Thursday, April 17th, 2014
13th Avenue and East 25th Street just south of her alma mater, Oakland High, is where Gertrude Stein lived as a child before going on to write epoch-making modern literature and mentor Hemingway and Picasso. 4175 Broadway near the former Dave’s Coffee shop, was the location of the Jun Fan Gung Fu Institute, Bruce Lee’s
Wednesday, April 16th, 2014
It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood, no matter what neighborhood you happen to be in, because you live in the Bay Area. This weekend is gonna be dripping with things to do– so check the events...
Tuesday, April 15th, 2014
Jeff Kirschner believes litter should be approachable, noticeable, and a spark for thinking about how we look at packaging and trash. He is an evangelist for the power of consumer engagement and education. He is also a...
Tuesday, April 15th, 2014
Bryant Terry’s recent book-release party for his newest cookbook, “Afro Vegan,” wasn’t just a personal triumph. It was a community celebration, an affirmation of the hard-working folks in the food justice movement, and a reminder that, sometimes,...
Monday, April 14th, 2014
Joshua Safran provides us a road map on how to redefine bravery. He says bravery isn’t a lack of fear, it’s understanding our fears and battling them anyway. This is especially true when helping those impacted by...
Thursday, April 10th, 2014
So much art this week, Oakland! Visual art gallery openings, music, maker events, culinary art, expression promoting community healing, fashion, films: you name it, we’ve got it. We’re hoping that even the meetings this week will be...
Thursday, April 10th, 2014
April is a great month to visit the library. Come and find a warm dry place to stay cozy. Libraries love April because there are so many exciting library-related celebrations going on! This April, we are celebrating...
Wednesday, April 9th, 2014
I definitely didn’t join Visit Oakland’s board of directors at a boring time, either for the organization (formerly known as the Oakland Visitor and Convention Bureau) or for the city itself. From the first meeting I attended...
Wednesday, April 9th, 2014
Wonder Woman! Weirdos! Questlove! The Social Life! are all descending on the Bay Area this weekend. Yeah, it’s gonna be one helluva a weekend. Trust me you don’t want to miss out. With sun beating down your...
