5 Oakland events from October 17 to 21

The theme for this week’s occasions is ‘resistance’. Whether or not you need to take part within the nationwide “No Kings” rally, view the “Resistance and Resilience” artwork exhibit on the Nationwide Nurses United headquarters in Oakland, or watch the screening of the documentary “Russell Metropolis,” there are a number of methods to point out the place you stand and be taught extra about previous social and political struggles.

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Nationwide Nurses United presents: ‘Resistance and Resilience’

The ‘largest union {and professional} affiliation of registered nurses in American historical past’ National Nurses Unitedhas put collectively a gaggle exhibition that may solely be seen this week, till Friday, October 24. The juried artwork exhibition ‘Resistance and Resilience’, chosen by multidisciplinary artist and unbiased curator Pallavi Sharma and artist and graphic designer Uneven Oshiro, showcases the work of 30 artists from throughout the nation. The exhibition covers matters resembling labor rights, environmental well being, human rights, psychological well being, civil rights for folks with disabilities and extra.
Opening Reception, Friday, October 17, Free, 5:00 PM to eight:00 PM, California Nurses Affiliation/Nationwide Nurses United, 155 Grand Ave., First Ground

Household-friendly magical market

The sunshine prophecya boutique on Piedmont Avenue, joins forces with Fashionable Witches and The Rebis, two non secular communities, for a family-friendly market. The occasion will characteristic distributors promoting objects resembling jewellery, perfumes and candles, in addition to tarot and astrology readings, and extra.
Saturday, October 18, 11am to 5pm, free, 4121 Piedmont Ave.

“No Kings” assembly

Indivisible East Bay is as soon as once more internet hosting the “No Kings” rally in Oakland. The march is a nationwide occasion to protest the Trump administration. The rally in Oakland final June attracted greater than 10,000 individuals, and the Indivisible staff expects much more crowds this weekend.
Saturday, October 18, midday, kickoff at Wilma Chan Park, 810 Jackson St.

Artist reception ‘The Shimmering Self’ by Laura Malone

Laura Malone is a member of the artists’ cooperative Mercury Twenty Gallerythe place she unveiled her newest solo exhibition, titled ‘The Shimmering Self’. Malone labored on a number of figurative oil work over the course of 5 years. The work present the feminine physique and its reference to itself and its surroundings. The exhibition will be seen till November 15.
Saturday, October 18, 3:00 PM to five:00 PM, free, 475 twenty fifth St.

OMCA Highlight Sundays: Russell Metropolis remembered

This weekend’s Highlight Sundays will characteristic “The Apology,” a documentary that highlights the story of Russell Metropolis, a predominantly Black and brown neighborhood in an unincorporated half of what’s now Hayward. Greater than 1,400 residents had been displaced when Russell Metropolis was bulldozed in 1963 to make method for an industrial park. The screening will likely be adopted by a panel dialogue with descendants of Russell Metropolis households, together with movie producer Aisha Knowles, Marian Johnson and Vena Sword-Ratliff. The dialog will likely be moderated by KQED journalist Alexis Madrigal.
Sunday October 19, 1 p.m., $5-$30OMCA, 1000 Oak St.

Scorching tickets at The City this week: Matt Maltese on the Fox Theater

British-Canadian singer-songwriter and producer Matt Maltese is on the highway for the North American leg of his “For You My Entire Life” tour to launch his sixth studio album entitled “From her.”
Tuesday October 21, 7:00 PM, $43 and up1807 Telegraph Ave.

Swedish pop sensation Zara Larsson coming to Oakland in spring 2026.
Tuesday March 3, 7:00 PM, $56.25 and up1807 Telegraph Ave.