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Oakland
Monday, May 4th, 2026
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, Oakland reopened the Mosswood Community Recreation Center at Mosswood Park after a 2016 fire. The $20 million facility offers bright, modern spaces for learning, play, and recreation (including woodshop, coding classrooms, and new pickleball courts) to support local families. ABC7
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ National College Decision Day just passed, and a college advisor (Beth Heller Gelles) urged families to ease the pressure on high school students by focusing on genuine learning over prestige. She said students should use this time to explore classes and interests rather than treating school as a four-year audition. KTVU
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mild weather is causing invasive mosquitoes to appear earlier than normal in the Bay Area, and officials are racing to launch control measures & public education to keep the insects from spreading. San Francisco Chronicle
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Adventures in Filipino American Genealogy
4:30-6 p.m. — FamilySearch center — Free entry — Discover tools for researching family history in the Filipino American diaspora.
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