Oaktown Weekly | Issue #004

We’re nearly halfway through June (already). If that’s got you down a lil’ freak out, don’t sweat… there’s good news. We’re just that much closer to summer festivities.

Plus, for all the dads out there, Sunday is Father’s Day. Have a good one.

Today’s issue:

• Professional cricket makes its debut in Oakland

• Bloc(k) Party at the Greek this weekend

• Best places to got fruit picking in the Bay this summer

-Kolby

Your Weekend Lineup

Each week, we bring you a curated list of events for families, couples, and everyone in between.

1. Major League Cricket Comes to Oakland

When: Saturday (6/14) – 6pm.

Who says the Coliseum is unfit for professional play? Major League Cricket certainly doesn’t. Starting this week, pro cricket finds it’s home in Oakland. See the SF Unicorns, Texas Super Kings, Seattle Orcas, and more play nightly through 6/18. Tickets from $15. Schedule & Tickets →

2. Montclair Beer, Wine & Music Festival

When: Saturday (6/14) – 12pm to 6pm

If you live in the Oakland hills, you know Montclair as the sleepy “village” where you can still spy a Rite-Aid in it’s natural habitat. Come Saturday, it’s turning up with a family-friendly street fest complete with local brews, Brazilian music, and summer vibes. Free entry.

3. 3rd Annual Juneteenth Celebration with Black Rock Collective

When: Saturday (6/14) – 3pm to 7pm

Celebrate Juneteenth at Pacific Pipe with music, climbing lessons, Black-owned vendors, and discounted $20 climbing day-passes. Event Details → 

4. Bloc Party at The Greek

When: Saturday (6/14) - 7pm

Sad you missed Mumford and Sons’ two-show stint at The Greek? Cheer up, Block Party is playing Saturday. Last we peeped, GA tickets are selling for $78 before fees. A touch steep, but c’mon this band is like the soundtrack for the indie-aughts. Get Tickets →

5. Treat Dad to Oakland Temescal’s Food Tour

When: Every other Sunday 11am - 2pm

Stars align: Father’s Day is the same day as Temescal Tastes Food Tour. The bi-weekly “walking food tour” features bites and drinks from 7 restaurants and vendors including local mainstays like Cholita Linda, Starter Bakery, and Curbside Creamery. Book it here →

What The Town is talking about…

The local stories you may have missed this week:

• Good news, bart balanced the budget. Bad news, fares increase by 6.2%

• Condos: once ideal starter homes, now nightmares for Bay Area owners

• The Summer Fruit Picking Cheatsheet

That’s it for this week. Thanks for reading.

Got a comment, question, or suggestion? Shoot me a reply.

See you out there,

-Kolby