Other events include a conversation about BART post-pandemic and a book event at the Commonwealth Club.
Author Archives: Azucena Rasilla
Azucena Rasilla is an East Oakland native, a bilingual journalist reporting in Spanish and in English, and a longtime reporter on Oakland arts, culture and community. As an independent local journalist, she has reported for KQED Arts, The Bold Italic, Zora and The San Francisco Chronicle. She was a writer and social media editor for the East Bay Express, helping readers navigate Oakland’s rich artistic and creative landscapes through a wide range of innovative digital approaches.
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With new funding and energy, Oakland’s Cultural Affairs Commission is back in action
Reestablished in 2020 after a nine-year hiatus, the commission advocates for artists and culture workers.
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This week in Oakland: StorySlam, a conversation with chef Tu David Phu, and dance battles with the Turffeinz
Other events include Smartbomb and a tour of the original Parkway Theater.
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In downtown Oakland, 30+ storefronts display art celebrating Black joy
The multimedia installation along Broadway features work from more than 20 local Black artists.
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The Fox Theater is having a soft reopening with a block party on Telegraph Avenue
The iconic music venue won’t fully reopen until September, but it will be co-hosting an outdoor skate party in Uptown on August 7.
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This week in Oakland: movie night at Liberation Park, Fruitvale Markets, and Jingletown reads
Other events include SPACES at City Hall and Frank Ogawa, and the Summer Sounds concert series at City Center.
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4 local DJs want to take you on a musical journey through Oakland’s neighborhoods
DJs D Sharp, Zita, Lady Ryan, and Fuze are part of YR Media’s “Surround Sound: Oakland.”
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Peralta Hacienda Historical Park restarts summer camp
The park is going through an internal transformation to continue serving the local community.
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Skaters take over Frank Ogawa Plaza
The Oakland Rollers are part of a coalition of rollerskater, rollerblader, and skateboarder groups making noise for more recreational spaces in Oakland.
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Travel is back: Here’s what to expect at Oakland International Airport
I took my first post-vaccination vacation. Here’s what it was like if you’re planning one, too.