Today’s Partner:
We back bb,
So… what’d you get your mom? T-minus 3 days to get it together folks.
In this issue:
The trees that cost $1M
Oakland gets a comedy “dash”
Comic con comes to town
- let’s goooo
P.S. And the winner is…
Congrats to Oaktown reader Pooja! You’ve won 2 tickets to see Ben Schwartz & Friends at The Fox Theater. For everyone else, there’s still tix.
I’ll be back next week with another giveaway, hint: paddles are involved.
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Your Weekend
Things to do in Oakland May 7-10
Our curated list of events for families, couples, and everyone in-between. Got an event you’d like to promote? Submit it here.
Friday, May 8
Comedy Oakland hosts a “Comedy Dash”
Over a dozen comedians performing at 3 venues, simultaneously. Performers do their tight 5 and dash to the next venue. You laugh at the stage of your choice. Comedy Oakland is hosting this logistical nightmare feat at 3 venues Friday and Saturday. | Friday & Saturday, 8-10pm. Venues vary, but the show is the same. See Details →
Come watch Honey I Shrunk the Kids on a beach
I’m still floored by the scene where they ride the ant. You know the one? Bring the kids this Friday to attend a free showing. Don’t forget lawn chairs and blankets. No pets allowed, sorry pup. | Friday, doors @ 6:30pm, show at 8:15pm. Robert W. Crown Memorial State Beach, Alameda. See Details →
Make a potted gift at Understory’s Family Happy Hour
Join in a planting activity to create a mini succulent for mom (or any special someone). $5-10 suggested donation with proceeds going towards Sama Sama. If you’re not familiar with Understory, they’re a worker-owned restaurant churning out a ton of cool community events. | Friday, 3-7pm. 3340 International Blvd. See Details →
Saturday, May 9
Celebrate 8 years of Original Pattern brews
Original Pattern is old enough to graduate from the booster seat and develop an unhealthy obsession with collecting eraser shavings… or was that me at 8? Either way, the team at OP is celebrating with the release of 8 collab brews and live tunes. This is a ticketed event, but you get a glass and drink ticket. NICE. | Saturday, 12-8pm. Original Pattern Brewing. See Tickets →
Beekeeping workshop at Fig Leaf Gardens
Curious to get inside a hive and understand how it works? Fig Leaf Garden is hosting a beekeeping “2.0” workshop teaching you how to handle and care for the bugs that make the world taste good. Availability is limited, check the link. | Saturday, 11-1pm. Fig Leaf Gardens. See Details →
Oakland Comic Con starts Saturday
I’ll be vulnerable… I’ve never been to a Comic Con. BUT I know they’ve got an energy. Oakland’s own Comic Con returns to the convention center this Saturday running through Sunday. Over 50 artists and dozens of vendors will be in attendance. | Saturday & Sunday, 11-6pm. Oakland Convention Center. See Details →
Mother’s Day maker’s mart at High 5ive Rooftop Bar
Get Mom something special from one of the 7+ local vendors in attendance then kick back with a mimosa and enjoy one of Oakland’s few rooftop bars. | Saturday, 1-6pm. 2455 Broadway, Oakland. See Details →
Sunday, May 10
Mother’s Day with Oakland Soul SC
Get mom outside to catch Oakland’s professional women’s soccer team in action with a drink in one hand and a flower in the other — all included with ticket purchase. That’s efficiency. | Sunday @ 3pm. Merritt College. See Tickets →
What events are coming up?
Taste of North Berkeley | Wed. May 13
If you missed Taste of Temescal, here’s another chance. Stroll North Berkeley sipping and sampling from 20+ restaurants, bars, and vendors. Get Tickets →
Bay Area Film Night premieres I Love Boosters | Thurs. May 21
Watch the trailer and you’re hooked. Oakland director Boots Riley’s new film looks every bit as awesome as Sorry to Bother You. Join the premiere party opening night at the Grand Lake Theater. See Details →
Town Real Estate
New East Bay Listings This Week
3021 California St, Oakland
2 Bed, 2 Bath | 966 sqft
962 55th St, Oakland
3 Bed, 1 Bath | 1,988 sqft
19 Veteran Way, Oakland
3 Bed, 1.5 Bath | 1,657 sqft
6300 Buena Ventura Ave, Oakland
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Pet of the Week
Meet Dr. Alan Grant and Dr. Ellie Sattler from Piedmont Ave.
It’s Jurassic Park, get it?
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Town News
Oakland stories for your week
Curbside Creamery spills the tea on Taste of Temescal — TLDR; Taste of Temescal quietly dropped their status as “charitable fundraiser” for Oakland schools.
The Lodge and Starline are BAAAACK — Nosh lays out all the changes.
Landowner who cut 38 trees in Oakland must pay $915,135 fine — likely the largest fine for cutting trees ever in Oakland.
Meet the (un)PTO hikers of the Bay Area — recently laid off workers are coming together to hike and connect in the East Bay hills.
Put a fork in it, this issue is cooked.
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