Get ready for an exciting weekend in Oakland as the city will host games for the NBA All-Star Weekend! From February 14 to February 15, 2025, the Oakland Arena will be buzzing with energy, featuring the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game, NBA All-Star Practice, and the HBCU Classic. With The Town being…
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Oakland’s deep roots in Black culture are celebrated through the city’s food, music, art, and creativity. Here are a few ways to spend a weekend celebrating The Town’s Black-owned businesses, events, and history during Black History Month! Friday Start your weekend off with a delicious lox bagel…
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It's the holiday season here in Oakland, California! Plan a visit to The Town and you will find plenty of ways to get in the holiday spirit! Here’s a list for holiday shopping, and more to get you started! Get your calendar out, select the holiday events that look the most fun for you and your…
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Oakland’s picturesque setting and fantastic weather have inspired golf course designers for over a century, so visiting golfers will find plenty to do! The city is home to two eighteen-hole courses, two nine-hole courses, and several other golfing opportunities open to the public. If you’re…
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Two centuries ago, Temescal Creek was a major waterway that defined the landscape and provided an important source of drinking water. Today, the creek is culverted underground, and Temescal describes the charming neighborhood south of Rockridge and west of Piedmont Avenue. Spend a day in the…
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Oakland Style is a vibrant celebration of the city's unique culture, fashion, and culinary scene. From October 9 to 13, immerse yourself in a week of exciting events that showcase the best of Oakland. Whether you are using AC Transit, Amtrak Capitol Corridor, Amtrak San Joaquins, BART, or even…
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Oakland’s influence on the world – from pop culture to social movements - is undeniable. Oakland, California, is the birthplace of the Black Panther Party, actors Tom Hanks and Mark Hamill, Rocky Road Ice Cream and The Mai Tai cocktail. “Daughter of Oakland” Kamala Harris has served as the first…
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According to the Census, Oakland along with San Francisco make up the most queer metropolitan area in America, so it’s no surprise that Oakland’s diverse and creative population includes many LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs. From nightlife to dining to shopping, many of Oakland’s unique businesses are owned by…
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Oakland boasts one of the highest concentrations of LGBTQ+ households in the nation, and has long enjoyed LGBTQ+ leadership in local government. Oakland's vibrant LGBTQ+ community is complemented by a thriving LGBTQ+ business community. If you're coming to Oakland to enjoy its uniquely timed…
Continue ReadingNestled in Oakland’s steep hills, Montclair Village is a picturesque commercial district near the intersection of Highway 13 and La Salle Avenue. With shops, restaurants and easy access to recreation, Montclair Village is a great place to experience a thriving Oakland neighborhood. Here are some…
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