Our curated list of events for families, couples, and everyone in-between. Got an event you’d like to promote? Submit it here.

Thursday

Selena Album Listening Party

The voice. The icon. THE Selena. Parche is hosting a Selena album listening party featuring drink specials and a happy hour. Bonus points if you know every word. | Thursday, 4-6pm. Parche, Oakland. See Details → 

Friday

Tower of Power Residency at Yoshi’s Starts

The Oakland funk and soul band returns to celebrate 55 years with a residency at Yoshi’s. Shows every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday now through Feb 7, but you know the first show is gonna be POWER. | Friday doors @ 7pm. Yoshi’s, Oakland. See Tickets →

Death Becomes Her Movie Screening at Mother Tongue

The folks from Itty Bitty Horror Podcast are hosting a watch party of the Robert Zemeckis classic, “Death Becomes Her” at Mother Tongue Cafe. Enjoy drinks, Bruce Willis with a mustache, and post-screening analysis. | Friday, 7-10pm. Mother Tongue Cafe, Oakland. See Tickets →

Saturday

Grand Opening of Nomadic Bookshop

The new bookstore, from the same people behind Nomadic Press, officially opens it’s doors to public with readings, sips, bites, and music. AND it’s already got a write up in Oaklandside — HYPE. | Saturday, 1-4pm. 326 23rd St. Oakland See Details →

Wardrobe Project returns to Rockridge BART

The vintage (SUPER)market returns to the Rockridge BART parking lot this weekend. Something I learned, it is pet friendly. So bring ‘em out. | Every 3rd Saturday, 10-5pm. Rockridge BART Parking Lot. See Details → 

Join the Hands Off! Protest along Alameda waterfront

Indivisible Alameda is making an aerial video to protest Trump administration. People are invited to join the line stretching from Crab Cove to Park Street in Alameda. | Saturday @ 1pm, Alameda Beach. See Details →

Sunday

Creative Sundays at the Gold Palm

Looking for a collaborative environment to get s**t done? Or just want to explore your own creativity with expert guidance. Boom, Creative Sundays. Hosted by Kate Sullivan — a local creative whisperer. This Sunday, it’s at Gold Palm in DT. | Sunday, 2-4:30pm. Gold Palm, Oakland. See Details →

Meet your kid’s favorite author: Mo Willems

If you’ve sat down to read a bedtime story in the last 5 years, you’ve probably dipped into one of Mo’s. You know, the one about the Pigeon driving the bus? Mo is teaming up with two other children’s authors to perform books, songs, and even improvise. | Sunday, 11-12:30pm. Marines’ Memorial Theatre, SF. See Details →

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Highway 1 is FINALLY open through Big Sur — Get this, it’s been 3 (whole) years since Highway 1 has been completely open from SF to Big Sur. I almost forgot about it.

Berkeley’s Cheeseboard plans expansion — After an 8 year wait, the employee-owned, pie-slinging, collective is expanding their footprint in their North Berkeley location. The proposed expansion will allow the return of cheese sampling. Mark your cal.

7-story senior living complex proposed for Rockridge — The proposed building will replace the old Red Cross facility located across from the Safeway and just up the street from The Graduate (RIP). Obviously, neighbors are not happy.

Oakland’s new speed cameras to begin issuing citations — For the next 60 days, the 35 automated cameras will begin issuing $0 citations and warnings from the 18 locations. Here is EACH location. Watch out.

That’s a wrap folks.

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Enjoy your MLK weekend,

-Kolby
Oaktown Weekly

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