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Oakland has a proud and resilient Black history/community that celebrates the influence on cultures past, present and future. This is certainly reflected and embraced in its food. With everything from Caribbean jerk chicken and plantains to Ethiopian injera with wat and comforting Southern fried chicken, Oakland’s

If you thought that baseball games were just for sports fans, then you're wrong! This summer, don't miss out on cultural celebrations, exciting theme nights, and good ol' fashioned firework shows! It doesn't matter if you don't know who's on first, The Oakland A's have something for everybody! Go A's! #RootedinOakland 

Fodors created an article highlighting Oakland's music legends, street art, and hip-hop culture.

Hip-Hop is one of the widest reaching movements of the last 50 years. You can find traces embedded in Oakland's culture, lifestyle, and landmarks. The Hip-hop phenomenon is celebrated across all facets of Oakland's

We’re spilling the beans because something special is brewing in Oakland. Throughout the Oakland’s vibrant neighborhoods, inventive roasters and cafes are serving up a rich variety of tastes and experiences with coffee enthusiasts drinking it all in. Whether it’s sourcing the finest beans from sustainable farms around the world or training top-notch baristas to artfully pour the perfect cup, the specialty coffee-preneurs and professionals revolutionizing Oakland’s coffee scene take pride in their trade. Beyond stellar service and amazing coffee, they’re also dedicated to creating community with warm, welcoming spaces that reflect Oakland’s diverse, adventurous flavor. 

USA Today posted their list of best museum exhibits in The USA for summer 2018, and Oakland Museum of California was included! 

We spend a lot of time telling you how Oakland is the Sunny Side of the Bay, but from time to time we'll get rain as well. Don't worry though, that doesn't stop us from having a good time. Here is a quick guide on where to go if you are looking to run inside and escape the rain. 

Grab your sweetie because we're putting the LOVE in #oaklandloveit! We'll make sure you're ready because out here, we won't pardon your "French!" 

The weather is always on point in Oakland and chances are you are never going to overheat here. But in the spirit of summer and summer fun we want to help keep you cool.

Silence may be golden, but here in Oakland, we like a little more bass in our evenings. Oakland's music scene kicks it up with a large population of musicians; Kehlani, Mistah F.A.B., Too $hort, -- that have a variety of venues to play at, from stages that are merely a section of the bar floor to those places where the band is on a pedestal and the velvet curtains part.

With the addition of Kevin Durant to the crew, this team is will be in the spotlight. After winning 73 games last season, #Dubnation will be louder than ever as this new team attempts to chase history. It's obvious why watching a Warriors game will be popular this year... What you might not know is what to do with the rest of your time on game day.