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Alameda County eviction cases rising fast | Are COVID-19 tests still free? | 5 Oakland restaurants added to Michelin Guide

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Posted inArts & Community

Map: Places in Oakland where you can see the Hayward Fault in action

Azucena Rasilla headshot by Azucena Rasilla May 26, 2023May 26, 2023

Andrew Alden’s new book, ‘Deep Oakland: How geology shaped a city,’ is a lesson on earthquakes, topography, and Oakland history.

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This week in Oakland: Toasted Life party, and the Noname Book Club meetup

Azucena Rasilla headshot by Azucena Rasilla May 23, 2023May 23, 2023

Other events include coffee and conversation with Councilmember Treva Reid, the announcement of Oakland’s new Youth Poet Laureate, and the East Oakland Futures Festival.

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This week in Oakland: Hyphy Era Tour at the New Parish, and the 23rd annual Malcolm X Jazz festival

Azucena Rasilla headshot by Azucena Rasilla May 16, 2023May 16, 2023

Other events include a bulky trash drop-off, a memoir reading by Dorothy Lazard, and the closing of CAAMFest.

Chairs sit empty on a dark stage at the All Out Comedy Club.
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Oakland’s All Out Comedy Theater is back — with a brand new 109-seat venue

Azucena Rasilla headshot by Azucena Rasilla May 12, 2023May 12, 2023

After lots of community support, the theater is bringing its stand-up and improv back to the KONO neighborhood.

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This week in Oakland: 510 Day, Town Up Tuesday, and Oakland Soul’s home debut

Azucena Rasilla headshot by Azucena Rasilla May 9, 2023May 10, 2023

Other events include the Montclair Village Restaurant Walk and a birth equity brunch at La Guerrera’s Kitchen.

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This week in Oakland: Rainbow Dances, AfterGlow Chorus, and a meetup with the East Bay Photo Collective

Azucena Rasilla headshot by Azucena Rasilla May 2, 2023May 2, 2023

Other events include Cinco de Mayo celebrations at Odin Mezcalería, and First Fridays.

Jackson Stearns, president of the Oakland Spiders smiles for a photo.
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Town Heroes: From a ‘Dimond rec center kid’ to president of the Oakland Spiders

Azucena Rasilla headshot by Azucena Rasilla April 28, 2023April 28, 2023

Stearns grew up attending city-funded summer and after-school programs. Now he’s using ultimate frisbee to create similar opportunities for Oakland youth.

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This week in Oakland: free wellness classes at Flowhouse, and karaoke at Lounge 3411

Azucena Rasilla headshot by Azucena Rasilla April 25, 2023April 25, 2023

Other events include a ‘Tales of the Town’ film screening and exhibit, open mic night for queer and women comedians, and live punk music at the Golden Bull.

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This week in Oakland: Black Rock Family Climb Night and the Water St. Makers Market

Azucena Rasilla headshot by Azucena Rasilla April 18, 2023April 18, 2023

Other events include a Measure U virtual conversation, the Storefront Market, and an Oakland Literacy Coalition fundraiser.

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This week in Oakland: Kev Choice at The New Parish, Easter activities at Children’s Fairyland and Lake Chalet

Azucena Rasilla headshot by Azucena Rasilla April 3, 2023April 3, 2023

Other events include ‘Is God Is’ at the Oakland Theater Project, and Melrose library clean-up.

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This week in Oakland: StorySlam at The Sound Room, Oakland Short Film Festival, and First Sundays at OMCA

Azucena Rasilla headshot by Azucena Rasilla March 28, 2023March 30, 2023

Other events include a one-day youth art exhibit at Homies Empowerment and Jamie Davis at the Piedmont Piano Company.

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This week in Oakland: Roots home opener, Amor Digital at Brix 581, and Dimond Shine Day

Azucena Rasilla headshot by Azucena Rasilla March 21, 2023March 21, 2023

Other events include a virtual conversation with Councilmember Carroll Fife, and the Black Panther Party Alumni Legacy Network at Oaklandish.

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This week in Oakland: Salsa ‘n’ Skate, Storytime at Bandung Books

Azucena Rasilla headshot by Azucena Rasilla March 14, 2023March 14, 2023

Other events include an Oakland Animal Services town hall, ‘Sacred Service’ by Cantare Chorale, and the Oakland Marathon.

Dancers with the Oakland Ballet Company rehearse at the Alameda Ballet Academy studios in Alameda, California on February 21, 2023. Kori Suzuki for The Oaklandside
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This all-AAPI choreography team is challenging racist depictions of Asians in ballet

by Nadia Lathan March 10, 2023March 12, 2023

Oakland Ballet’s ‘Dancing Moons Festival’ will run March 16-18 at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center.

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This week in Oakland: Gray Loft Gallery exhibit, GearBox pop-up at Forma

Azucena Rasilla headshot by Azucena Rasilla March 7, 2023March 7, 2023

Other events include live music at the Golden Bull and Thee Stork Club, and a queer dance party at the White Horse Inn.

Taliyah Logwood took over the fourth quarter in Oakland Tech's first-round win over McClatchy.
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Oakland Tech girls basketball aiming for third consecutive state title

by Nick Lozito March 7, 2023March 11, 2023

Taliyah Logwood, the Bulldogs’ defensive stopper, has found a home on the court and in classroom with support from her head coach, Leroy Hurt.

Oakland-based jazz collaborators Dillon Vado and Amy B.
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Dillon Vado and Amy D, a jazz partnership forged in Oakland

by Andrew Gilbert March 2, 2023March 1, 2023

The multi-instrumentalist and singer both have South Bay roots. But they found fertile soil for their musical explorations in the Town.

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This week in Oakland: an Immersive Arts Alliance  pop-up and a Magic Gala at the Scottish Rite Center

Azucena Rasilla headshot by Azucena Rasilla February 27, 2023February 27, 2023

Others hosting virtual events include the League of Women Voters and the Rotary Nature Center Friends at Lake Merritt.

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Culture Makers: Hear local journalists talk Oakland culture, live

by Oaklandside staff February 24, 2023February 24, 2023

Join us at the New Parkway on March 23 for a lively discussion with East Bay Yesterday creator Liam O’Donoghue, Oakland Voices co-director Momo Chang, and KQED correspondent and host Pendarvis Harshaw.

Balloons greet festival-goers at the 2022 Black Joy Parade in downtown Oakland.
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Your guide to the Black Joy Parade in Oakland this weekend

by Shayna Conde February 23, 2023February 24, 2023

Much more than a parade, this Sunday’s celebration downtown will feature two music stages, all-ages activities, and 200 Black vendors.

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