BEST GUIDE TO HIP HOP EVENTS, SHOWS & CONCERTS x SOCIAL NETWORK
Oakland Theater Project to Turn the New Parish Into a Performing Arts Center
Music fans who worried about the New Parish’s closure late last year can rest assured that the Oakland venue won’t be turning into condos. On Oct. 22, Oakland Theater Project announced that it will take over the San Pablo Avenue space and convert it into a hub for theater, music and performing arts.
“Oakland is just a mecca of resilience — a passionate, incredible, diverse community — and it’s full of creatives and artists,” Oakland Theater Project Managing Director Colin Mandlin tells KQED. “So to be able to have people to share and present their work in their hometown … it’s going to be this kind of common-sense but also really celebratory and wonderful accomplishment.”
RELATED ARTICLE
San Francisco’s Bottom of the Hill No Longer Shutting Down
The theater company has signed a 10-year lease on the 13,000-square-foot building, with the option to buy it in the future. Oakland Theater Project’s vision is to create a 200-seat main theater, a second smaller theater, backstage areas and an expanded marquee lobby, bar and outdoor courtyard. Their goal is to have the space ready for audiences in the late spring of 2027.
Views: 5
Best guide to hip hop, soul, reggae concerts & events in San Francisco Bay Area, Los Angeles & New York City + music, videos, radio and more
Subscribe to E-Blast
WIN TICKETS
ScHoolboy Q
Friday, Oct 16 @ Fox Theater, Oakland
Hugel
Saturday, Nov 7 @ Greek Theatre, Berkeley
Bonobo
Saturday, Nov 14 @ Fox Theater, Oakland
Pretty Lights
Thursday-Sunday, Nov 19-21 @ Fox Theater, Oakland
Ozomatli
Saturday, Nov. 21 @ UC Theatre, Berkeley
Connect
Featured Content
Featured Videos
Photos
Latest Activity
Halloween Weekend at Mad Oak Bar, Oakland
October 30, 2026 at 9pm to October 31, 2026 at 1pm
Halloween WeekendFriday, 10/30DJ Renoir Video DJ Mixbroadcast on all the TVs and Projector@ Mad Oak, Oakland9pm-1am | 21+ | No CoverSee More
Halloween Weekend at Mad Oak Bar, Oakland
October 30, 2026 at 9pm to October 31, 2026 at 1pm
Halloween WeekendFriday, 10/30DJ Renoir Video DJ Mixbroadcast on all the TVs and Projector@ Mad Oak, Oakland9pm-1am | 21+ | No CoverSee More
Dan Rush, Livio Harris & Mac G / GetEmMacDidIt Launch the Sasha Santiago Radio Show — A New Era in Global Media, Music, and Fashion
THREE VISIONARIES. ONE FREQUENCY. A GLOBAL REVOLUTION.The Sasha Santiago Radio Show — broadcasting in partnership with iHeart Radio — is poised to become the Internet’s next great media empire, driven by three of the entertainment industry’s most formidable power players.A New Frequency for a Global GenerationThe entertainment world is witnessing the convergence of three…See More
DJ Rhythm Brings Back the ’90s Vibe With New Single “Back To The Hotel”
Growing up in McFarland, California, and now residing in Porterville, independent music artist DJ Rhythm is bringing nostalgic energy back to the music scene with his latest single, “Back To The Hotel.” Inspired by the unforgettable sounds of the 1990s, the track captures the smooth rhythms, romantic atmosphere, and laid-back vibes that defined an influential era in music.Although DJ Rhythm has only been actively producing music for a few months, his connection to music goes back nearly two…See More
Elevation (1st Fridays) with Nina Sol, Mind Motion & Renoir (aka Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist) at Golden Ratio, Oakland
November 6, 2026 at 9pm to January 1, 2027 at 1:45pm
FRIDAY, NOV 6 True Skool presents ELEVATION (1st Fridays)Featuring:Nina Sol (Elements) Mind Motion (Pirate DJs) Renoir (aka Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist)@ Golden Ratio, 1517 Franklin St., Oakland 21+ / Doors 9pm / FREE B4 10pmFree B4 11pm with RSVP: http://bit.ly/elevationfirstfridayABOUTELEVATION is a brand new party series! Curated by…See More
© 2026 Created by Ren the Vinyl Archaeologist.
Powered by
