Azucena Rasilla

SambaFunk member Leandro Oliveira Xavier's friends and family are raising awareness about his case with the “Free Leo, Free Them All” campaign.

Other events include a 2000s themed day party at For the Culture, an interactive exhibit at The Lowdown, and the AfterGlow Chorus concert at St. Paul's Episcopal Church.

Multimedia artist Julia LaChica exhibit at OAAC, a short film showcase at OMCA, a lit talk with Dorothy Lazard and Alexis Madrigal, and more.

The screening includes 7 new and restored short films by Bay Area filmmakers to help kick off Oakland Pride.

Singer-songwriter Amerie and Mexican popstar Fey will headline the queer celebration, which takes place a month earlier than in past years.

The historical play ‘Cowboy,’ the Afrobeats festival at Snow Park, Kamaiyah at Latham Square, a literary celebration at Eli’s Mile High Club, and more.

Hot stone massages and eucalyptus steams have come to an end as the storied hotel closes its 25-year-old wellness center.

A blaze that began Friday on West Grand Ave. destroyed what remained of the East Bay Electric Lines elevated rail.

Other events include the Xicana Moratorium block party, an immersive dance party at the Continental Club Oakland, and a weekly life drawing class at Faultline Gallery.

Her new book, “Behind the Desk at the Main,” tells all about her tenure at Oakland's Main Library. Managers responded by canceling her library book launch.