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Low-Cost Art Classes to Help You Escape Your Existential Dread

Feb 11, 2026

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8 min read

Low-Cost Art Classes to Help You Escape Your Existential Dread

Escape the daily grind through affordable art classes that unleash creativity, get you off the couch, and spark hidden talents across the Bay Area's coolest workshops.

Guest Writer

The Curiosity Guild: Weird History Meets Storytelling Magic

Feb 11, 2026

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6 min read

The Curiosity Guild: Weird History Meets Storytelling Magic

Dive into captivating monthly talks that unearth bizarre historical tales, reviving the spirit of Odd Salon with fresh, delightful storytelling perspectives.

Katy Atchison

Witness MLK's Final Night in the Play “The Mountaintop”

Feb 11, 2026

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4 min read

Witness MLK's Final Night in the Play “The Mountaintop”

Bear witness to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s final night through a provocative lens in Oakland Theater Project's "The Mountaintop"

Vita Hewitt

Interview With James Choi, Director Of “Before The Call”

Feb 11, 2026

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9 min read

Interview With James Choi, Director Of “Before The Call”

Exploring identity and cultural belonging, James Choi's "Before The Call" follows a Korean-American's military journey amid rising tensions in Seoul's complex geopolitical landscape.

Peter Wong