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…and we’re back

No more World Cup, but word on the street is the beautiful game was good for Oakland businesses — some reporting a 20% bump in spending and record sales.

Good work team.

This weekend:

Old Cars 🤝 Old Town
Alameda throws a big street party
‘Tis a good weekend for Theatre

all in a breezy 5-minute read.

- see ya at the bottom.

P.S. Next week’s newsletter is going to be a lil’ different. See my note at the bottom.

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Your Weekend

Things to do in Oakland July 23-26

Our hand-picked list of events to make the most of your weekend.

Friday, July 24

There’s old cars in Old Town Oakland
The older I get, the more a classic car just kinda hits the spot. Pair that with a street party, vendors, and live music in Oakland’s charming Old Town… sold. The winning car drives away with $200 cash. | Friday, 5-8pm. Broadway & Washington, 9th St. See Details →

Saturday, July 25

Art & Wine Faire takes over downtown Alameda
Taste the island life at the 39th edition of Alameda's biggest free street festival. 250+ craft booths, kids zone, 3 stages, food and, of course, wine. Runs all weekend. | Sat.-Sun., 10-6pm. Central Ave. between Park & Oak, Downtown Alameda. Free. See Details →

Weekend pulls at Prescott Vintage Market
The fourth Saturday vintage market returns to the Prescott Market parking lot with a stacked lineup of sellers. IMO, good second-hand workwear and vintage tees. | Saturday, 10-3pm. Prescott Market, 1620 18th St. Free. See Details →

Alameda Rock & Roll Flea
The pitch: A flea market with a live rock and roll show as your shopping soundtrack, then drop the whole thing into a brewery. | Saturday, 10-6pm. 2501 Monarch St, Alameda. $5 admission. See Details →

Friends of Sausal Creek Summer Fair
To celebrate three decades of protecting Sausal Creek, Friends of Sausal Creek is throwing a community party in Dimond Park. Face painting, live music and birding presentations. | Saturday, 11-2pm. Dimond Park, 3860 Hanly Rd. Free.See Details →

Sunday, July 26

510 Society hosts a Field Day
You’re in 4th grade, school is almost out, it’s field day and there’s a cooler full of Otter Pops. Could be heaven, too. Relive some of the best days of elementary with 510 Society’s Field Day. Obstacle courses, tug-of-war, relay races, and BBQ plates. | Sunday, 1-7pm. Stenzel Park, San Leandro. Ticketed. See Details →

On the radar…

Oakland Salsa Club at Northlake | Next Tuesday
Oakland’s newest club: Salsa. Come learn your first steps or practice your moves with a new partner. | Tuesday, Jul 28. 6-8pm. 2270 Broadway. Free. See Details →

Bay Area Film Night: City Hall edition | Next Thursday
An evening of local film at Oakland City Hall. | Thursday, Jul 30. Oakland City Hall. Ticketed. See Details →

Taste of Jack London (Exclusive OAKTOWN discount, save $5) | Mid-August
Unlimited beer tasting and food pairings from the East Bay's top chefs and brewers. Need I go on? Book your ticket today and save $5. | Saturday, Aug 15. 12-5pm. Jack London Square. Ticketed. See Details →

Town Theater

Support your local theater this weekend

Three live shows for a laugh this weekend.

KnockOff Broadway makes up a musical on the spot
A totally made-up Broadway show performed once and never again. That's improv, baby. | Saturday, 8pm (doors 7:30pm). All Out Comedy Theater, 2550 Telegraph Ave. Get Tickets →

Laugh City brings stand-up to Sessions on 15th
Headliner Lyall Behrens leads a 4-comic lineup at this Black-owned vinyl lounge with a Jamaican and Guyanese rum menu. 21+. | Saturday, 7:30-9pm (doors 7pm). Sessions on 15th, 406 15th St. Get Tickets →

Comedy Under the Stars at Woodminster
No better way to spend a warm summer night than stand-up at Joaquin Miller's open-air Woodminster Theater, | Sunday, 8-10pm (doors 7pm). 3540 Sanborn Dr. Get Tickets →

Your East Bay Real Estate Digest

Pet of the Week

Meet Abby from Rockridge

Abby G. Flynn… G for gorgeous.

Want your pet to be a star? Hit reply, send me a photo, their name, and their neighborhood. Cats, dogs, lizards… whatever eats your treats.