There’s still time to roam around the city and check out Christmas trees and holiday cheer.
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.
Posted inArts & Community
The beloved head librarian of the Oakland History Center is retiring
Dorothy Lazard bids farewell this week after two decades on the job, but she’ll keep working in other ways to preserve Oakland’s history.
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This week in Oakland: Fruitvale Posada, Santa in the Laurel, Vinyl Drag Brunch in Temescal
Other events include the ‘We Are Oakland’ holiday benefit concert, and a winter pop-pop sale in the Dimond.
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The Oakland Ballet Company brings ‘The Nutcracker’ back to the stage next weekend
Vaccinated patrons can enjoy OBC director Graham Lustig’s version of the classic on Dec. 18 and 19 at the Paramount Theatre.
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This week in Oakland: End-of-year celebrations for Umber magazine and the Oakland Roots
Other events include the Girl Gang Craft holiday market, and a performance by the Oakland Gay Men’s Chorus.
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Oakland singer-songwriter Satya makes her hometown debut at The New Parish this weekend
The 21-year-old artist and Oakland School for the Arts alumna is back home to promote her single, ‘Summertime.’
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This week in Oakland: 3 pop-up holiday markets where you can shop local
Other events include the grand opening of nonprofit Chapter 510’s new headquarters and singer-songwriter Satya’s hometown debut at The New Parish.
Posted inHealth & Environment
How my 91-year-old grandma and I got COVID-19 boosters
Where you can get a booster vaccine dose in Oakland, and what the experience was like.
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What’s next for the Oakland Symphony after longtime conductor Michael Morgan’s passing?
The 2021-2022 season, renamed ‘We Remember Michael,’ will feature a star studded line-up of guest conductors.
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This week in Oakland: Glowfari at the zoo, and CCA Holiday & Craft Fair
Other events include a book signing at Blk Girls Green House and the screening of ‘Cowboy’ at Eli’s Mile High Club.