Oakland Everything Went Black (Box Theater) Katori Hall’s play, named for King’s final sermon, “I’ve Been to the Mountain Top” takes place on the eve of his assassination. Frederick Noland 14 Feb 2026 · 4 min read
Oakland Like Illuminated Manuscripts on Steroids Books as works of art: a party for both the eyes and the mind. Agustín Maes 11 Feb 2026 · 5 min read
Oakland An Ear-Friendly Endocrinologist Vocalist Thu Ho showcased her bourgeoning artistry and audience appeal with a set of standards, backed by Yancie Taylor's spirited quintet. Jeff Kaliss 9 Feb 2026 · 4 min read
Oakland A Kingceañera for All The Rebel Kings’ birthday party—Kingceañera— was just the right medicine for the moment. Vita Hewitt 2 Feb 2026 · 3 min read
Oakland A Final, Jazzy, Genre Bending Note Noir City 23 went out with a bang of a double feature, even if not chronologically correct. Vita Hewitt 27 Jan 2026 · 3 min read
Oakland Antibalas (Mostly) Lets Their Instruments Do The Talking The underground protest band keeps it moving through their third decade. Tony Daquipa 23 Jan 2026 · 3 min read
Oakland Blonde Ambition Double the trumpet, double the fun? Noir City’s musical romps continue. Sarah Bass 21 Jan 2026 · 2 min read
Oakland Noir City Faces the Music in a Stylish 23rd Year Opening night’s finest fashions, via Vita Hewitt’s (vintage) lens. Vita Hewitt 18 Jan 2026 · 3 min read
Oakland Defying Boundaries with "Box [M]" The title “Box [M]” refers to the limited gender options. For trans people, these boxes can carry an unnecessary and profound burden. Vita Hewitt 14 Jan 2026 · 3 min read
Oakland Good Fire: Tending Native Lands OMCA’s current exhibit bridges the gap between our contemporary, (understandably) visceral, fear of fire, and fire’s role as a creator/destroyer/renewer Frederick Noland 12 Jan 2026 · 4 min read
Oakland Krik? Krak! A Night of Stories Host Duval captivated the audience, their words serving as a light guiding us through the tempest of emotions. Vita Hewitt 12 Jan 2026 · 3 min read
All Over The Deadpan Isolation of Jackson Alone Jose Ando’s sparse novella endeavors to take on big issues such as racism, classism, queer identity, the isolation of the other, and the powerlessness of living in a surveillance state. Vita Hewitt 8 Jan 2026 · 2 min read
Oakland Yuks to Ring Out the Old Year New Year's Eve funnies at Mushin 2.0. Agustín Maes 7 Jan 2026 · 4 min read
Oakland Varieties of Vuckovich Veteran pianist Larry Vuckovich presents an all-star, all-encompassing array of the sorts of jazz he's shared over seven decades. Jeff Kaliss 5 Jan 2026 · 3 min read
Oakland Funky Fun, Fun, Fun at Yoshi’s An international sensation always comes home for the holidays. Tony Daquipa 30 Dec 2025 · 3 min read
All Over A Quiet Ferry to the Afterlife Frode Grytten’s novel is a meditation on the quiet weight of a life fully lived. Vita Hewitt 29 Dec 2025 · 2 min read
Oakland ‘Tis the Season For Fundraisers A mixture of live blues and electronic music spreads cheer at Eli’s in support of Street Spirit. Tony Daquipa 23 Dec 2025 · 3 min read
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