Good morning, Oakland.

The themed Barbary on Grand Ave has closed with new owners coming in, Gus’s World Famous Chicken is no longer serving, and Tiger’s Taproom will pour its final orders on Sunday, March 1 — marking a wave of change in Oakland’s dining scene.

At Allen Temple in Oakland, gospel musician Derrick Hall led a 70-member choir in a Tuesday rehearsal for Sunday service; the practice showcased gospel music’s rich tradition and unity in the Black community & its evolving sound.

On Wednesday, the Oakland Unified School District board approved plans to cut hundreds of jobs amid a $100M budget deficit and said it will explore early retirement incentives and other measures to reduce costs for the next school year.

Olympic champion figure skater Alysa Liu returned home after medaling in Italy and was seen at several Bay Area spots earlier this week.

Oakland's Mayor Barbara Lee's office said a community celebration is planned and billboards along the 880 honor her win + show local pride.

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.

31st Annual Collage des Cultures Africaines Conference and Performance

6 PM – 9 PM — Westlake Middle School — Various fees may apply — Celebrate the vibrancy of African cultures through music, dance, and workshops.