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
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
Other events include a bulky trash drop-off, a memoir reading by Dorothy Lazard, and the closing of CAAMFest.
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Oakland’s All Out Comedy Theater is back — with a brand new 109-seat venue
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
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
Other events include Cinco de Mayo celebrations at Odin MezcalerÃa, and First Fridays.
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Town Heroes: From a ‘Dimond rec center kid’ to president of the Oakland Spiders
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
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
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
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
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
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
Other events include an Oakland Animal Services town hall, ‘Sacred Service’ by Cantare Chorale, and the Oakland Marathon.
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This all-AAPI choreography team is challenging racist depictions of Asians in ballet
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
Other events include live music at the Golden Bull and Thee Stork Club, and a queer dance party at the White Horse Inn.
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Oakland Tech girls basketball aiming for third consecutive state title
Taliyah Logwood, the Bulldogs’ defensive stopper, has found a home on the court and in classroom with support from her head coach, Leroy Hurt.
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Dillon Vado and Amy D, a jazz partnership forged in Oakland
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
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
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.
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Your guide to the Black Joy Parade in Oakland this weekend
Much more than a parade, this Sunday’s celebration downtown will feature two music stages, all-ages activities, and 200 Black vendors.
