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Sunday, September 28th, 2025

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Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 28th of September.

CULTURE NEWS

  • ➤ Oakland artist Sydney Jones collects shattered glass from burglarized car windows and turns it into unique jewelry called ‘bips’—she melts the shards using a microwave kiln before selling the earrings at the Jack London Square Farmers Market. Her creations will be available at Alta Vina wine bar starting in October, providing a new twist on upcycled art.  KTVU

SPORTS NEWS

  • ➤ The 49ers are having trouble running the ball and will face the Jaguars today at Levi’s Stadium. A strong defense led by former 49ers player Arik Armstead—who knows the team well—means they must fix their blocking to boost their rush game.  San Francisco Chronicle

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT

  • Life Drawing Session

    5:45-9 p.m. — Faultline Gallery — $20 online, $25 at the door — Experience an engaging life drawing session with short poses.

    Mon, 9/29/25

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  • Wet Leg Concert

    8:00-9:30 p.m. — Fox Theater — Ticket information available — Experience the electrifying live performance by Wet Leg, showcasing their new album 'moisturizer'.

    Tue, 9/30/25

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  • Life of the Party with Dre From The Bay, Kat Jabba, and DJ Ignacia

    10 p.m. – 1 a.m. — Crybaby — Limited free entry with RSVP — Experience hip-hop vibes and dance to local DJs during Oakland's First Fridays.

    Fri, 10/3/25

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  • Saturday in THE ZONE at Liberation Park

    3-7 p.m. — Liberation Park — Free entry — Skate and vibe at the famous Umoja Outdoor Skating Rink with the best music and fun for the whole family.

    Sat, 10/4/25

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  • Nate Smith Concert

    7:00-8:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Ticket prices vary — Experience the eclectic rhythms of GRAMMY®-nominated drummer Nate Smith, blending jazz, R&B, and hip-hop.

    Sun, 10/5/25

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  • Bill Charlap Trio Performance

    8-11 p.m. — Yoshi's — Tickets vary — Experience the renowned Bill Charlap Trio as they perform classics from the American Popular Songbook.

    Mon, 10/6/25

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  • Durand Jones & The Indications - Flowers Tour 2025

    8-9:30 p.m. — Fox Theater — Tickets required — Experience an energetic night of soul and funk with Durand Jones & The Indications.

    Tue, 10/7/25

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  • Prateek Kuhad Live

    7:30-9 p.m. — Fox Theater — Ticket prices vary — Experience a captivating journey through the South Asian music scene with top artists like Prateek Kuhad and Abdul Hannan.

    Thu, 10/9/25

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  • A Galaxy Far, Far Away Concert

    7:30 PM – 8:30 PM — Temple Hill Auditorium — Free entry — Experience John Williams’s epic Star Wars score and a fun costume contest.

    Fri, 10/10/25

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  • Musiq Soulchild Live Concert

    7-8:30 p.m. — Yoshi's — Tickets available — Experience the soulful sounds of Musiq Soulchild, a pioneer of the neo-soul movement.

    Sun, 10/12/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Success is not about money. It's about peace.

~ Naval Ravikant

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