday of the month at the Art Murmur.

Megan AllisonMegan Allison: It's a gallery, art bar, classic car showroom, and biergarten with ping pong and vegan pub food. (What?) I recommend the rosé, the Brussels sprouts and the 1978 Benz. File under: chill af.

Astha G.Astha Gupta: Loved this place, cool cars, art, and cocktails

Long Weekend is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Oakland.

9. Long Weekend

7.4
5636 Shattuck Ave, Oakland, CA
Arts and Crafts Store · Bushrod · 4 tips and reviews

jan...jan...: Beautiful place with artful finds

Chris G.Chris Go: They have art shows.

Kappie F.Kappie Farrington: Great artistic craft supply store. Lovely tiny gallery in the back selling local artists' work.

Grand Lake Theater is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Oakland.

10. Grand Lake Theater

9.2
3200 Grand Ave (at Lake Park Ave), Oakland, CA
Movie Theater · Lakeshore · 86 tips and reviews

Phillip W.Phillip Wharton: Beautiful green art deco interior. Not as grand as the Paramount, but runs up to date movies all the time.

Brian S.Brian Strauss: The last continually operating Art Deco era movie house in Oakland. Could use a little TLC. One of the only 70mm screens around.

Ian C. G.Ian C. Glover: One of the most gorgeous theater presentations that I've ever seen in all its art for great films at a good price, on the level of breathtaking qualities like the theaters of IMAX! Everyone should go!

American Steel is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Oakland.

11. American Steel

8.1
1960 Mandela Pkwy (at 20th St), Oakland, CA
Event Space · West Oakland · 7 tips and reviews

Oz L.Oz Lubling: One of the coolest places in Oakland. You can check out where a lot of the burning man art and sculptures get made. The people are extremely friendly. Just holler and someone will let you in.

George H.George Hayes: Check out an art show or the Feels series of events.

MEESH E.MEESH ELLE: Swing by BAY #2 between 9AM-3PM Monday-Friday & connect with either Sally (MANAGER) or AnneOlivia (OUTREACH DIRECTOR) for a tour. If you're lucky you'll get to meet lotsa rad folks/artists/makers!

Jack London Square is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Oakland.

12. Jack London Square

9.4
472 Water Street, Oakland, CA
Plaza · Jack London Square · 64 tips and reviews

EL A.EL A: Love the revamp of this area and art that is all around.

Susan T.Susan Troy: Come see all kinds of beautiful art and crafts by local makers at the Patchwork Show Oakland on June 1 at 472 Water Street, Jack London Square, I'll be there with lots of fun and colorful ceramics!

Justin S.Justin Sullivan: Sunny waterfront lined with boats, views of the Oakland harbor and the Bay Bridge and that other city by the bay.

Telegraph Bar and Beer Garden is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Oakland.

13. Telegraph Bar and Beer Garden

8.9
2318 Telegraph Ave (at 23rd St), Oakland, CA
Beer Garden · Central Oakland · 43 tips and reviews

Yuria H.Yuria H: Great atmosphere with the cutest murals.

BikaboutBikabout: Art meets beer with an outdoor garden, craft cocktails and a fresh, but cheap food menu.

Morgan D.Morgan Davis: Perhaps the most amazing burgers (meaty & vegan) you can get anywhere!

Berkeley Playhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Oakland.

14. Berkeley Playhouse

9.2
2640 College Ave, Berkeley, CA
Theater · 5 tips and reviews

John D.John DeSerio: Great place for fun performing arts.

Chloe C.Chloe Condon: Great musicals! Order wine/pizza before show, so it'll be ready at intermission!

Angela L.Angela L: The plays, and their work with kids! Go see them in action!

Cat Town Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Arts in Oakland.

15. Cat Town Cafe

8.1
2869 Broadway, Oakland, CA
Pet Café · Pill Hill · 15 tips and reviews

Andrew F.Andrew Fister: The cat bus from Totoro makes an appearance in the mural

Jillian S.Jillian Stanford: Art, cats!, great staff, friendly volunteers

Aura B.Aura Barrera: Cats and coffee! The perfect place