"The Oakland Ballers kick off their third season in West Oakland as defending league champions with a robust calendar of special themes and giveaways. On Thursday, May 21, the first 750 fans will receive a bobblehead of the legendary Oakland rapper Too $hort. Later in the week, catch the "Unauthorized Bash Bros Night", which will pay homage to former A's hitters Jose Canseco and Mark McGuire, and"
"Born and raised in Flint, Michigan, and now based in Oakland, the Americana singer Miko Marks will be playing several shows at Yoshi's between now and August. She'll be performing with a genre-blending band that includes three young gospel singers, all graduates of the Oakland School for the Arts. With special guest The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol, the blues and jazz vocalist. Thursday, May 21, 7 p.m., , Yoshi's, 510 Embarcadero West"
"Grammy-award-winning drummer Peter Erskine and his jazz trio are taking his new album "Peregrine" (Hard Wag Records) on the road, and their first stop is in Oakland. The trio's 5:30 p.m. show is already sold out, so a second show has been added. Wednesday, May 20, 8 p.m., , $35 at the door, Piedmont Piano Company, 1728 San Pablo Ave."
The Oakland Ballers begin a new season on May 19 in West Oakland with multiple themed games and giveaways. The season opener on Thursday, May 21 includes a Too $hort bobblehead giveaway for the first 750 fans. Additional themed events include an “Unauthorized Bash Bros Night” honoring Jose Canseco and Mark McGuire. Foodies can attend a 25th anniversary celebration at El Huarache Azteca in Fruitvale featuring food and dance. Yoshi’s hosts Americana singer Miko Marks with special guest The Dynamic Miss Faye Carol, plus multiple shows through August. Piedmont Piano Company presents Grammy-winning drummer Peter Erskine and his jazz trio, with a second show added after the first sold out.
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