On Jan. 2, around 10:30 p.m., Alexandra Mendoza-Gonzalez was with her wife at their home in Oakland, watching the HBO show “Heated Rivalry.” Suddenly, her phone was blowing up with messages from her mother and uncle in Caracas, Venezuela. “The voice notes... See more
Last Friday night, around 10:30 p.m., Alexandra Mendoza-Gonzalez was with her wife at their home in Oakland, watching the HBO show “Heated Rivalry.” Suddenly, her phone was blowing up with messages from her mother and uncle in Caracas, Venezuela. “The voi... See more
Nomadic Bookshop hasn’t had its grand opening yet. Still, the shop is already creating buzz. The name is likely familiar to many bibliophiles, who may remember the independent publisher of the same name that specialized in queer and BIPOC titles. And neig... See more
We are kicking off 2026 with two events to keep you on the dance floor. If you like to move to the sounds of cumbia and salsa, Eli’s and Mad Oak are where you need to be. The Eli’s event is a one-off, but you can become a regular at the salsa night at Mad... See more
It is time to say goodbye to 2025. Oakland has a full calendar of events closing out the year, and we have curated a list that includes a little bit of everything to help you make your decision about how to celebrate. There are even parties for kids that ... See more
