A feature-length documentary directed by Spencer McCall about the Games of Nonchalance, the San Francisco-based alternate reality game (known familiarly as The Jejune Institute). Followed by a Q&A with the director and producer.
$8
Film evenings begin with optional potluck refreshments and social hour at 6:30pm, followed by the film at 7:30pm, followed by optional discussion after the film.
donations requested
In conjunction with the launch of a statewide coalition to ban fracking in California, Josh Fox, director of the new documentary Gasland Part II, is coming to Oakland to screen and discuss his upcoming film.
free
Film evenings begin with optional potluck refreshments and social hour at 6:30pm, followed by the film at 7:30pm, followed by optional discussion after the film.
$5 expected donation
Film, Social Events, Attractions Thu., June 13, Thu., June 27, Thu., July 11, Thu., July 25, Thu., Aug. 8, Wed., Aug. 14 and Thu., Aug. 22
With sundown screenings of a variety of films, preceded by trivia games, and food and drink for sale from the East Bay Bike Coalition. Check JackLondonSquare.com for full schedule.
free
Restorative justice programs may offer the best new hope for reducing violence in Oakland schools and the city overall, but their future funding is uncertain.
Restorative justice programs may offer the best new hope for reducing violence in Oakland schools and the city overall, but their future funding is uncertain.
Some Oakland politicians and groups are pointing to research by UC Berkeley faculty as proof that the city needs to add hundreds of police officers, but other studies contradict that conclusion.
Restorative justice programs may offer the best new hope for reducing violence in Oakland schools and the city overall, but their future funding is uncertain.
Restorative justice programs may offer the best new hope for reducing violence in Oakland schools and the city overall, but their future funding is uncertain.