Welcome to our new calendar feature BIG WEEK! Each week, our expert Arts & Culture writers recommend the best things for you to do in the best city on earth: Arts, Music, Food & Drink, Stage, Film, Nightlife, and more.

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SAT/7: OAKLAND CARNIVAL & WELLNESS FESTIVAL The spot for joyful noise, the 11th edition of this local Caribbean celebration features yoga, dance, and tai chi classes, fun for the kiddos, and of course, a stellar lineup of acts to keep you moving. This year’s edition features headliner, Trinidadian soca artist Olatunji, and is presented as ever by local dance troupe SambaFunk. Be sure to donate some funds towards the event’s longevity if you go—SambaFunk has not managed to escape the funding woes affecting other local arts organ

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