Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 4th of March.
Good morning, Oakland.
🎭 Culture
Fresh openings bring new flavors to our community.
FOB West at Prescott Market in Oakland has soft opened with affordable Filipino and Guam dishes (reflecting the owner’s roots), while Berkeley welcomes an Ohlone cafe at Lawrence Hall and Cafe Bolita, which will hold a grand opening on March 18.
Oaklandside reporters Ashley McBride and Callie Rhoades received the Free Speech and Open Government Award from the First Amendment Coalition for investigating lead in public schools' drinking water.
Their work forced Oakland Unified School District to promise faster lab reports and an online dashboard for test results.
🎉 Oakland Events
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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.
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.
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.
Niecey Living Single Concert
7:30-9:15 p.m. — Yoshi's — Check for ticket prices — Experience an evening of soulful music with award-winning singer-songwriter Niecey Living Single.
Culture Makers: A Celebration of Storytelling
6:30-8 p.m. — The New Parkway Theater — Book sales available — Engage with local authors and explore how creativity and community shape their storytelling.
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