Vita Hewitt Vita Mei Hewitt is an artist, photographer, filmmaker living and working in the Bay Area. California 31 posts
Oakland Wigs, Rights, and Cookie Delights Oaklash 2025 served. “It’s important to let ourselves be wild, to eat, and to fulfill our bodies. Cookie Monster is a good role model for that.” — Girlfriend with Cookie Vita Hewitt 29 May 2025 · 4 min read
All Over A City at the Crossroads: Oakland’s Global Role Madrigal has deftly illuminated a web of history, credit, globalization and customer desire that created the landscape that we know of as Oakland today. Vita Hewitt 16 May 2025 · 4 min read
Oakland Glitter, Joy, and Queer Power The orca eyed queen has come a long way: Trixie Mattel and assorted openers brought on a big ole gay dance party brimming with sequins and unbridled joy. Vita Hewitt 13 May 2025 · 3 min read
Oakland Waves, Walls, and Whispers The Oakland Ballet takes on a dark chapter in Asian Immigration. “They wrote their feelings, their emotions, their hopes, their dreams, and their frustrations on the bodies of the dancers who are going to be performing for you today.” Vita Hewitt 7 May 2025 · 3 min read
Oakland A Shining Star In The Shadow of Hollywood’s Barriers “When I die, my epitaph should be: I died a thousand deaths. That was the story of my film career.” Vita Hewitt 9 Apr 2025 · 5 min read
Oakland Survival and Legacy on Stage at Oakland Theater Project "Never forget you are in the lion's den. Sometimes you must howl with the wolves." Vita Hewitt 28 Mar 2025 · 3 min read
Oakland A Hilarious and Flavorful Evening in Temescal Quick wit and a mastery of their craft allowed these sharp-as-tacks comics to show us how it's done— some seasoned and some new to the game, but all came out with their comedy teeth sharpened. Vita Hewitt 25 Mar 2025 · 3 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
Books Book Review: A Raw, Poetic Journey of Identity, Rebellion, and Self-Discovery How much of who we are is defined by the world around us, and how much of it is something we must create for ourselves? Aria Aber explores identity in this debut coming of age novel. Vita Hewitt 21 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 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 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 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 A Tender Portrait of California Indigenous Life Duncan Agulair’s photographs of Native California life stand as a direct challenge to the pervasive narrative that Indigenous communities are relics of the past. On view at OMCA now. Vita Hewitt 16 Jan 2025 · 4 min read
Oakland TikTok Kink and Unpacking Consent: “Babygirl” Brings A Complicated Narrative Erotic thriller or age-gap rom-com gone wrong? “Babygirl” fails to bring the heat, and worse, simplifies and stupefies complex sexuality, instead offering insipid regurgitations of pulpy tropes. Vita Hewitt 13 Jan 2025 · 4 min read
Oakland Laughter Unscripted: Improv as Art Form Improv Curious? The All Out Comedy Theater delivered a night of laughter and hijinks, elevating the improv art form up out of the basement. Vita Hewitt 7 Jan 2025 · 3 min read
Oakland Ballin’, Old School: A Triumphant Return for Oakland’s Gaskell Ball More than 600 attendees flocked in full skirts and suits to waltz the night away, for the first time in eight years. Vita Hewitt 3 Jan 2025 · 4 min read
Oakland A Night of Haunting Harmony There are performances that transport you to another world, where time bends and the boundaries between the sacred and the earthly blur. Kitka Women's Vocal Ensemble’s recent concert was one such experience. Vita Hewitt 26 Dec 2024 · 4 min read
