Good Day
Oakland
Sunday, May 17th, 2026
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of May.
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Berkeley Humane is partnering with nonprofits to host a free pet clinic offering vaccines, microchips & ID tags today from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 936 Carlton St in Berkeley as part of its Champions for Pet Health Rally. KTVU
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The San Francisco Giants lost 5—2 to the A’s in West Sacramento as their offense went 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position even though Luis Arraez and Harrison Bader hit home runs. The series opener showed the Giants struggling to get early momentum. San Francisco Chronicle
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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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2026 Oakland Carnival Wellness Festival
12-8 p.m. — Mosswood Park — Free entry — Celebrate vibrant culture with a parade, music, costumes, and delicious food.
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An Evening with Nathan Nakadegawa-Lee
7:30-9:30 p.m. — The Sound Room — Ticket Info Available — Experience a night of original compositions influenced by jazz, blues, and free improvisation.
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~ Robert Frost
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