{"id":313864,"date":"2026-05-13T16:38:13","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T16:38:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/313864\/"},"modified":"2026-05-13T16:38:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T16:38:13","slug":"big-week-oaklash-fest-roxie-mixtape-parameter-la-dona-world-goth-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/313864\/","title":{"rendered":"BIG WEEK: Oaklash Fest, Roxie Mixtape, Parameter, La Do\u00f1a, World Goth Day…"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to Big Week, our weekly guide to cool things to do, put together by our expert critics and writers. Don\u2019t forget it\u2019s Bay to Breakers<\/a> in SF this Sunday, so either train or leave accordingly. <\/p>\n

GENERAL ARTS
Marke B<\/a>. is on it, mostly.<\/p>\n

THU\/14-SUN\/17: OAKLASH FESTIVAL An extravagant blast of positive and community-oriented drag energy, in this economy? Heck yeah. From a \u201cused clown emporium\u201d to a ginormous block party full of more sky-high wigs than you can shake a stick at, this nine-year-old Oakland endeavor, founded by Mama Celeste and Beatrix LaHaine, has grown more terrific, and important, as history has regressed. Get out and dance, nibble, drink, learn, tease, and of course tip! More info here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

SAT\/16: BRIDGE STUDIO COLLECTIVE OPEN STUDIOS The 12 artists who work at this lively space have been concocting some special goodies for this daylong venture into their studios. This is the perfect moment to support some neat local people while also (my favorite thing) snooping around their building. 10am-6pm, Bridge Studios, SF. More info here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

SAT\/16: WENDY REID\u2019S AMBIENT BIRD-OHLONE PARK 2026 This site-specific, 52-minute, interspecies sonic landscape by local composer and violinist Wendy Reid \u201creflects an ecocentric philosophy of connecting all living creatures and the environment.\u201d Her companion African Grey parrot Lulu<\/a> is part of the large ensemble of musicians (trombone, saxophone, flute, tuba, long tube, \u201cskatchbirds\u201d), working with the ambient sounds of the park itself, especially its birds, of course. 7:30pm, Ohlone Park, Berkeley. More info here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

SUN\/17: FOGO NA ROUPA CARNAVAL PARADE REHEARSAL That beautifully raucous celebration of local pan-Latin culture, Carnaval<\/a>, is coming up May 23 and 24, and this is a lovely chance to see one of its best groups, Fogo na Roupa in a practice session for the big event. Fogo, crowned \u201cGrand Champions of Carnaval,\u201d bring the blazing sounds of the \u201cBateria\u201d\u2014the ensemble consisting of traditional Brazilian parade drums\u2014along with colorful choreography and dancers. It\u2019s also a great excuse for a picnic in the Presidio. 2pm-5pm, Presidio, SF. More info here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

SUN\/17: CELEBRATION OF LIFE FOR JOE KUKURA The eccentric writer, dresser, and bon vivant was a heart of the arts and nightlife community; his longtime journalism and advocacy boosted an untold number of local orgs and events. He was also just cool to have around; since he passed suddenly in March, SF has been a dimmer place. Friends have organized a BYOB potluck with live music from Fan Fiction and Pepper Vines in his honor. Here\u2019s to Joe. 2pm-sundown, New Farm, SF. More info here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

WED\/20: ROXIE MIXTAPE: SIDE A You rarely hear of it (unless you read us) but the Bay Area has a very lively indie filmmaker and animator scene. This \u201congoing series celebrating diverse and engaging short works\u201d is a fab way to sample several of these artists\u2019 work, from Luis Bel Cardoso\u2019s stop-motion \u201cSopinha\u201d and Elie M. Khadra\u2019s abstract visual poem \u201cThe Nature of the World\u201d to Tyler McPherron in-depth, impressionistic profile of sculptor Woody De Othello. Roxie Mixtape is part of\u00a0Bay Visions<\/a>, a series dedicated to spotlighting Bay Area cinema\u2019s past, present, and future\u2014and worth your time. 6pm, Roxie Theater, SF. More info here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

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WED\/20: BAVC MEDIA 50TH ANNIVERSARY GALA Speaking of film, groundbreaking and eye-opening nonprofit Bay Area Video Coalition is celebrating 50 years of making the tools of film production available to all. The little nonprofit has turned out talents that have gone on to win Emmys, Oscar noms, and numerous awards at independent festivals across the globe. But I\u2019ll always think of it as the cool little place that smells like videotape. This party will help raise fund for the future, and will be full of festive guests. 5pm-9pm, SOMArts, SF. More info here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

\"\"La Do\u00f1a @ Cafe du Nord 9\/31\/24. Photo by D.A. Mission<\/p>\n

MUSIC
Hit up John-Paul Shiver\u2019s\u00a0Under the Stars<\/a>\u00a0column for great tunes and shows every week.<\/p>\n

FRI\/15: LA DO\u00d1A San Francisco native Cecilia Cassandra Pe\u00f1a-Govea, aka La Do\u00f1a, has become an avatar for the entire Bay Area. She is a student, teacher, and preservationist of Latinx traditional arts like corrido, bolero, cumbia, and mariachi, plus she embodies an all-around stone-cold Latina-feminist vibe. Give her the key to the city, already.\u00a0Plus, she\u2019s a personal favorite of President Barack Obama<\/a>\u2026. I\u2019m just saying, Mayor Lurie. Just saying.\u00a0La Do\u00f1a will be performing songs from her new album, Corrientes, recorded in part at Women\u2019s Audio Mission<\/a>, the only professional recording studios in the world built and run entirely by women and gender-expansive individuals. The experimental synth-pop duo Buscabulla, identified in Rolling Stone as one of \u201c10 Artists You Need to Know,\u201d will be performing in support. 7pm, UC Theater, Berkeley. More info here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

SAT\/16: DJ YUKA YU AT OAKLASH BLOCK PARTY You really want to \u201cturn all the way up\u201d? Here we go. The filmmaker, sound artist, DJ, and producer originally from Taipei will be performing at the Party Stage at Oaklash Block Party, part of the Oalash Festival, this coming Saturday. While the event will have you feeling energized from the start, if you have Boost Juice left by 6pm, be sure to stop by to see Yu set it off with her sets that sometimes feature samples from traditional Asian music. Listen, the Oaklash Block Party is a full deal: \u200b\u200b60 performers, 50 food and art vendors, 7 DJs, 4 blocks, 2 stages, and thousands of queer and trans people living their fantasy. Stay hydrated, peeps. 1pm-8pm, Old Oakland. More info here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

\"\"Kukje goodies. Photo by Tamara Palmer<\/p>\n

FOOD & DRINK
Tamara Palmer\u2019s weekly\u00a0Good Taste column<\/a>\u00a0tells you where to stick your fork.\u00a0Sign up for\u00a0the Good Taste newsletter here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

SIDE QUEST TO THE NEW KUKJE BAKERY Savvy grocery shoppers who don\u2019t want to deal with the crowds at H Mart choose to savor their time at Kukje Supermarket in Daly City, which has been open since 2002. Now, the neighboring shopping center is home to the long-awaited Kukje Bakery, a huge treat that will enhance all future grocery shopping trips. The grocery store\u2019s Instagram account suggests that selections will change at a whim, with an attitude of experimentation. There\u2019s a cake case that looks incredible and includes a sweet potato iteration with chips on top. Tasting highlights from my first visit were found inside a pair of buns: a savory one with sausage, tomato, and cheese and a sweet, tiramisu-esque mocha one. I wouldn\u2019t get the suggestively shaped and cloyingly sweet strawberry donut again, but I would double up on my salt bread order. There are grab-and-go options as well as a counter full of goodies behind glass for pointing to and purchasing. Just don\u2019t expect gluten-free goods or fancy coffee drinks; it\u2019s more of a place for a basic cup with self-service milk. I appreciate that Kukje Bakery has Daly City prices rather than San Francisco ones. 2350 Junipero Serra Blvd, Daly City. More info here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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STAGE
Charles Lewis III checks out theaters and performance spaces every week in the\u00a0Drama Masks<\/a>\u00a0column.<\/p>\n

THROUGH MAY 24: HELL\u2019S KITCHEN This Alicia Keys jukebox musical is a none-too-subtle roman \u00e0 clef about bi-racial HK resident Ali (Maya Drake) living with her overly-protective white mother (Kennedy Caughell), falling under the tutelage of a gifted pianist (Roz White), and meeting all manner of colorful characters in the infamous NYC borough. Keys\u2019 songs are as entertaining as ever, awkwardly jammed into Kristoffer Diaz\u2019s \u201ctotally not trying to be In the Heights\u201d script. Said script aims earnestly to render all of its characters angelic, which makes them not quite real. If HK had a tourism board, this musical would be their calling card. But the cast are all excellent singers with show-stopping moments, and if you\u2019re looking for a colorful evening of Alicia Keys karaoke, this is for you. Orpheum Theatre, SF. More info here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

SAT\/16: KILLING MY LOBSTER: \u201cSKETCH ON SPEED\u201d One of our favorite recurring shows from one of our favorite local troupes, this is improv on virtual (we think) amphetamines: \u201cOver the course of 12 hours, we are forcing our writers and actors to produce an entire show\u2014potentially blending sketch\u00a0comedy, improv, crowd work, or maybe even pranks on our performers? We can\u2019t know for sure, but no matter what, before that timer is up, it\u2019ll be performed for a live audience.\u201d 9pm, Z Below, SF. More info here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

FILM
Dennis Harvey\u2019s long-running\u00a0Screen Grabs<\/a>\u00a0has tons more flicks to recommend.<\/p>\n

OPENING FRI\/15: SILENT FRIEND is a very literary conceit in which the titular entity is a 300-year old ginko tree sitting on the grounds of the 500-year-old university in Marlburg, Germany. It is a mute witness to three successive human dramas: In 1908, aspiring botanist Grete becomes the school\u2019s first-ever female student, though her presence is greeted with little save sexist humiliations and scorn by both peers and staff. In 1972, farm-raised Hannes finds himself out of step with hippie-ish classmates. His outsider status is not at all clarified by the on\/off attentions of free-spirited Gundula, who\u2019s conducting a whimsical-sounding study of whether plants \u201cthink\u201d and \u201cfeel.\u201d In our own time, Hong Kong-based neurologist Dr. Wong comes here to complete a research project, only to become trapped by the COVID epidemic\u2014which leaves him quarantined on campus with a surly native groundskeeper. This handsome, contemplative piece is engaging in its individual narrative panels, which Hungarian writer-director Ildiko Enyedi cuts between with increasing rapidity as its 147 minutes proceed. Roxie Theater, SF. More info here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

\"\"Local techno genius Kudeki plays Parameter<\/p>\n

NIGHTLIFE
Marke B.<\/a> usually knows what\u2019s up.<\/p>\n

THU\/14-SUN\/16: PARAMETER FESTIVAL Actual, real, interesting, thoughtful, and adventurous techno has been MIA of late in our dear mayor\u2019s rapacious party plans for the city, from block festivals to free park takeovers, let alone giant warehouse parties put on by promotional giants. (One great exception was legend Joey Beltram playing Union Square for free last weekend, more of that please.) Nothing wrong with good ol\u2019 party music, but can we get some deep wizardry? This sprawling four-day, three-venue blast form the Parameter crew, integrating some great locals\u2014another recent party oversight\u2014offers perhaps a roadmap to a better techno future, filling the cavernous SVN West until 6am on Friday and Saturday with wowzers like Voices from the Lake, Andy Stott, Ciel, Objekt, Dopplereffekt, Tim Hecker, Polygonia, Octo Octa, and dozens of others. Come for the big international names, and also come for the fantastic locals like Kudeki, Torsion, CZ, and Public Works takeover by the brilliant Bay Area Endzeit x Berlin Samurai Music crews. It\u2019s on, baby. More info here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

FRI\/15: 17TH ANNUAL WORLD GOTH DAY WITH PICTUREPLANE Who better to issue in a dark celebration of World Goth Day than one of witch house\u2019s main perpetuants, Pictureplane\u2014he coined the \u201cwitch house\u201d term as a joke in 2009\u2014whose digital occult sound took the goth spirit into new dimensions, and a new century. He\u2019s at the Cat Club\u2019s long-running Dancing Ghost party for the 17th iteration of the annual homage, which happens to fall around the birthdays of Sisters of Mercy\u2019s Andrew Eldritch and Siouxsie Sioux, so you will get plenty of them! 9:30pm-2:30am, Cat Club, SF. More info here<\/a>. <\/p>\n

SAT\/16: REVOLUTIONS: STAXX OF WAX FEATURING DJ SAID Fatsouls label head and gob-smacking deep house\/Afrobeats DJ Said is so beloved around here that he might as well be 48 Hills\u2019 unofficial DJ. This is a perfect chance to catch him in a sweetly intimate setting, upstairs in the Monarch lounge as a guest of another of our fave-raves, Duserock, for his Revolutions: Staxx of Wax night. Sweet. 9pm, Monarch, SF. More info here<\/a>. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Welcome to Big Week, our weekly guide to cool things to do, put together by our expert critics…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":313865,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[34],"tags":[143,145,144],"class_list":["post-313864","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-oakland","tag-oakland","tag-oakland-headlines","tag-oakland-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/313864","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=313864"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/313864\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/313865"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=313864"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=313864"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=313864"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}