Oakland Warmth and Wit at Summer Camp Is there anything more joyful for the mind than a coming-of-age summer camp movie? “The Floaters” hits that nostalgia button hard. Vita Hewitt 6 Aug 2025 · 2 min read
Oakland Going for Gold Daveed Diggs awarded for “Freedom of Expression”, latest love story screened. Sarah Bass 5 Aug 2025 · 3 min read
Oakland “It’s the vibe.” Pete Escovedo celebrated his 90th trip around the sun with a six show run and art gallery exhibition at hometown institution. Tony Daquipa 1 Aug 2025 · 4 min read
Oakland All Fired Up A group exhibit of ceramic works by Creative Growth artists delights. Sarah Bass 31 Jul 2025 · 4 min read
Oakland Clouds Take Center Stage in Dreamlike Exhibit What we see in the sky and what we imagine it to be: beautiful and just beyond reach, even as climate change alters color and composition. Vita Hewitt 30 Jul 2025 · 3 min read
Oakland Romcom Turns Dark Sophie Brooks’ “Oh, Hi” takes some sharp turns, making for an unhinged genre experiment. Vita Hewitt 29 Jul 2025 · 3 min read
Oakland It’s All for the Children Legacy is everything: Justin Schein’s documentary looks at generational wealth, economic inequality, and his father. Sarah Bass 25 Jul 2025 · 2 min read
Oakland ‘Les Blancs’ Claps Back at Colonialism in Hansberry's Prescient Play Lorraine Hansberry’s play calls out racism and points the finger at The Church as an instrument of oppression. Frederick Noland 25 Jul 2025 · 1 min read
Oakland Melting Down The Park: A Weekend in Photos Local punk legends, songstresses, and hella cool babies gathered for the annual festival of filth. Sarah Bass 23 Jul 2025 · 7 min read
Oakland There Actually IS There Here With a block party and a tribute to community heroes—in partnership with the Black Panther Alumni Legacy Network and the Bay Area Association of Black Social Workers, plus local rapper Jwalt—The Ballers showed that they are hella Oakland. Tony Daquipa 22 Jul 2025 · 4 min read
Oakland New Gallery has Great Promise Oakland's new art space, Dictée Art & Exhibition, could very well become an excellent space for future exhibitions. Agustín Maes 18 Jul 2025 · 4 min read
Oakland Che Bella Circus Bella’s “Hoopla!” has descended—and ascended—upon a park near you. A crew of professionals, with a couple kids thrown in for good measure. Sarah Bass 16 Jul 2025 · 5 min read
Oakland Migration, Motion, Melody A celebration of migration and community spirit set of BANDALOOP’s “Somewhere to Oakland”. Sarah Bass 11 Jul 2025 · 5 min read
Oakland Poetry with Community Vibes Charles Blades Barber Shop opens its doors to a night crowd and open mic. Frederick Noland 8 Jul 2025 · 1 min read
Oakland Office Hour Art Jessy Slim’s “Chickpea Landscapes” — yes, that chickpea — with the help of some reflective windows, are a choose-your-own adventure viewing at Roll Up Project. Sarah Bass 4 Jul 2025 · 3 min read
Oakland Finally, A "Man Among Men" Anton Solomonik’s reading from new story collection underwhelmed, but notes of “nervous phallus” punched through, piqued interest. Vita Hewitt 2 Jul 2025 · 3 min read
Oakland Seven Minutes within the Heavens An unexpectedly sacred moment of contemplative artistic ritual via VR headset. Sarah Bass 30 Jun 2025 · 2 min read
Oakland Hardcore at Sundown with the Nicest People Camaraderie, goodwill, and LOUDNESS at Oakland's Stay Gold Deli for a summer solstice show. Agustín Maes 27 Jun 2025 · 4 min read
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