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Food & DrinkDowntown Oakland Spots Baba's House and 13 Orphans Announce Closure
Downtown Oakland Asian snack counter Baba's House and upstairs mahjong lounge 13 Orphans are closing their storefront at the end of September.
TrendingAI-Generated Ads and Songs Surface in Oakland Political Races
Local candidates and political committees in Oakland have begun using artificial intelligence to create campaign songs and video advertisements.
BusinessOakland Mayor Seeks New Advisor for Mission-Driven Tech Startups
A $100,000 grant from the Kapor Foundation will fund a city role to help reduce regulatory hurdles for socially minded technology companies.
CommunityOakland Seeks Applicants for Open Seats on Cultural Affairs Commission
The City of Oakland is accepting applications to fill four vacant seats on its volunteer Cultural Affairs Commission.
Oakland Community Leaders Share Practical Guidance on De-Escalating Conflict
Longtime violence prevention workers in Oakland are offering actionable tips to help neighbors calm tense public arguments without police intervention.
Oakland Firefighters Rescue Resident and Three Dogs From West Oakland Blaze
Emergency crews extinguished an early morning motor home blaze near the West Oakland BART station, saving one resident and three dogs.
Cal Fire Cancels Prescribed Angel Island Burns Following Smoke Impacts
State fire officials called off remaining burns on Angel Island after shifting winds carried smoke into Oakland and triggered air alerts.
Oakland Police Officers Face Federal Charges Over Helicopter Certifications
Two Oakland police officers pleaded not guilty to federal charges alleging they falsified flight records to secure helicopter pilot credentials.
Public SafetyOakland Police Department Released From Federal Oversight After 23 Years
A federal judge has officially dismissed the decades-old civil rights lawsuit overseeing the Oakland Police Department.
BusinessKaiser Permanente Cuts 147 Jobs Statewide, Including Oakland Positions
Healthcare provider Kaiser Permanente is eliminating 147 administrative roles across California, with a dozen cuts located in Oakland.
CommunityNewsom Signs Law Adding Environmental Review for West Oakland Coal Project
Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation requiring extensive environmental reviews before any coal export facility can open in Oakland.
Food & DrinkMerriewood Restaurant Payakk Brings Royal Thai Cuisine to Oakland Hills
Chef Nattaporn Pinpech is drawing diners to the Oakland hills with an upscale menu exploring Royal Thai culinary traditions.
Coming up in Oakland
Gabriel Fluffy Iglesias: The 1976 Tour
Sun Oct 11 · 8 PM
Oakland Arena · 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA 94621
Comedian Gabriel Iglesias brings his animated storytelling, character voices, and signature sound effects to Oakland on his 1976 Tour.
Tickets required
Oakland Roots SC vs. San Antonio FC
Sat Oct 10 · 7 PM
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum · 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA 94621
Oakland Roots SC hosts San Antonio FC in USL Championship soccer action at the Coliseum, featuring a halftime circular-fashion runway show.
Tickets required
Musiq Soulchild Live at Yoshi's
Fri Oct 9 · 7:30 PM & 9:30 PM
Yoshi's Oakland · 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607
Multi-Grammy-nominated neo-soul pioneer Musiq Soulchild performs an intimate live club set along the Jack London Square waterfront.
Tickets required ($79 - $145)
aespa LIVE TOUR: SYNK : COMPLAEXITY
Tue Oct 6 · 8 PM
Oakland Arena · 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA 94621
K-pop quartet aespa stops in Oakland as part of their SYNK: COMPLAEXITY world tour, delivering high-energy pop vocals and futuristic stage production.
Tickets required
Billy Strings Live at Oakland Arena
Sat Oct 3 · 7:30 PM
Oakland Arena · 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA 94621
Grammy Award winner Billy Strings brings his high-speed bluegrass flat-picking and genre-bending jam performance to Oakland Arena.
Tickets required
19th Annual Oaktoberfest in the Dimond
Sat Oct 3 · 11 AM-7 PM & Sun Oct 4 · 10 AM-5 PM
Dimond District · Fruitvale Ave & MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA 94602
Oakland's Bavarian-style beer festival features craft beers, German cuisine, vendor booths, and five stages of live music. The celebration also includes a dedicated family zone with interactive games and kids' entertainment.
Free admission; tickets required for beer tasting packages
Mojo Brookzz: Outta Pocket Tour
Fri Sep 18 · 7:30 PM
Paramount Theatre · 2025 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612
Comedian and internet personality Mojo Brookzz performs live stand-up comedy in downtown Oakland. The event is a strictly phone-free experience using secure pouches.
Tickets required; phone-free event; no children under 2
Sci-Fi Night: Star Trek IV - The Voyage Home
Fri Sep 18 · 7 - 9:30 PM
Chabot Space & Science Center · 10000 Skyline Blvd, Oakland, CA 94619
Enjoy a special screening of the classic sci-fi film under the 70-foot planetarium dome. Attendees also gain after-hours access to select exhibits and outdoor telescope viewing.
Tickets ($20 general, $10 members); ages 18 and up
Masego: Fix Your Face Tour
Sun Sep 13 · 7:30 PM
Fox Theater · 1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94612
Multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Masego brings his unique blend of jazz, hip-hop, and R&B to the Fox Theater stage. Doors open one hour prior to showtime.
Tickets required; all ages
Kamasi Washington Live at Yoshi's
Sun Sep 13 · 7 PM
Yoshi's Oakland · 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA 94607
Acclaimed saxophonist, composer, and bandleader Kamasi Washington plays an intimate set of modern jazz fusion.
tickets required; dinner reservations optional
Jack London Square Farmers Market
Sun Sep 13 · 11 AM - 4 PM
Jack London Square · 472 Water St, Oakland, CA 94607
Weekly waterfront market offering fresh regional produce, food purveyors, artisan gifts, and free community yoga.
free admission; produce and food for purchase; bring own mat for yoga
Thievery Corporation: 30 Year Retrospective
Sat Sep 12 · 8 PM
Fox Theater · 1807 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA 94612
Pioneering electronic duo performs a career-spanning live retrospective blending downtempo, dub, reggae, and global sounds.
tickets required; all ages
Bay Area Fest: Moneybagg Yo, DaBaby, Kamaiyah & More
Sat Sep 12 · 8 PM
Oakland Arena · 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA 94621
Major arena concert featuring Moneybagg Yo, DaBaby, G Herbo, Oakland native Kamaiyah, and B-Legit.
tickets required
Oakland Roots SC vs. Lexington SC (Conoce Tus Raíces Night)
Sat Sep 12 · 7 PM
Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum · 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA 94621
Watch Oakland Roots SC play Lexington SC in a home soccer match at the Coliseum. The match features Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations with special music and dance performances.
Tickets required
Oakland Chinatown Night Market
Sat Sep 12 · 4-10 PM
Pacific Renaissance Plaza · 388 9th St, Oakland, CA 94607
Annual open-air market showcasing neighborhood street food vendors, local crafts, and cultural stage performances.
free admission; food and merchandise for purchase
9th Annual Oktoberfest at Original Pattern Brewing
Sat Sep 12 · 12 - 7 PM
Original Pattern Brewing Company · 292 4th St, Oakland, CA 94607
Celebrate Bavarian brewing traditions with house-brewed German festbiers, local food vendors, and live polka music. Guests can also compete in a stein-holding contest and costume raffle.
Free admission; stein and beer packages available for purchase
Paramount Theatre Public Tour
Sat Sep 12 · 10 AM - 12 PM
Paramount Theatre · 2025 Broadway, Oakland, CA 94612
Take a guided architectural walkthrough of Oakland's historic 1931 Art Deco movie palace. The 90-minute tour explores the grand lobby, auditorium, and backstage areas.
Tickets ($10 adults, $5 youth ages 8-17, free for children 7 and under; card only)
Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid
Fri Sep 11 · 5-9 PM
Oakland Museum of California · 1000 Oak St, Oakland, CA 94607
Weekly community gathering featuring live music, Off the Grid food trucks, family activities, and evening access to museum galleries.
free outdoor admission; food and drinks for purchase; tickets required for gallery admission
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