Oakland Faces Line City Prints at OSA OSA students learned to layer images and text to create evocative prints of their city, with instruction from visiting French artist Vincent Croguennec. Sarah Bass 20 Feb 2025 · 4 min read
Oakland Big Paint in a Small Space The variety of the work on show at Gray Loft Gallery is an indication of the real relationships that underpin this community, while the caliber is a testament to its professionalism. Rita Sapunor 18 Feb 2025 · 1 min read
Oakland Visually Inescapable Lucas “treats the cultivated plants, weeds, native, and non-native species she gathers equally, challenging the scientific framework society has inherited from Linnaeus.” Agustín Maes 17 Feb 2025 · 4 min read
Oakland A Bold Celebration of Truth, Community and Radical Acceptance A captivating blend of dance, song, and personal storytelling, the opera gives voice to the marginalized residents of San Francisco’s Tenderloin, offering a raw and beautiful exploration of community and resilience. Vita Hewitt 13 Feb 2025 · 4 min read
Oakland Loco-Bro Brings Bonkers Bingo Bring out your bingo best, and maybe some earplugs too. Sarah Bass 12 Feb 2025 · 3 min read
Oakland Funky Latin Getdown Grooves at Geoffrey’s A showcase of Latin music takes on jazz and pop standards. Jeff Kaliss 11 Feb 2025 · 4 min read
Oakland Into the Woods: A Sensory Journey An immersive exhibition that combines woodcut artistry, found object sculptures, and a provocative installation by Rachel Major. Vita Hewitt 10 Feb 2025 · 3 min read
Oakland Gray in Black-and-White Coleen Gray graced the big screen back-to-back for night two of this year’s Noir City film festival. Jeff Kaliss 6 Feb 2025 · 5 min read
Oakland A Cold Open, A Cool Close Noir never sleeps, nor does it nap: matineé double header took criminal women to new (old) heights. Sarah Bass 5 Feb 2025 · 4 min read
Oakland Year of the Snake: I’m the Love, He’s the Butter Billed as a “celebration of Asian and African-American solidarity,” Saturday’s rainy lion dance performance still drew a crowd. Agustín Maes 4 Feb 2025 · 4 min read
Oakland Raymond Burr Brings the Heat as a Heavy Noir City coverage continues: “Raw Deal” gives its follow-up film a shove. Fred Noland 2 Feb 2025 · 1 min read
Oakland “What Kind of Country Am I Living in?” ‘Democracy Noir’ Reveals Americans Aren’t Alone In Asking. What happens when democracy goes dark? Viktor Orban has created franchisable fascism, and Connie Field's latest doc shares a global perspective. Screened January 20th, 2025. Fred Noland 31 Jan 2025 · 1 min read
Oakland Stay Tooned: Les Toil’s Painted Tales Pinups and kooky creatures coexist in the fantastical oil paintings of Les Toil, on view at The Grand Gallery. Sarah Bass 30 Jan 2025 · 3 min read
Oakland Shadows and Subversion Noir City 22 kicked off Friday evening with "The Narrow Margin" and “Hell’s Half Acre,” sets a strong tone for the festival. Vita Hewitt 29 Jan 2025 · 6 min read
Oakland Noir and Gnawa: Unforeseen Surprises Surprises just kept piling up on the second day of the ten-day Noir City 22 film festival. Agustín Maes 28 Jan 2025 · 5 min read
Oakland Lions, Snakes, Goldfish, and the Art of Felicia Liang The 33rd annual Lunar New Year Bazaar in Oakland’s Chinatown brought vibrant food, art, and dance to the streets of the city. Vita Hewitt 23 Jan 2025 · 4 min read
Oakland First In Show Oakland artist Marsha Balian’s collages offer an alternate reality, one in which fantastical histories and cat-men can coexist. Sarah Bass 21 Jan 2025 · 3 min read
Oakland Cynicism and Singing: David Cross Mildly Amuses An old dog with old bits - David Cross‘s brand of "alternative comedy" is now only reminiscent of his once-edgy standup from twenty years ago. Fred Noland 20 Jan 2025 · 1 min read
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