This week in Oakland: the ‘Comrade Sisters’ exhibit, and the Montclair Beer, Wine and Music Festival
Other events include a free show in the Laurel neighborhood, a jazz concert at The Sound Room, and more.
Juneteenth at Lake Merritt: What to know before you go
One of Oakland’s most joyous holidays is this weekend. Here’s information on road closures, how to get there, and why parking is free but difficult.
13,000 rare occult books for sale: Inside the home of a bookseller facing eviction in Oakland
Todd Pratum owned bookshops in the hippie Haight and high-end Healdsburg. Leaving his apartment of 20 years would mean offloading his extensive collection.
Bay Area 100 ultramarathon debuts in Oakland
The East Bay’s first point-to-point endurance race began in the Berkeley Hills, then circled through Tilden, Lake Chabot and Redwood regional parks. 101 made it to the finish at Skyline High.
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How to celebrate Juneteenth in Oakland
From Prescott Market to the Oakland Museum to day parties and a Ballers game, here’s where to celebrate.
Montclair says goodbye to A Great Good Place for Books
After nearly three decades, the independent bookstore’s final day is June 14.
A day with Oakland Animal Control is as wild as the animals they help
Every day, officers head out to respond to multiple Oakland calls. They’ve rescued injured birds and a 350-pound pig — and faced the grim outcome of animal neglect.
This week in Oakland: a Mildred Howard exhibit at OMCA, and Dax Lee’s chili cookoff at Snow Park
Other events include volunteering to restore a native habitat, the Woodminster Summer Musical season opener, and a conversation about police accountability.
Photos: Bright colors, feathers, music and joy at Oakland Carnival
Oakland’s African diaspora and other communities came out to celebrate in Mosswood Park with dance, music, capoeira, and elaborate costumes.
Aussie Aussie Aussie, Oi Oi Oi: Oakland, get ready to hear it
The Australia men’s soccer team is calling The Town their home during the World Cup. Is Oakland ready for a Hot Aussie Summer?
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