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Oakland connects Lake Merritt and Jack London Square to a food-rich Chinatown, galleries and live music across its distinctive neighborhoods.

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Oakland connects Lake Merritt and Jack London Square to a food-rich Chinatown, galleries and live music across its distinctive neighborhoods.

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Johansson Projects

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Fox Oakland Theater

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State of Play Embassy and Pop-Up

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Black Arts Movement Business District

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The Museum of Art and Digital Entertainment

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Pacific Pinball Museum

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Seven Mirrors

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Studio Grand

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Burnt Oak Gallery

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Frank Bette Center for the Arts

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Pro Arts Gallery

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The New Parish

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