Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 26th of February.
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🏘️ Community
Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee announced a community-wide celebration to honor Olympic champion Alysa Liu, who learned at the Oakland Ice Center, with event details to be confirmed later.
Liu will also appear at the Oakland Chinese Lunar Parade on Saturday & join local festivities.
💼 Business
Oakland-based donation platform Flipcause owes nonprofits more than $29 million and is set for auction on Mar.
3 as its bankruptcy trustee seeks a buyer to take on existing contracts & help repay funds. Nonprofits will learn today if their agreements will transfer.
🎭 Culture
Oakland’s Lunar New Year Parade will celebrate culture in Chinatown Saturday.
Organized by the Oakland Chinatown Improvement Council, the event will feature cultural performances and vendors from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. along a larger route starting at Wilma Chan Park — drawing thousands to support local businesses.
🏛️ Government
Construction finished on 10th Street in Chinatown to improve safety for kids walking and biking to school near Lincoln Elementary School.
The project includes repaving, curb extensions and a protected bike lane (part of the Safe Routes to School program) and was completed Wednesday.
🎉 Oakland Events
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Comedy Oakland
7-8:30 p.m. — Quinn's Lighthouse — Check the event page for ticket prices — Experience live standup comedy at its finest with the acclaimed Comedy Oakland.
Unabridged Backyard Barbecue with Moodymann
3-10 p.m. — 7th West — Free entry — Experience a five-hour set with Detroit house legend Moodymann and barbecued delights inspired by festival favorites.
Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar Masters
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Tickets available — Experience the enchanting sounds of Hawaii with slack key guitar legends Sonny Lim, George Kahumoku, Jr., and Led Kaapana.
Rick Estrin Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — Yoshi's — $20+ — Experience a powerful evening of blues with harmonica master Rick Estrin and his award-winning band.
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