Good morning, Oakland.

Oakland Ballers kick off season with a Too $hort bobblehead giveaway on May 21 at Raimondi Park, while El Huarache Azteca marks its 25th anniversary on May 23 with food & dance in Fruitvale.

Oakland’s homeless count dropped by 20% over the past two years to 4,410 thanks to increased supportive housing units & enhanced prevention programs.

City leaders note that while progress is evident, shifts in encampment patterns mean more work lies ahead.

There/There will open on May 29 and 30 at 468 25th St in Oakland, taking over the former Friends and Family bar with an affordable cocktail and nonalcoholic menu, while Marufuku Ramen in Walnut Creek (opening May 27) and West Coast Sourdough in Hayward add new East Bay dining options.

16-year-old Oakland phenom Charlie Wachs made his pro debut for Oakland Roots on Saturday, May 16 at the Oakland Coliseum against Sacramento Republic FC.

The midfielder — signing a USL First Team Academy contract days earlier — aims to build on his debut and preserve his college eligibility.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2026 Oakland Carnival Wellness Festival

12-8 p.m. — Mosswood Park — Free entry — Celebrate vibrant culture with a parade, music, costumes, and delicious food.

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.