Good morning, Oakland.

Yesterday, Maria Alderete and Rick Mitchell opened Bar Skula at 542 Grand Ave. (across from the Lake Merritt pergola), unveiling a menu that mixes Luka’s classics with fresh twists and features vibrant underwater murals by local artists.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill designating May 17 as Bruce Lee Day to honor the San Francisco-born martial arts icon whose legacy stretches from Oakland to Hollywood — the day will first be observed in 2027 as the first official Chinese American day in California.

Caltrans is reviewing its lane closure schedule on the Bay Bridge after Oakland drivers complained about overnight delays from ongoing rehabilitation work.

The current plan—closing one lane at 10 p.m., two at 11 p.m., and three at midnight until summer 2027—may be adjusted to ease traffic.

The local sports scene in Oakland offers 27 must-see events in July featuring World Cup watch parties, baseball games, disc golf and pro wrestling at Raimondi Park and Oakland Coliseum.

Oakland fans can catch live soccer, cricket and basketball at multiple venues throughout the month.

The U.S. team settled in South Bay ahead of their World Cup match on Wednesday night, where winger Max Arfsten practiced at his former training facility.

Former coaches in the Bay praised his hard work & local roots as key to his journey on the world stage.

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.

Major League Cricket Semifinals

3:30 PM & 7:30 PM — Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum — Tickets available — Experience electrifying matchups with world-class cricket action.

Mosswood Meltdown 2026

4:00 PM — Mosswood Park — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an afternoon with Pavement and special guests Wednesday and Vivian Girls.

Memo PST Live at Eli's Mile High Club

— Venue: Eli's Mile High Club — Cost: Check details — Experience a night of indie tunes with Memo PST and Warp.

Jenny Don't and the Spurs Concert

10 p.m. — Eli's Mile High Club — No cover charge — Enjoy the unique sounds of Jenny Don’t and the Spurs as they showcase their music prowess.