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Happy Pride Month! We’ll be showcasing Pride events all month long — but don’t forget. The BIG kahuna, SF Pride, is the last Sunday in June.
In this week’s issue
Embrace the “sound of wine”
Cherry fest for the kids
Open house DJ sat.
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Town Sponsor
Meet the Oakland wellness studio for EVERYONE
The Abundance Collective (376 40th St, just off 40th and Tel) is a female-owned, donation-based studio offering:
Yoga (Vinyasa, Yin, Kundalini, Restorative)
Breathwork, Somatic Dance & Embodiment
Women's Circles, Infant/Toddler Open Gym, Grief Club, and more
And like the Berkeley OG Yoga for the People – The Abundance Collective only asks that you pay what you can and nobody is ever turned away.
BUT unlike the Berkeley OG… there’s actually space for you. iykyk.
If you've been looking for a studio in Oakland centered in wellness, connection, and joy, consider this your sign.
(New to the studio? You can book for free and pay when you arrive.)
Your Weekend
Top picks for the weekend: June 4-7
Our curated lineup of top events for your weekend.
All Weekend
The Caffè celebrates their 3rd Anniversary
The “Italian-inspired” cafe helmed by the family behind local roaster Mr. Espresso is celebrating 3 years at their downtown Oakland location all weekend. The celey features signature beverages from several local Oakland chefs, $1 espresso shots, and $4 espresso tastings. | Friday through Sunday. 1120 Broadway. See Details →
Friday, June 5
“The Sound of Wine” from Louïe Club & 3319 Marché
MAGIC. It’s what happens when you bring two absolute-units-of-tastemaking together for a night of wine and vinyl. Sip a custom-made wine and enjoy a lineup of DJ sets curated by Louïe Club. THIS is what the cool kids will be doing. | Friday, 8-Late. 3319 Lakeshore Ave. See Tickets →
Heads up: It’s First Friday
First Friday returns with “Black in Oakland” — a celebration of heritage, artistry, and resilience in honor of Juneteenth. This week’s lineup includes: Oakland Astronomer, Mario B’s Fashion Show and the Dope Whip Eras Car Club. | Friday, 5-9:30pm. 27th to West Grand.
Saturday, June 6
Oakland Carnival and Wellness Festival
If you missed the SF Carnival, here’s another chance. The Oakland Carnival will take place at Mosswood Park with a parade around the park starting at 2pm. Expect costumes, music, food, and ENERGY. | Saturday, 12-8pm. 3612 Webster St. See Details →
Berkeley Humane Society hosts Pints for Paws
Enjoy unlimited tastings from local craft breweries, live music, and enough dog energy to lick a pint clean. Tickets are pricey (imo), but it’s for a good cause, folks. | Saturday, 2-5pm. 2700 Ninth St. Berkeley. See Tickets →
BART hosts Prom at Rockridge Station [SOLD OUT]
We promoted this last week and… it sold out. People really want to relive their high school fantasy at a BART station. I can’t blame them. If you missed out, I’m sorry. It’s the only prom in town. BUT Drexl is hosting a 1v1 dance party. Check it out →
Anti-Repression Dance & Block Party
Tamarac Free Library and Downtown Neighborhood Assembly are hosting a block party featuring bbq, a potluck, dance lessons, community discussions, and ending with a dance party. | Saturday, 5pm - Close. 1501 Harrison St. See Details →
Rocky Horror comes to Chabot
Somebody might need to explain to me exactly what it means to “shadow cast” Rocky Horror, but Chabot is putting the show up on the 70ft Planetarium dome and The Bawdy Caste is hosting. It’ll be a riot. | Saturday, Doors @ 7pm. 10000 Skyline Blvd. See Details →
On The Radar…
Oakland World Cup Watch Party | Friday, June 12
Watch USA vs. Paraguay in the World Cup opener at Raimondi Park. Come early and pre-game at Prescott Market — their words, not mine. | Doors @ 5pm. Raimondi Park. RSVP for Free →
Alameda Record Swap at Faction Brewing | Sunday, June 21
Every month, Faction fills up with dozens of vinyl dealers hustlin’ and swapin’. Bonus: you can drink beer while you haggle. | 11-5pm. Faction Brewing, Alameda. See Details →
Town Parents
What to do with your kids this weekend?
Get our full June lineup of kid-tested, parent-approved events here →
This Weekend
San Leandro Cherry Festival & Parade | Saturday, June 6
Parade 10am · Festival 11am-6pm · Downtown San Leandro · Free · See Details →
County Fair at Hana Gardens, El Cerrito | Sunday, June 7
12-6pm · Hana Gardens, El Cerrito · Free · See Details →
I’m a sucker for a good festival map.
Next Weekend (June 13-14)
Fairy Fun Fair at Children’s Fairyland | Saturday, June 13
12-7pm · 699 Bellevue Ave, Oakland · Ticketed, Free for Members · See Details →
Mobile Museum Pop-Up at the Port of Oakland | Saturday, June 13
10:30am · 10 Clay St, Oakland · Free · RSVP →
Have an event you’d like to promote? Drop it here.
Your East Bay Real Estate Digest
Prepared by Oaktown Partner, Martin Kojnok
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Crowning one of the East Bay's most beloved mid-century towers, this rare penthouse offers something most only imagine — refined interior living, over 1,400 square feet of private outdoor space, and views that roll from the hills all the way to the bay.
Twilight Open w/music and light refreshments:
Friday, June 5th 7:00 - 9:00pm
Weekend Opens:
Sat. & Sun., June 6th & 7th 2:00 - 4:30pm
ASK A REALTOR
Q: “Did agents’ commissions change?”
A: Yes, and it’s good news for buyers — commissions are more transparent.
For decades, buyer's agent pay was baked into seller fees and mostly invisible. That changed in 2024 — now you'll sign an agreement upfront that spells out exactly what your agent earns and what you both owe each other.
As for who pays? Most East Bay sellers still cover the buyer's agent fee because it attracts stronger offers. If a seller says no, your agent will walk you through your options. Different than before, but honestly? Better.
- Martin
Got a question about real estate in the Bay? Reply to this email with your question, we’ll get it answered by an actual expert AND maybe feature it (anonymously ofc).
Town News
June 2026 Oakland Election Update
Did you vote?
Here’s the latest results on the major Oakland ballot measures and elections:
Measure C - Yes (76%) / No (24%)
Measure D - Yes (72%) / No (28%)
Measure E - Yes (45%) / No (55%)
DA - Ursula Jones Dickson (64%) / Pamela Price (24%)
Results are not final. We’ll follow up next week with the final tally.
And that’s a wrap.
Last week’s newsletter got clipped — a massive faux pas in the newsletter world. Apologies.
Which means a lot of you missed my question. I’ll drop it again:
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See you in town,
-Kolby
Oaktown Weekly
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