International performance group “Big Nazo” entertains crowds with bizarre and hilarious music and creative costumes. Thousands turned out for the weekend-long festival at Middle Harbor Shoreline...

Oakland celebrates a decade of pride By Geremy Lowe Oakland commemorated community at Pride this year when more than 50,000 people gathered in the streets of downtown Oakland on Sunday, Sept. 9 to celebrate...

By Daniel Roman Last month marked the 45th birthday of Hip-Hop. On August 11, 1973, a young Jamaican immigrant named Clive Campbell hosted a birthday party for his younger sister in the recreation room...

A regular attendee of Hanging Garden events brushes their hair to the side while dancing, exhibiting a classic Goth style. Photo by Leah Frink Hanging Garden hosts monthly Goth/New-wave dance party By...

Octopus Literary Salon plays host to genre-bending — and genre-blending — local bands By Shane Frink It was a pleasant warm night and on the edges of the First Friday festivities of Oakland’s...

Laney professor brings music to students and community For Laney College professor Charlie Gurke, music is more than just a subject of study. It’s a way of sharing energy and creativity with those...

Zack Bateman arrived promptly for our interview at Jack London Square. His relaxed demeanor and friendly welcome belied the fact that he has suffered from severe panic attacks since childhood. In fact,...

Silencing songs is un-American In a small club in downtown San Francisco there’s a mural of a guy with Uncle Sam’s hand over his mouth painted on the wall. Below them it states, “Censorship is...