Oakland’s Starline Social Club is Closing
One of Oakland’s coolest venues has announced that it is closing down. On Saturday, Starline Social Club posted to its 21,000 Instagram followers that January 1st would be its final day. As they said in the post,”We are sad to announce that Starline Social Club is going up for sale and
Planet Booty is Playing an Epic Show at the Starline Social Club
You know Planet Booty. They are by far one of the most excellent party bands in the Bay Area. You’ve seen them interviewed on this site. You’ve seen them play the New Parish, and now you get to see them at The Starline Social Club for this epic show. What’s
The Most Versatile Music Venue in The Bay is 50 Years Old
I’ve set a new goal to explore every music venue in The Bay Area, even though I’ve been to most due to growing up here. However, there are still surprises and unexplored places. Last week, I attended a show at Ashkenaz in Berkeley and was amazed by its versatility. While
Is The Feeling Of Belonging Short-Lived in The Bay?
“Do I belong here?” – a question I’ve heard and felt more times than I can count. We ask ourselves; “Can I afford it here?” “Can I find a community here?” “Is there anything else left?” – and – “Has everyone left?” For all of those who have left the
Get Drunk, Watch Cool Movies At Drunken Film Festival
The fifth annual festival is October 9th-14th, 2022. You betcha. Another free week of world-class short films in your favorite Oakland bars!
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Teaching Young Women How to Rap and Produce in Oakland
WIth a curriculum that combines beat-making and coding, she noticed similar gender dynamics in two male-dominated fields: tech and music production.
Sing, Swing, and Swig Your Way Through This Week’s Best Events!
The Equinox has come and gone, and it’s OFFICIALLY Springtime in the City. There’s no better time to get out there and check out some rad events – from live music to live comedy, from dance parties to boat parties, Spring has definitely sprung, bringing with it all kinds of fresh fun! Here’s what we’re most excited about for the week of 3/22/22….
Your BAS Guide to Surviving THE HOLIDAZE: Part Two
Every Tuesday our subscribers get this awesome roundup in their inboxes. You should sign up right here to make sure you never miss a thing. We’re about 25% of the way through THE HOLIDAZE, guys – we’ve made it past the first marker, Hannukkah! (And I hope all you who