Concert Series At Oakland Museum Of California

Sunday, August 19, 1-4 p.m.

Count Basie Tribute Orchestra, under the direction of Angela Wellman. An afternoon of sun and “high steppin’’ in the museum’s courtyard gardens, featuring Count Basie’s swinging Kansas City sound played by the 17-piece Big Band from the Oakland Public Conservatory of Music (OPCMusic), with special guest Basie alum bassist John Heard. Food and beverages will be on sale. Enjoy one-of-a-kind crafts and children’s activities. Presented by the Oakland Museum of California and OPCMusic. Admission $20 general/$50 families (up to 4 people).

Saturday, October 13, 11 a.m.–8 p.m.

The Civil Rights Concert Series and Courage Awards National Tour. Treat yourself to a day and evening of gospel music by local and out-of-town talent. Bring a blanket or garden chairs and enjoy the music of local artists from the interfaith community. Attorneys John Burris and Stuart Hanlon receive Courage Awards at 5 p.m. Advance tickets $25/$35 with a food plate. Tickets at door $35/$45 with a food plate. Presented with the Oakland Museum of California.

Friday, November 9, 6–10 p.m.

Dinner concert with Sarah Manning and Shatter the Glass. A jam-packed evening featuring renowned jazz saxophonist Sarah Manning and her band (Art Hirahara on piano, Thomson Kneeland on bass, and Kyle Struve on drums), a gourmet dinner, and a post-concert dessert and champagne nightcap. Museum galleries are open all evening, so check out the exhibitions celebrating California College of the Arts centennial and Días de los Muertos. $60/concert, dinner, dessert and champagne nightcap; $40/concert and nightcap. -- www.museumca.org