Good Day
Oakland
Thursday, May 14th, 2026
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 14th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Chopped winner Rashad Armstead is serving the Bay’s best smoked brisket and ribs at his downtown Saints Smokehouse pop-up, which operates Wednesdays + Saturdays. Locals are lining up as he plans a full restaurant opening in June. The Oaklandside
- ➤ Gap is set to close its last Oakland store on Lakeshore Avenue this summer as its lease expires — employees can transfer to nearby locations. The store, open for nearly 26 years, has been a neighborhood staple. ABC7
- ➤ A Bay Area Safeway closed temporarily after bear spray exposure made shoppers ill. Store officials are cleaning up — they aim to reopen once safety checks are complete. SFGate
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Scott-Vincent Borba, co-founder of Oakland-based e.l.f. Cosmetics who gave up his fortune for charity, is set to be ordained as a priest on May 23 for the Diocese of Fresno. He began his seven-year journey to spiritual leadership in 2019 and is now embracing a new calling in the Church. KTVU
- ➤ Oakland hosts a cultural week as Oaklash starts today with drag shows and a block party in Old Oakland and the Greek Festival runs May 15–17 at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Ascension with food and dance; Saturday brings the Malcolm X JazzArts Festival at San Antonio Park. The Oaklandside
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Oakland Soccer Club has nurtured over 500 youth for 51 years by providing on-field training and off-field mentorship; the club will celebrate its milestone anniversary next month and continues to offer community support (from school guidance to career paths). KTVU
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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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The Space Between the Stars: A Concert Experience
7:30 PM - 1:30 AM — Chabot Space & Science Center — Ticket prices vary — Explore the cosmos through an immersive concert blending music and science.
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Smooth Jazz Alley Concert
7:30-10:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Ticket info unavailable — Experience the fusion of jazz, R&B, soul, and funk from a top Bay Area collective.
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Lindsey Webster Live Performance
8-11 p.m. — Yoshi's Oakland — Ticket prices vary — Experience the soulful sounds of Billboard #1 artist Lindsey Webster as she performs her latest hits and timeless favorites.
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An Evening Under The Stars: Grown Folks Prom
8-11 p.m. — The Lake Chalet Seafood Bar & Grill — $35-40 — Celebrate a sophisticated prom night under the stars with music, a photo booth, and delicious seafood.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The more complete the despair, the more complete the awakening.
~ Carl Jung
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