Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 1st of February.
Good morning, Oakland.
Horn Barbecue's network is struggling as its Elk Grove restaurant closed a month ago over rent issues and its Oakland location now operates fewer days+ leaving customers confused by a locked storefront.
In three food finds, Chinese Bakery & Deli in San Leandro draws crowds for its $3.50 fish filet bun, Rory's Bakehouse in Napa offered a take-and-bake chocolate chip cookie with flaky salt, and Oakland’s Bread Winners near Swan’s Market serves a customizable tuna melt.
Local cook Amisha Gurbani shares her Vegan Saag Tofu recipe that uses baked spiced tofu and winter greens with coconut milk and a garlicky tadka (a final spice tempering) and is served with warm naan or rice.
After Friday’s loss at Chase Center, Warriors forward Draymond Green addressed trade talk for Giannis Antetokounmpo and explained a technical foul after a heated exchange with a referee — he said he remains confident in his 14-year role with the team.
During Friday night’s game at Chase Center, Steph Curry left with right knee soreness—his Warriors fell 131-124 to the Detroit Pistons.
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.
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.
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.
Pedrito Martinez Concert
8-11 p.m. — Yoshi's — Tickets available — Experience the vibrant rhythms of Afro-Cuban music with percussion master Pedrito Martinez.
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.
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.
FTM-SIG Meeting with Mark Olsen
11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. — FamilySearch Center — Free admission — Discover the latest features of Family Tree Maker with hands-on demonstrations and Q&A.
Producers Associates 2026 Season Audition
10 a.m. — Woodminster Summer Musicals — By appointment only — Equity chorus dancers audition for the 2026 season of Producers Associates.
Artemas Live in Concert
8-10 p.m. — Fox Theater — Tickets available — Experience the dynamic sound of alt-pop phenom Artemas as he showcases his latest work.
Celadon Concert featuring 'Fuligin'
8-10 p.m. — Thee Stork Club — Ticket prices vary — Experience the melodic sounds of celadon in an evening of music and lyrical exploration.
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