Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 2nd of December.
Good morning, Oakland.
💼 Business
Joyce Tang turned a pandemic pop-up into Bake Sum, which opened its Grand Avenue location in September 2021 & was voted East Bay's best bakery for 2025 by Nosh readers.
The bakery serves a rotating menu of Asian-inspired sweet and savory pastries.
Several Bay Area restaurants closed in November as money troubles forced them to shut their doors.
Berkeley’s Three One Four ended its service after a break-in and a rent hike, and spots in San Francisco, Mountain View and Oakland also closed—leaving workers without jobs.
🎉 Oakland Events
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40th Anniversary Celebration of the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir
7-8:30 p.m. — Paramount Theatre Oakland — Tickets $24.25 to $104.15 — Celebrate four decades of soul-stirring music with a community-centric event featuring VIP perks.
Restore and Recharge Yoga with Reiki
4-5:30 p.m. — Groundfloor — Cost varies for Reiki — Enjoy a restorative yoga session and unwind with a mini-Reiki experience in a calming atmosphere.
US Air Force Band of the Golden West Christmas Concert
7-8 p.m. — Temple Hill Auditorium — Free tickets required — Enjoy a festive brass and vocal concert by the distinguished US Air Force Band this holiday season.
Temple Hill Choir Christmas Concert
7-8 p.m. — Temple Hill Visitors’ Center — Free entry — Experience an enchanting evening of Christmas classics performed by the Temple Hill Choir and Symphony Orchestra.
Nutcracker Evening Performance
7-9 p.m. — Temple Hill — Check event page for details — Enjoy an enchanting opening night performance of The Nutcracker.
Nutcracker Matinee Performance
2-4 p.m. — Temple Hill — Ticket info not listed — Experience the magical closing performance of the Nutcracker with dedicated performers showcasing their skills.
Mike Stern Concert
7:30-8:45 p.m. — Yoshi's — Tickets required — Experience the legendary guitarist Mike Stern perform tracks from his new album 'Echoes and Other Songs'.
Danish Research Discussion
1-2 p.m. — FamilySearch Center — Free entry — Delve into Danish ancestry with a seasoned researcher in this community-driven genealogy session.
Peter White Christmas Concert
7:30-8:45 p.m. — Yoshi's — Tickets available — Celebrate the holiday season with a festive evening of contemporary jazz featuring Peter White, Mindi Abair, and Vincent Ingala.
Nathan Nakadegawa-Lee Quartet Performance
7:30-8:30 p.m. — Mr. Tipple's Jazz Club — $15 – $30 — Experience a captivating blend of improvisational, vocal, blues, and jazz music from Nathan Nakadegawa-Lee and his quartet.
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