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fromThe Oaklandside
1 day ago

A guide to Oakland's historic homes

Spanish settlers moved to the East Bay starting in 1776 to take land that had been home to indigenous people for thousands of years, and made it into fiefdoms of various dons like the Peraltas.
East Bay (California)
fromArtnet News
21 hours ago

What Not to Miss at the San Francisco Art Fair

"I love the range in this booth, from large-scale ceramic totems to more intimate neon paintings. I'm always impressed by the artists Freeburg represents and the clarity of her program's mission."
Arts
#oakland
fromKqed
3 days ago
East Bay (California)

Oakland Passes Controversial Policy Easing Restrictions on Encampment Sweeps | KQED

East Bay food
fromThe Mercury News
1 day ago

Meet the soul-food chef singing the praises of Oakland, top food city

Michele McQueen is a pioneering chef promoting Oakland as a viable restaurant city while celebrating its rich culinary culture.
East Bay (California)
fromKqed
3 days ago

Oakland Passes Controversial Policy Easing Restrictions on Encampment Sweeps | KQED

Oakland City Council enacted a new encampment policy allowing immediate removal of tents and towing of RVs occupied by unhoused residents.
#earth-day
fromwww.7x7.com
1 day ago
Portland food

30 Fun Things to Do This Week (4.20.26)

Earth Day celebrations include sustainable fashion events, cleanups, special menus, and various festivals throughout the week.
fromFuncheap
1 day ago
Portland food

Earth Day Fest: Animals, Demos & Food Trucks (East Bay)

Celebrate Earth Day on April 23 at Pleasant Hill City Hall with activities, demonstrations, and food trucks.
Portland food
fromwww.7x7.com
1 day ago

30 Fun Things to Do This Week (4.20.26)

Earth Day celebrations include sustainable fashion events, cleanups, special menus, and various festivals throughout the week.
Portland food
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Earth Day Fest: Animals, Demos & Food Trucks (East Bay)

Celebrate Earth Day on April 23 at Pleasant Hill City Hall with activities, demonstrations, and food trucks.
Skiing
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

New Mural at Oakland Ice Center Pays Tribute to Skaters Alysa Liu and Kristi Yamaguchi

Julie Engelmann created a 100-foot mural in Oakland honoring Olympic skaters Alysa Liu and Kristi Yamaguchi, reflecting local pride and artistic talent.
Silicon Valley food
fromThe Mercury News
2 days ago

7 incredible Bay Area things to do this weekend, April 17-19

This weekend features concerts, a new series, and a light turkey meatball recipe, catering to diverse entertainment and culinary interests.
#music-venues
Music
fromKqed
1 day ago

Long Live The Pound: The Forgotten 2000s Venue That Changed the Bay Area | KQED

The Pound venue thrived due to its isolation, allowing loud music and all-ages shows, but faced challenges as bands moved to larger venues.
Music
fromKqed
1 day ago

Long Live The Pound: The Forgotten 2000s Venue That Changed the Bay Area | KQED

The Pound venue thrived due to its isolation, allowing loud music and all-ages shows, but faced challenges as bands moved to larger venues.
California
fromPadailypost
9 hours ago

San Mateo County officials live it up this weekend in Wine Country

San Mateo County taxpayers are funding city officials' attendance at a $1,196 conference focused on housing, AI, and transit tax.
SF music
fromFuncheap
20 hours ago

Free Vinyl Night w/ Circuit73 + Special Guests (SF)

An eclectic vinyl music event featuring DJ Circuit73 and guests at 540 Bar in San Francisco.
#yerba-buena-center-for-the-arts
Mission District
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts offers free admission to galleries every Wednesday from 11 AM to 5 PM.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts offers free admission to galleries every Wednesday from 11 AM to 5 PM.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts offers free admission to galleries every Wednesday from 11 AM to 5 PM.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts offers free admission to galleries every Wednesday from 11 AM to 5 PM.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts offers free admission to galleries every Wednesday from 11 AM to 5 PM.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Free Admission Day at Yerba Buena Center for the Arts (YBCA)

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts offers free admission to galleries every Wednesday from 11 AM to 5 PM.
Humor
fromFuncheap
20 hours ago

Book Shop Comedy at Adobe Books (SF)

A free comedy show at Adobe Books features local comics in an intimate setting, encouraging donations to support the artists.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
22 hours ago

Story of Black British music writ large in first exhibition at V&A East

The V&A East's exhibition 'The Music is Black' showcases the evolution of Black British music from Africa to contemporary genres.
#community
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid (Spring 2026 Kick-off)

Friday Nights at OMCA offer free admission, live performances, food trucks, and cultural activities every Friday from 5-9 PM.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
2 weeks ago

Friday Nights at OMCA with Off the Grid (Spring 2026 Kick-off)

Friday Nights at OMCA offer free admission, live performances, food trucks, and cultural activities every Friday from 5-9 PM.
#san-francisco
fromFuncheap
1 day ago
San Francisco

SF City Guides Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (50+ Free Walking Tours)

San Francisco City Guides offers free walking tours daily, with a variety of themes and times available for public participation.
fromFuncheap
1 day ago
San Francisco

SF City Guides Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (50+ Free Walking Tours)

San Francisco City Guides offers free walking tours daily, with a special event over Memorial Day Weekend 2026.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

SF City Guides Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (50+ Free Walking Tours)

San Francisco City Guides offers free walking tours daily, with a special event over Memorial Day Weekend 2026.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

SF City Guides Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (50+ Free Walking Tours)

San Francisco City Guides offers free walking tours daily, with a variety of themes and times available for public participation.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

SF City Guides Memorial Day Weekend 2026 (50+ Free Walking Tours)

San Francisco City Guides offers free walking tours daily, with a special event over Memorial Day Weekend 2026.
NYC music
fromKqed
2 days ago

How Tuesday and Her Daughters Made West Oakland's New Viral Anthem | KQED

A viral anthem from West Oakland has gained recognition and led to performances at major events, celebrating local culture and artists.
Boston food
fromThe Mercury News
4 days ago

Beloved Walnut Creek sports bar finds new home in vintage downtown building

Massés Sports Bar & Grill is relocating to a new downtown Walnut Creek location after closing its previous site.
fromFuncheap
20 hours ago

"The Ayo Brame Experience" Live (Oakland)

Ayo Brame has dedicated countless hours to perfecting his craft, performing alongside his mentor, Kev Choce, and is currently a freshman studying jazz at The New School of Music in Manhattan.
East Bay (California)
#pleasant-hill
Portland food
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Pleasant Hill's Art, Wine & Music Festival 2026 (May 16-17)

Pleasant Hill hosts a weekend event featuring art, wine, and music with free admission and food/drinks available for purchase.
Portland food
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Pleasant Hill's Art, Wine & Music Festival 2026 (May 16-17)

Pleasant Hill hosts a weekend event featuring art, wine, and music with free admission and food/drinks available for purchase.
Portland food
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Pleasant Hill's Art, Wine & Music Festival 2026 (May 16-17)

Pleasant Hill hosts a weekend event featuring art, wine, and music with free admission and food/drinks available for purchase.
Portland food
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Pleasant Hill's Art, Wine & Music Festival 2026 (May 16-17)

Pleasant Hill hosts a weekend event featuring art, wine, and music with free admission and food/drinks available for purchase.
Arts
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 days ago

A Berkeley couple's collection of women artists showing at BAMPFA

Penny Cooper and Rena Rosenwasser have created a significant art collection focused on women artists, now exhibited at BAMPFA.
Mission District
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

20 Years of Maker Faire (Sunday Assembly East Bay)

Maker Faire, founded by Dale Dougherty, has become a beloved event celebrating creativity and innovation in the Bay Area since 2006.
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Sensory Friendly Family Concert

Sensory Friendly concerts are designed for the neurodivergent community, encouraging all types of engagement with music in a comfortable environment.
Silicon Valley food
fromMission Local
2 days ago

Mission Buzz: New murals coming to Wiese, pop-ups join forces and El Faro for sale

Two local pop-ups, Fat Cat and Claws of Mantis, are opening a brick-and-mortar location together after successful collaborations.
NYC music
from48 hills
4 days ago

Alvin Ailey's annual Berkeley run brought further 'Revelations' - 48 hills

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's performance featured new works and the classic Revelations, showcasing rich storytelling through dance.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Taste of North Berkeley: 30+ Food & Drink Tastings

North Berkeley hosts a culinary event featuring over 30 local businesses with diverse tastings and beverages on May 13, 2026.
East Bay (California)
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

Native American remains discovered on UC Berkeley campus

Native American remains were found at UC Berkeley during construction, with authorities confirming they are not linked to a crime.
Arts
fromFuncheap
20 hours ago

Second Frame: Reclaimed Bowling Pin Art Exhibition (SF)

Local artists transform retired bowling pins into diverse art pieces, promoting sustainability and community engagement during a two-night exhibition at Mission Bowling Club.
fromsfist.com
1 day ago

4/20 at Hippie Hill Is Still Canceled, But a Lot of People Will Probably Show Up Anyway, Per Usual

The event, which for many years was an unsanctioned gathering, once drew roughly 20,000 people at its peak after the city took it over in 2017, but the sanctioned version has been on pause since 2023.
San Francisco
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 day ago

Tom Prochaska: Through the Open Door * Oregon ArtsWatch

Tom Prochaska distinguished himself in many mediums: He was a masterful printmaker, an intuitive painter, a builder of papier-mâché figures, a creator of fused glass panels, and graphite-on-paper drawings.
Arts
Portland food
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Walnut Creek's Locust Street Festival 2026

Two vibrant street festivals will take place in downtown Walnut Creek on July 8 and August 5, 2026.
SF music
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

11a RSVPs Open: Epic Secret Free "Humans Only" Concert Tonight at 8p (SF)

Free concert in San Francisco on April 17, 2026, featuring all-vinyl sets by Janelle Monáe and DJ Pee .Wee, for verified humans only.
East Bay food
fromSFGATE
2 days ago

Oakland's Two Pitchers Brewing Co. is bringing its $3 beer to SF

Two Pitchers Brewing Co. is expanding to San Francisco, maintaining its $3 beer pricing and collaborating with a local burger pop-up.
Portland food
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

Walnut Creek's Locust Street Festival 2026

Two vibrant street festivals will take place in downtown Walnut Creek on July 8 and August 5, 2026, featuring free entry and various activities.
SF music
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

SF's Yerba Buena Gardens Festival "Sunset Sound System" Live DJ Set

The 2026 Yerba Buena Gardens Festival features over 100 free performances from May to November in Downtown San Francisco.
#artwalk
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

2nd Friday Art Walk | Oakland & Alameda

The Second Friday Artwalk promotes local art and culture in the Alameda/Jingletown arts districts by opening galleries and businesses from 6-9 PM.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

2nd Friday Art Walk | Oakland & Alameda

The Second Friday Artwalk promotes local art and culture in the Alameda/Jingletown arts districts by opening galleries and businesses from 6-9 PM.
Portland food
fromFuncheap
1 day ago

4th Annual Holi D11 Street Party (SF)

The 4th Annual Holi D11 Street Party is a free, family-friendly event featuring music, dancing, food, and colored powders.
Mission District
fromMission Local
1 day ago

Long-awaited trashcans hit S.F. streets, a Tenderloroadway mural, and more

New initiatives in the Tenderloin include custom trash bins and a mural funded by a beautification grant.
San Francisco
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

San Francisco Waldorf Art Show & Celebration 2026 (Fort Mason)

Art Show on April 18th at Fort Mason features original works by the SF Waldorf community, with free admission and an evening celebration.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
3 days ago

Free Oakland "Beltane Magical Marketplace" May Day Festival (2026)

Beltane Magical Marketplace on May 3, 2026, offers a free community event celebrating creativity, healing, and magical practices in Oakland.
#moad
Arts
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

MoAD: Museum of the African Diaspora Free Museum Day (SF)

MoAD celebrates Black cultures and offers free admission days to promote community engagement.
Arts
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

MoAD: Museum of the African Diaspora Free Museum Day (SF)

MoAD celebrates Black cultures and offers free admission days, making art accessible to all, especially families and those receiving food assistance.
Arts
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

MoAD: Museum of the African Diaspora Free Museum Day (SF)

MoAD celebrates Black cultures and offers free admission days to promote community engagement.
Arts
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

MoAD: Museum of the African Diaspora Free Museum Day (SF)

MoAD celebrates Black cultures and offers free admission days, making art accessible to all, especially families and those receiving food assistance.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
4 days ago

Oakland's "The Lake Show" 420 Poetry, Rappers + DJ Picnic (Lake Merritt)

The Lake Show is a free outdoor open mic picnic at Lake Merritt featuring local artists, food trucks, and a relaxed atmosphere.
Arts
fromFuncheap
1 week ago

Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum

BAMPFA offers free admission on the first Thursday of each month, promoting access to art and film for the community.
SOMA, SF
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Bay Area events calendar for March 13-19 weekly editions

South Bay and Peninsula events include paranormal investigations, theatrical productions, outdoor hikes, environmental cleanups, and a spring-themed cake celebration across multiple dates in March.
East Bay real estate
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

An iconic performing arts venue is back open. Can Oakland keep it alive?

Henry J. Kaiser Center in Oakland reopened after two decades following a $100 million renovation by Orton Development, restoring historic 19th-century architecture.
US news
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Day Around the Bay: Oakland to Celebrate Black History Month With Black Joy Parade

Oakland will host its ninth annual Black Joy Parade with over 100 contingents, 4,500 participants, and a festival featuring more than 200 Black-owned businesses.
#super-bowl-tailgate
NYC music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Bay Area arts, 9 great shows and concerts to catch this weekend

The Bay Area hosts multiple notable entertainment events this weekend, including Brandi Carlile's concert at Chase Center, a celebration of Greil Marcus's influential music criticism book, and other performances.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

Culture Makers: Keeping Oakland's literary scene strong

The Oaklandside hosts Culture Makers live event on March 19 featuring Oakland authors Jasmine Guillory and Carolina Ixta, plus publisher J.K. Fowler discussing creative work and community.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Bay Area arts: 12 great shows and concerts to catch this weekend

Los Tigres del Norte are ready to greet their loyal Bay Area fans. The famed Mexican norteno act which kickstarted its career in San Jose way back in the mid-1960s brings its La Loteria Tour to San Francisco on Feb. 20. It's your chance to see one of the most important Bay Area bands of all time, one that has attracted fans around the globe with its brand of thoughtful corridos that speak to the Latinx and immigrant experience.
Music
#cajun-music
SF music
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Bay Area events calendar for March 6-12 weekly editions

Multiple cultural and entertainment events are available this month, including Celtic knot workshops, filmmaker seminars, theatrical productions, cocktail classes, and live music performances across the San Francisco Bay Area.
#jazz-music
#theater
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

Oakland's "Fans Fest" 2026

The free, family-friendly celebration brings together hundreds of local fans for a day packed with team pride, food and drink vendors, local makers, music, and player appearances.
East Bay food
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