Good Day
Oakland
Monday, May 18th, 2026
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Candice Hunt, a former foster youth, has spent the past decade helping local teens attend prom through her Candice’s Prom Project. The nonprofit has already supported about 30 students and Hunt partners with schools — selecting candidates based on financial need. KTVU
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Gold Palm, an Oakland cocktail spot serving Pakistani party food, closed after 18 months — ending its bid to revive the neighborhood. The closure adds to challenges facing the local bar scene. San Francisco Chronicle
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A new study finds that since 2015, student reading and math scores declined in 83% and 70% of districts respectively (including Oakland Unified) while experts link the early drop to rising social media use and policy changes. KTVU
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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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~ Albert Einstein
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