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Oakland
Saturday, February 28th, 2026
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 28th of February.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Trash Falcons have transformed their weekly Lake Merritt cleanups into two art exhibits at the Junior Center of Art and Science at Lakeside Park. The Trash Museum (of Trash) is on view until March 6, and What We Sow displays whimsical sculptures until April 10. The Oaklandside
- ➤ Oakland’s Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts hosted a 100-year Black History Month celebration on Thursday, Feb. 26 with local leaders (Mayor Barbara Lee and Council President Kevin Jenkins) honoring cultural achievements with live performances, awards, and local food. The Oaklandside
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Oakland Unified School District board approved layoffs of 421 staff Wednesday night to cut a $100 million budget gap; the cuts, affecting both central office and classroom roles, will take effect June 30 unless extra funding is secured (144 positions will have reduced hours). The Oaklandside
- ➤ Dominic Antoine Jr., a 17-year-old Fremont High senior with a 4.3 GPA, was voted first team all-league on Tuesday as he led the varsity basketball team to its best season in years. He aspires to pursue medicine and become an orthopedic surgeon while prioritizing his academics. KTVU
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Wilson Riles Jr, a respected Oakland activist and police commissioner, suffered a massive stroke on Jan. 30 and is recovering at home while his family raises $77,000 for his care + the fundraiser has raised $42,000 so far. The Oaklandside
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Senior wrestler Shayna Ward from Oakland Tech will compete for a state title this weekend in Bakersfield. If she wins, she becomes Oakland’s first champion since 1983 (and the first girls champion for her school), fulfilling coach Ashlee Sherman's decades-long dream. The Oaklandside
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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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Pete Escovedo Concert
7:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Check website for pricing — Experience vibrant Latin Jazz with celebrated percussionist Juan Escovedo and special guests.
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