This week in Oakland: The Musical Improv Festival, Diwali celebration and more
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This week in Oakland: The Musical Improv Festival, Diwali celebration and more
"How AI can mess with our minds Washington Post tech culture reporter Nitasha Tiku will be in conversation with librarian Ian Hetzner of the Oakland Public Library to discuss the effects artificial intelligence has on the human mind when used as a friend, companion, and therapist, and the effects AI chatbots are having on the economy, the environment and our social lives."
"2nd annual Bay Area Musical Improv Festival Twenty-five acts from places like Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland, and Hawaii are all coming together for this four-day festival. Musical improv is an art form where everything, from notes and melodies to lyrics and rhymes, is improvised on the spot. Expect acts like a Star Trek musical and a rock opera. Oakland Diwali 2025"
"Oakland Diwali 2025 Two years ago, Oakland City Councilmember Janani Ramachandran, the daughter of Indian immigrants, launched the festival to highlight South Asian culture and cuisine. The family-friendly festival will feature various dance performances, music by DJ Damaniac, South Asian food vendors, and additional entertainment. 5th annual For the Love of the Bay 5K/10K Last year, the For The Love of the Bay 5K/10K run drew 600 participants for the two races."
An Oakland Public Library event will feature a conversation about the effects of artificial intelligence on the human mind when used as a friend, companion, and therapist, and the influence of AI chatbots on the economy, environment, and social life. The Bay Area Musical Improv Festival will present twenty-five acts from cities such as Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, Portland, and Hawaii across four days, with fully improvised music, lyrics, and themed shows like a Star Trek musical and a rock opera. Oakland Diwali 2025 will celebrate South Asian culture with dance performances, music by DJ Damaniac, food vendors, and family-friendly entertainment. The For the Love of the Bay 5K/10K drew 600 participants last year and remains open for registration through Oct. 22.
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