The view of the auditorium from the upper balcony at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland is seen on Nov. 14. Theater restoration expert David Boysel's meticulous work helps renovate and upkeep the ...

OAKLAND, CA - APRIL 10: A view of the marquee before the Kansas "Point of No Return" 40th anniversary tour show at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland, Calif., on Wednesday, April 10, 2019. (Jane ...

OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – MARCH 13: Warren Ellis performs during the “Nick Cave & Warren Ellis 2022” tour at the Paramount in Oakland, Calif., on Sunday, March 13, 2022. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area ...

Prince announced Tuesday he would kick off his long-anticipated "Piano & A Microphone Tour" with two shows at the Paramount Theatre in Oakland -- one at 7 p.m., another at 10. Ticket prices: $97-$275.

Not to bury the lead: if at all possible, you should get yourself over to the Paramount Theater in Oakland next weekend (March 31 and April 1) for the final two performances of Kevin Brownlow’s ...