The 21st annual tribute concert to MLK also honored Aretha Franklin. The post Living Jazz MLK tribute concert illuminates love, light, R.E.S.P.E.C.T   appeared first on Oakland Voices ..read more

For women DJs “Darling Cool” and “DJ Amal,” music is more than just sound: it's a way to heal, and build community in the Bay Area. The post Women DJs like Darling Cool and DJ Amal are shaping the Bay music scene appeared first on Oakland Voices ..read more

Since his debut album 30 years ago, legendary rapper Saafir combined jazz and funk to create a completely original sound. He was 54 The post Saafir: Requiem for a Saucy Nomad appeared first on Oakland Voices ..read more

Oakland’s Jerusalem Coffee House recently celebrated its one-year anniversary. Founded by Abdul Rahim Harara, a Palestinian-American, the coffee shop has quickly become a community gathering space and cultural landmark. Despite backlash over names of culturally inspired drinks, the shop remains committed to supporting his heritage and amplifying liberation movements worldwide. The post Jerusalem Coffee House celebrates anniversary amid war on Gaza appeared first on Oakland Voices ..read more

Nightlife experiences like Crybaby, Wolfpack Studios, and Second Mondays by Gold Beams help make Oakland a destination. The post Oakland nightlife is thriving appeared first on Oakland Voices ..read more

Black Cultural Zone and Levitt Foundation partner to host summer music series in East Oakland. The post East Oakland concert series sounds good appeared first on Oakland Voices ..read more

On a warm afternoon in May at Little Bobby Hutton Park in West Oakland, People’s Kitchen Collective premiered its documentary, Earth Seed: A People’s Journey of Radical Hospitality.  The film and community event was a [...] The post People’s Kitchen Collective documentary shares a pilgrimage in “Radical Hospitality” appeared first on Oakland Voices ..read more

Creative Growth Art Center celebrates its 50th anniversary with a vibrant outdoor fashion show at the Valdez Street Vibes Festival. Featuring unique wearable art by artists with disabilities, the event highlights the center's impact on the art world and disability culture. [...] The post Creative Growth Shines at 50 Years-Old With a Vibrant Fashion Show  appeared first on Oakland Voices ..read more

Book Lovers Have Plenty of Oakland Shops to Choose From [...] The post Oakland’s Best Bookstores: A Guide to Unique Literary Havens and Community Spaces appeared first on Oakland Voices ..read more

May's First Friday in Oakland showcased local talent with a bustling market, a runway fashion show, dance performances, interactive art, and a Latin-themed celebration. [...] The post Oakland First Fridays are Back appeared first on Oakland Voices ..read more