Adventures led by women designed to make a difference.

Trek the Andes with an all-female crew in Peru. Join a women-run tuk tuk tour in Cambodia. Enjoy a traditional hot stone bath experience at a women-owned farmhouse in Bhutan. Intrepid’s new small-group Women’s Expeditions in Peru, Cambodia and Bhutan provide immersive local experiences for travellers while supporting women-run businesses.

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

First Friday, Apr. 3

Soul Glo’s feel good happy hour at High 5ive
Listen: There ARE rooftop bars in Oakland. They exist and they are — in my experience — grossly under utilized. Not this Friday. Soul Glo from @actually.proper promises chill, spring vibes and good company. Free w/RSVP. | See Details →

Improvised Bed Time Stories at All Out Theater
It’s Red Riding Hood, but the wolf is a sentient clam and Riding Hood has narcolepsy. I’m going to bet that the improvisors on stage will do better, BUT if you’re looking to grab a show on the early side of Friday night, get it. | Friday, doors @ 6:30pm. All Out Comedy, Downtown. See Tickets →

Play2Win Game Night at Drake’s Dealership
Event organizers and vibe-setters Play2Win return to Oakland with a game night featuring 3 DJs, community, and competitors. Free before 10pm, after $10. | Friday, 8-12am, Drake’s Dealership, Downtown. RSVP →

All Weekend, Apr. 4-5

Monster Jam gets loud at Oakland Arena
My son told me about this. Do what you will with that information. In my case, it means buying 2 tickets and handful of disposable ear plugs. We gettin’ trucked. | Friday-Sunday, showtimes vary. Oakland Arena. See Tickets →

Haight Ashbury Flea returns this weekend
I know, I know. It’s not in Oakland, or the East Bay. But I do occasionally promote “city” events. And as far as flea markets go, this has got to be the pinnacle. It’s Haight Ashbury. If you go, hit me up with the intel. | Saturday & Sunday, 10am - 4pm. Haight Ashbury, SF. See Details →

Saturday, Apr. 4

Body of Art tattoo flash and pop-up market
The impulse tattoo is the new impulse buy. Several artists will be on hand to give tattoos and body piercings as well as vendors. Plus, you get to enjoy this unique event space downtown. | Saturday, 11-4:30pm. 484 9th St, Oakland. See Details → 

Oakland Vintage Market returns to that parking lot…
Just by Narrative in Jack London. You know the one. Every first Saturday. 45+ vintage vendor who absolutely-effing-know what they have. No deals, but good pulls guaranteed. | Saturday, 10-3pm. 222 Jefferson St, Oakland. See Details →

Porchfest graces a tiny porch in Temescal
Big name, tiny porch. The neighborhood mini-fest returns with 6 acts and a block party. It’s BYO-blankets, chairs & beer. | Saturday, 12:30-7pm. 43rd & Shafter Ave, Temescal. See Details →

(Easter) Sunday, Apr. 5

Easter Egg Hunt at Prescott Market
The unofficial favorite place for parents is hosting an Easter Egg hunt complete with prizes, treats, bunny selfies, and face painting. I think you can drink too, right? It’s that kind of holiday. | Sunday, 10-11am. Prescott Market, West Oakland. See Details →

Want more Easter Events for the kids?
Stop by our friends at 510families, they’ve got a great resource of events for the whole weekend — just tell them we sent you. See Details →

WAIT! Real quick… what events did I miss? What did you hope to see? Tell me with a reply. tyty.

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OUSD drinking water (mostly) safe — It’s been 18 months since the lead crisis at OUSD, when dozens of schools drinking water had elevated levels of lead. Some over 20x. Now, only two faucets are still out of commission.

Alameda roaster goes for the ‘gold rush’ — Signal coffee, an Alameda-based roaster, announced plans to expand into SF with the opening of its 5th store near Fisherman’s Wharf.

Golden Gate Fields might become a park — Let’s all hope. A conservation group has announced plans to purchase the former, 161 acre horse racing track and turn it into a public park that would be handed over to East Bay Regional Park District.

But first the proposal has to pass Berkeley AND Albany city councils…

Whew, nice and sweet.

Hope y’all enjoy the nice weather coming.

I’m working on some new announcement and changes to this newsletter. They’re taking a lil’ longer than I expected. Such is LIFE.

In the meantime, hit reply and tell me what’s missing.

See you out there,

-Kolby
Oaktown Weekly

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