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Friday, February 20th, 2026
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The expansion of Oakland’s East Bay Greenway is set to break ground later this year, with new protected bike lanes planned from Fruitvale to Lake Merritt. Transportation engineers presented designs for upgrades on 10th, East 8th & East 12th Streets to improve cyclist safety. The Oaklandside
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Cal’s Fried Chicken and Burgers in Downtown Berkeley permanently closed after a temporary shutdown, while Mt. Agni near the UC Berkeley campus went dark; the final Genova Deli outpost in Walnut Creek and Rockridge’s Xocolate Bar also shuttered amid regulatory changes. The Oaklandside
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Oakland-born filmmaker Chinaka Hodge received an NAACP Image Award nomination for the Disney+ series Ironheart and serves as head writer and executive producer. She describes the nod as a full circle moment, and winners will be announced on Feb. 28. Oakland Voices
- ➤ The exhibition 'Happy Heavenly Birthday Oscar' celebrates what would have been Oscar Grant’s 40th birthday with interactive voice messages, photos, a short film and a station where visitors can write birthday cards + listen to recorded messages. It is on display at the Black Panther Party Museum until Feb. 28. The Oaklandside
- ➤ Oakland will celebrate Lunar New Year with events starting Saturday, Feb. 21. Celebrations include lion dances at OMCA, craft activities at Jack London Square, and a Chinatown parade with a Lantern Festival on Feb. 28 and Mar. 1 + an April Khmer new year event in Fruitvale. The Oaklandside
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Alysa Liu won the US women's figure skating Olympic gold medal yesterday at the Milan Cortina Games, earning a career-best score with a near-flawless free skate in a glittering golden dress. Her win is the first gold by an American woman in 24 years. ABC7
- ➤ Warriors guard Stephen Curry remains sidelined with right kneecap soreness after missing six straight games. Coach Steve Kerr said the team is evaluating his recovery with a potential MRI while the Warriors will face the Nuggets Sunday at Chase Center. San Francisco Chronicle
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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Moreau Catholic High School Jazz Evening
8-11 p.m. — Yoshi's — Check venue for entry fees — Enjoy an evening of incredible music with the award-winning jazz program from Moreau Catholic High School.
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Mono Neon Live Performance
7:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Ticket prices vary — Experience the extraordinary bass artistry of Grammy-winning artist MonoNeon, blending avant-garde and southern soul.
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Ms. Monet Live Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Yoshi's Oakland — Secure tickets early — Experience the soulful homecoming concert of Bay Area's diva Ms. Monet, with powerful renditions and original songs.
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