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Sunday, January 18th, 2026

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Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 18th of January.

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • California state parks will offer free vehicle entry Monday, Jan. 19 — Governor Newsom announced the initiative to counter recent federal fee changes. The waiver covers over 200 parks, except where charges are applied per person.  KTVU

EVENTS

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  • Tower Of Power Concert

    7:30-10:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Ticket prices vary — Experience 55 years of legendary funk and soul with Tower of Power.

    Fri, 1/23/26

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  • Knitting with Friends

    12-2 p.m. — im Moment Kaffee — Free entry — Connect with fellow yarn enthusiasts in a warm, supportive community for all knitting levels.

    Sat, 1/24/26

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  • Five Course Wine Pairing Dinner

    5:30-9 p.m. — The Berkeley Boathouse — $99 per person — Delight in a gourmet five-course meal paired with exquisite wines.

    Thu, 1/29/26

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  • Tower Of Power Live Performance

    7:30-10:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Ticketed event — Experience 55 years of soul and funk music with the legendary Tower of Power.

    Sat, 1/31/26

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  • Boss Guitars Master Class Series: Jubu Smith

    2-4 p.m. — The Sound Room — Tickets available — Learn from legendary guitarist Jubu Smith and enhance your musical skills in this dynamic masterclass.

    Sun, 2/1/26

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  • LIFE OF THE PARTY! - Oakland First Friday

    10 PM – 1 AM — Crybaby — Free entry for first 25 with RSVP — Experience lit vibes and curated sets from local DJs at Oakland's First Friday celebration.

    Fri, 2/6/26

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  • Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir's 10th Black History Month Celebration

    7-10 p.m. — The Freight — Ticket prices vary — Experience a powerful musical journey honoring African American history with gospel and spirituals in an intimate setting.

    Sat, 2/7/26

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  • Super Bowl Sunday Celebration in Oakland

    11 a.m. – 6 p.m. — Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts — Free entry — Experience the excitement of the Super Bowl with live music, local vendors, and community activities.

    Sun, 2/8/26

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  • Pedrito Martinez Concert

    8-11 p.m. — Yoshi's — Tickets available — Experience the vibrant rhythms of Afro-Cuban music with percussion master Pedrito Martinez.

    Wed, 2/11/26

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  • Candlelight: Queen vs. ABBA

    8:45-9:45 p.m. — Rotunda Building — Tickets required — Experience the music of Queen and ABBA performed by a string quartet under candlelight.

    Sat, 2/14/26

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REAL ESTATE

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