Formerly an unincorporated neighborhood, “Fruit Vale,” was established by Oakland settler and horticulturist, abolitionist and Quaker, Henderson Luelling. What we now called Fruitvale wasn’t always a mostly Latinx neighborhood. Contrary to what some might think, the first Latinx Oakland…
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A Bibliophile's Guide to the Literary Treasures of The Town Oakland is a city rich in cultural diversity and creativity, and its bookstores reflect this unique spirit. Whether you're an avid reader or a collector of rare books, Oakland has a bookstore for you! Join me on a journey to the ten best…
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Oakland has always prided itself on being a progressive city, standing up for the rights of its communities at all costs. Take the Black Panther Party of Self Defense for example, which originated right here in 1966. Though the Party officially disbanded in 1982 the legacy and presence remain today…
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Any time is the perfect time to explore Oakland’s museums—as richly diverse in history and heritage, arts and culture, knowledge and new frontiers as the distinctive neighborhoods that make up this dynamic East Bay city. From viewing ancient artifacts and distant planets to taking the controls of mind-bending interactive games and displays, visitors of all ages will unearth a treasure trove of experiences and enjoyment at Oakland’s world-class cultural attractions…
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If Brooklyn is the arts hub of the East Coast, Oakland is the arts and culture mecca of the West…
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If you’ve been itching to see new sights, explore new cities, eat new foods, appease your travel bug with an overnight trip to the Town! Before you head out, make sure to book your stay for the night! Packing List Camera 📸 Phone Charger 🤳🏾 A Good Appetite 😋 Hand Sanitizer 🧴 Water Bottle 💦 Mask 😷 (just in case) …
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As you plan your epic drive across every county line possible following Shelter in Place, add Oakland to the itinerary on your ultimate road trip adventure. The Town will send you onward with a full belly, and a longing to return for a proper visit the next time around (guaranteed to one-up the gas…
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Oakland Chinatown (屋崙華埠) is one of the oldest Chinatowns in the United States. In the 1850s, the Chinese were the first Asian groups who traveled to California to help build the Central Pacific Railroad. Many of Chinese migrants first settled near the Oakland Estuary at 1st Street and Castro, after previous several…
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The Dia de los Muertos Festival is host to 20-30 traditional ofrendas that invite spirits in the afterlife to be memorialized. This year there were twenty-eight artists and community members that worked on large installations of Dia de los Muertos altares (day of the dead altars). Although each altar was unique, topics…
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"‘Less than 5% of the artists in the Modern Art Sections are women, but 85% of the nudes are female," -Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York. The lack of women representation in art spaces is a secret to no one and only decreases as women identities become more fluid and intersectional. Welcome to Oakland, CA where…
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