Other events ‘The Gun Next Door’ photo exhibit, and a workshop in Temescal for working artists.
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Silent film by renowned ballerina highlights Oakland housing crisis
Misty Copeland’s ‘Flower’ is screening at the Paramount this Friday.
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Last call at baseball’s last dive bar
The Oakland A’s final home game of the season was a strange mix of melancholy and joy.
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Remembering Jane Lewis, lifelong learner devoted to her faith and football
Lewis was a beloved mother to her five children, whom she raised throughout the Bay Area before settling in Oakland.
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Black golf pioneer Lucious Bateman mentored a generation of East Bay players
The Oakland legend was good enough for the PGA. But his career was stymied by endemic racism in the sport.
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This week in Oakland: ‘Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus,’ and Elbo Room reopens
Other events include: an ‘Animal Style’ exhibit at Creative Growth, Andrew Alden and Jenny Odell at Oakland Public Library, and house music at CryBaby.
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A new documentary delves into the difficulties faced by Oakland’s homeless families
Cheryl Fabio’s “A Rising Tide” is an unflinching look at housing insecurity.
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Baseball history in Oakland goes way deeper than the A’s
Local ballplayers and coaches—from Little League to MLB—have shaped the history of America’s pastime, on and off the field.
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Developer scraps plan to use Kaiser Convention Center arena as office space
Cultural nonprofit leaders involved in the project have questions about the changes.
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This week in Oakland: Art & Soul, AfroComicCon, and Candlelight Concerts
Other events include Lincoln Summer Nights, Good Medicine comedy and a Maui fundraiser at Homeroom.
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A colorful spectacle of love photographed at Oakland Pride
Thousands of revelers took to the streets of downtown Oakland on Sunday in a joyful celebration of the LGBTQ+ community.
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Culture Makers: Oakland authors take center stage
Join The Oaklandside on Sept. 21 for a lively night of discussion with local writers Jenny Odell, Dorothy Lazard, and Mac Barnett.
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You could own a stake in the Oakland Roots and Soul
Community investments in the soccer club will begin at $100 and come with various perks.
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This week in Oakland: Pride celebrations happening around town
Reel Queer Flix, a fundraiser for Oaklash, Pride bar crawl, FairyProud Pride night, and more.
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Legal sideshows? These young East Bay developers made a video game that reimagines Oakland car culture
“Highsidin’” grew out of the nonprofit Gamehead’s work to bring racial and economic diversity to game development
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‘Feeding people is revolutionary’: Oakland groups, restaurants serve meals to those who need them
East Oakland Collective, Community Kitchens, and others pass out restaurant-cooked meals and more to Oakland’s food insecure in honor of local hip-hop legend Shock G.
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Swimming in Lake Merritt: is it safe or even legal?
We looked into the law, health effects, and history of swimming in the lake. And we spoke to someone who braved its brackish waters.
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This week in Oakland: Afrobeats at the Lake and a ‘Love Letter’ mural unveiling
Other events include an art fundraiser for Friends of Oakland Animal Services, ‘Change in Color’ exhibit, and International Overdose Awareness Day.
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Oakland is seeking volunteers for Creek to Bay Day
The 28th annual event includes numerous opportunities for locals to volunteer, build community, and restore the environment.
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Oakland artist Fred Alvarado has inspired local seniors to be creative for over 15 years
His latest project with the Fruitvale-San Antonio Senior Center is part of a larger public installation on display every Sunday through Sept. 10
