Good morning, Oakland.

Mosswood Recreation Center reopened Saturday morning as local leaders gathered at Mosswood Park to mark nearly 10 years since a fire destroyed the original facility and Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee joined the celebration after a seven-year redesign.

The beloved independent bookstore A Great Good Place for Books will close in the coming weeks due to ongoing financial challenges and decreased foot traffic after COVID, owner Kathleen Caldwell said — marking the end of a local Montclair Village fixture of more than 20 years.

Gas prices in the Bay Area have risen overnight, with regular gas now at $6.24 per gallon (close to the $6.61 record set in June 2022).

If this trend continues, a new record could be set by Wednesday.

UCSF neurologist Dr. Peter Ljubenkof explained that recent trials show GLP-1 drugs help control blood sugar and may protect brain function for diabetes patients — however, they did not slow Alzheimer’s symptoms, so he urged managing diabetes and blood pressure to guard memory.

Black Pine Concert

8-11 p.m. — Yoshi's — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of funk, jazz, and soul brought to you by the Black Pine Circle Band and guest musicians.

Patrick Landeza & Sons Performance

8-11 p.m. — Yoshi's — Ticketed event — Experience an evening of Hawaiian music, hula, and aloha with Patrick Landeza and family.

Shalamar Reunion Concert

7:30 PM - 12:30 AM — Yoshi's — Ticket prices vary — Experience the legendary R&B group Shalamar as they perform classic hits in a celebration of funk and soul.

Heated Rivalry Bingo Night

6-7:30 p.m. — Drake's Dealership — $17 — Enjoy a lively evening of bingo with themed menu offerings and exciting prizes.

GZA Live Concert

7:30-10:45 p.m. — Yoshi's — Ticket prices vary — Experience the lyrical genius of GZA, a legendary figure in hip-hop history.

Hayley Williams Concert

7-10 p.m. — Fox Theater — Tickets available — Experience an evening of stunning live music featuring Hayley Williams and Water From Your Eyes.

Elvin Bishop Big Fun Trio

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Check ticket prices for entry — Enjoy a raucous night of high-energy blues and spirited guitar from the legendary Elvin Bishop.

Floetry Live Performance

7-10 PM — Paramount Theatre Oakland — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful blend of Neo Soul, RnB, and Hip Hop from the dynamic duo of Floetry.

Tik Talk Interactive Storytelling

7:00 – 8:30 p.m. — Quinn's Lighthouse — Entry fee not specified — Experience captivating live storytelling with a mix of seasoned and emerging voices.

Kenny Lattimore Live Performance

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Tickets available — Experience the soulful sounds of Kenny Lattimore with hits spanning over 20 years.