Good morning, Oakland.

Rising artist Fijiana blends Indo-Fijian roots with Bay Area hip-hop as her music echoes from local events to international stages (she performed at a halftime show in India).

She will appear at San Francisco Pride on June 28 and open for Major Lazer at Stern Grove Festival on July 5.

In Alameda County, starting June 1, CalFresh recipients ages 18 to 64 without a child under 14 must work 20 hours each week or face reduced benefits + current recipients will be affected when they recertify, so local officials advise contacting county offices for guidance.

Oakland teen weightlifters, forced out of their gym by a rent increase, are preparing for nationals while training at the Oakland Roots facility until Saturday before moving to a temporary site (Jack London Square) to continue their practice.

Lift Us Foundation plans to secure a permanent home soon.

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.

Luis Peralta Trio with Spencer Hoefert

3-5 p.m. — Maybeck Studio — Ticket info TBA — Experience an afternoon of captivating jazz featuring pianist Luis Peralta and guitarist Spencer Hoefert.

The Hogan Brothers Jazz Fusion Concert

8-11 p.m. — Dawn Club — Free entry — Enjoy a night of diverse jazz fusion sounds from the talented Hogan Brothers.