Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 18th of June.
Good morning, Oakland.
Dax Lee’s Chili Cook-Off raised over $10,000 to support local homeless nonprofits today at Snow Park next to Lake Merritt.
Chefs from local restaurants and community groups served 16 creative chili recipes as the annual event, now in its fifth year, continued its tradition of community support.
Nelson German (chef-owner of alaMar) released Caribbean Cocktails: Drinks and Bites from the Afro-Latino Diaspora, co-written with chef Andréa Lawson Gray (both key local culinary figures) on June 2; the book features over 40 recipes that blend heritage with modern techniques for home bartenders.
Oakland Unified School District will update its disciplinary rules in August to curb students sharing fight videos on social media.
Officials say the move follows phone videos of fights at Oakland Tech and other schools that sparked worries that phones are fueling conflict — new policies aim to help keep students safe.
Legends Global submitted an offer of $102.5 million to buy Oakland Arena on June 17 — part of plans to share billboard revenue with the city and county.
An unnamed equity firm reportedly offered $100 million following the county’s approval to sell the facility.
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.
Major League Cricket: Seattle Orcas vs LA Knight Riders & San Francisco Unicorns vs Washington Freedom
2:30 & 6:30 p.m. — Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum — Tickets available — Experience thrilling cricket matches featuring top international players in the Bay Area.
Live Music Night featuring Moth Morgue and Friends
8-11 p.m. — Thee Stork Club — $10 adv., $12 door — Enjoy a night of diverse music with Moth Morgue, 555, and more in a lively Oakland venue.
Life of the Party - First Friday
10 p.m. — Crybaby — Free entry for first 25 with RSVP — Celebrate Oakland First Fridays with hip-hop beats, good drinks, and a hype dance floor.
Miko Marks at Corte Madera Summer Concerts
5:00-6:30 p.m. — Corte Madera Town Park — Free entry — Enjoy a free concert featuring the talented Americana singer Miko Marks as she performs diverse genres in a beautiful park setting.
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