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Oakland
Sunday, October 5th, 2025
Good morning, Oakland. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 5th of October.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, October 4, DeFremery Park in West Oakland hosted the 51st Black Cowboy Parade and Heritage Festival where the Oakland Black Cowboy Association celebrated black cowboys—featuring pony rides, a petting zoo, live music and local business booths—and community donations overcame a $20,000 funding shortfall. KTVU
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Mark Dyson, a 20-year-old piano busker, earned enough tips from BART passengers to move out of his car and into an apartment in Alameda—he now works to build his future in music and on YouTube. San Francisco Chronicle
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Golden State Warriors ended training camp on Saturday and will open their five-game exhibition slate today at Chase Center against the Los Angeles Lakers. Head coach Steve Kerr said the team added Jimmy Butler and Al Horford—joining veterans Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Jonathan Kuminga—to manage player workloads as they adjust to a slower pace. San Francisco Chronicle
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 welcoming atmosphere.
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Hollyfrancis, Meatcube & Jones Carwash Live Show
8-10 p.m. — Thee Stork Club — $10 adv., $12 door — Enjoy a night of alt-country grunge with local Oakland bands Hollyfrancis, Meatcube, and Jones Carwash.
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Pretzel Making Class
6:45-8:15 p.m. — Faction Brewing — Ticket purchase required — Learn to craft pretzels and enjoy scenic views at Alameda's waterfront brewery.
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Chuy Gomez - Thurzday Beatz
8 PM - 12 AM — Crybaby — Free entry — Chuy brings the hip-hop and reggaeton vibes with drink specials all night.
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Wednesday Concert
8-9:30 p.m. — Fox Theater — Tickets vary — Experience the unique sound of Wednesday as they blend shoegaze with country influences.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
It's not about the goal. It's about growing to become the person that can accomplish the goal.
~ Tony Robbins
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