Good morning, Oakland.

This week in Oakland, residents can enjoy Cheeky Thursdays at Xingones Cantina on Sept.

4 for art and music, join the Black Liberation Walking Tour on Sept. 6 to learn local history, watch the Mexico vs Japan soccer match on Sept. 6 at the Coliseum, and attend the Oakland Magic Circle’s 100th anniversary gala on Sept. 9 for a night of magic and dinner — events that offer both free and ticketed options.

Darrell Wayne Smith, a former FCI Dublin officer, began his retrial on 14 sex abuse counts on September 2 in Oakland and told reporters 'I never touched her'—with his trial expected to continue until September 20.

Oakland singer 3LISE turned her grief into healing at the Millsmont Seminary block party on June 12, sharing how losing her father to gun violence led her to join a restorative apprenticeship at the Freedom Community Clinic — a journey that continues as she works with Dr. Bernadette Lim to foster community resilience.

Organizers moved this annual Hiero Day festival from Oakland to San Francisco after the Oakland police could not supply 10 officers—proceeds will still fund Oakland projects and the celebration wraps up today at the Oakland Ballers stadium.

A new Bay Area transit survey shows only 13% of BART riders feel very safe compared with 27% of AC Transit bus riders—revealing significant safety perception differences alongside clear income disparities among 160,000 surveyed riders from Fall 2023 to Spring 2024.

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission launched the dashboard to help people compare transit demographics and safety trends.

Oakland is receiving $12.4 million in state funds to pay people on parole to join Caltrans work crews cleaning highways.

The Golden State Works program will be managed by the Workforce Development Board and coordinated by the Center for Employment Opportunities to help formerly incarcerated individuals gain stable employment.

A survey from the Chamber of Commerce showed 75% of Oaklanders say the city is off track because its charter creates a dysfunctional government—Mayor Lee and reform advocates plan to propose changes in January for residents to vote on.

This effort aims to clarify roles and improve accountability at City Hall.

Jeffrey Osborne Concert

7:30-9:00 p.m. — Yoshi's — Tickets required — Experience the smooth R&B sounds of Grammy-nominated artist Jeffrey Osborne live in Oakland.

Jeffrey Osborne Live Concert

7:30-10:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening with R&B legend Jeffrey Osborne featuring classics and new hits.

GROOVES Closing Celebration

5-8 p.m. — Faultline Artspace — Free entry — Celebrate artistic contributions with the Album Art Tribute event.

Urban Cycling Workshop: Day 2 Road Skills

5-10:30 p.m. — Hayward BART Station Parking Lot — Free entry — Enhance your cycling skills with on-bike practice and road drills in a supportive environment.

Life Drawing Session

5:45-9 p.m. — Faultline Gallery — $20 online, $25 at the door — Engage in creative expression with a live model in a supportive atmosphere.

Stardew Valley - Symphony of Seasons

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Paramount Theatre Oakland — Ticket prices vary — Experience a live orchestral journey through the beloved music of Stardew Valley.

Biketopia 2025

5:00-8:30 p.m. — Preservation Park — Free - $85 — Celebrate Better Biking at Bike East Bay's annual member party and fundraiser.

Psychedelic Furs Concert

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Fox Theater — Tickets available — Experience the iconic sounds of The Psychedelic Furs live with special guest Gary Numan.

Aminé - Tour de Dance 2025

8:00-9:30 p.m. — Fox Theater — Tickets available — Experience a vibrant night of hip hop and dance with Aminé.

Coastal Cleanup & Creek to Bay Day

9 AM – 12 PM — Middle Harbor Shoreline Park — Free entry — Help clean the shoreline while enjoying snacks and community spirit.