Events in Oakland, California April 14-18, 2011. A diverse array of options awaits the city of Oakland and it entertains, educates and participates this weekend.

Two men sued by the City for looting a downtown Oakland jewelry store during a protest last year have been ordered to pay $25,000 each to the store owner.

The 12th Annual Oakland Poetry Slam Team Finals on Thursday, April 14th will take place at the Oasis Restaurant & Bar. This year’s finals show will include eight of the Bay’s best and brightest performance poets over two thrilling rounds of competition.

Cesar Cruz, leader of YMCA of the East Bay’s Homies Empowerment program, received the Jefferson Award for his innovative work with East Oakland youth.

California budget cuts will hit low-income families hard, but we can make a small but important difference to keep water rates affordable in the East Bay.

Despite the shocking details of King’s murder in Memphis by James Earl Ray, and the aftermath of nationwide riots, Oakland was surprisingly quiet. Why? Could it have been the influence of Oakland’s own Black Panther Party?

If you are close to losing your home or know someone who is, California has four NEW Housing Finance programs that can provide direct assistance to help prevent foreclosure.

Here’s the newest, hours-old dance video from Oakland’s own TURF FEINZ and YAK Films (an original project of YouthUprising in East Oakland). This group pioneered the “turf dance” style that is now sweeping the entire planet. In this video, dancer Dreal (star of the famous RIP memorial “Dancin’ in the Rain” video dedicated to his brother Rich, who had been killed in a car accident on that same corner– just the night before) expresses himself with his body.

With the picture perfect weather we’ve been having, what is there to do besides enjoy our wonderful parks? There is so much to do in Oakland this weekend! Just take a look at our events calendar and see.

Public Officials Called On to Protect Children from Sex Trafficking Hundreds of Oakland families, merchants and public officials will rally this evening (Thursday) at 6:00 pm at one of the city’s most dangerous and busiest blocks for illegal sex trade activities: International Boulevard at 17th Avenue. The rally targets the National Lodge motel there, which [...]