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Oakland
Friday, January 23rd, 2026
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 23rd of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Stagehands with IATSE Local 107 claim the historic arts center has not begun union contract talks even as CEO Terri Trotter says management is in active discussions, and workers setting up for this week’s run of Tina + The Tina Turner Musical have distributed flyers for community support. The Oaklandside
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Two fine-dining pastry chefs from San Francisco will open a shared bakery at O2 Artisans Aggregate in West Oakland this spring. They will keep operations separate (Chou sells pastries while Silva offers creative sourdough) and serve Grand Coffee drinks with limited weekend seating. San Francisco Chronicle
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Oakland filmmaker Ryan Coogler's film Sinners earned 16 Oscar nominations including best picture, director, and original screenplay, announced Thursday, Jan. 22. The thriller stars Michael B. Jordan & Oakland's Delroy Lindo as a vampire tale that breaks longstanding records. San Francisco Chronicle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Oakland public and charter schools are opening enrollment for the 2025-2026 year. Families applying for TK, kindergarten, or transfers must meet deadlines (Feb. 8 for OUSD, Feb. 6 for Lighthouse, Feb. 11 for KIPP Bridge) to secure spots and plan school tours. The Oaklandside
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A new BART report has explained nine major service disruptions from Aug. 29 to Dec. 8 last year, linking sparks, flashovers & environmental factors to outages between West Oakland and Civic Center. The report was presented to the board yesterday. SFGate
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Fatto a Mano Alimentari (at Prescott Market) began soft opening with fresh Italian fare, Proyecto Diaz started serving Latin treats in Uptown, and Flour and Water Pizza Shop opened yesterday at The Lark Uptown to offer takeout pizzas made with classic toppings and creative twists. The Oaklandside
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Warriors are weighing Jonathan Kuminga's trade value after he scored 20 points Tuesday at Chase Center in a loss to the Raptors. They will monitor his progress over the next two weeks as interest from the Kings and Lakers grows — keeping trading options open before the deadline. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ San Francisco Giants outfielder Jung Hoo Lee was detained for a paperwork issue at LAX Wednesday evening and was released about an hour later. He will attend the Fan Fest in San Ramon on Saturday (his agent said the issue was not political). San Francisco Chronicle
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Lunar New Year Celebration with Maxine Hong Kingston
6:30-8 p.m. — Mechanics' Institute — Free entry — Celebrate the Lunar New Year with engaging stories and traditions from notable Asian American authors and activists.
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