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Oakland
Friday, February 6th, 2026
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Grammy winner Anderson .Paak celebrated his birthday early on Wednesday at a pop-up event at 111 Minna Gallery hosted by soon-to-open Dante’s Inferno in San Francisco — Oakland rapper Too Short joined his set and .Paak previewed new music as club owner Dante Buckley anticipates a fall opening. San Francisco Chronicle
- ➤ The Kaiser Center for the Arts in Oakland reopened in January after a two-decade closure — following a $100 million renovation — and welcomed community members with local performances. The venue will soon host the Bay Area Black Comedy Competition and Festival from Feb. 10-12. Oakland Voices
- ➤ Green Day is set to open the Super Bowl LX pregame this Sunday at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara — bringing Oakland’s punk rock spirit to a live broadcast at 3 p.m. Pacific with acts like Charlie Puth, Brandi Carlile, and Coco Jones. The Oaklandside
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ BART plans to close ten stations and run trains every 30 minutes starting next January if voters reject a bailout this November. The rail agency will open public feedback on Feb. 12 and may cut an additional five stations in a future phase to address a $400 million deficit. San Francisco Chronicle
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Health officials in the Bay Area warn residents after nearly 40 people have been poisoned by death cap mushrooms this winter, including four fatalities and severe cases requiring liver transplants. The warning was shared at local events at Tilden Nature Area & through multi-language outreach to help prevent more cases. San Francisco Chronicle
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Levy Restaurants previewed a Bay Area menu for Super Bowl LX at Levi's Stadium featuring a $180 beef shank burger, sourdough cinnamon bun and other local treats prepared over 2½ years; the stadium will serve 70,000 fans on Sunday. San Francisco Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ NFL stars like 49ers QB Brock Purdy coached Bay Area high school girls in flag football on Wednesday night at Moscone Center. The Toyota Glow Up Classic awarded each player a $4,000 grant—marking an inspiring moment for local youth. KTVU
- ➤ Cal’s new head coach Tosh Lupoi expressed excitement about his 32-man transfer group and two high school recruits at Memorial Stadium on Dec. 5, saying an expanded coaching staff + increased salary pool helped lure him back to his alma mater. The improvements aim to boost competitiveness in the ACC. San Francisco Chronicle
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Disney On Ice: Let's Dance
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Oakland Arena — Tickets from $26 — Experience a magical evening with your favorite Disney characters on ice.
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