When the movie “Sinners” came out in theaters, I caught it at the Grand Lake Theater four times during its original run. Now, I’m ready to go watch it again. The nearly century-old theater is showing it for a second run ahead of the Academy Awards, after a record-shattering 16 Academy Awards nominations including Ryan Coogler for Best Director.
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OMCA White Elephant Sale
The annual warehouse sale benefiting the Oakland Museum opens its doors on Thursday, Jan. 29. The event is so popular that several dates are already sold out. Inside the space in Jingletown, you’ll find everything from vintage cookware, clothing, and furniture to knick-knacks, home decor, and lots of other eccentric finds.
On select days from Thursday, Jan. 29 to Feb. 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., $7, 333 Lancaster St.
‘Sinners’ in 70mm at Grand Lake Theater
The Grand Lake Theater is celebrating the historic 16 Academy Awards nominations for the film produced by Ryan and Zinzi Coogler and Sev Ohanian with a new run starting this Friday. Here’s your last chance to check out the film on the big screen. The film, set in 1932 in the Mississippi Delta follows twin brothers Smoke and Stack, who return to their hometown and are confronted with what it was like to live in the Jim Crow South, while also fighting an unknown supernatural evil. The 98th Oscar ceremony, hosted by Conan O’Brien, airs live on Sunday, March 15.
Friday, Jan. 30, through Thursday, Feb. 5, see website for times, $9.50 child/senior, $13 adult, 3200 Grand Ave.
Fresh Jamz 18th anniversary
It’s hard to believe that the happy hour party hosted by Odiaka Gonzalez (DJ Odiaka) and Peter Delgado Van Tassel (DJ Delgado) launched almost two decades ago — an effort to bring some fun to Oakland during a time when people were struggling financially due to the market collapse. In the years since its inception, the frequency and location have changed, but its mission to bring people together to have a good time listening to good tunes hasn’t.
Friday, Jan. 30, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., free, Golden Ratio, 1517 Franklin St.
The kitchen section at the OMCA White Elephant sale is many shoppers’ first stop. Credit: Natalie Orenstein/The Oaklandside
The Oakland Wiki edit-a-thon at the Main Library
If you love Oakland history and use Wikipedia, here’s your chance to get to know and contribute to its cool cousin, Oakland Wiki. Fourth-generation Oakland resident Gene Anderson, author of “Legendary Locals of Oakland,” is the primary contributor to the local wiki. This weekend, Anderson is teaming up with Oakland librarian Camille C. Peters from the magazines and newspapers department at the Main Library to support Oakland residents who want to join the effort to fix errors and add new information to the wiki. Bring a laptop; the library will offer refreshments.
Saturday, Jan. 31, 1 p.m., free, Main Library, 125 14th St.
Manifest and Mingle
Candle maker Abby Phung is inviting community members to an early afternoon of candle-making and vision board-building at the Endeavors building. Career development coach Dr. Janine Lee will lead the vision board portion of the event. Tickets include everything you need to make both the candle and the vision board, plus refreshments. Attendees will receive a swag bag valued at $200.
Saturday, Jan. 31, 1 p.m. $75 (plus fees), 408 12th St.
Hot Ticket in The Town this week: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit at the Fox
This Thursday, six-time Grammy-award winning singer-songwriter Jason Isbell will play his third show in Oakland in less than a year. Last March, Isbell played two shows at the Calvin Simmons Theatre. Isbell is on the road to promote his latest album “Foxes in the Snow.”
Thursday, Jan. 29, 7 p.m., $83.75 and up, Fox Theater, 1807 Telegraph Ave.
Coming soon to The Town: Welcome to the West Music Festival
Hip-hop legend E-40 will headline this festival that will see the return of Vallejo hip-hop group SOB x RBE. The group disbanded in 2019 after rapper Lul G was sentenced to 21 years in prison. The group will return to the stage with its other three original members: Slimmy B, Yhung T.O., and DaBoii. Other artists on the lineup include Mozzy, Berner, Fenix Flexin, and Mistah F.A.B.
Saturday, March 28, 6 p.m, tickets go on saleon Friday, Jan. 30 at 10 a.m., Oakland Arena, 7000 Coliseum Way
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