Oakland Black Joy Is a Revolutionary Act It was on parade in Oakland. Frederick Noland 5 Mar 2025 · 1 min read
Oakland Afro-Cuban Jazz Legend Gets Crowd Dancing Pianist and songwriter Chucho Valdés and band Irakere 50 bring Havana to Oakland. Jeff Kaliss 3 Mar 2025 · 4 min read
Oakland Small Smiles, Huge Happiness The 8th annual Black Joy Parade and festival was awash in sunshine and good spirits from all, but none more so than the youth contingent. Sarah Bass 26 Feb 2025 · 4 min read
Oakland The Art of Vulnerability and Waste In residency and on view of Dream Farm Commons: while the materials are far from precious, these pieces create a sobering commentary on waste culture, unapologetically embracing the detritus of our civilization. Vita Hewitt 25 Feb 2025 · 3 min read
Oakland Black Makers Gather at Alkali Rye Black spirit makers redefine what it means to craft something exceptional: a special tasting hosted by Alkali Rye. Frederick Noland 24 Feb 2025 · 1 min read
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. Frederick 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. Frederick 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
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