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Exclusive YMTK Listening Party @ DTO

Jun 28, 2017

If you haven’t had a chance to check out East Oakland native and hip-hop artist YMTK, you’re in luck. Oaklandish is hosting an in-store listening party at our downtown Oakland store on Sunday, July 14th. Stop by 1444 Broadway from 7 to 9 pm to get an exclusive listen of YMTK’s new, unreleased project “9 […]

Tags: Artists, Events, Hip-Hop, listening party, local music, Oakland, Oaklandish, Other, rap, Store, YMTK

July Nonprofit of the Month: Youth Business USA

Jun 28, 2017

This month, Oaklandish is pleased to announce that Youth Business USA is our July Nonprofit of the Month. Youth Business USA is an Oakland-based nonprofit that supports low-income youth and youth of color to build their own businesses — starting from an idea, to crafting their pitch, to developing a quality product or service and […]

Tags: Community, Events, nonprofits, Oakland, Other, store event, youth, Youth Business USA

‘OG Beat Meet’ @ DTO

Jun 22, 2017

Oaklandish and Lo-Fiction proudly present the ‘OG Beat Meet,’ a live beat-making session hosted at our downtown Oakland store. Join us on Friday, July 7th from 7 to 9 pm at the downtown shop (1444 Broadway) for two hours of beats and raps created by local crew of artists and creatives, Lo-Fiction Collective, or Listener […]

Tags: Artists, beat making session, downtown oakland, Events, live music, Lo-Fiction, Oaklandish, Other, Store, store event

Oakland Supply Co. 3rd Anniversary Party May 13th!

Apr 28, 2017

Please join us Saturday, May 13th at 427 Water Street for a party from noon to 4pm, when we celebrate the new, expanded Oakland Supply Co. shop in Jack London Square and our three-year anniversary! The original Oakland Supply Co. location (291 3rd Street) is now closed. Our new, larger shop is right on the […]

Tags: Block Party, Events, Jack London Square, Oakland Supply Co., Other, Store

BOSK 1 Year Anniversary Party feat. DJ Umami

Apr 27, 2017

Our BOSK shop in Old Oakland is celebrating its one year anniversary! Come vibe and chill with us from 5-8pm at the shop (494 9th Street, at the corner of 9th and Washington) on Friday, May 5th! Sounds by DJ Umami, plus giveaways from select brands including Huf, New Era, and Ethika!

Tags: bosk, Community, dj umami, Events, music, Other

SAVE THE DATE: 6th Annual #Fairyland4GrownUps!

Jul 06, 2016

This is the sixth annual Fairyland for Grownups benefit, co-presented by Oaklandish and Children’s Fairyland. Proceeds help Children’s Fairyland keep admissions low (or even free) for local kids. Fairyland for Grownups tickets will go on sale at BOSK in Old Oakland (494 9th Street) starting Saturday, July 23 at 10am. Ticket sales are limited to […]

Tags: Community, Events, Fairyland, Fairyland4Grownups, Other

July First Friday: Fever Charm

Jun 27, 2016

As we soak up the first days of Summer in the beautiful Bay Area, we’re changing it up from our usual First Friday vibes and trying a something a little something different. This First Friday, we’re featuring Oakland’s very own Fever Charm, a band with a unique Rock/Indie-Pop crossover sound that matches the sunny California weather […]

Tags: Community, Downtown, Events, fever charm, First Friday, live music, local, local music, Oakland, Oaklandish, Other, Summer

Repair Revolution at DTO 2/27/16

Feb 16, 2016

Do you love your stuff? Does some of your stuff need TLC? Do you want to support small businesses? Then our Repair Revolution pop-Up is the event for you! On Saturday February 27th, you have the opportunity to come to our downtown store and meet local businesses that can fix your stuff! From 12-4pm we […]

Tags: clothing repair, downtown oakland, drop off, Events, lamp repair, Oaklandish, Other, phone repair, pop-up, repair, Repair Revolutiuon, saturday Feb 27th, shoe, show repair, upholstery

Ricky Watters Meet and Greet

Jan 15, 2016

As January comes to a close, we set our sights on February and Superbowl 50 in Santa Clara, California. In celebration of the Bay Area’s first Superbowl since 1985, we decided to turn it up a notch and provide something for all of the Bay’s football fans. Oaklandish is proud to announce that we are […]

Tags: 49ers, Beneficiary, Eagles, Events, First Place for Youth, meet and greet, Oakland, Oaklandish, Other, Ricky Watters, Seahawks, Super Community Event, Superbowl 50

Annual Warehouse Sale 2016

Jan 06, 2016

The annual warehouse sale is Sunday, January 31st from 11am to 6pm at the Oaklandish downtown shop at 1444 Broadway! Tees will be 1 for $15, 2 for $20, and 3 for $25. This is our biggest sale of the year, so don’t miss out! Find select discontinued styles, test prints, limited-editions, & customer returns. […]

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Goapele In-Store Meet & Greet

Dec 03, 2015

Oaklandish is proud to announce a holiday meet & greet with none other than Oakland icon Goapele! Born Goapele Mohlabane, Goapele has found herself on radio waves all around the world ever since her 2001 debut album Even Closer hit the shelves. Her smooth sounds often have a political and socially conscious bent, but what […]

Tags: Community, Downtown, Events, Goapele, Holidays, meet and greet, Oaklandish, Other

Oaklandish Plaid Friday 2015

Nov 24, 2015

Each year, the Friday after Thanksgiving is a time when people of all ages and backgrounds flock to the mall to gear up for some serious holiday shopping. In The Town, we do things differently. This Friday, November 27th, Oaklandish and other independent businesses are participating Plaid Friday, a local alternative to Black Friday. Plaid […]

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To Do: November 20-22nd

Nov 20, 2015

Hey Oakland! It’s that time again, the weekend! After last night’s Warriors win over the Clippers, what more could we ask for? How about another W tonight from the champs, eh? Tonight, the Warriors play the Bulls at 7:30pm in Oakland. Go Dubs! Looking for other events on a Friday? Check these out: The […]

Tags: Bay Area, Chance The Rapper, entertainment, Events, New Parish, Oakland, Oaklandish, Other, Paramount Theatre, Raiders, san francisco, The Fox, to do in Oakland, warriors

Elhae Meet and Greet at Oaklandish

Oct 09, 2015

This coming Saturday, October 10th, Oaklandish will be hosting a meet and greet with the experimental musician and producer Elhae at our downtown Oakland retail store! Hailing from Atlanta, Georgia, Elhae has been steadily making waves in the music industry. Combining sounds typically found in R&B and Hip Hop with hypnotizing vocals, Elhae has been […]

Tags: Artists, Community, Events, music, Store

Live at Oaklandish DTO: Bang Data & OMF Artist Preview

Sep 01, 2015

Four days and counting until September First Friday! Join us at our Downtown shop (1444 Broadway) where we will be partying to live tunes from Oakland Music Festival artist, Bang Data at the official OMF Pre-Party. As part of our OMF preview, we’ll also be featuring art from local artists Aaron Kai, Angel Diaz, Julia […]

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Oaklandish & Dion Decibels Present First Friday: The Official OMF Pre-Party

Aug 24, 2015

Come through next Friday to our Downtown shop (located at 1444 Broadway) for the official OMF pre-party with live performance by Bang Data! Oakland Music Festival is coming up with the quickness and we’re excited to be bringing in festival performer, Bang Data for a special preview set. We’ll also have a sneak peek of the 2015 […]

Tags: art, Artists, Bay Area, Community, Events, music, Oakland, oakland music festival, Store

Take Pride in Being a “Townie” at Town Eats!

Aug 17, 2015

Foodies, drinkers, and Oakland enthusiasts alike: mark your calendars for the weekend of September 18th, because Town Eats is throwing its first annual event! Thrown by yours truly in partnership with Lungomare, and sponsored by Drake’s Brewing Company and Hangar 1, Town Eats is a three-day local pride event that will feature some of the best […]

Tags: Community, Event Guide, Events, Food, Jack London Square, Restaurants

#Fairyland4Grownups Photo Round-Up!

Aug 17, 2015

It was another successful year at #Fairyland4Grownups! The 5th annual event proved to be the best yet, with delicious Town eats and good beats aplenty. It was impossible not to smile! Don’t take it from us, check out our photo round-up — those are some happy freaking faces! Until next year…stay playful, Oakland!

Tags: Bay Area, Community, Events, Fairyland, Fairyland4Grownups, Lake Merritt

Burger Boogaloo Pre-Party at Oaklandish First Friday

Jun 29, 2015

Burger Boogaloo is coming back to Mosswood Park this 4th of July weekend, and to commemorate the 2-day garage rock festival (hosted by John Waters!), Oaklandish is holding an official Boogaloo pre-party at our First Friday celebration! From 7pm-10pm on Friday, July 3rd, we’ll be boogie-wooging to live performances from Pookie & The Poodlez and […]

Tags: Artists, Events, Other, Store

SAVE THE DATE: 5th Annual Fairyland 4 Grownups!

Jun 25, 2015

This is the fifth annual Fairyland for Grownups benefit, co-presented by Oaklandish and Children’s Fairyland. Proceeds help Children’s Fairyland keep admissions low (or even free) for local kids. Fairyland for Grownups tickets will go on sale at Oakland Supply Co. in the Jack London District (291 3rd Street) starting Saturday, July 11 at 10am. Ticket […]

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