Good morning, Oakland.

Elvira Varela reopens her famed Cenaduria Elvira as a brick-and-mortar restaurant serving regional Mexican dishes.

Soft open today through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at 468 3rd St in Jack London Square, the restaurant will hold its grand opening on Saturday, Feb. 21.

Gillian Welch and David Rawlings will perform selections from the Grateful Dead’s live album 'Reckoning' at Oakland’s Fox Theater beginning April 17 (part of a six-date acoustic tour celebrating the album’s 45th anniversary).

A Bay Area transplant has found new favorite dishes at local spots.

Soba Ichi offers handmade buckwheat soba with a yuzu kick and shrimp tempura in savory broth, Bad Walter’s serves loaded ice cream with bourbon caramel and crunchy toppings, and the Crown brews cascara kombucha from coffee cherries.

Oakland filmmaker Boots Riley will premiere his film 'I Love Boosters' on March 12 at SXSW Film and TV Festival and it will open in theaters on May 22; the satirical film, set in Oakland, stars Keke Palmer among others (reflecting Riley's signature political edge and visionary style).

School leaders in Oakland are bracing for staff layoffs in the 2026 school year as a $100 million budget deficit forces cuts up to 10% at school sites—affecting crucial roles like attendance and literacy support.

PTAs are scrambling to fill funding gaps before the board votes by Feb. 26.

BART's new fare gates — installed at Coliseum station in 2025 — generated $10 million in extra revenue and saved 961 maintenance hours.

Officials report the improved system is now in use at all 50 stations and has boosted ridership growth amid funding challenges.

According to a new Redfin report, Bay Area homes such as a three-bedroom in West Berkeley listed near $735,000 sold above the listing price at 4 percent while much of the rest of the country saw discounts.

Sellers use low initial prices & bidding wars to manage limited inventory.

Warriors without Curry overcame a 17 point deficit to edge out Memphis 114 — 113 on Monday with a layup by Gui Santos with 19.4 seconds left.

They held Memphis to five points in the final 8:23.

Warriors coach Steve Kerr benched Draymond Green in wins over the Suns and Grizzlies so Al Horford could improve spacing — the team said Kristaps Porzingis may debut on Feb.

19 against the Celtics as he recovers from tendon care.

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.

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.

Disney On Ice: Let's Dance

6:30-8:30 p.m. — Oakland Arena — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Disney characters coming to life on ice.

Disney On Ice: Let's Dance

11 AM – 5 PM — Oakland Arena — Tickets available — Experience thrilling Disney stories and favorite tunes with beloved characters on ice.

Disney On Ice - Let's Dance

3-5 p.m. — Oakland Arena — Tickets from $26 — Experience the magic of Disney characters dancing on ice in an enchanting performance.