Sunday, August 22nd, 2010
It’s easy to overlook MC Hammer in the pop culture canon. In the late 80s and early 90s, hip-hop was still mainly underground. As the genre’s first major crossover star, Hammer shattered mainstream barriers many didn’t know existed. The Oakland product and onetime McClymonds student was the first rap artist to sell 10 million records.
Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
How juicy is this first weekend of June? First Friday Follies Burlesque presents a very special tribute to Queen at The Stork Club June 4th, doors open at 9pm. The line-up includes Oakland's own Rubenesque Burlesque. No...
Friday, June 11th, 2010
Modeled on the Ciclovia – which started in Bogotá, Colombia, and has since spread to cities around the globe – this WalkOaklandBikeOakland sponsored event is the first in the East Bay. Streets from Uptown to Jack London...
Tuesday, May 11th, 2010
By Jennifer Inez Ward This weekend’s two-day Oakland Running Festival isn’t just about competitive running events. It’s also a showcase opportunity for the city. Civic pride will run high and neighborhoods normally ignored by foot traffic and...
Thursday, December 17th, 2009
Want to shop local this year? Here is a sampling of holiday events that don't take you far away from Oakland, CA at all. Click on each event's link to learn more. ************* Dec. 18Oakland Merchants' Holiday...
