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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.

Alameda County to transfer vacant property to Black Cultural Zone for affordable housing development

July 30, 2026 Bella Liu

“This is a win-win-win scenario for community, affordable housing, and East Oakland,” Casey Farmer said.

Oakland Mayor’s first ‘State of the City’ highlights safety, livability

October 8, 2025 Saleem Gilmore

Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee pledged cleaner streets and safer neighborhoods during her Oct. 8 ‘State of the City’ address.

Photos: Children’s Fairyland celebrates 75 years in Oakland

September 2, 2025 Rasheed Shabazz

Children’s Fairyland celebrated 75 years in Oakland with a birthday bash and parade.

‘Crushing Wheelchairs’ film depicts brutality of homeless sweeps

August 25, 2025 Rasheed Shabazz

POOR Magazine offers a free screening of the film “Crushing Wheelchairs” on August 28.

Trump: Oakland out of control, ‘so far gone’

August 13, 2025 Rasheed Shabazz

President Trump criticized Oakland while announcing federal takeover of D.C. police. Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee clapped back.

10 free events in Oakland this weekend

July 17, 2025 Ayah Ali-Ahmad

This weekend in Oakland: enjoy free events from a melon jubilee and outdoor movies to community teach-ins and live music.