Events
Oakland Athletic League Inducts First Hall-of-Fame Class
March 19th, 2013 | by Coolhand Luke | published in 38th Notables, Events, Featured, Sports
Given Oakland’s legendary sports history, it’s almost criminal that the Oakland Athletic League (OAL) hasn’t had a Hall of Fame to recognize it’s amazing public high school athletes. Thankfully, that all changed this past weekend inside the Oakland Coliseum’s Courtside Club.
Event: Streets Is Talking Radio’s 5 Year Anniversary!
December 18th, 2012 | by Coolhand Luke | published in Events, Music
Streets Is Talking Radio has been a pillar of the Bay Area hip-hop community for 5 long years (Damn time flies!), and this Thursday, the Bay will be celebrating this milestone at The New Parish!
Event: The Return of Monday Soul with R.O.D., London, & 1-O.A.K.
December 3rd, 2012 | by Coolhand Luke | published in Events, Music
There was a time in the not so distant past when Monday Soul at The New Parish was not just the best thing going on a Monday, it was Oakland’s go to event of the week. Jareem and JE handled the behind the scenes work to bring you the Bay’s (and sometimes [...]
Support Local Businesses on Plaid Friday
November 22nd, 2012 | by Coolhand Luke | published in Events, Featured
Every year, crazed American consumers camp outside Best Buys and Walmarts and trample each other in a frenzy to take advantage of big box store’s Black Friday sales. Black Friday is viewed as the start of the holiday shopping season, but the tone they [...]
Wine For Dinner: A Thanksgiving Prophecy by Taj
November 21st, 2012 | by Coolhand Luke | published in Events, Featured
In the spirit of family and thanksgiving, Oakland native, and acclaimed music video director, Taj Stansberry wrote a prophetic reflection of his life as a 90 year old great-grandfather looking back at what will become his future.
Event: LUX Hosts Oakland’s Party of the Year on Thursday!
September 26th, 2012 | by Coolhand Luke | published in Events, Featured
How often have you had friends in town and wanted to show them a particularly fun night to justify all the Oakland pride you’ve always worn on your sleeve. And how many times have those same friends requested to go clubbing in San Francisco rather than [...]
Event: 38th Notes presents J. Lately’s “Daydreams and Warm Nights” Release Party
September 24th, 2012 | by Coolhand Luke | published in Events, Music
Next Saturday at LeQuiVive Gallery in downtown Oakland, J. Lately will unleash his latest labor of love, Daydreams and Warm Nights. The release will feature a live performance from Lately himself, in addition to a host of other talented local emcees who [...]
Event: The Hookup Lounge
September 6th, 2012 | by niema | published in Art, Events, Featured
It’s Thursday morning. You’ve probably realized that the weekend is almost here. You’ve probably got a list of things you’re trying to get into come 5pm on Friday. If you’re still looking for a date, companion, boo etc. for any of those activities, [...]
Los Rakas gets their own PUMA, Bien Ribetiao
September 5th, 2012 | by niema | published in Events, Featured, Music
We’re told that “Bien Ribetiao” means “swaggin.” The comic book-style word bubbles that pepper the video translate phrases and help us understand a bit more. But, the reality is we’ve gotten used to not understanding what Los Rakas is rhyming and rocking, [...]
