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East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
5 hours ago

This week in Oakland: 'Cabaret' and a documentary chronicling Oakland's first preschool for Native children

Oakland hosts a week of tech events, author talks, and a new theater production of Cabaret with previews and opening night in late November.
fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
6 days ago

Silicon Valley Events, Nov. 12-19

Rossum's Universal Robots-Foothill Theatre Arts is mounting the West Coast premiere of Rossum's Universal Robots (R.U.R.), running through Nov. 23. The 1921 play, which introduced the word "robot" to the English language, has received an update by adaptor Bo List to address one of today's most pressing questions: What can happen if A.I. goes rogue? $15-$28. Nov 13 & 20, 7:30pm; Nov 14-15 & Nov 21-27, 8pm; Nov 16 & 23, 2pm. Loham Theatre, Foothill College,12345 El Monte Road, Los Altos Hills. foothill.edu/theatre.
Arts
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

Mike Jung's New Kids Book Launch: Free Event (Berkeley)

Theo Chang is thrilled his family adopted a new cat, but the cat is less thrilled about his new home. Can Theo find a way to befriend the kitty before his family gives up and takes him back to the shelter? Both sweetly poignant and laugh-out-loud funny, with black-and-white illustrations by Pura Belpré Honor artist Kat Fajardo, Theo Chang welcomes readers into Mrs. Z's class where friendship and fun rule the school.
Books
Right-wing politics
fromCornell Chronicle
1 month ago

William F. Buckley's secrets revealed in Oct. 9 talk | Cornell Chronicle

William F. Buckley transformed a small conservative group into a dominant political and cultural force; Sam Tanenhaus will present findings from extensive research and interviews.
Books
fromFuncheap
4 months ago

Spencer Quinn - Mrs. Plansky Goes Rogue

Spencer Quinn's Mrs. Plansky Goes Rogue features an adventure with a memorable character, Mrs. Plansky, praised by Stephen King.
Books
fromFuncheap
4 months ago

Stefanie Leder with Christina Passariello - Love, Coffee, and Revolution

The event celebrates Stefanie Leder's new book, exploring tech's promises and integrity through a narrative rich in romance and action.
Portland food
fromFuncheap
5 months ago

Bridget Crocker with Michael Shapiro - The River's Daughter

The event celebrates Bridget Crocker's memoir focused on courage and life in the outdoors.
fromFuncheap
5 months ago

"Moving Day" Author Event About Moving a 139-year-old Victorian House Six Blocks

Teri Roche Drobnick's new picture book offers a playful perspective, telling the story of a historic Victorian house's journey through the eyes of the house itself.
San Francisco
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