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Art Route Oakland is your chance to explore art venues throughout Oakland and be eligible to win fabulous prizes... from $250 to $1,500 good toward original artwork, to a hotel get-away, fine dining and more. Pick-up a map from any participating venue, or the Visit Oakland Visitor Center in Jack London Square and start

Oakland is certainly not a one-note town - its diversity and multicultural tapestry are legendary, and the creativity that flows from that influences everything in the city, including the vintage clothing stores.

And those aren’t one note either. Almost all feature additional temptations including vinyl records,

With standouts like Kehlani, Kamaiyah, and Keyshia Cole, the Bay Area (and Oakland in particular) is overflowing with musically talented womxn. Vallejo’s very own H.E.R. won not one but two Grammys this year for Best R&B Performance and Best R&B Album. But it’s not just the big name artists that make the Oakland

The Black Joy Parade is a hyper-positive, family-friendly turn up that celebrates the Black experience and our community's contribution to cultures past, present and future. We invite you to come be present, be creative, be open and be free.

The parade will begin on February 24, 2019, at the corner of 14th St. and

Oakland Restaurant Week is a great opportunity to support local restaurateurs and explore cuisines ranging from Mexican, Taiwanese, Dominican and more. Here are five restaurants in Oakland that are owned by people of color.

Oakland is known for its vast culinary scene, with cuisines ranging from Ethiopian and Cambodian to Latin and Caribbean and everything in between. Luckily for the vegetable-loving foodies, there is just as wide and delicious of a variety of vegan food. In 2017, Oakland was recognized by vegan media company, Vegnews as

Oakland's exuberant, deeply-rooted food culture means something different to everyone. For me, it was the first city that my parents immigrated to from Vietnam, amongst the many other immigrants who makes up the Oakland community. Thus resulting in a vibrant Oakland food culture that defines our city. And here in Oakland, we celebrate it. 

Oakland Makes National Geographic Travel’s Best Trips List for 2019

Oakland among 28 Best Places to Visit in the World for 2019, According to National Geographic Traveler’s Editors and Explorers

With the publication of its annual Best Trips issue, National Geographic Traveler magazine has revealed its 28 must-see

Oakland’s got spirit! Over the past few years, Oakland has seen a wave of craft distilleries and spirit brands emerge, reviving an industry that hasn’t had a strong presence within the city since before Prohibition. Be sure to check out these local craft spirits during Oakland Cocktail Week (September 15-23) and

Oakland's thriving arts scene is reflective of the diversity and creativity that lives within the city and community. From fiery industrial art makers to bone breaking turf dancers, Oakland's artistry can also be found inside bars!