Good morning, Oakland.

George Mark Children's House opened its all-abilities playground in April, featuring wheelchair-accessible swings + a merry-go-round and sensory elements for children with disabilities, though it still needs $850,000 in donations to finish planned features.

Families have already enjoyed the inclusive space near San Leandro.

Local newsletters like Oaktown Weekly and Marin Buzz are offering curated event suggestions for community members looking for weekend plans in Oakland and nearby areas.

The free, locally run newsletters highlight events, small businesses, and family-friendly programming for residents.

Plank—a beer garden at 98 Broadway in Jack London Square—will permanently close on August 2 after nearly a dozen years due to slow sales and rising costs.

Super Slice Pizza in El Cerrito closed on May 31 and will be replaced by a new pizza spot soon.

The former outdoor theater Cal Shakes now serves as the venue for the Siesta Valley Bowl concert series in Orinda.

Singer-songwriter Jonathan Richman headlined the opening night on Friday, June 5 at the renovated 9-acre amphitheater leased by the local utility district.

Fans lined up at 1 a.m. at Ariana Grande's pop-up store (71 Powell St. in SF) on June 4, buying merchandise ahead of her sold-out concert today at Oakland Arena.

The store, open until June 10, offers items from $15 to $85 as hype builds for her Eternal Sunshine Tour.

East Bay fifth graders visited Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport on Wednesday, June 4 in a field trip organized by Southwest Airlines’ Adopt a Pilot program to explore aviation careers—experiencing a flight deck tour, fire station visit, and safety demonstration.

The Delta Conveyance Project got clearance from federal agencies this week to build a 45-mile tunnel from the Sacramento River to a reservoir near Livermore.

Governor Newsom said the approval will help meet future water needs for California.

The Alameda Point Antiques Faire, now in its 28th year, takes place Sunday, June 7 from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 3900 Main St. in Alameda, with free parking, tiered entry fees and over three dozen food trucks offering Peruvian pollo a la brasa, lumpia and ceviche.

Australia's men's soccer team has chosen Oakland's Roots and Soul practice facility (their temporary base) ahead of FIFA World Cup group matches beginning June 11, with local officials and mayor Barbara Lee celebrating the team's arrival while fans prepare for community viewing events through July 19.

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.

Don Toliver's Octane Tour in Oakland

June 26-27 — Oakland Arena — Tickets starting at $199 — Experience an electrifying hip-hop concert featuring Don Toliver and special guests.

Don Toliver - Octane Tour

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Oakland Arena — Ticket information available — Experience the high-energy performance of Don Toliver with cinematic visuals and signature sound.