Arts & Culture Archives - Oakland Voices

Not into Outside Lands crowds or prices? Try Antilands instead

August 18, 2026 Bella Liu

While hundreds of thousands of music fans descended upon the City for Outside Lands, 300 people gathered at Lake Merritt for a free, scrappier alternative: Antilands.

Oaklanders relive their childhood at Fairyland for Grownups

August 17, 2026 Bella Liu

For those who grew up coming to Fairyland, the 14th annual Fairyland for Grownups was a chance to dress up and be a kid again.

California Revels keeps folk theatre alive in Oakland

August 5, 2026 Bella Liu

“It’s not quite musical theatre, and it’s not a play, but it’s also not a variety show either,” Jeri Reed said.

Comedian Mario Hodge found his voice, then he found the stage

August 3, 2026 Rasheed Shabazz

Oakland Comedian Mario Hodge recently won the Bay Area Black Comedy Competition, and his Tubi series won big at a film festival.

Teens take center stage at Golden Gate Library’s Sunday Summer Jazz series

July 20, 2026 Rasheed Shabazz

Weekly series takes place at Golden Gate Library

Friday Nights at OMCA draw thousands for food, music, and art

July 17, 2026 Bella Liu

Friday Nights at OMCA draw large crowds. Visitors and vendors say it’s their favorite weekly block party.

Black Women find healing through at at East Oakland workshop

July 15, 2026 Rasheed Shabazz

Black women gathered in East Oakland to create collages celebrating healing, identity, and community.

East Bay Photo Collective show explores photography beyond prints

June 26, 2026 Midbrow Oakland

Experimental photography and creative process take center stage in East Bay Photo Collective’s inspiring new exhibition.

Review: El Tren flips pop classics into Latin Jazz at Sound Room show

April 30, 2026 Tony Daquipa

A joyful Oakland concert where Latin jazz transformed beloved pop songs into something entirely new.

Oakland Museum explores Black home, displacement in East Bay

March 3, 2026 Lara Heard

The exhibit focused on Russell City and West Oakland.