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US politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
43 minutes ago

Alameda Co. resolution seeks to block former Dublin prison to be used as ICE detention facility

Alameda County is voting to prevent the former Dublin women's prison from becoming an ICE detention facility.
#comedy
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Oakland's Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)

HellaFunny showcases diverse comedic talent from People of Color in Oakland, promoting inclusivity and cultural connection through humor.
Humor
fromFuncheap
1 month ago

FREE Oakland Black History Comedy Night (Feb 2026)

Live stand-up showcases rotating Black comedians and Bay Area pros at Fluid510 in Uptown Oakland Fridays and Saturdays through March 7.
Humor
fromFuncheap
8 hours ago

SF's Late Night Stand-Up Comedy Olympics (SF vs. Oakland)

The HellaFunny Olympics features San Francisco and Oakland comedians competing in a joke-off for a championship belt and residency at The Function Comedy Club.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Oakland's Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)

HellaFunny showcases diverse comedic talent from People of Color in Oakland, promoting inclusivity and cultural connection through humor.
Humor
fromFuncheap
5 days ago

Monday Night Free Comedy Show at SF's Newest Comedy Club (The Function)

The Function is a new comedy club in San Francisco, co-owned by Stroy Moyd, revitalizing nightlife on Market Street.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Oakland's Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)

HellaFunny showcases diverse comedic talent from People of Color in Oakland, promoting inclusivity and cultural connection through humor.
East Bay food
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

Oakland's Free POC Comedy Night (Temescal)

HellaFunny showcases diverse comedic talent from People of Color in Oakland, promoting inclusivity and cultural connection through humor.
Arts
fromFuncheap
5 hours ago

Free First Thursdays at Berkeley Art Museum

BAMPFA offers free admission on the first Thursday of each month, promoting access to art and film for the community.
East Bay food
fromThe Bold Italic
1 day ago

Passover in San Francisco Looks Nothing Like the One I Grew Up With

Passover in San Francisco reflects diverse cultural influences and modern interpretations, showcasing unique dishes and themes relevant to the community.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

President of Wisconsin's largest mosque detained by US immigration agents

Salah Sarsour was taken into custody by nearly a dozen US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents on Monday in Milwaukee after he left his home. Supporters called for his immediate release on Thursday and his attorneys said he was detained on the grounds that he is a foreign policy threat.
Right-wing politics
California
fromKqed
3 days ago

New Citizens Reflect on State of US at Naturalization Ceremony | KQED

California's snowpack is at 18% of average, raising concerns for an early fire season despite reservoirs being above historic averages.
SF music
fromFuncheap
2 days ago

16th & Mission Open Mic (w/out a mic)

An outdoor open mic event celebrating 20 years of artistic expression takes place every Thursday from 9pm to 12am at 16th & Mission BART.
#ybca
Philosophy
fromwww.amny.com
4 days ago

Editorial | Celebrating the faiths we share as New Yorkers | amNewYork

Easter, Passover, and Ramadan share themes of family meals, spiritual renewal, and freedom across different faiths.
Social justice
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

Op-ed: Faith-based resource centers are trailblazers in reentry work - San Jose Spotlight

April is Second Chance Month, focusing on reducing barriers for individuals reentering society after incarceration.
SF music
fromwww.7x7.com
1 week ago

8 Music Festivals Rocking the Bay Area This Spring + Summer

The Bay Area hosts vibrant outdoor music festivals featuring diverse genres and popular artists, with tickets selling quickly.
Online Community Development
fromwww.amny.com
1 week ago

Harlem developer provides temporary worship site to Muslim congregation after mosque fire | amNewYork

A developer paused construction to allow a temporary mosque for a Muslim congregation celebrating Eid al-Fitr after their mosque was damaged by fire.
Arts
fromMission Local
1 week ago

After MCCLA's closure, S.F. cultural centers say City Hall is finally listening

Cautious optimism emerges for SOMArts despite recent funding cuts and instability in city arts funding.
NYC politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Mamdani put Ramadan at the center of NYC's cultural life, bringing joy and a backlash

Mayor Zohran Mamdani hosted an iftar celebration for Muslim city workers, framing it as defiance against dehumanization while responding to Senator Tuberville's inflammatory post equating the gathering with 9/11.
New York City
fromQNS
2 weeks ago

Mayor Mamdani breaks Ramadan fast at Astoria mosque, celebrates 'return home' - QNS

Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the city's first Muslim mayor, broke his Ramadan fast at an Astoria mosque with Bosnian New Yorkers, describing the visit as a homecoming to his former assembly district.
NYC LGBT
fromRewire News Group
2 weeks ago

Queer Muslims Find Community Through Ramadan

The LGBT Community Center in New York City celebrates its tenth annual iftar, providing a vital sanctuary for queer Muslims to embrace their intersectional identities during Ramadan.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
3 weeks ago

Lavender Lounge Reimagining Queer 'Third Places' in Oakland - San Francisco Bay Times

The Lakeshore Lavender Lounge provides an alcohol-free third place for Oakland's LGBTQ community, addressing higher rates of alcohol misuse while offering daytime social hours for elders and evening events for all.
#community-organization
Fundraising
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

"Sunday Assembly" Silicon Valley Community Gathering | Mountain View

Sunday Assembly Silicon Valley is a secular, inclusive community organization promoting better living, community service, and wonder through monthly gatherings featuring music, talks, and social activities.
Fundraising
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

"Sunday Assembly" Silicon Valley Community Gathering | Mountain View

Sunday Assembly Silicon Valley is a secular, inclusive community organization promoting better living, community service, and wonder through monthly gatherings featuring music, talks, and social activities.
Fundraising
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

"Sunday Assembly" Silicon Valley Community Gathering | Mountain View

Sunday Assembly Silicon Valley is a secular, inclusive community organization promoting better living, community service, and wonder through monthly gatherings featuring music, talks, and social activities.
Fundraising
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

"Sunday Assembly" Silicon Valley Community Gathering | Mountain View

Sunday Assembly Silicon Valley is a secular, inclusive community organization promoting better living, community service, and wonder through monthly gatherings featuring music, talks, and social activities.
East Bay food
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 week ago

Around Berkeley: Songs of the Sufi, Passover market, bull kelp book talk

A variety of local events celebrating literature, music, and environmental awareness are scheduled in Berkeley for March and April 2023.
NYC politics
fromGothamist
3 weeks ago

'We are enough': After Islamophobic attacks, Mamdani comforts NYC's Muslim community

Mayor Zohran Mamdani rewrote his Ramadan remarks after experiencing intense Islamophobia from U.S. officials and right-wing groups, reflecting a dramatic surge in anti-Muslim sentiment not seen since 9/11.
SOMA, SF
fromThe Mercury News
3 weeks ago

Bay Area events calendar for March 13-19 weekly editions

South Bay and Peninsula events include paranormal investigations, theatrical productions, outdoor hikes, environmental cleanups, and a spring-themed cake celebration across multiple dates in March.
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
3 weeks ago

Additions, Enhancements in the Works for Oakland's Lakeshore LGBTQ Cultural District - San Francisco Bay Times

The Lakeshore LGBTQ Cultural District in Oakland is implementing infrastructure improvements, business support programs, and community events to create a welcoming neighborhood for LGBTQ individuals and all residents.
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
4 weeks ago

Culture Makers: Keeping Oakland's literary scene strong

The Oaklandside hosts Culture Makers live event on March 19 featuring Oakland authors Jasmine Guillory and Carolina Ixta, plus publisher J.K. Fowler discussing creative work and community.
#live-music-events
East Bay food
fromThe Mercury News
1 week ago

7 amazing Bay Area things to do this weekend, March 27-29

Enjoy a weekend filled with basketball tunes, great shows, new dining options, and exciting events in the Bay Area.
fromFuncheap
3 weeks ago

The Bay Agenda: Keepers of the Steps Preserving Bay Area Irish Culture

Keepers of the Steps, the living archive and cultural program at the United Irish Cultural Center dedicated to preserving generations of Bay Area Irish dancers, teachers, and families. Through stories, images, and lived experience, we'll reflect on how dance carries lineage, identity, and community forward.
SF music
SF LGBT
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
3 weeks ago

Oakland Pride, With New Event Date, Now a Program of the Oakland LGBTQ Community Center - San Francisco Bay Times

Oakland Pride dissolves as standalone nonprofit and becomes program of Oakland LGBTQ Community Center to address financial instability and operational challenges.
#eid-al-fitr
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

Bay Area events calendar for March 13-19 weekly editions

You will be guided by seasoned paranormal investigators to participate in this evidence-based investigation. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, give this a go and experience the otherworldly realm.
Mission District
San Francisco
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Bay Area Iranian community takes to streets of SF in celebration, hope for regime change

Hundreds of Bay Area Iranians gathered in San Francisco to celebrate the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, viewing it as a significant step toward regime change and Iranian freedom.
#black-history-month
SF food
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Cafe culture: 10 new coffee and tea shops that are as diverse as the Bay Area is

The Bay Area has experienced significant growth in specialty cafes offering diverse beverages including Asian matcha houses, Latin American coffee spots, Yemeni coffee shops, and Korean pour-over establishments.
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Fourth annual Day of Remembrance at SJSU emphasizes activism and solidarity

What we found was just shocking, heart (and) gut-wrenching, just to see, wow, what our students did or what our university did to our own neighbors, our own people. In 1942, Yoshihiro Uchida Hall, which used to be the university's men's gymnasium, was used as a registration center for Japanese Americans in Santa Clara County before they were sent to the incarceration camps.
Social justice
US news
fromsfist.com
1 month ago

Day Around the Bay: Oakland to Celebrate Black History Month With Black Joy Parade

Oakland will host its ninth annual Black Joy Parade with over 100 contingents, 4,500 participants, and a festival featuring more than 200 Black-owned businesses.
#square-dancing
#jazz-music
fromflipboard.com
1 month ago

US: Muslims gather for iftar, Tarawih prayers in New York's Times Square

Hundreds of Muslims gathered in New York's Times Square on Friday, Feb. 20, to break their fast and perform Taraweeh prayers during the holy month of Ramadan. The event, organized for the fifth year by social media personality Wayoflifesq, brought together men and women at the busy intersection of Broadway and Seventh Avenue. As the call to prayer marked the end of the day's fast, participants broke their fast with prayers and chants before performing evening prayers in the square.
New York City
East Bay food
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

10+ events to celebrate Holi around the Bay Area

Bay Area cities host diverse Holi celebrations throughout March, with peak events on Saturday, March 7, featuring neon parties, color throws, Bollywood performances, and traditional Indian food and beverages.
US news
fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

Mosque in Los Gatos neighborhood becomes focus of local complaints as it seeks to extend hours

Neighbors near the West Valley Muslim Association report increased traffic, noise, and safety concerns related to mosque activities, while the mosque seeks extended hours during Ramadan.
Higher education
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

UC Berkeley will reopen multicultural center that it abruptly closed last year

UC Berkeley's Multicultural Community Center, a 20+-year student-run cultural and support space, will reopen this spring after being closed since last summer.
Film
from48 hills
1 month ago

BIG WEEK: Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, Bondage Ball, CODEX Book Fair, magnolia blooms galore - 48 hills

Multiple Bay Area arts events this week include film screenings, dance performances, a book art fair, and visual art shows with talks and workshops.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Eagle
2 months ago

NYC hosts its first public Muslim Heritage Month celebration

New York City will observe Muslim-American Heritage Month in January 2026 with a Jan. 28 capstone event honoring Muslim New Yorkers' cultural and historical contributions.
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

"Sunday Assembly" Silicon Valley Community Gathering | Mountain View

The radically inclusive SASV is a secular and service nonprofit that celebrates life, welcomes all people and supports everyone fulfilling their potential. It aims to help people "live better" with inspiring, thought-provoking and practical ideas that help people lead the lives they want; "help often" by encouraging community action and lives of purpose; and, "wonder more" with talks, singing as one, readings and games to connect with each other and world. Most of all, have fun, be nice and join in.
Wellness
East Bay (California)
fromThe Oaklandside
1 month ago

This week in Oakland: Black Joy Parade, and the immersive show 'Astronomica' at Chabot Space and Science Center

Oakland hosts indoor and outdoor events this week including the Black Joy Parade, Kelly Green Quartet jazz, Chabot's Astronomica, and a Zapatista-inspired poetry night.
Non-profit organizations
fromMission Local
2 months ago

How to save the Mission Cultural Center? Residents and leaders meet

Community mobilizes to save the Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts after financial collapse, seeking $500,000 to stabilize operations and preserve its programs.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Bay Area arts: 12 great shows and concerts to catch this weekend

Los Tigres del Norte are ready to greet their loyal Bay Area fans. The famed Mexican norteno act which kickstarted its career in San Jose way back in the mid-1960s brings its La Loteria Tour to San Francisco on Feb. 20. It's your chance to see one of the most important Bay Area bands of all time, one that has attracted fans around the globe with its brand of thoughtful corridos that speak to the Latinx and immigrant experience.
Music
Philosophy
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

"Sunday Assembly" Silicon Valley Community Gathering | Mountain View

Sunday Assembly Silicon Valley is a radically inclusive secular nonprofit celebrating life, building community, encouraging service, and helping people live purpose-driven, connected lives.
fromPadailypost
2 months ago

Menlo Park Menorah Lighting, First-of-Its-Kind Hanukkah Celebration Sends Powerful Message

It was less than 24 hours after the news of a horrifying attack at a similar Menorah lighting in Sydney's Bondi Beach reverberated around the globe when Menlo Park's Jewish community gathered in Fremont Park to light the Menorah. Together, those assembled had the victims across the ocean in mind and prayed for them to find healing and comfort. The message of the Menorah has always been the resilience of light, and its message could not have been more relevant for a day which bore such difficult news.
California
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Bay Area arts: 10 cool shows and events to catch this weekend

The Harlem Globetrotters are celebrating a milestone anniversary in 2026. The legendary basketball squad, which was founded in 1926, has been delighting sports fans and families now for a full century. So, you're invited to help the Globetrotters celebrate the occasion when they bring their 100 Years Tour to Northern California. It's your chance to witness one of the most famous sports/entertainment franchises of all time while being amazed by plenty of crazy trick shots, incredible no-look passes and humorous hi-jinks.
National Basketball Association
SF food
fromwww.7x7.com
2 months ago

What Not to Miss in San Francisco and San Jose's Historic Japantowns, Two of Only Three Left in the U.S.

Sora Soba in San Francisco Japantown serves 100 percent buckwheat soba—silky, chewy, recommended cold—with Kamu Zaro duck dipping and nourishing sobayu.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Saratoga MLK Day event reminds residents to choose community over chaos

A river metaphor links Saratoga’s past memories, wisdom, faith, and courage to present inhabitants, urging collective action to confront and heal racism.
US news
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Bay Area Buddhist temple hit by second major fire

A large fire heavily damaged the two-story Chua Duyen Giac Buddhist temple in east San Jose early Monday morning; no occupants or injuries were reported.
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
2 months ago

Snapp Shots: Northern California magic clubs to meet soon in Oakland

Is there anyone who doesn't love magic? You know you're being tricked; but try as you might, you can't figure out how. The only thing you can do is laugh and enjoy it. The Oakland Magic Circle was founded on July 25, 1925, by, among others, Alfred J. Battle, above, who performed under the stage name Professor El-Tab. (photo courtesy of Byron Walker)
Arts
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
2 months ago

Berkeley, a Look Back: Pacific School of Religion dedicates new library

The building, designed by Walter Ratcliff, Jr. was declared one of the most beautiful and chaste buildings in the Bay region according to the Berkeley Daily Gazette. Heavenward pointing in its Gothic lines, the architecture, said Dr. Swartz (President of the PSR) was of the most inspiring character. Final plans call for a central tower as the crowning feature of the architectural scheme.
California
US news
fromThe Oaklandside
2 months ago

Oakland faith leaders fly to Minneapolis and fast at home against ICE

Bay Area religious leaders traveled to Minneapolis to protest ICE enforcement and Renee Good's killing while local clergy fasted in solidarity.
Arts
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Bay Area arts: 9 great shows and concerts to catch this weekend

Jacob Ming-Trent's solo show explores Shakespeare's influence while a Theresa Hak Kyung Cha retrospective returns to the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive.
Music
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Bay Area arts: 7 great shows and concerts to catch this weekend

Multiple notable Bay Area arts events include Kenny Barron's jazz trio in Walnut Creek, four new Triton Museum exhibits, and a two-day David Bowie tribute festival.
#live-storytelling
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

In Berkeley, a major new exhibit for conceptual and performance art

For the first time in 25 years Cha's work is getting a major retrospective, opening Jan. 24 and running until April 19 at the Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive, where she once worked (back when it was the University Art Museum) as an art handler and film usher. Titled Theresa Hak Kyung Cha: Multiple Offerings, the exhibit presents more than a hundred pieces of ephemera from her life and work much of it never shown in a museum until now.
Arts
#super-bowl-tailgate
Arts
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
2 months ago

Around Berkeley: Tiny art show, herb walk, K-pop party

Berkeley hosts a series of cultural and educational events Jan. 15–17, including workshops, concerts, a film screening, art exhibits, talks, and a guided hike.
Arts
fromFuncheap
2 months ago

Oakland's HJK Center for the Arts Opening Weekend (The Opening Festival)

Oakland's historic "Cathedral of Culture" reopens January 23–24, 2026 with a community celebration featuring roller-skating, live performances, family activities, and a free festival.
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Around Berkeley: Valentine's crafts, noon concerts, dance company anniversary

The husband-and-wife team of vocalist Jean and drummer Marcus Baylor have mined a rich vein of Black music where jazz, R&B, gospel and fusion coalesce, and the group featured on the Baylor Project's only Bay Area date includes trumpet great Freddie Hendrix and pianist Keith Brown, who's performed widely in the Bay Area with vocalist Jazzmeia Horn and alto sax great Kenny Garrett. Thursday, Feb. 12, 8 p.m. The Freight. $39-$44
Arts
Music
fromThe Mercury News
1 month ago

Bay Area events calendar for Feb. 13-19 weekly editions

Multiple live entertainment events across San Jose Feb. 13–14 include laser tribute shows, comedy performances, and a Valentine's sip-and-paint, with varied ticket prices.
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