Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of April.
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🎭 Culture
Children’s Fairyland turns 75 and is celebrating with an exhibit at OMCA that features handcrafted miniatures by local Bay Area artists, memorabilia, and rare artifacts from longtime puppet theater director Randal Metz.
The exhibit will be on display through Dec. 7 (highlighting the park’s rich history).
🏛️ Government
Only 36% (about 90,000) of Oakland’s 250,000 registered voters cast ballots in the special mayoral election, which is much lower than the 52% in 2022 and 69% in 2018.
Local leaders say that voting barriers and low outreach in some neighborhoods may have played a role and call for better engagement in future elections.
After three days of counting, Barbara Lee leads the mayoral race with 53% of the votes while Loren Taylor has 47%—mail-in ballots will be processed over the next few days and final results may take weeks.
In the City Council District 2 race, Charlene Wang is ahead with 59% compared to Kara Murray-Badal’s 41%, setting her up to win the seat.
🎉 Oakland Events
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Easter Celebration with Terrie Odabi
7-8:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Tickets available — Experience a night of soulful blues and heartfelt melodies with Terrie Odabi and her band.
Research-Do It Right the First Time: Part 3
11 AM — FamilySearch center — Free entry — Delve into writing sources and research analysis with an experienced family history expert.
Ichiko Aoba: Luminescent Creatures World Tour
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Fox Theater — Tickets available — Experience the enchanting melodies of Ichiko Aoba as she transports audiences through her innovative music and captivating storytelling.
Lizzy Dutton Record Release Show
7-12 p.m. — Ivy Room — $14.73 ADV / $15 DOOR — Celebrate the release of Lizzy's debut album 'See It All' with live performances and special guests.
Ayo Brame's 18th Birthday Celebration
10 p.m. – 1 a.m. — Yoshi's — Ticketed event — Celebrate Ayo Brame's 18th birthday with captivating performances from the talented saxophonist making waves in the music scene.
Brush Lettering Workshop at Motivat Coffee
10:30 a.m. — Motivāt Coffee Roasters — Ticket required — Learn modern calligraphy in a relaxing and creative environment focusing on mindfulness and artistic expression.
The Sunday After: Oak Life x Lyrical Assembly
10:00 – 11:30 a.m. — The New Parkway Theater — Free entry — Experience a vibrant celebration of faith, music, and creativity with dynamic performances and community connection.
AMBayArea Summit 2025
1-7 p.m. — Chabot Space & Science Center — Registration required — Connect with industry leaders and explore the future of manufacturing in the Bay Area.
Spanish Language Meetup
6:30-8:30 p.m. — Mad Oak Bar ‘N’ Yard — Free entry — Practice and converse in Spanish with speakers of all levels in a fun, inclusive atmosphere.
Patrick Landeza with Brook Mahealani Lee
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Yoshi's — Ticketed event — Celebrate Asian Pacific Islander Month with an evening of Hawaiian music and hula.
🏠 Oakland Real Estate
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