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Late night beer connoisseurs know The Trappist is the place to pour into. The 1870s Victorian-style indie bar and nightlife oasis keeps a rotating stock of approximately 100 Belgian, Dutch, Scandinavian and American craft brews on tap. The beers are served up properly at the right temperature and in the right glass by knowledgeable and friendly bartenders.

The Fox Theater is a show stopper. The historic and iconic show palace elicits absolute awe from ticket holders from the moment they step inside the grand venue. The stage lights up with top entertainment acts, from Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons to Broadway musical hits like Wicked.

Reach for the stars at the Chabot Space and Science Center. The 86,000-square-foot learning and teaching center places focus on astronomy and space sciences. Spend a family fun, scientific day exploring the center's many interactive space and science exhibitions and attractions like the star dropping planetarium, and giant screen movie MegaDome!

Come hear the sound of music at Woodminster Summer Musicals. Bring your favorite blanket and take a seat on the grassy knoll to watch an outdoor musical under the stars. Sing, dance and cheer to classical musical sensations such as Oliver, and My Fair Lady. These musical evenings are held in Oakland's "Cathedral in the Woods" aka, Joaquin Miller Park.