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Oakland’s Grand Lake Theater creates GoFundMe to raise funds for staff
The Grand Lake Theater — Oakland’s historic cinema famous for its attention-grabbing marquee messages — has been closed since March. And now most of its crew members have “run out of their unemployment benefits,” leading the theater to create a fundraiser that will offer some financial support for its staff. Read More
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The BlaQ ArTed Short Film Fest set to debut in Oakland this weekend
The inaugural BlaQ ArTed Shortfilm Festival kicks off this Sunday with an opening night drive-in event at Oakland’s Chabot Space & Science Center. Hosted by The East Bay Queer Healing Arts Center, the festival highlights the work of nine emerging youth filmmakers from the East Bay. Read More
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Oakland artist brings giant Trump head to Lake Merritt for people to roll around, get dirty
A giant papier-mache head of Donald Trump landed on the shore of Lake Merritt on Saturday. The interactive art piece, titled "Let’s Roll Trump Out of Office," is the work of Oakland artist Larry McSpadden who says it has been three years in the making. Read More
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PianoFight expands to Oakland, taking over The Flight Deck theater
PianoFight is expanding to Oakland despite continued uncertainty over when live audiences will be back in either of its locations. Read More
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Oakland boasts a hot lineup of comedy events this weekend
Looking for fun, entertaining events and activities to check out in Oakland this weekend? Here are top picks with dates, times, locations and ticket links. Read More
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The 4 best performing arts spots in Oakland
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top performing arts spots around Oakland. Here's a rundown of top businesses in the city, with ratings, photos and more. Read More
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4 music events to check out in Oakland this weekend
Looking for don't-miss musical events to check out in Oakland this weekend? Here are top picks with dates, times, locations and ticket links. Read More
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3 choice performing and visual arts events in Oakland this weekend
Looking for fun, entertaining events and activities to check out in Oakland this weekend? Here are top picks with dates, times, locations and ticket links. Read More
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Pieces of the former Bay Bridge to reappear as public art piece on Treasure Island
36 tons of steel from what was once the Bay Bridge's eastern span will reappear on Treasure Island next month. Read More
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5 top spots for art classes in Oakland
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top art class spots in Oakland. Here's a rundown of top businesses in the city, with ratings, photos and more. Read More
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Oakland's top 5 museums, ranked
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top museums in Oakland. Here's a rundown of top businesses in the city, with ratings, photos and more. Read More
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The 3 best jazz and blues spots in Oakland
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top jazz and blues spots around Oakland. Here's a rundown of top businesses in the city, with ratings, photos and more. Read More
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Oakland's top 3 music venues, ranked
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top music venues in Oakland. Here's a rundown of top businesses in the city, with ratings, photos and more. Read More
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3 music events to check out in Oakland this weekend
Looking for fun, entertaining events and activities to check out in Oakland this weekend? Including dates, times, locations, and links to buy tickets. Read More
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4 music events to plan for in Oakland this weekend
Looking for fun, entertaining events and activities to check out in Oakland this weekend? Including dates, times, locations and links to buy tickets. Read More
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Real Irish Comedy Tour & Fest set to bring Irish humor to the Bay
Irish comics are delivering culture and laughs, just in time for Paddy's Day. Read More
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Oakland YWCA building a symbol of Julia Morgan’s relationships with powerful women
Julia Morgan’s relationship with philanthropist Phoebe Hearst led to commissions from the YWCA that would span her career. Read More
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Despite disaster, Julia Morgan's home for 'incurables' rose with Oakland community's efforts
Raising money in stages over a decade, Oaklanders worked together to get Morgan's King’s Daughters Home built in the wake of the 1906 earthquake. Read More
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Julia Morgan-designed Mills bell tower counts down to its 115th anniversary
The Mills College bell tower made architect Julia Morgan world-famous for her use of reinforced concrete. It turns 115 this spring. Read More
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Hobbyist's map offers glimpse into lost routes of East Bay's 1920s streetcars
Using archival information, attorney Jacob Berman mapped the rail lines that once connected Oakland, Piedmont, Berkeley, and Alameda. Read More
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The 5 best spots to score vinyl records in Oakland
Vinyl fans: Here are your top-rated spots for new and used records. Read More
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New murals aim to bring attention to still-unfinished East Bay Greenway
Two new murals from The Original Scraper Bike Team aim to draw attention to the still-uncompleted 16-mile bicycle and pedestrian path. Read More
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5 things to do on the cheap in Oakland this weekend
From comedy and music to a fireside chat and more. Read More
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What to do in Oakland this weekend for $20 or less
From comedy and music to a networking event and a dance off, here's how you can have fun on a budget. Read More
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Boots Riley previews film for hometown audience
The writer-director took questions after a screening of his new film, "Sorry to Bother You." Read More
