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Thursday (Tonight)

The Ruckus Revival at Continental Club

Ruckus Revival is “the largest, longest running variety show in the Bay Area.” It’s part circus, part goth-cyperpunk and all mixed together with fire. If you miss this one, next show is 2/12. | Every 2nd Thursday of the month, 8-11pm. The Continental Club, Oakland. See Tickets →

Friday

Stoner U Presents: Stonerversary X

This week, wrestling returns with Stoner U — a local pro wrestling school run by the “Stoner” brothers. This is the same school that feeds talent to the better known Hoodslam troupe. Now, you know Oakland wrestling. | Friday, doors @ 7-10pm. Seventh West, West Oakland. See Details →

Saturday

Beats and Beans, a Coffee Rave

It’s simple. Step 1: drink coffee. Step 2: Rave. What more could you ask for from a Saturday morning? $10 cover, but coffee is included. Co-hosted by Alta Vina Wines in Jack London. | Saturday, 10-2pm. 420 3rd St. Jack London Square. See Details →

Cereal Cinema at The New Parkway

Crunch to an unlimited cereal bar and nostalgic cartoons every Saturday at The New Parkway Theater | Every Saturday, showtime @ 10:30am. The New Parkway Theater, Oakland. See Details →

Three Kings Day Fiesta for Kids

While the actual Día de los Reyes holiday passed on Tuesday, you can still bring the kids out to celebrate this weekend with traditional Mexican hot chocolate and Rosca de Reyes cake at the Peralta Hacienda Historical Park. | Saturday, 11-2pm. 2465 34th Ave, Oakland. See Details →

Sunday

RESCHEDULED: Alameda Point Vintage Faire

Last week’s rain forced the event organizers to cancel, but this week… it’s clear with a side of vintage denim bell bottoms. If you haven’t been, I would recommend going on a clear, cool winter day. It’s pavement as far as the eye can see out there. It gets HOT. | Sunday, 6-3pm. Alameda Point. Get Tickets → 

Official 49ers Watch Party at Plank

There’s just 2 official watch parties for Sunday’s game against the Eagles — and one happens to be in Oakland. It’s first come, first serve. Expect a “Levi’s Stadium atmosphere” with co-branded giveaways. | Sunday, doors @ 12:30pm. Plank, Jack London Square. RSVP Here →

Temescal Tastes Food Tour Returns

Every other Sunday, you can hop along for a walking food tour of Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood. Enjoy bites from Cholita Linda, Starter Bakery, and Golden State Pickle Works to name a few. If you’re new to the Town, consider this a good entry point. | Sunday, 11-2pm. Temescal District, Oakland. See Details →

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Oakland’s violent crime dropped in 2025 - Notably homicides dropped by 22% from 2024. City Officials tout the use of violence prevention groups and new technologies as key resources in helping to bring crime rates down.

Jobs are coming back to the Bay(?) — In November, the Bay Area snapped a months long streak of job losses after notching a gain of 4,800 positions in November. Even with the upswing, the Bay Area is still set to record a net job loss for 2024.

SF Zoo is FREE (for kids under 11) — For the whole month of January, the SF Zoo is offering free admission to kids under the age of 11. You will still have to pay the $1 service fee if you buy tickets online. THAT is how they get ya.

Car thief crashes into Oakland’s Lightning’s Boxing Club — The club, famously was used by George Forman in the 1980’s, sustained heavy damage when a car ran through the front door. The owners are raising funds to rebuild.

Annnnnd you made it.

I was out most the week, sick as a dog. Wash you hands out there folks.

Look out for a few changes in next week’s issue.

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Have a safe, rain-free weekend!

-Kolby
Oaktown Weekly

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