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This week in Oakland: Indigenous festivals and an Oakland history lesson

by Azucena Rasilla June 21, 2022June 21, 2022

Other events include a new exhibit at Camron-Stanford House and ‘A Place to Breathe’ screening at the New Parkway.

Posted inArts & Community

This week in Oakland: Black Liberation Walking Tour and ‘Free the People’ block party in West Oakland

by Azucena Rasilla June 14, 2022June 16, 2022

Other events include a Black Father’s Day walk, a Moms 4 Housing mayoral candidate forum, and the Fairyland Book Festival.

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Oakland’s Loyal to the Soil Collective is here to help small businesses thrive

by Azucena Rasilla June 10, 2022June 14, 2022

Couple Michelle Walton and Wesley Dawan want the community to keep their dollars in The Town.

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This week in Oakland: Rockridge Rock-N-Stroll, Temescal Street Fair, and Drag Queen Storytime with Per Sia

by Azucena Rasilla June 7, 2022June 7, 2022

Other events include: Sunset Sundays at Brooklyn Basin and a gun buyback at Thy Word Ministries.

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Oakland’s Black Bar Crawl brings costumed teams to Black-owned businesses

by Brandy Collins June 7, 2022June 6, 2022

“If you are a person that enjoys a day party and getting back home before 10:30, this event should appeal to you.”

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Need to promote your Oakland event? Post it for free on our new events calendar

by Azucena Rasilla June 6, 2022June 6, 2022

Community members can now self-submit and publish event listings on The Oaklandside website.

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This week in Oakland: Friday Nights at OMCA, Suavecito Souldies at CryBaby, and the Zoo’s 100th birthday

by Azucena Rasilla May 31, 2022May 31, 2022

Other events include an adult spelling bee, and a visual album release by Fantastic Negrito.

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Culture Makers: Exploring the intersection of food and social justice

by Jacob Simas May 26, 2022June 2, 2022

Our June 23 event features local celebrity chef Tu David Phu, Dreamer and restaurateur Reyna Maldonado, and Homies Empowerment co-founder and community activist César Cruz.

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This week in Oakland: Satya at The New Parish, The Suffers at Starline Social Club, and ‘We Are Oakland’ at Trinity Lutheran Church

by Azucena Rasilla May 23, 2022May 23, 2022

Other events include swimming at Lake Temescal, and a magic show at the Claremont

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This week in Oakland: 50th Oakland Greek Festival, Malcolm X Jazz Festival, and Outdoor Play Day at Arroyo Viejo Rec Center

by Azucena Rasilla May 17, 2022May 19, 2022

Other events include a Zoom chat with sports historian and writer Paul Brekke-Miesner, and a literacy event at OPL.

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Goapele to perform back home in Oakland this week

by Andrew Gilbert May 17, 2022May 19, 2022

The singer will be debuting songs from her forthcoming album at a run of shows beginning Thursday at Yoshi’s in Jack London Square.

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Photos: Oakland’s ‘510 Day’ returns to Lake Merritt

by Azucena Rasilla May 11, 2022May 19, 2022

The 7th annual protest party had vendors, live music, and dance performances.

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This week in Oakland: 510 Day, Bachata by the Basin, and Town Up Tuesday music fest

by Azucena Rasilla May 9, 2022May 19, 2022

Other events include: the Good Medicine comedy show at OMCA, and a neighborhood meetup at Dimond Park.

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Oakland puppeteer, organist, and composer William Lewis to play SF Silent Film Fest

by C.J. Hirschfield May 4, 2022May 19, 2022

The 18-year-old Oakland School for the Arts senior is a prolific artist working at the intersection of film, theater, and music.

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This week in Oakland: a Fruitvale job fair, tea at Cohen Bray House, and Art Route

by Azucena Rasilla May 3, 2022May 19, 2022

Other events include pop-up shops for Mother’s Day goodies, and a Black writers’ showcase.

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Bay Area Book Festival returns to Berkeley

Sponsored by Bay Area Book Festival May 3, 2022May 9, 2022

Held May 7-8, in-person and livestream programs promise to lift spirits and bring hope and fun with top authors, timely conversations, kids’ events and more.

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This week in Oakland: Yoga in Dimond Park, Books on Broadway, and AAPI Community Festival at Lincoln Square Park

by Azucena Rasilla April 26, 2022June 2, 2022

Other events include an Oakland mayoral and county Board of Supervisors candidates forum, and a youth-led town hall in Fruitvale.

Posted inArts & Community

This week in Oakland: movie night at Liberation Park, Fruitvale Markets, and Jingletown reads

by Azucena Rasilla July 13, 2021June 2, 2022

Other events include SPACES at City Hall and Frank Ogawa, and the Summer Sounds concert series at City Center.

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