{"id":2205102,"date":"2025-12-19T06:38:24","date_gmt":"2025-12-19T06:38:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2205102"},"modified":"2025-12-19T06:38:24","modified_gmt":"2025-12-19T06:38:24","slug":"5-oakland-events-and-things-to-do-dec-18-28","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/5-oakland-events-and-things-to-do-dec-18-28\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Oakland events and things to do Dec. 18-28"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<aside>\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<p>This is the last standard events round-up of the year, and covers The Town happenings through Dec. 26. Stay tuned for The Oaklandside\u2019s special New Year\u2019s Eve events round-up that will have lots of options for ringing in 2026 with music, drinks and revelry.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>This week, there\u2019s a dance party at Eli\u2019s Mile High Club where East Bay Yesterday\u2019s host Liam O\u2019Donogue, along with Dan Gentile, a senior culture editor at SFGate, will be spinning nothing but funky vinyls. There\u2019s also a special winter solstice celebration at OMCA, and even a bakery pop-up on Christmas Eve to get the bread and pastries you need for your holiday feast.<\/p>\n<p>If you would like us to consider an event for this weekly list, please email me at <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/2025\/12\/16\/oakland-events-december-18-to-28\/mailto:azucena@oaklandside.org\">azucena@oaklandside.org<\/a>. You can also use the self-submission form on our<a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/events\/\"> events page<\/a> to add events to our calendar for free.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"scaip scaip-1    \">\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-liam-o-donogue-and-dan-gentile-playing-funky-beats-at-eli-s\">Liam O\u2019Donogue and Dan Gentile playing funky beats at Eli\u2019s<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The journalist and podcast host known for his history and culture reporting is also a DJ.  <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> courtesy of Rudy Cruz<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<aside>\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<p>The two journalists known for their history and culture reporting are teaming up for a special \u201cfunky beats, all vinyl\u201d dance party at Eli\u2019s Mile High Club where they will both be behind the turntables. You can expect an eclectic mix of funk, disco, house, and more.\u00a0<br \/><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fasdl\" data-icon=\"turntable\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-turntable \" role=\"img\" viewbox=\"0 0 576 512\"><g class=\"fa-duotone-group\"><path class=\"fa-secondary\" fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M32 64l0 384 512 0 0-384L32 64zM384 256A160 160 0 1 1 64 256a160 160 0 1 1 320 0zM371.6 389.5l14.3-28.6 30.3-60.6 14.3-28.6 17.5 8.7L448 112l0-16 32 0 0 16 0 184.3 7.8 3.9 28.6 14.3-14.3 28.6-30.3 60.6-14.3 28.6-28.6-14.3-28.6-14.3-28.6-14.3z\"\/><path class=\"fa-primary\" fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M544 64l0 384L32 448 32 64l512 0zM32 32L0 32 0 64 0 448l0 32 32 0 512 0 32 0 0-32 0-384 0-32-32 0L32 32zM224 384a128 128 0 1 1 0-256 128 128 0 1 1 0 256zM64 256a160 160 0 1 0 320 0A160 160 0 1 0 64 256zm160 24a24 24 0 1 0 0-48 24 24 0 1 0 0 48zm263.8 20.2l-7.8-3.9L480 112l0-16-32 0 0 16 0 168.3-17.5-8.7-14.3 28.6-30.3 60.6-14.3 28.6 28.6 14.3 28.6 14.3 28.6 14.3 14.3-28.6 30.3-60.6 14.3-28.6-28.6-14.3zm-30.3 60.6l-14.3 28.6-28.6-14.3 14.3-28.6 1.7-3.4 14.3-28.6 28.6 14.3-14.3 28.6-1.7 3.4z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <em>Thursday, Dec. 18, 9 p.m., free, 3629 Martin Luther King Jr. Way<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-kitka-s-wintersongs-show\">Kitka\u2019s Wintersongs show<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1068\" data-attachment-id=\"466716\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/kitkahewittcloseup\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/KITKAHEWITTCLOSEUP-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1708\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Kitka\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The women\u2019s vocal ensemble is playing several shows in Oakland to promote their new album \u201cKolo.\u201d&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/KITKAHEWITTCLOSEUP-600x400.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/KITKAHEWITTCLOSEUP-1600x1068.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/KITKAHEWITTCLOSEUP-1600x1068.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-466716\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/KITKAHEWITTCLOSEUP-1600x1068.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/KITKAHEWITTCLOSEUP-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/KITKAHEWITTCLOSEUP-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/KITKAHEWITTCLOSEUP-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/KITKAHEWITTCLOSEUP-2048x1366.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/KITKAHEWITTCLOSEUP-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/KITKAHEWITTCLOSEUP-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/KITKAHEWITTCLOSEUP-2000x1334.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/KITKAHEWITTCLOSEUP-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/KITKAHEWITTCLOSEUP-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/KITKAHEWITTCLOSEUP-706x471.jpg 706w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/KITKAHEWITTCLOSEUP-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The women\u2019s vocal ensemble is playing several shows in Oakland to promote their new album \u201cKolo.\u201d <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> courtesy of Vita and Bryan Hewitt<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.kitka.org\/\">Kitka<\/a>, the women\u2019s vocal ensemble known for their winter concerts featuring Eastern European ethnic and spiritual music, is back for three shows in Oakland. The ensemble will play songs from its new album \u201cKolo,\u201d featuring music from Ukraine and the Republic of Georgia. The choir\u2019s repertoire also includes songs from the Balkans, the Baltic region, the Mediterranean, and the Slavic lands.<br \/><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fasdl\" data-icon=\"microphone-stand\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-microphone-stand \" role=\"img\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><g class=\"fa-duotone-group\"><path class=\"fa-secondary\" fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M43.4 430.1l38.5 38.5L256 322l0-2 2.3 0 78.4-66L258 175.3 43.4 430.1zM272.3 144.3l6.4 6.4 82.6 82.6 6.4 6.4c19.9-1.7 39.3-10.2 54.6-25.4l4.7-4.7L302.5 85.1l-4.7 4.7c-15.2 15.2-23.7 34.7-25.4 54.6zm52.8-81.9L449.5 186.9l4.7-4.7c34.4-34.4 34.4-90.1 0-124.5s-90.1-34.4-124.4 0l-4.7 4.7z\"\/><path class=\"fa-primary\" fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M449.5 186.9L325.1 62.5l4.7-4.7c34.4-34.4 90.1-34.4 124.4 0s34.4 90.1 0 124.5l-4.7 4.7zm-22.6 22.6l-4.7 4.7c-15.2 15.2-34.7 23.7-54.6 25.4l-6.4-6.4-82.6-82.6-6.4-6.4c1.7-19.9 10.2-39.3 25.4-54.6l4.7-4.7L426.9 209.5zM275.1 67.1c-22.1 22.1-33.8 50.7-35 79.7l-4.8 5.7L0 432l80 80L256 363.8 256 496l0 16 32 0 0-16 0-159.2 71.4-60.2 5.7-4.8c29-1.2 57.6-12.9 79.7-35l4.7-4.7 11.3-11.3 11.3-11.3 4.7-4.7c46.9-46.9 46.9-122.8 0-169.7S354-11.7 307.1 35.1l-4.7 4.7L291.1 51.1 279.8 62.5l-4.7 4.7zM258.3 320l-2.3 0 0 2L81.9 468.6 43.4 430.1 258 175.3 336.7 254l-78.4 66z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <em>Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 18 \u2013 20, 8p.m., <\/em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kitka.org\/events\/2025\/2\/12\/wintersongs-with-kitka-n664h-nw99x\"><em>$30-$56<\/em><\/a><em>, St. Paul\u2019s Episcopal Church, 114 Montecito Ave.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-christmas-carols-on-strings\">Christmas Carols on Strings<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-attachment-id=\"466712\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/fever-labs-inc-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/571753-Candlelight_MEDIAKIT_CHRISTMAS_2022_12_03_Central-Hall-Westminster_LONDON_UK_02-44ca61-original-1737470685-1-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D850&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1670093800&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;Fever Labs Inc.&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;70&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;3200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0080000003799796&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Fever Labs Inc.&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Carols on strings\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;\u201cCarols on Strings\u201d is one of the Candlelight concert holiday special.&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/571753-Candlelight_MEDIAKIT_CHRISTMAS_2022_12_03_Central-Hall-Westminster_LONDON_UK_02-44ca61-original-1737470685-1-600x400.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/571753-Candlelight_MEDIAKIT_CHRISTMAS_2022_12_03_Central-Hall-Westminster_LONDON_UK_02-44ca61-original-1737470685-1-1600x1067.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/571753-Candlelight_MEDIAKIT_CHRISTMAS_2022_12_03_Central-Hall-Westminster_LONDON_UK_02-44ca61-original-1737470685-1-1600x1067.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-466712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/571753-Candlelight_MEDIAKIT_CHRISTMAS_2022_12_03_Central-Hall-Westminster_LONDON_UK_02-44ca61-original-1737470685-1-1600x1067.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/571753-Candlelight_MEDIAKIT_CHRISTMAS_2022_12_03_Central-Hall-Westminster_LONDON_UK_02-44ca61-original-1737470685-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/571753-Candlelight_MEDIAKIT_CHRISTMAS_2022_12_03_Central-Hall-Westminster_LONDON_UK_02-44ca61-original-1737470685-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/571753-Candlelight_MEDIAKIT_CHRISTMAS_2022_12_03_Central-Hall-Westminster_LONDON_UK_02-44ca61-original-1737470685-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/571753-Candlelight_MEDIAKIT_CHRISTMAS_2022_12_03_Central-Hall-Westminster_LONDON_UK_02-44ca61-original-1737470685-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/571753-Candlelight_MEDIAKIT_CHRISTMAS_2022_12_03_Central-Hall-Westminster_LONDON_UK_02-44ca61-original-1737470685-1-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/571753-Candlelight_MEDIAKIT_CHRISTMAS_2022_12_03_Central-Hall-Westminster_LONDON_UK_02-44ca61-original-1737470685-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/571753-Candlelight_MEDIAKIT_CHRISTMAS_2022_12_03_Central-Hall-Westminster_LONDON_UK_02-44ca61-original-1737470685-1-2000x1333.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/571753-Candlelight_MEDIAKIT_CHRISTMAS_2022_12_03_Central-Hall-Westminster_LONDON_UK_02-44ca61-original-1737470685-1-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/571753-Candlelight_MEDIAKIT_CHRISTMAS_2022_12_03_Central-Hall-Westminster_LONDON_UK_02-44ca61-original-1737470685-1-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/571753-Candlelight_MEDIAKIT_CHRISTMAS_2022_12_03_Central-Hall-Westminster_LONDON_UK_02-44ca61-original-1737470685-1-706x471.jpg 706w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/571753-Candlelight_MEDIAKIT_CHRISTMAS_2022_12_03_Central-Hall-Westminster_LONDON_UK_02-44ca61-original-1737470685-1-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">\u201cCarols on Strings\u201d is one of the Candlelight concert holiday special. <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> courtesy of Fever<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Listeso String Quartet will be the featured group leading this holiday candlelight show. \u201c12 Days of Christmas,\u201d \u201cJoy to the World,\u201d and \u201cDeck the Halls\u201d will be part of the night\u2019s repertoire of seasonal classics.<br \/><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fasdl\" data-icon=\"candle-holder\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-candle-holder \" role=\"img\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><g class=\"fa-duotone-group\"><path class=\"fa-secondary\" fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M96 272l0 208 128 0 0-208c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16l-48 0 0 48 0 16-32 0 0-16 0-48-16 0c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16zm16-160c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48s48-21.5 48-48c0-3.7-1.8-10.9-8.1-21.5c-6-10.2-14.4-20.8-23.6-30.9c-5.6-6.1-11.2-11.8-16.3-16.7c-5.1 4.9-10.7 10.6-16.3 16.7c-9.2 10.1-17.6 20.8-23.6 30.9c-6.3 10.7-8.1 17.8-8.1 21.5z\"\/><path class=\"fa-primary\" fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M160 160c26.5 0 48-21.5 48-48c0-3.7-1.8-10.9-8.1-21.5c-6-10.2-14.4-20.8-23.6-30.9c-5.6-6.1-11.2-11.8-16.3-16.7c-5.1 4.9-10.7 10.6-16.3 16.7c-9.2 10.1-17.6 20.8-23.6 30.9c-6.3 10.7-8.1 17.8-8.1 21.5c0 26.5 21.5 48 48 48zM160 0s80 64 80 112c0 44.2-35.8 80-80 80s-80-35.8-80-80C80 64 160 0 160 0zM0 480l16 0 48 0 0-208c0-26.5 21.5-48 48-48l16 0 32 0 48 0c26.5 0 48 21.5 48 48l0 208 72.6 0c-5.4-9.4-8.6-20.3-8.6-32c0-35.3 28.7-64 64-64s64 28.7 64 64s-28.7 64-64 64l-128 0-32 0L96 512l-32 0-48 0L0 512l0-32zM128 256l-16 0c-8.8 0-16 7.2-16 16l0 208 128 0 0-208c0-8.8-7.2-16-16-16l-48 0 0 48 0 16-32 0 0-16 0-48zM384 480a32 32 0 1 0 0-64 32 32 0 1 0 0 64z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <em>Saturday, Dec. 20, 8:45 p.m., <\/em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/feverup.com\/m\/258052\"><em>$46+<\/em><\/a><em>, First Presbyterian Church of Oakland, 2619 Broadway<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-winterfest-at-chabot-space-amp-science-center\">Winterfest at Chabot Space &amp; Science Center<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1255\" data-attachment-id=\"466717\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/dscf4444\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSCF4444-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,2008\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;X-T4&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1589230449&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;16&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;500&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.05&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Winterfest at Chabot\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Sock skating is one of the activities families can partake at WinterFest.&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSCF4444-600x471.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSCF4444-1600x1255.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSCF4444-1600x1255.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-466717\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSCF4444-1600x1255.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSCF4444-600x471.jpg 600w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSCF4444-768x602.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSCF4444-1536x1205.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSCF4444-2048x1606.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSCF4444-1200x941.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSCF4444-1024x803.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSCF4444-2000x1569.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSCF4444-780x612.jpg 780w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSCF4444-400x314.jpg 400w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSCF4444-706x554.jpg 706w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSCF4444-150x118.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sock skating is one of the activities families can partake at WinterFest. <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> courtesy of Chabot Space and Science Center<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The space and science center is kicking off winter with a two-day celebration filled with special activities that \u201cblend holiday cheer with cosmic exploration.\u201d Families will get the chance to chat with Chabot\u2019s science and astronomy experts and learn about icy worlds and planetary missions. The event will also include live music and other special activities.<br \/><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fasdl\" data-icon=\"snowflakes\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-snowflakes \" role=\"img\" viewbox=\"0 0 640 512\"><g class=\"fa-duotone-group\"><path class=\"fa-secondary\" fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M240 16l0-16L208 0l0 16 0 73.4L171.3 52.7 160 41.4 137.4 64l11.3 11.3L208 134.6l0 93.7-81.1-46.8-21.7-81L101 85 70.1 93.3l4.1 15.5 13.4 50.1L17.2 118.1l-16 27.7 70.5 40.7L21.6 200 6.1 204.1 14.4 235l15.5-4.1 81-21.7L192 256l-81.1 46.8-81-21.7L14.4 277 6.1 307.9 21.6 312l50.1 13.4L1.2 366.1l16 27.7 70.5-40.7L74.3 403.3l-4.1 15.5L101 427l4.1-15.5 21.7-81L208 283.7l0 93.7-59.3 59.3L137.4 448 160 470.6l11.3-11.3L208 422.6l0 73.4 0 16 32 0 0-16 0-73.4 36.7 36.7L288 470.6 310.6 448l-11.3-11.3L240 377.4l0-93.7 81.1 46.8 21.7 81L347 427l30.9-8.3-4.1-15.5-13.4-50.1 70.5 40.7 16-27.7-70.5-40.7L426.4 312l15.5-4.1L433.6 277l-15.5 4.1-81 21.7L256 256l81.1-46.8 81 21.7 15.5 4.1 8.3-30.9L426.4 200l-50.1-13.4 70.5-40.7-16-27.7-70.5 40.7 13.4-50.1 4.1-15.5L347 85l-4.1 15.5-21.7 81L240 228.3l0-93.7 59.3-59.3L310.6 64 288 41.4 276.7 52.7 240 89.4 240 16zM561.4 264l-28.7 28.7 22.6 22.6L584 286.6l28.7 28.7 22.6-22.6L606.6 264l28.7-28.7-22.6-22.6L584 241.4l-28.7-28.7-22.6 22.6L561.4 264zM484.7 27.3L513.4 56 484.7 84.7l22.6 22.6L536 78.6l28.7 28.7 22.6-22.6L558.6 56l28.7-28.7L564.7 4.7 536 33.4 507.3 4.7 484.7 27.3z\"\/><path class=\"fa-primary\" fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <em>Saturday, Dec. 20 and Sunday, Dec. 21, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., <\/em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/chabotspace.org\/programs\/festivals-at-chabot\/winterfest\/\"><em>free to $24<\/em><\/a><em>, 10000 Skyline Blvd.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-a-yalda-night-of-song-and-poetry-at-omca\">A Yalda Night of Song and Poetry at OMCA<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"676\" data-attachment-id=\"384883\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/omca-main-entrance\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/OMCA-main-entrance.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1000,676\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;11&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;\\u00a9 Matthew Millman&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS 5DS R&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1495445391&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;COPYRIGHT \\u00a9 MATTHEW MILLMAN PHOTOGRAPHY.  ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.  Use of this image is prohibited unless specifically granted in&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;24&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.1&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"OMCA main entrance\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Courtesy of the Oakland Museum of California. &lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/OMCA-main-entrance-300x203.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/OMCA-main-entrance.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/OMCA-main-entrance.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-384883\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/OMCA-main-entrance.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/OMCA-main-entrance-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/OMCA-main-entrance-768x519.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/OMCA-main-entrance-706x477.jpg 706w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">OMCA still has a various events on its calendar to check out the museum before the end of the year.  <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> courtesy of Matthew Millman<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Oakland Museum of California is celebrating the winter solstice with Yalda night. This ancient Persian holiday marks the longest night of the year. The event will include performances by Iranian, Bay Area-based singers Mahsa Vahdat and Marjan Vahdat, accompanied by musician and writer Atabak Elyasi. Following the musical performances, attendees will be able to share their wishes and intentions for the new year.\u00a0<br \/><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fasdl\" data-icon=\"music\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-music \" role=\"img\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\"><g class=\"fa-duotone-group\"><path class=\"fa-secondary\" fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M32 432c0 21.3 22.9 48 64 48s64-26.7 64-48s-22.9-48-64-48s-64 26.7-64 48zM192 131.9l0 86.1 288-93.6 0-78.9L192 131.9zM352 368c0 21.3 22.9 48 64 48s64-26.7 64-48s-22.9-48-64-48s-64 26.7-64 48z\"\/><path class=\"fa-primary\" fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M512 24l0-21.5L491.4 8.7l-320 96L160 108.1l0 11.9 0 120 0 132.4C143 359.7 120.6 352 96 352c-53 0-96 35.8-96 80s43 80 96 80s96-35.8 96-80c0 0 0 0 0 0l0-180.4L480 158l0 150.3c-17-12.7-39.4-20.4-64-20.4c-53 0-96 35.8-96 80s43 80 96 80s96-35.8 96-80c0 0 0 0 0 0l0-232 0-112zM480 368s0 0 0 0c0 21.3-22.9 48-64 48s-64-26.7-64-48s22.9-48 64-48s64 26.7 64 48zM160 432s0 0 0 0c0 21.3-22.9 48-64 48s-64-26.7-64-48s22.9-48 64-48s64 26.7 64 48zM480 124.4L192 218l0-86.1L480 45.5l0 78.9z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <em>Sunday, Dec. 21, 1 p.m., sliding scale tickets from <\/em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/museumca.org\/event\/spotlight-sundays-a-yalda-night-of-song-and-poetry\/\"><em>$1 to $30<\/em><\/a><em>, 1000 Oak St.<\/em><\/p>\n<aside class=\"scaip scaip-2    \">\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-base-camp-bakery-christmas-eve-pop-up-at-oken\">Base Camp Bakery Christmas Eve pop up at Oken<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1123\" height=\"1600\" data-attachment-id=\"466711\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/img_6705\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_6705-scaled.jpeg\" data-orig-size=\"1796,2560\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Base Camp Bakery\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Base Camp Bakery is hosting a special pop-up ahead of the holiday season.&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_6705-421x600.jpeg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_6705-1123x1600.jpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_6705-1123x1600.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-466711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_6705-1123x1600.jpeg 1123w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_6705-421x600.jpeg 421w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_6705-768x1094.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_6705-1078x1536.jpeg 1078w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_6705-1437x2048.jpeg 1437w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_6705-1200x1710.jpeg 1200w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_6705-719x1024.jpeg 719w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_6705-2000x2850.jpeg 2000w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_6705-780x1112.jpeg 780w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_6705-400x570.jpeg 400w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_6705-706x1006.jpeg 706w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_6705-150x214.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/IMG_6705-scaled.jpeg 1796w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1123px) 100vw, 1123px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Base Camp Bakery is hosting a special pop-up ahead of the holiday season. <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> courtesy of Lorena Ramos<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.basecampbakery.com\/\">Base Camp Bakery<\/a>, a queer Korean Chicana-owned artisanal bakery that sets up shop at the Grand Lake Farmers Market on Saturdays, is hosting a one-day pop-up with another small bakery called <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/calmasa_\/?hl=en\">Calmsa<\/a>. The bakeries will be selling tres leches cake, cookies, kabocha squash coffee cake, apple hand pies, and mole-topped, blueberry rye and lemon poppyseed conchas. The bakers will also be selling sourdough baguettes and sourdough bagels, ready for your holiday table.<br \/><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fasdl\" data-icon=\"baguette\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-baguette \" role=\"img\" viewbox=\"0 0 640 512\"><g class=\"fa-duotone-group\"><path class=\"fa-secondary\" fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M48.1 437.3c29.4 44.1 89 56 133.1 26.6l384-256c44.1-29.4 56-89 26.6-133.1s-89-56-133.1-26.6l-79.2 52.8 47.8 47.8L438.6 160 416 182.6l-11.3-11.3L352.4 119l-88 58.7 51 51L326.6 240 304 262.6l-11.3-11.3-55.5-55.5-88 58.7 54.2 54.2L214.6 320 192 342.6l-11.3-11.3L122 272.6 74.7 304.1c-44.1 29.4-56 89-26.6 133.1z\"\/><path class=\"fa-primary\" fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M591.9 74.8c-29.4-44.1-89-56-133.1-26.6l-79.2 52.8 47.8 47.8L438.6 160 416 182.6l-11.3-11.3L352.4 119l-88 58.7 51 51L326.6 240 304 262.6l-11.3-11.3-55.5-55.5-88 58.7 54.2 54.2L214.6 320 192 342.6l-11.3-11.3L122 272.6 74.7 304.1c-44.1 29.4-56 89-26.6 133.1s89 56 133.1 26.6l384-256c44.1-29.4 56-89 26.6-133.1zM618.5 57c39.2 58.8 23.3 138.3-35.5 177.5l-384 256C140.2 529.7 60.7 513.8 21.5 455S-1.8 316.7 57 277.5l384-256C499.8-17.7 579.3-1.8 618.5 57z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <em>Wednesday, Dec. 24, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. (or sold out), Oken 6200 Claremont Ave.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-christmas-eve-candlelight-services-at-resurrection-oakland-church\">Christmas Eve candlelight services at Resurrection Oakland Church<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-attachment-id=\"466710\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/christmas-eve-resoak-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Eve-ResOak-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2560,1707\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS REBEL T1i&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1577181737&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;3200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.033333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Resurrection Oakland\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;The church in downtown Oakland is hosting services with \u201ca message about the hope of Christmas.\u201d &lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Eve-ResOak-600x400.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Eve-ResOak-1600x1067.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Eve-ResOak-1600x1067.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-466710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Eve-ResOak-1600x1067.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Eve-ResOak-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Eve-ResOak-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Eve-ResOak-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Eve-ResOak-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Eve-ResOak-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Eve-ResOak-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Eve-ResOak-2000x1333.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Eve-ResOak-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Eve-ResOak-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Eve-ResOak-706x471.jpg 706w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Christmas-Eve-ResOak-150x100.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The church in downtown Oakland is hosting services with \u201ca message about the hope of Christmas.\u201d  <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> courtesy of Resurrection Church<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For those looking for a religious Christmas celebration, the <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/resoakland.com\/\">Resurrection Oakland Church<\/a> is hosting two services with readings, singing, and \u201ca message about the hope of Christmas.\u201d Attendees can join in singing \u201cSilent Night\u201d by candlelight inside the century-old church. Childcare will be provided at the 4 p.m. service.<br \/><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fasdl\" data-icon=\"tree-christmas\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-tree-christmas \" role=\"img\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><g class=\"fa-duotone-group\"><path class=\"fa-secondary\" fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M37.7 480l69.4-111 30.6-49L80 320l-16.7 0L166.1 176.1c2.1 5.6 4.2 11.2 6.3 16.8L184.1 224l33.3 0 13.3 0 33.3 0 11.7-31.1c2.1-5.6 4.2-11.2 6.3-16.8L384.7 320 368 320l-57.7 0 30.6 49 69.4 111L37.7 480zM160 288a24 24 0 1 0 48 0 24 24 0 1 0 -48 0zM264 416a24 24 0 1 0 48 0 24 24 0 1 0 -48 0z\"\/><path class=\"fa-primary\" fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M217.3 0l13.3 0 11.1 0 3.9 10.4 17.4 46.5 46.5 17.4L320 78.2l0 11.1 0 13.3 0 11.1-10.4 3.9-46.5 17.4-17.4 46.5L241.8 192l-11.1 0-13.3 0-11.1 0-3.9-10.4-17.4-46.5-46.5-17.4L128 113.8l0-11.1 0-13.3 0-11.1 10.4-3.9 46.5-17.4 17.4-46.5L206.2 0l11.1 0zm-5 75l-2.6 6.8L203 84.3 171.8 96 203 107.7l6.8 2.6 2.6 6.8L224 148.2 235.7 117l2.6-6.8 6.8-2.6L276.2 96 245 84.3l-6.8-2.6L235.7 75 224 43.8 212.3 75zM24 320L142.9 153.5l17.1 6.4 6.1 16.2L63.3 320 80 320l57.7 0-30.6 49L37.7 480l372.5 0L340.9 369l-30.6-49 57.7 0 16.7 0L281.9 176.1l6.1-16.2 17.1-6.4L424 320l0 32-18.3 0L392 352l-24 0 20 32 60 96 0 32-32 0L32 512 0 512l0-32 60-96 20-32-24 0-13.7 0L24 352l0-32zm136-32a24 24 0 1 1 48 0 24 24 0 1 1 -48 0zM288 392a24 24 0 1 1 0 48 24 24 0 1 1 0-48z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <em>Wednesday, Dec. 24, 4 p.m. and 6 p.m., free, 1701 Franklin St.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-hot-tickets-in-the-town-this-week-dj-quik-with-a-band-at-yoshi-s\">Hot Tickets in The Town this week: DJ Quik with a band at Yoshi\u2019s<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" data-attachment-id=\"466714\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/quik23-153-1-copy\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/quik23-153-1-copy.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"800,600\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D750&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1673726465&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;35&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;80&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.005&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"DJ Quik\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;DJ Quik is a rapper and record producer from Compton.&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/quik23-153-1-copy-600x450.jpg?crop=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/quik23-153-1-copy.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/quik23-153-1-copy.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-466714\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/quik23-153-1-copy.jpg 800w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/quik23-153-1-copy-600x450.jpg?crop=1 600w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/quik23-153-1-copy-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/quik23-153-1-copy-400x300.jpg?crop=1 400w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/quik23-153-1-copy-200x150.jpg?crop=1 200w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/quik23-153-1-copy-780x585.jpg 780w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/quik23-153-1-copy-706x530.jpg 706w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/quik23-153-1-copy-150x113.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">DJ Quik is a rapper and record producer from Compton. <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> courtesy of DJ Quik<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The rapper and producer from Compton is doing a series of six shows with a live band.\u00a0<br \/><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fasdl\" data-icon=\"saxophone\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-saxophone \" role=\"img\" viewbox=\"0 0 640 512\"><g class=\"fa-duotone-group\"><path class=\"fa-secondary\" fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M32 311.8l0 5.6C32 389.5 90.5 448 162.6 448c39.2 0 76.2-17.6 101-47.9l244-298.3 4.8-5.9 7.6 0 81.4 0-32-32-67.2 0L226.8 315.6l-11.2 10.3-10.8-10.7-16-15.8-6.7-6.6 2.5-9L218.9 160 61 160 34.9 283.8C33 293 32 302.4 32 311.8zm96 .2a24 24 0 1 1 -48 0 24 24 0 1 1 48 0zm16-80a24 24 0 1 1 -48 0 24 24 0 1 1 48 0z\"\/><path class=\"fa-primary\" fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M496 32l-6.2 0-4.6 4.2L219 279.4 252.2 160l19.8 0 16 0 0-32-16 0-10.9 0L240 128 48 128l-13 0-19 0L0 128l0 32 16 0 12.3 0L3.6 277.2C1.2 288.6 0 300.2 0 311.8l0 5.6c0 84.4 64.3 153.7 146.6 161.8l0 .8 16 0c48.8 0 94.9-21.9 125.8-59.6L527.6 128l96.4 0 16 0 0-16 0-16 0-6.6-4.7-4.7-48-48L582.6 32 576 32l-80 0zM61 160l158 0L184.6 283.7l-2.5 9 6.7 6.6 16 15.8 10.8 10.7 11.2-10.3L502.2 64l67.2 0 32 32L520 96l-7.6 0-4.8 5.9-244 298.3c-24.8 30.3-61.9 47.9-101 47.9C90.5 448 32 389.5 32 317.4l0-5.6c0-9.4 1-18.8 2.9-28L61 160zm43 176a24 24 0 1 0 0-48 24 24 0 1 0 0 48zm40-104a24 24 0 1 0 -48 0 24 24 0 1 0 48 0z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <em>Friday, Dec. 26 to Sunday, Dec. 28, see website for times, <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/yoshis.com\/events\/buy-tickets\/dj-quik-with-band-10\/detail\">$69-$119<\/a>, 510 Embarcadero West<\/em><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-coming-soon-to-the-town-a-conversation-with-kamala-harris-at-the-henry-j-kaiser-for-the-arts\">Coming soon to The Town: A Conversation with Kamala Harris at the Henry J Kaiser for the Arts<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"1067\" data-attachment-id=\"442554\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/2024\/08\/23\/oaklanders-joined-the-dnc-joyfest-while-local-politics-are-starting-to-boil\/attachment\/442554\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/20240823-233500.webp\" data-orig-size=\"1600,1067\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Vice President Kamala Harris on a visit to Oakland in 2022.&lt;\/p&gt;&#10;\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/20240823-233500-600x400.webp\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/20240823-233500.webp\" src=\"https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/20240823-233500.webp\" alt=\"Kamala Harris standing at a podium speaking.\" class=\"wp-image-442554\" srcset=\"https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/20240823-233500.webp 1600w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/20240823-233500-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/20240823-233500-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/20240823-233500-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/20240823-233500-1200x800.webp 1200w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/20240823-233500-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/20240823-233500-1568x1046.webp 1568w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/20240823-233500-400x267.webp 400w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/20240823-233500-706x471.webp 706w, https:\/\/oaklandside.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/20240823-233500-150x100.webp 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Vice President Kamala Harris on a visit to Oakland in 2022. <span class=\"image-credit\"><span class=\"credit-label-wrapper\">Credit:<\/span> Amir Aziz\/The Oaklandside<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The former Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris just extended her <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/simonandschusterpublishing.com\/107daysbook\/\">\u201c107 Days\u201d book tour<\/a> to include a stop in Oakland early next year.<br \/><span class=\"wp-rich-text-font-awesome-icon wp-font-awesome-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-prefix=\"fasdl\" data-icon=\"book\" class=\"svg-inline--fa fa-book \" role=\"img\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\"><g class=\"fa-duotone-group\"><path class=\"fa-secondary\" fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M32 64c0-17.7 14.3-32 32-32l32 0 0 352-32 0c-11.7 0-22.6 3.1-32 8.6L32 64zm96-32l288 0 0 352-288 0 0-352zm48 96l0 32 16 0 160 0 16 0 0-32-16 0-160 0-16 0zm0 96l0 32 16 0 160 0 16 0 0-32-16 0-160 0-16 0z\"\/><path class=\"fa-primary\" fill=\"currentColor\" d=\"M0 64C0 28.7 28.7 0 64 0L432 0l16 0 0 16 0 384 0 16-16 0-16 0 0 64 16 0 16 0 0 32-16 0L64 512c-35.3 0-64-28.7-64-64c0 0 0 0 0 0L0 64zM64 416c-17.7 0-32 14.3-32 32s14.3 32 32 32l320 0 0-64L64 416zM32 392.6c9.4-5.4 20.3-8.6 32-8.6l32 0L96 32 64 32C46.3 32 32 46.3 32 64l0 328.6zM128 32l0 352 288 0 0-352L128 32zm48 96l16 0 160 0 16 0 0 32-16 0-160 0-16 0 0-32zm0 96l16 0 160 0 16 0 0 32-16 0-160 0-16 0 0-32z\"\/><\/g><\/svg><\/span> <em>Tuesday, March 3, 7 p.m., <\/em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.ticketmaster.com\/event\/1C006388DF139F09\"><em>$75+<\/em><\/a><em>, Henry J. Kaiser for the Arts, 10 10th St.<\/em><\/p>\n<aside>\n\t\t<\/aside>\n<section id=\"block-30\" class=\"widget-odd widget-last widget-first widget-1 below-content widget widget_block\">\n<div class=\"gf_browser_chrome gform_wrapper gravity-theme gform-theme--no-framework post-feedback-form_wrapper\" data-form-theme=\"gravity-theme\" data-form-index=\"0\" id=\"gform_wrapper_18\" style=\"display:none\">\n<div class=\"gform_heading\">\n<p class=\"gform_required_legend\">&#8220;<span class=\"gfield_required gfield_required_asterisk\">*<\/span>&#8221; indicates required fields<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/section><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source oaklandside.org \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This is the last standard events round-up of the year, and covers The Town happenings through Dec. 26. 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