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Bay Area

‘Harlem of the West’: Oakland’s once-bustling jazz and blues scene along Seventh Street

By Lisa Hix | Bay City News | May 18, 2020

When the West Oakland BART station opened in 1974, it was the death knell for live music in the neighborhood; the screech and rumble of the trains made enjoying the musicians impossible.

Arts & Entertainment

Closed museums are still just a click away online

By Angela Hill | Bay City News | May 18, 2020

Art museums, historic sites and other attractions are providing virtual tours or stepping up their online offerings, blogs and more.

Around Town

Namaste Yoga shuts down for good

By Exedra Staff | May 15, 2020

The studio's founder cited the impact of COVID-19 among the reasons for shutting down.

Arts & Entertainment

Pass the remote: Five films to watch during CAAMFest Online: Heritage At Home

By Randy Myers | Bay City News | May 15, 2020

Top picks from the esteemed annual film festival celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.

Arts & Entertainment

Walden Pond Books | Reading recs for right now

By Lou Fancher | May 14, 2020

Cookbooks, dystopian novels, and a self-help book titled "How to Do Nothing" are much in demand these days.

Around Town

Thai Rice Bowl: Tofu or Chicken

By Paige Avagliano | May 12, 2020

Versatile recipe for families with different diet restrictions.

Food & Drink

Rod’s Rocket Fuel | The Ice Man Cometh

By Rod Brown | May 12, 2020

And he giveth advice: The best cocktails are made with crystal clear ice, bound to improve happy hour and impress friends -- if you're ever allowed to have them over again.