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Sweet Jimmie, Franklin Square Wine Bar, Valentine’s Singles Party

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Jimmie Ward, the owner of Sweet Jimmie’s nightclub passed away last week, at the age of 74.  An article in the Oakland Tribune has a lot of information about his life and humanitarian work.  According to the East Bay Express, he opened the nightclub in 1987 as a “popular spot for the well-heeled, mature crowd, attracting local celebrities and players from the Raiders and the A’s.”  David, Sweet Jimmie’s son, began managing the club in 2004 when the blues and soul was replaced with hip hop. Violence drew the attention of city officials in 2006, causing the club to close.  The New Parish, a small performance space opened in October in the same location and comedian Dave Chappelle performing there this week.  Kimball’s will host a Lifetime Achievement Award Show & Benefit for Sweet Jimmie.

Sun, 2/21, $25

522 2nd Street, Oakland

510-681-5422


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After more than two years, owner Rick Mitchell is going to close Franklin Square Restaurant & Wine Bar after dinner service on Sunday.  They will have a special Valentine’s Day menu and a final toast at the end of the night.

Sun, 2/14

212 Broadway, Oakland

510-251-0100
On a lighter note, Luka’s Taproom (which is also owned by Rick Mitchell) is having a Valentine’s Singles Party, complete with $1 oysters and $5 cocktails.

Sun, 2/14, 8pm

2221 Broadway, Oakland

510-451-4677

Christina Mitchell

Christina Mitchell

Christina is the founder of East Bay Dish. Her writing has also been featured in East Bay Express, Berkeleyside, Oakland Magazine and Edible East Bay.
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