NEWS

Oakland officials decry anti-LGBTQ bills at Pride flag raising

Oakland officials decry anti-LGBTQ bills at Pride flag raising

Taking a stand against the onslaught of anti-LGBTQ legislation sweeping red states, Oakland and Alameda County officials on Thursday raised the Progress Pride flag as a symbol for justice.

Out in the World: US condemns new Uganda anti-LGBTQ law

Out in the World: US condemns new Uganda anti-LGBTQ law

President Joe Biden called Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni's signing of the Anti-Homosexuality Act, 2023 a "tragic violation of universal human rights," and "shameful," condemning the bill in a statement from the White House May 29.

Arts & Culture

The Wiz, kids: Director Sam Pinkleton rethinks Oz for the stage

The Wiz, kids: Director Sam Pinkleton rethinks Oz for the stage

We're off to see...the movie? That's the question that's been cycloning around my mind ever since last April, when American Conservatory Theater first announced its planned production of "The Wizard of Oz," now in previews with opening night June 7.

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Feelmore Social, Oakland's latest cool bar

Feelmore Social, Oakland's latest cool bar

Downtown Oakland has a new hangout that's a little bit wild and sexy: Feelmore Social. Nenna Joiner, owner, said, "We want to create a space where sexual weirdos can come."