Spring has sprung, as they say. The wildflowers are in bloom and we’re on the cusp of another super bloom spring. This past week, while on a short hike with my pup in Oakland, I stumbled upon a delightful surprise halfway through the trail—a hidden tree swing boasting panoramic vistas

The Bay Area’s “Chairman of the Hoard,” sculptor Nemo Gould, has a solo show opening this weekend titled “Defense Mechanisms” in Oakland. The whimsy within each sculpture is rivaled only by the deep meaning behind many of his pieces, as well as the exhibition’s ability to highlight Nemo’s sculptural expertise.

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WRITTEN BY: SANDWICH If you’re looking for free fun, as in the free-space-in-the-middle-of-the-bingo-card fun, enjoy Bingo and Beer every Tuesday at The New Parkway Theater in uptown Oakland, conveniently located a few blocks north of 19th Street BART. Do something different. Go on a fun date. Yell Bingo.  It’s pretty

This Sunday, September 24th, Oakland’s beloved Fairyland will host “Hip Hop Fairyland & the Healthy Dragon” bringing together the East Bay’s love for hip hop and community. Celebrate 50 golden years of hip hop at this special event. It’s packed with local legends such as interactive workshops and performances by

A clown pulls himself through a pile of corpses. He’s just escaped the gallows by offering his janitorial services. It’s his lucky day? Welcome to Gary: A Sequel to Titus Andronicus at The Oakland Theater Project. Blood, corpses, disgruntled maids and a very healthy dose of camp await you. Oh!

Whether you’re looking for a taste of history, cultural enrichment, or a festive atmosphere, Oakland’s Juneteenth events have it all. Don’t miss out on these exciting opportunities to embrace the spirit of Juneteenth and immerse yourself in Oakland’s vibrant culture. Kick-off June with First Fridays on June 2nd Kick-off Liberation

With the show now reaching nearly 25 years in existence, DeWolf has a dedicated and expanding crew, some even started going to the show as an audience member and then performing at later events.

What happens when you enroll your dog in circus school? You learn party tricks, build a bond, have a whole lot of fun, and also go through some rigorous behavioral training. My Scottish terrier, Jasper, has been clowning around at Canine Circus School in Oakland: training under ring-leader Francis Metcalf;