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Actual Café showcases bicycle-based art

From August 12 to September 8, Actual Café, located at San Pablo Avenue and Alcatraz Avenue in North Oakland, is hosting a bicycle art show inside its shop, featuring works from a number of local artists.

Top derby girls roll through Oakland at weekend tournament

Roller derby girls from around the country competed in a tournament in Oakland this weekend that was hosted by the Bay Area Derby Girls. During the round robin style tournament, all-star teams from four states faced off for three days of skating mayhem and bruising competition.

Where to swim in Oakland this summer

The typically foggy East Bay summer days don’t inspire a trip to the pool for most, but for the occasional day the sun does come out, there are still plenty of options to cool off with a dip, swim some laps or sign kids up for swim lessons in Oakland. Here’s our list.

Dancing under the stars at Jack London Square

Every Friday night this summer, Oakland’s Linden Street Dance Studio is offering free dance lessons at Jack London Square. Anyone is welcome to attend and learn the basics of a variety of dance styles, including salsa, swing and tango.

City sailing on Lake Merritt

Lake Merritt may look calm and flat, like a city lake that’s probably more for pedal boats and kayaks than sailboats. But while the lake doesn’t have the challenging big swells and wind of the San Francisco Bay, it offers plenty of opportunities for sailing.