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Thursday, Mar 5

Upper Telegraph Social w/Zach Unger
Good Times Oakland is hosting a evening of community building, connection, and fine sips. Bonus, City Council Member Zac Unger will be in attendance. | Thursday, 6:30See Details → -Close. Good Times, Temescal.

Friday, Mar 6

Oakland First Fridays RETURNS
Did you miss it?? First Friday returns to Telegraph Ave. this Friday. The theme? Welcome Back Oakland! Naturally. | Friday, 5-9:30pm. Telegraph Ave, Oakland. See Details → 

All Weekend, Mar 7-8

The 3rd Annual Women of The Avenue Weekend
In honor of International Women’s Day, several local women-owned businesses along Piedmont Avenue are hosting events, pop-ups, and discounts and giveaway.

Select deals include:

• Moss and Spade — 20% off all plants and pop-ups with local, women owned-businesses

• Nest Yoga — Take 20% off 5 & 10 class packs

• X’core — Take 15% off 5 & 10 class packs

• Mon Superette — Mention “Women’s Weekend” get a FREE drink, plus 15% off purchase.

See the full list here. Sales happening Saturday & Sunday all along Piedmont Ave.

Saturday, Mar 7

Narrative Oakland hosts its monthly vintage market
The monthly vintage pop-up returns to Jack London this Saturday. Browse vintage finds from dozens of local vendors, just know this: they know what they got. Not a place to get a deal, but a place to pull a find. | Saturday, 10-3pm. 222 Jefferson St. Oakland. See Details →

Sunday, Mar 8

Oakland68’s present Fanfest 2026
The free fan festival of all things Oakland sports returns featuring local vendors, a beer garden, and live performances. The only things missing? Warriors, Raiders, Athlet… Don’t worry, it’ll be awesome. Drink tickets available for pre-sale w/merch. | Sunday, 11-4pm. Fruitvale Village. See Details →

Linger Longer X Broc Cellars Spring Release Party
What’s a better way to release this season’s choice vintage than a party? That’s the exact playbook Broc Cellars is running Sunday teaming up with the team at Linger Longer to bring choice sips, bites, and live tunes. | Sunday, 12-4pm. Broc Cellars, Berkeley. See Details →

Her Court: A Women’s Pickleball Social
Sunday is International Women’s Day and the folks at Pickle Athletics are inviting you to celebrate with a game of Pickleball. All skill levels welcome. DJ Kurrensi will be spinning with wine and coffee flowing. | Sunday, 3-6pm. 4000 Telegraph Ave. See Details →

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$34M property tax increase likely heading to June ballots – The apparent need for a tax increase stems from the City Council’s decision to claim a city budget “surplus,” which would automatically trigger a union employee raise, up to $134M in added expenses over 9 years.

The kicker: the surplus may not actually exist. AND union representatives are using a “citizen sponsored” loophole to potentially pass the parcel tax on a simple majority – something other parcel taxes need 60%+.  S/o to Oakland Report for reporting.

Man breaks into Oakland Police HQ – After breaking in through a glass door, the man wandered several floors and stole a radio before officers found and arrested him.

Pothole crash settles for $400k – A bicyclist who was injured after striking a pothole of Grizzly Peak last year, settled for $400k with the City of Oakland. $35M has been paid out in the last 10 years due to poor road conditions.

Temescal’s Small Change returns as Ace Seafood – two former staff members have relaunched the restaurant with a new revamped menu hoping to appeal to a broader audience. Yes, there’s still oysters, but also fish & chips.

That’s a wrap.

Appreciate all the feedback and thoughts. I’m focused on improving a few things with this ‘sletter this month.

Keep an eye out for changes and announcements.

See you in town,

-Kolby
Oaktown Weekly

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