The Fox Theater is one of Oakland's great comeback buildings, a 1920s movie palace restored into a live-music venue with a gloriously theatrical facade. Its mix of Moorish, Indian, and old cinema fantasy gives Uptown a landmark that is both architectural showpiece and working night-out destination.
If there is a concert that interests you, seeing the interior in use is far better than only admiring the marquee from the sidewalk. Even without tickets, the Fox helps explain why Uptown became the focus of Oakland's restaurant, bar, and arts revival.