One thing I love about Oakland is how you can come across some of the most unexpected types of events. This Saturday, a group of retirees who live at the Piedmont Gardens community in Oakland will host a jewelry sale. This is the perfect opportunity to shop local, and find some one-of-a-kind gifts. One other event I’m excited to highlight is the Oakland Public Conservatory of Music honoring the music of R&B legend D’Angelo who died in October. Attendees will be able to listen to his music on vinyl and jam to the hefty discography he left behind.
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Town Nights: Positive Futures Fair
B. DeVeaux plays guitar at 25th Street Recording studio in Oakland on Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025. Credit: Estefany Gonzalez for The Oaklandside
B. DeVeaux, a singer-songwriter and member of the Oakland Rising Collective,, is among the musicians performing at this free show in East Oakland. Town Nights bring neighbors together for family-friendly events with live music and other activities. The free concert is put together by Trybe, an Oakland organization that serves youth and their families, and the Alameda County Probation Department.
Friday, Nov. 14, 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., free, 1701 E 19th St
Screening of the documentary ‘Big Bryce Son’
Oakland rapper and community activist Bryce Savoy is embarking on a new venture as a filmmaker with the debut of his documentary “Big Bryce Son.” The 30-minute film depicts Savoy’s grief after losing his father, Bryce Fluellen, on New Year’s Eve 2024. While dealing with this loss, Savoy was also getting ready to welcome his newborn Zimri, months after his father’s passing. The documentary includes interviews with family members, including podcast footage of Savoy with his father, and how he used art as a form of therapy. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Savoy.
Friday, Nov. 14, 7:30 p.m., and 9 p.m. $25-$35, Rhythm Section Art Lounge, 2744 E11th St. E07
‘Wrapped Up’ at Manna Gallery
Artwork from nine Bay Area artists teaming up for an end-of-year exhibit at Manna Gallery. Credit: courtesy of Manna Gallery
Nine Bay Area artists are teaming up for an end-of-year exhibit featuring drawings, paintings, photography, and wood inlay where all the pieces will be for sale. The gallery calls the artwork “reasonably priced — perfect for collectors and gift-givers alike.”
Through Saturday, Dec. 13, artists’ reception, Saturday, Nov. 15, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., 473 25th St.
8th annual vintage and modern jewelry sale at Piedmont Gardens
Residents from Piedmont Gardens donate, sort, and price items, and also volunteer the day of the jewelry sale. Credit: courtesy of Ruth Campbell
Since 2017, the resident committee at Piedmont Gardens, a continuing care retirement community in Oakland, has organized a yearly jewelry sale. Residents donate, sort, and price items ahead of the event, and then volunteer on the day of the sale. A variety of necklaces, bracelets, earrings, pins, rings, and other jewelry made by residents is for sale, including many pieces for under $25. All proceeds benefit resident programs at Piedmont Gardens and the Alameda County Food Bank.
Saturday, Nov. 15, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., free, 33 Linda Ave.
Honoring the Ancestors Volume 1: D’Angelo
The Oakland Public Conservatory of Music will honor the life and music of R&B singer-songwriter D’Angelo, who passed away on Oct. 14 at the age of 51 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. The event will include playing his discography on vinyl, followed by a jam session among attendees. In 2015, D’Angelo played a show at the Fox Theater, and he took the opportunity to meet with Black Panthers cofounder Bobby Seale. During their conversation, published in The New York Times, the two toured the city where they discussed police brutality, a topic the singer covered in his 2014 album “Black Messiah.”
Monday, Nov. 17, 7 p.m, free, RSVP online, 492 9th St., Suite 906B
Hot Tickets in The Town this week: Dylan Gossett at the Fox Theater
Texas singer-songwriter, and producer Dylan Gossett is performing in Oakland at Fox Theater on Nov. 14 as a part of his “Westward” Headline Tour. Credit: courtesy of UMusic
Texas singer-songwriter and producer Dylan Gossett first rose to fame in 2023 with the release of his track “Coal.” Now, the 26-year-old country star is going on tour to promote his debut album, “Westward.”
Friday, Nov. 14, 6:30 p.m., $56.25 and up, 1807 Telegraph Ave.
Coming soon to The Town: Hayley Williams at the Fox Theater
Hayley Williams, the Grammy-award winning singer-songwriter and vocalist of the rock band Paramore is heading on a solo tour starting in March of 2026. Credit: courtesy of Hayley Williams
The Grammy-award winning singer-songwriter and vocalist of the rock band Paramore will play two shows in Oakland in May as part of her 2026 solo tour. Tickets go on sale on Friday, Nov. 14.
Thursday, May 7, 2026, and Saturday, May 9. 2026, see website for ticket prices, 1807 Telegraph Ave.
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