All’s not paradise for the aquanauts in this new play directed by May Lang and presented in association with Ferocious Lotus Theater Company.
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Dr. Happy Tooth’s family dental practice marks 48 years
Longtime Oakland residents Dr. Thomas Arnold and Dr. Wendi Wilson have built a dental practice rooted in history.
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Feral cats have invaded the Oakland Coliseum
The good news? Rats are down. The bad news? Cats are multiplying, they’re in the arena and baseball field, and rehoming them isn’t easy.
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How two mentors are building on the legacy of Black golfers in Oakland
Preston Pinkney and Howard Oliver run programs that provide youth access to a historically exclusive sport.
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This week in Oakland: celebrating Black musicians, Alena Museum open house, and an Easter egg hunt
Other events include: a conversation with Chelsea Manning and a podcast event with Oakland journalist Pendarvis Harshaw.
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Kev Choice, Niema Jordan, and Tunde Ahmad on finding inspiration in Oakland
The local artists headlined our first Culture Makers event—and wanted to answer more of your questions.
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An Oakland grandma’s guide to entertaining a toddler without breaking the bank
When my two-year-old grandson is in town, I need to find ways to balance fun and funds.
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Fruitvale businesses meet with local officials over public safety concerns
Small business owners and others called on Oakland police, BART, and city officials to do more about crime in the neighborhood.
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This week in Oakland: MLK Shoreline, Knowland Park, boating on Lake Merritt
Oakland schools are on spring break, so we’re recommending a few outdoor activities for the family. Plus: an Oakland A’s opening day watch party, and flamenco at Duende.
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Creating styles and community at Showin’ Out Hair Gallery in Oakland’s Laurel District
We’re highlighting Laurel businesses like LuTillian Hudson’s 30-year salon, a magnet for longtime residents.
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Photos: Native cultures, resilience, and resistance at the Mills College Pow Wow
The event returned to East Oakland after a year off due to the pandemic, joined by the Indigenous Red Market.
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New book on Julia Morgan offers an intimate portrait of famed architect
The heavily annotated and picture-rich book incorporates previously unknown details about the architect’s private life, as well as her career.
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Sarahbeth Maney’s photo of Judge Ketanji Brown’s daughter wasn’t the first time her work went viral
The East Bay photojournalist talked to The Oaklandside about how one of her images from the summer 2020 protests became a mural in downtown Oakland.
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Jazz In the Neighborhood comes to Temescal
The nonprofit, known for making sure musicians receive fair pay, is partnering with Temescal Art Center for three weekends of live music starting April 2.
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This week in Oakland: Mills College Pow Wow, samba at Elbo Room, and a Selena tribute
Other events include a virtual town hall to talk about Santa Rita Jail and the upcoming election, and a pottery chat at OMCA.
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Photos: The Oakland Roots kick off a new season
The soccer team played its first home game of the 2022 season at Laney College on Saturday. Pre-game festivities included a performance by hip-hop collective Grand Nationxl.
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Oakland Tech’s girls basketball program is soaring
Two consecutive state championships have brought the Bulldogs into the local spotlight. Their coach wants to take them to the next level.
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This week in Oakland: the Dancing Moons Festival, Aaliyah tribute party, and Cantare Chorale
Other events include a Dimond District cleanup, and city of Oakland town hall.
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Laurel Cyclery, a haven for Oakland youth who love bikes
The bike shop is intentional about hiring locally and found it needed to grow fast in the pandemic.
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This week in Oakland: Salsa by the Lake returns, and speed dating at Sobre Mesa
Other events include volunteering to plant a tree, the Oakland Magic Circle gala, and Alphabet Rockers at Fairyland.