Good Day
Oakland
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 6th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Oakland environmental justice leader and urban planner Carl Anthony, who founded an Oakland organization, passed away on April 4 at 87. His family said memorial details will be announced soon (including son Khalil Doak-Anthony). Oakland Voices
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dave and Buster's opened its new entertainment venue at Jack London Square on Monday. A ribbon-cutting ceremony and a promotion giving free unlimited video game play to the first 100 guests kicked off the effort, which hired 155 local workers. ABC7
- ➤ Two Stanford dropouts raised over $10M to launch Known, a dating app that uses voice AI instead of swiping to match users. The San Francisco app attracts Oakland professionals + plans further expansion to Southern California later this year. KTVU
- ➤ Attorney Rya Nelson joined the Gwilliam Ivary Chiosso Cavalli & Brewer firm in downtown Oakland last October to focus on personal injury, employment and civil rights cases, bringing over three years of experience and a strong commitment to advocacy. The Oaklandside
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Friends and colleagues in East Oakland gathered Monday night to honor Hayward activist Lyle Prijoles, who was killed in the Philippines on April 19 while advocating for farmworkers — efforts continue to return his body to the U.S. KTVU
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Ballet Folklórico El Valle is celebrating Cinco de Mayo with an upcoming performance Friday, May 8 at Carlos Acutis Academy in Santa Rosa, where local dance brings Mexican heritage alive. The group will also host its Guelaguetza St. Helena festival on Sunday, August 23 featuring Oaxacan music, food, and crafts. KTVU
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Oakland high school senior Dominic Antoine Jr. (Pooda) was accepted to 31 colleges and announced on May 1 that he would attend LSU to study biology with a pre-med track. He earned a merit-based scholarship and plans to focus on academics and basketball as he works toward becoming a doctor. KTVU
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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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Eric Darius Live Performance
7:30 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. — Yoshi's — Ticketed event — Experience the captivating energy of saxophonist Eric Darius as he fuses Jazz with R&B and Hip-Hop at Yoshi's.
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