Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 25th of June.
Good morning, Oakland.
💼 Business
Reem’s will open its worker-owned flagship at Jack London Square tomorrow, June 26, serving Arab street food with a California twist.
Founding chef Reem Assil and three longtime team members + partners will run both the restaurant and a wholesale hub for local guests.
🎭 Culture
Youth Radio reopened its downtown headquarters on June 22 with 16 students now training in media and podcasting.
The nonprofit will host an open house Friday, June 26 from 5-7 p.m. with live music, free food and drinks.
🌲 Environment
Cleanup continues in the estuary after illegal boats caused oil leaks and forced a youth rowing program to move onshore.
The Bay Conservation and Development Commission will issue a notice of violation while the city teams with a marine salvage company to remove over 40 sunken vessels (a long-term issue).
Rotary Nature Center Friends and Oakland Tech students restored a stretch of Glen Echo Creek along Richmond Boulevard by removing invasive ivy and planting native species.
The work, funded by a $3,500 grant, boosted biodiversity and water quality plus sparked community interest in further improvements.
🎉 Oakland Events
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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.
America Celebrates Concert
7-8 p.m. — Temple Hill Auditorium — Free entry — Enjoy a patriotic musical performance by the Temple Hill Choir in a family-friendly atmosphere.
ROSALÍA Concert
8-10 p.m. — Oakland Arena — Enter to win tickets — Experience a night of captivating music by the talented ROSALÍA.
Marcus King Concert
8:00 – 9:30 PM — Fox Theater — Tickets available — Experience the soulful sounds of Marcus King with his band in a live performance.
Cave Clove Concert
8-11 p.m. — Thee Stork Club — No ticket price listed — Enjoy a night of music at one of Oakland's lively venues.
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