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Cruise the Bay in a new way: Port of Oakland begins offering monthly sunset harbor tours

By Janis Mara | Bay City News | May 9, 2024

The port is offering free evening tours on a Blue & Gold Fleet boat once a month beginning May 10 and running through October 2024.

Arts & Entertainment

Best Bets: Non Stop Bhangra, Smuin ballet, Patsy Cline tribute, Puccini hits, violinist Mayuko Kamio

By The Artful Observer | Bay City News | May 8, 2024

One of San Francisco’s more popular dance parties is back in action.

Travel

California tourism reaches all-time high: $150.4B spent in 2023, says Gov. Newsom

By Janis Mara | Bay City News | May 7, 2024

The place to be: The state has retained its title as the world’s 5th largest economy and has had a population increase.

Arts & Entertainment

Alameda playwright illuminates landmark school desegregation decision

By Francine Brevetti | Bay City News | May 7, 2024

“Words That Made the Difference: Brown v. Board of Education” showings are slated for May 10-11 in Alameda and May 18 in Oakland.

Arts & Entertainment

Pass the Remote: Notable Asian female-focused films in 2024 CAAMFest

By Randy Myers | Bay City News | May 6, 2024

The festival runs May 9-19, and the lineup includes "Owl," a character-driven drama filmed and set in Oakland.

art

Bay Lights art installation planned to return bigger and brighter after fundraiser hits goal

By Thomas Hughes | Bay City News | May 5, 2024

The project, dubbed The Bay Lights 360, will see both sides of the western span of the bridge illuminated in the next 10 months.

Arts & Entertainment

Roll into fun: Golden Gate Park welcomes skaters with new rentals on JFK Promenade

By Grace Marion | Bay City News | May 4, 2024

Skate rentals will be available on Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Local with Lisa | Retreats for Women

By Lisa Chan Carnazzo | GrubbCo | May 3, 2024

[SPONSORED VIDEO] Longtime friends Shanti Brien and Laura Francis are helping women to understand themselves on a deeper level.

Arts & Entertainment

May 2024 Bay Area author events: Joan Baez, Ruth Reichl, David Sedaris and more

By Leslie Katz | Bay City News | May 2, 2024

Notable authors on tap all month.

Arts & Entertainment

Best Bets: Yerba Buena Garden fest, Oakland Ballet, ‘Wonderful Joe,’ California Symphony, Awadagin Pratt

By The Artful Observer | Local News Matters | May 1, 2024

The Bay Area is a hub of artistic expression, attracting artists, writers and musicians from around the globe to live, work and create. We highlight some of the offerings here.