Food, Art & Culture
The Godly Girls Network Annual Estate & Diva’s Designer Closet Sale
The Godly Girls Network 270 N 27th Street, San Jose, CA, United StatesBack by popular demand is our annual Estate & Diva's Designer Closet Sale! We have gently used Church/Home Furnishings and Brand Name Apparel and Accessories from Coach, Macy's, Neiman Marcus, Dorinda Clark and More! Church/Home Furnishing Inventory includes Stackable Chairs, Entry Way Furniture, Desks, Dinette Tables, Antique China Cabinet, Book Shelves, File Cabinets, Storage Racks, and Storage Bins; Prices may vary.
Chicken, Chitlins and Caviar
Lesher Center for the Arts 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA, United StatesChicken, Chitlins and Caviar is a musical soul food feast that features the celebration of music in the African American culture. Come experience the pepper of Jazz, the seasoning of Classical and the spiritual comfort food of Gospel. Your musical palate will be overwhelmed by the stylings of recording artists April Wright-Hickerson, Doris Bumpus and Verlin Sandles. Musical arrangements by Grammy-nominated, Stellar Award-winning producer Willis Hickerson, Jr.We have an all-star band. Troy Lampkins, Alvon Johnson, JPaul Macklin and Stabe Wilson. Be prepared to laugh, cry, rejoice and even sing along. Come and be fulfilled and inspired. Purchase tickets here: https://lesherartscenter.showare.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=917 https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=1&v=bvxqWR2YjeU
The Jumpin’ Bunny Festival
Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate 2960 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland, CA, United StatesThe Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estates revamped Egg Hunt is now known as The Jumpin Bunny Festival, presented by Oakland Parks, Recreation & Youth Development. The annual celebration features jumpers for tiny tots and older kids alike. The event includes great egg hunts, games, entertainment, face-painting and crafts; as well as a petting zoo, mansion tours, gift shop, food, entertainment by Prescott clowns, tap dancing bunnies, and the celebrated appearance of the Bunny himself! March 31,2018 Box Office opens the day of event at 9:00 am Estate Gates open to the public at 10:00 am JUMPER WAIVER Parents, we want your kids to have a fun experience with lasting memories! To ensure the safety of your children please adhere to the following: Socks are required for Jumper entry Please complete our Jumper Waiver or download here and bring your signed waiver the day of the event. TICKETS Children, 2yrs- 10yrs : $5.00 General Admission,11+yrs : $10.00 Click here to purchase tickets online FAQ'S Click here for a list of frequently asked questions
Greater St. Paul Baptist Church – Community Fest
Greater St. Paul MBC 1827 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Oakland, CA, United StatesBishop Joseph Simmons & the Greater St. Paul Baptist Church family welcome everyone to their 2018 Community Fest, an annual Easter Community Clothing Giveaway w/ FREE Food and activities for children. Bishop Joseph E. Simmons, Senior Pastor Greater St. Paul Baptist Church http://gspbc.org
UC Berkeley Gospel Chorus – “Where Is the Love?: Gospel Music and Bringing Down Walls that Divide”
UC Berkeley - Hertz Hall Berkeley, CA, United StatesThe UC Berkeley Gospel Chorus under the direction of D. Mark Wilson, presents “Where Is the Love?: Gospel Music and Bringing Down Walls that Divide” An evening of music that creates a space of acceptance, warmth, community and love through Gospel songs, with student performances that reflect upon current events of building walls and creating division. Tickets: http://tickets.bekeley.edu
The Power of Her Brunch 2018
Hilton Oakland Airport Hotel 1 Hegenberger Road, Oakland, CA, United StatesFor three years in a row, The Power of Her Brunch has been a gathering of women from all walks of life to experience powerful conversations, powerful exchange, and gain powerful connections. The magic and energy that floats through the air is magnetic! This year's program will include a delectable brunch menu, networking opportunities, shopping with our exclusive vendors, a dynamic panel conversation surrounding our theme "A Seat at the Table", and the keynote address by author and entrepreneur, Jennifer Hammock. All of our guests will receive amazing swag bags, which are worth the price of admission alone, and our VIP ticket holders will receive reserved seating and a premium swag bag with even more exclusive items inside! In addition, there will be a live DJ spinnin' the jams that gas you up, giveaways good enough to fight over, a yummy dessert bar, and for the first time ever, The Power Grant will be awarded to a deserving woman to help further her dreams. Get your squad together and come out for an empowering experience that will leave you charged and ready to achieve your destiny. Keynote Speaker: Jennifer Hammock, Author, Entrepreneur, Dream Coach Panelists: Candice Elder, East Oakland Collective Laura W. Teclemariam, […]
Culture Shock Infinity Presents: Pillars of Hope Concert Series
El Campanil Theatre 602 W. 2nd Street, Antioch, CA, United StatesThe Lion's Den aka TLD, one of Antioch's very own hip hop duo will be performing their hit song No Turning Back which positioned them in the top 3 bracket of KMEL's Home Turf Contest. Lawrence Beamen was one of the top five finalists on the fourth season of America's Got Talent. Lawrence is from the Bay area. LaToya London was the fourth place finalist on the third season of American Idol. And she too is having a home welcoming because she is also from the Bay Area. Including Comedian Host: Dennis Gaxiola Special Appearance by: Rachel Gould General Admission: $30 ($25 if you buy 4 or more) VIP Admission: $40 ($35 if you buy 4 or more) Includes Meet & Greet Purchase Tickets
MoAD Art, Media, and Food Justice Summit
Museum of African Diaspora 685 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA, United StatesMuseum of the African Diaspora and Chef-in-Residence Bryant Terry presents Art, Media, and Food Justice Summit Join MoAD’s Chef-in-Residence for a day of presentations, panel discussions, interactive dialogue, and group strategizing for everyone interested in exploring some of the pressing issues related to public health, food, and justice as well learning more about the crucial role that art and media can play in creating a more healthy, just, and sustainable food system. Topics include creating art and media that makes space for people of color and their stories; responding to white supremacist capitalist patriarchal violence; and tools and empowerment for growing a food business. Our aim is to create space for the exchange of ideas and sharing of skills with an emphasis on empowering those most impacted by food injustice—people of color, youth, and working people (especially those working in the food industry). Keynote Luz Calvo and Catriona Esquibel (Decolonize your Diet) Performer Valerie Troutt Presenters Tunde Wey (SAARTJ) • Samin Nosrat (Salt, Fat, Acid, and Heat) • Soliel Ho (Racist Sandwich) • Stephen Satterfield (Whetstone Magazine) • Reem Assil (Reem’s Cafe) • Nik Sharma (A Brown Table) • Sonia Guiñansaca (Culture Strike) • Adrionna Fike(Mandela Grocery Cooperative) • Amanda Yee (The Blues Woman) • Sabrina Mutukisna (The Town Kitchen) • Jessica Moncada (Red Bay Coffee) • Alicia Villanueva (Alicia’s Tamales Los Mayas) • Shakirah Shimley (Nourish | Resist) • Hasta Muerte Coffee • Angela […]
18th Annual Malcolm X Jazz Arts Festival
San Antonio Park 1701 E 19th Street, Oakland, CA, United States18th annual Malcolm X Jazz Arts Festival Saturday, May 19, 2018 San Antonio Park Noon-7pm FREE As we all gather together at this annual festival to regroup, to build, to feed our souls, and to acquire knowledge we embrace the theme for this year’s festival: A cultural reconstruction for third world self-determination. * As a Third World organization we understand that the key path to justice, democracy and equality in the U.S. is based on the struggle for Black & Brown unity. Our strength then must connect with liberation struggles in Mexico/ Latin America and the African Diaspora. This is what Malcolm X understood and advocated when he spoke of the Third World nations and peoples. We call for Black & Brown unity as a pivotal force for self-determination especially in these mad times of a resurgent white supremacist offensive. Black & Brown unity not only in our neighborhoods but also across the globe to reconnect our lives, our struggles, our cultures with Mexico, Latin America and the African Diaspora… To strengthen our historic ties and collective memories… our art and music, we need a new cultural consciousness to reconstruct a demented social order and to wake up America. *CULTURAL […]
Proverbs 31 – Soft Opening Launch
Proverbs 31 1400 San Leandro Blvd, San Leandro, CA, United StatesCome out on July 21st and meet the ladies of Proverbs 31! Food, music, and giveaways. Just enter the door and sign up for a chance to win one of many prizes! There will be other ladies serving guest with their specialty: "Merch" for Knowledge: Teaching you about the education system and the need for children to speak up. Food by Chef Topie: For your catering needs and daily soul food delivery. My Upscale Boutique: From everyday to a night on the town clothing. Beauty by Ree: For all the little task to keep you feeling beautiful everyday.
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