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This week the Town celebrates an epic anniversary: the iconic Grand Lake Theater turns 100. If you want to check out some oldies on the big screen, or take a tour of this magnificent landmark, this week is your chance.\u00a0<\/p>\n

We want to know what kind of events you want to hear about. If you would like us to consider an event for this weekly list, please email me at azucena@oaklandside.org<\/a>. You can also use the self-submission form on our events page<\/a> to add it to our calendar for free.<\/p>\n

Grand Lake Theater centennial celebration<\/p>\n

The Grand Lake Theater<\/a> is kicking off its 100th birthday with free screenings of classic films including \u201cThe Wizard of Oz,\u201d \u201cSinging in the Rain,\u201d \u201cFantasia,\u201d and \u201cSnow White.\u201d Space is limited, and it is first-come, first-served. The theater will also offer tours on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Free screenings on Wednesday, March 4; tours on Friday, March 6, through Sunday, March 8, see website for details and times<\/a>.<\/p>\n

3rd annual \u2018Women of the Avenue\u2019<\/p>\n

The Piedmont Ave Merchant Association<\/a> is celebrating International Women\u2019s Day on March 8 by inviting locals to check out all the women-owned businesses along the commercial strip throughout the weekend. Each participating business will offer discounts and giveaways; some have planned special events.
Saturday, March 7, and Sunday, March 8, see website for business hours<\/a>, Piedmont Avenue<\/p>\n

The photos of Howard Harawitz<\/p>\n

On May 20, 1969, documentary photographer Howard Harawitz took a photo of a young child wearing a gas mask and holding a small daisy<\/a>. The iconic photo was taken at a demonstration protesting President Ronald Reagan\u2019s decision to order the tear-gassing of student protesters at UC Berkeley, where Harawitz was a graduate student at the time. This and other works of his, including other protest photography and images of farm workers in the Central Valley, will be on display through March 29<\/a>.
Artist\u2019s reception, Saturday, March 7, 1 to 5 p.m., free, The Grand Gallery, 560 2nd St.<\/p>\n

\"\"Music critic and cultural historian Greil Marcus (top left) will be in conversation with Oakland Tony and Grammy-award winning actor, writer, and producer Daveed Diggs. Credit: Courtesy of Penguin Publishing Group
\nLit talk: 50th anniversary of \u2018Mystery Train\u2019<\/p>\n

Legendary music critic and cultural historian Greil Marcus is celebrating the 50th anniversary of his book, \u201cMystery Train: Images of America in Rock \u2019n\u2019 Roll Music,\u201d<\/a> recognized as one of the most influential books ever written about popular music and American culture, with an event in Oakland. Marcus will be in conversation with Oakland\u2019s Daveed Diggs, the Tony and Grammy-award winning actor, writer, and producer, best known for originating the roles of Thomas Jefferson and the Marquis de Lafayette in \u201cHamilton\u201d and for his Oakland-based film and TV series, \u201cBlindspotting.\u201d
Saturday, March 7, 6:30 p.m., $27.24 and up<\/a>, Oakstop California Ballroom, 1736 Franklin St.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Hot Ticket in The Town this week: Fans Fest<\/p>\n

The definitive Oakland sports fan group the Oakland 68s<\/a> stepped up to fill the void left by the Athletics when they left town \u2014 along with the team\u2019s yearly fans fest. For the past four years, the 68s have teamed up with sports organizations and local businesses to put on this event featuring food, music, and appearances by beloved athletes who played with Oakland\u2019s former teams. This year, the 68s have teamed up with clothing company Oaklandish, and they are taking the celebration to Fruitvale. Check out the Oakland 68s Instagram page<\/a> for updates on which athletes will show up.
Sunday, March 8, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., free, Fruitvale Village, 3301-3451 E. 12th St.<\/p>\n

Coming soon to The Town: Gorillaz at the Oakland Arena<\/p>\n

The British virtual band led by musician Damon Albarn and artist Jamie Hewlett rose to international fame with their 2005 album \u201cDemon Days.\u201d That band, Gorillaz, is now heading out on tour to promote its new album \u201cThe Mountain.\u201d Tickets for the Oakland Arena show go on sale on Friday, March 6. Sign up<\/a> by Thursday, March 5, at 10 a.m. Eastern, to access the presale.
Wednesday, Oct. 28, 7 p.m., see website for ticket pricing<\/a>, 7000 Coliseum Way<\/p>\n

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