Jack London Improvement District

08/20/2026

Our photo galleries from the Taste of Jack London are now LIVE at the link in our bio! 📸🎞️🌞

Did you take a pic at our free Photo Booth inside BLOC15 or get snapped by our incredible event photographer Ginger Fierstein ⁉️ Visit the link in our bio and relive the memories of last weekend 💜

Counting down the days till next year!
.And it’s kinda sad cause it’s a leap year next year 🙄😜

08/20/2026

08/20/2026

ToJL Food and Beer Festival on Saturday, August 15, 2026

08/18/2026

08/15/2026

Taste of Jack London is happening NOW—and the vibes are immaculate! ☀️🎉

So grateful to all the local businesses, organizations, partners, and incredible people who made today possible—and to everyone coming through to eat, explore, connect, or simply take it all in. This is Jack London at its best.

We’re here until 5 PM, come join us! 🌈🙌

08/15/2026

TASTE OF JACK LONDON FOOD & BEER FEST IS TOMORROW! 🍻🌮🔊

The countdown is nearly over! Tomorrow, Saturday 8/15 we’re taking over BLOC15, Amtrak Plaza + the surrounding blocks for a full day of Oakland beer, food, music, & art.

Here’s your Know Before You Go 👇

🎟️ TICKETS: Still available online + at the door! Combo/Food tasting tickets are more limited, so grab yours now (link in bio)

📍 Ticket booth: Parklet in front of BLOC15 on 2nd St
⏰ VIP: 12–1 PM | GA: 1–5 PM
📱 Show your ticket QR code on your phone — no printing needed!
🪪 Valid ID required for anyone drinking alcohol.

🍺 UNLIMITED BEER TASTING
Beer tasting tickets include unlimited 5 oz pours from 11 East Bay breweries!

🍴 FOOD TASTING
Food tasting tickets include a small plate from 7 Jack London restaurants: Angel Cakes, Everett & Jones BBQ, Good Vybes and Brews, ODIN Mezcalería, Reem’s California, Sláinte + Xingones Cantina.

🍷 FREE WINE TASTING
Stop by BLOC15 for complimentary wine tastings from Rosenblum Cellars + Alta Vina Wine Bar!

🎨 JACK LONDON POP-UP GALLERY
Explore the Pop-Up Gallery hosted by AiRTemple, featuring Oakland artists and creative work.

🛍️ CRAFT VENDORS
Shop local makers including Beer Muse, Hija de tu Padre, Pawsitively Bay Area + Lobster Tee.

🎶 MUSIC ALL DAY
DJs + live music across two stages, including Don Luis, Nicky Slaps, DJ Eightball, Bay Area All Starz + DJ D-Fly.

🕵️ DIGITAL SCAVENGER HUNT
Download TownTrek + use code TOJL2026 to play for a chance to win prizes from our host breweries!

👕 NEW MERCH
Official Taste of Jack London T-shirts will be available for $25!

🚗 PARKING: Jack London Market Garage is across from BLOC15, plus free street parking is available nearby.

Drinking? Please arrange a DD, take transit or rideshare. DDs + underage guests do not need a ticket.

📍 BLOC15 | 252 2nd St, Oakland
📅 SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 | 12–5 PM (VIP only 12-1PM)

This isn’t your average food festival — it’s a celebration of the restaurants, breweries, artists, makers + small businesses that make Jack London and Oakland special. ❤️

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS — LINK IN BIO!
See you tomorrow, Oakland! 🍻

Questions? Drop em below 👇

08/14/2026

A first for Taste of Jack London! 🎨

This year, The AiR Temple is bringing a pop-up gallery to the festival, featuring original art, apparel, accessories and more from artists in Jack London and beyond.

Swipe for a sneak peek, then come out to Taste of Jack London to experience the full gallery and see everything our participating artists have to offer!

Featured artists:
BernadetteArt
CeeCee
Charlotte
Baby Girl Dees Things 💕
thegrandgalleryoakland
Josh Richey
Karen Kramer
KJanesArtistry
Drawings by Tori
Bismillah Body Shop
Michelle
NENA🌹 | 🇲🇽🇺🇸 | HIJADETUPADRE
Exclusive OffBeat Tees

Come browse, meet local creatives and take home something special during Taste of Jack London. 🖼️✨

08/13/2026

We’re getting ready for Friday! 🎨

Today, our JLID Ambassadors cleaned the Paint the Town mosaic, and all the materials are gathered for a fun community touch-up.

Come join us Friday, August 14, anytime from 3–10 PM at 245 2nd Street in Amtrak Plaza. All skill levels are welcome, and we’ll provide the supplies and light refreshments.

Please wear clothes and socks you don’t mind getting paint on!

Sign up through the link in our bio, or just drop in. We hope to see you there! 💛

08/11/2026

Taste of Jack London isn’t just a hyper-local food & beer festival, we’re about the hyper-local music, too 🎵🎸🎧

Our outdoor stage lineup will feature:

12-2pm: Drew Mesetz R&B, hip hop, edits & flips from Original Pattern Brewing Co. East Bay sales rep

2-4pm: our headlining act! The All Starz AKA your favorite local cover band getting the vibes high wirh their 7 piece band!🎷🎹

4-5pm: D-Fly closing out the party with some disco vibes & dance music 🪩🕺

Our indoor stage will feature sets from Luis Garcia & all sound provided by our friends at Sound & Society

Tickets are available at the link in our bio & online at tasteofjacklondon.eventbrite.com 🎟️

Only 5 more days to go!

07/31/2026

Tomorrow is First Saturday in Jack London! 🚨🚨🚨

Spend the day exploring Oakland's most walkable waterfront neighborhoods with live music, local art, vintage shopping, food & drink specials, comedy, free activities, and so much more.

✨ This month's highlights include:
🎨 The Jack London Art Walk
🚶 FREE Jack London's Footsteps historical walking tour with (registration required)
🛍️ from 10am-3pm
🥂 Brunch specials at
☕ $5.01 specialty coffee at .vybes.and.brews
🍷 Wine, sushi, BBQ & pub specials throughout the district
🎭 Enjoy stand up comedy or a show at
🎉 Plus, help us welcome a new neighborhood business

🚤 Coming from Alameda? Travel in style and celebrate the Woodstock Ferry's 2nd birthday by taking the quick ride across the estuary straight into Jack London.

📍Check out the full First Saturday guide (with all participating businesses, specials, and event details) at the link in our bio.

Support local, discover something new, and make a day of it. See you in Jack London! 💙