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.

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.

PianoFight is expanding to Oakland despite continued uncertainty over when live audiences will be back in either of its locations.

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.

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.

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.

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.

36 tons of steel from what was once the Bay Bridge's eastern span will reappear on Treasure Island next month.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Looking for fun, entertaining events and activities to check out in Oakland this weekend? Including dates, times, locations, and links to buy tickets.