Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of June.
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💼 Business
Bar industry veterans Chris Woodcoff and Tinah Bean opened Sable Lounge on Grand Avenue, a warm neighborhood bar with an extensive rum and mezcal selection, a pool table, and games.
The bar is open Wednesdays through Saturdays and plans to expand its hours and host live events soon.
🏥 Health
Rep. Lateefah Simon announced on Monday, June 1, at a UCSF lab in North Oakland that $1 million in federal funds has been awarded for cancer research equipment.
The grant supports efforts to innovate treatments for pediatric blood disorders — a cause personal to Simon following her late husband's battle with leukemia.
🎉 Oakland Events
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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.
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.
Moraga Park Concert
5:30-10:30 p.m. — Moraga Commons Park — Free entry — Enjoy live music from The Purple while relaxing in the beautiful park setting.
DaBoyDame & Friends Concert
7:00-9:30 p.m. — Fox Theater — All ages — Experience an electrifying night of hip-hop and R&B with DaBoyDame and special guests in the heart of Oakland.
Live in The Laurel Concert Series
7-9 p.m. — Degrees Plato Tap Room Bottle Shop & Kitchen — Free entry — Enjoy an unplugged performance by Orchestra Gold featuring Mariam Diakité in an evening of African psych rock.
Singers Night Celebration
7 p.m. — The Dome — $25 — Celebrate National Singers Night with live performances from local talents and a film screening.
Washington Freedom vs. Seattle Orcas
6:30-7:30 p.m. — Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum — Tickets available — Experience electrifying Major League Cricket action under the lights.
🏠 Oakland Real Estate
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