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Employees Save Jack London Square’s Favorite Pub, Sláinte Oakland
I’m sure you’d agree that the hallmarks of a great Irish pub include great drinks, a thriving community, authentic Irish food and live music. Sláinte Oakland in Jack London has all of that but its origin story and remarkable revival following the closure in 2023 is what gives this place
Who Said Pro Wrasslin’ Isn’t Real? “Hoodslam” Re-Suspends Disbelief
Who Said Pro Wrasslin’ Isn’t Real? “Hoodslam” Re-Suspends Disbelief
The San Francisco Beer Passport is Here!
Step into a world of adventure with the San Francisco Beer Passport. There’s no better way to explore San Francisco than to literally drink it in. This passport is amazing! Each one contains 27 coupons to buy one beer, get a second beer FREE at 27 of the finest locally
Drag Performer You Should Know: Hollow Eve
Hollow Eve who identifies as a “Post Binary Drag Socialist with a penchant for anarchy” will be closing the festival on Sunday, May 19 at 6pm at Omni Commons in Oakland, with a show entitled Rebirth: The Death of Drag. With this description, I needed to know more. They were kind enough to meet me for a quick interview and photoshoot this week.
Artists Install ‘Know Justice Know Peace’ In Oakland City Hall
For this summer, every time the Mayor of Oakland goes to her office or other elected officials go to council, they cannot help but pass the glowing words “Know Justice Know Peace”.
A Prankster Has Snatched the “Mark Farrell for Mayor” Website
There’s a long history (well for the internet anyways) of pranksters nabbing what would be an ideal website for a political candidate before the candidate has a chance to buy it themselves. And usually the prankster makes the website a spoof to undermine the candidate and/or air out some dirty
How San Francisco Ignited Public Partying
By Steven T. Jones Originally published as “Partying Down the Apocalypse” on the weekly newsletter Scribe’s End Notes. Times are tough, but take heart: it’s the golden age for beer, booze, and marijuana. So things could be worse — at least we’re not facing The End sober. We in California
Best Bay Area Events 5/14-6/3
Summer Time in the MTZ by Vanessa Gil, Arts & Events Editor If you’ve never spent time in Downtown Martinez on a summer weekend, you’re missing out. Market & Main’s outdoor container bar is open right next door to Five Suns’ patio. Main Street is closed off and there’s live music