Food, Art & Culture
100 Men Cooking for Jesus
Allen Temple Baptist Church - Family Life Center 8501 International Blvd, Oakland, CA, United StatesSupport the 100 Men Cooking For Jesus - Benefit Event for the Betty D. Gadling Scholarship Men/Chefs sign up in the Allen Temple Baptist Church - Family Life Center between services. Tickets available for $20. Patrons welcome. For addition details, contact 813-0690 Proceeds from this event will go towards the Betty D. Gadling Scholarship
Taste of Oakland Fest 2017
Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate 2960 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland, CA, United StatesWe welcome you to join Youth Aid and Oakland Parks & Recreation for Taste of Oakland Fest , May 13, 2017, at the Dunsmuir House in Oakland. We will have live entertainment, music, including special performances by Tony Toni Toné, Los Rakas, Martin Luther and MORE!. Also, a variety of local food & vendors, zip lining, a tech playground for kids, Carnival dancers, and more. Something the whole family can enjoy! Tickets Available NOW! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/taste-of-oakland-fest-tickets-32244018728 For more information check us out at http://www.tasteofoaklandfest.com
31st Annual Berkeley Kite Festival & West Coast Kite Championships
Cesar E. Chavez Park @ Berkeley Marina 11 Spinnaker Way, Berkeley, CA, United StatesKites aren't just for kids any more. Experience the excitement and artistry of modern kite flying. You'll find something for everyone at the Berkeley Kite Festival. From the Giant Creature Kites as big as houses, to the free Kite Making and Candy Drop for kids, you don't want to miss this year’s Annual Berkeley Kite Festival. HANDS-ON ACTIVITIES: Free Kite Making, 11:00-1:00 Free Candy Drops, 2:30 Free Kite Flying Lessons, 11:00-4:00 Free Rokkaku Battle EVENT HIGHLIGHTS: Worlds Largest Octopus Kite Humongous Kites: Bigger than a house and longer than a train! Team Kite Ballet The Berkeley Kite Wranglers & Friends West Coast Kite Championship competition presented by BASKL 20,000 sq. ft. of Giant Creature Kites from New Zealand! Taiko Drummers Japanese-Style Rokkaku Kite Battle for the Skies Giant Kite Sales Tent Manufacturers' Demonstrations Free Kite Making, Kite Flying Lessons and Candy Drop! Great Food & Music! Arts & Crafts Booths Sunday Evening Dinner Cruise on the Empress Hornblower Dining Yacht https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLOj9ccpN3A
18th Annual Laurel Street Fair
The Laurel Street Fair is proud to be celebrating our 18th year of maintaining an admission free, outdoor festival that is open to all! 2017 proves to be our biggest year yet; featuring several blocks of locally made accessories and crafts, fantastic visual & performance artists, free community yoga, an engaging children’s carnival & petting zoo, a mouth-watering collection of local chefs & pop-up kitchens, California Beer Society’s Laurel Biergarten and, of course, a musical line up that honors Oakland’s exceptionally beautiful & diverse population. Join us for an afternoon of celebrating one of Oakland’s most unique and thriving neighborhoods, our beloved Laurel District! FEATURING: Chinyakare Ensemble | Andre Thierry | Debajo Del Agua | SambaFunk! feat Funkternal | Roots of Rhythm | Oakland Youth Poets | Prescott Circus | Halau Makana | Taller Bombalele | DJ heyLove* | Elika Aird | Peter Anastos | JuanLove | DJ Riddm and MORE! World Class Music | DJ’s | Community Yoga | Artisan Vendors Biergarten & Libations | Children’s Carnival | Petting Zoo | Food Trucks | ♥ INFO: http://www.laurelstreetfair.com/
Donald Hayes Performs Live at Yoshi’s Oakland
Yoshi's Oakland 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA, United StatesAfter working behind so many talented artists, Donald Hayes has stepped from the background, recording his first solo project aptly titled, Front Ground. He will be performing song from his new CD including his new hit single "Georgy Porgy" with an all star cast of musicians & guest artist live @ Yoshi's Oakland. A Show Not to Miss! Tickets: $23 | Purchase Online
DeVon Franklin Book Signing at Marcus Books
Marcus Books 3900 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Oakland, CA, United States"The Hollywood Commandments: A Spiritual Guide to Secular Success" What if you may never experience true fulfillment until you pursue the secular ambitions in your heart? What if you’re stuck in your career because you’re lacking essential knowledge to succeed in life? In The Hollywood Commandments, New York Times bestselling author, Hollywood producer, and spiritual success coach DeVon Franklin reveals ten life-changing lessons picked up from his over twenty-year career that will help you: · Identify how to use what makes you unique to propel your career. · Overcome fear and build the courage to pursue new opportunities waiting for you. · Gain the confidence to make important life decisions with greater peace and clarity. · Negotiate the life and career advancement you deserve. You won’t learn these ten commandments in the church, yet they will help you thrive in your career and achieve the life you’ve been praying for! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mRxGzOMshE
City of Refuge UCC – Watch Night Service
City of Refuge UCC 8400 Enterprise Way, Oakland, CA, United StatesDon't miss the City of Refuge UCC Watch Night Service. Prepare to bring in 2018 and begin Consecration Month: Kwanzaa Creativity Story Stations -- 8:00 pm Watch Night Worship – 10:00 pm Come Join Us for powerful praise, worship, testimony and a Living Word for 2018! Bishop Yvette Flunder, Pastor http://cityofrefugeucc.org
Allen Temple Baptist Church – Monday Jazz Jam Session
Allen Temple Baptist Church 8501 International Blvd, Oakland, CA, United StatesJoin us for the January Monday Jazz Jam Session at Allen Temple, a benefit for the Betty D. Gadling Fine Arts Academy! Enjoy tasty snacks and an evening of cool jazz with the Allen Temple Connection, Ron Belcher (Bass), Leon Joyce (Percussion), Glen Pearson (Piano) and Geechi Taylor (Trumpet) and special guest saxophonist Kevin Moore! Doors and concessions open at 6:00 PM; session begins at 7:00 PM. Admission: $10 for adults, $5 for children. Tickets may be purchased at the door. For more information, call (510) 544-8924. http://allen-temple.org
Crown Him Presents – Faith Vision
Write out your 2018 goals at the Crown Him Presents vision board party. This vision board party will have light refreshments, board supplies, and a great worship thought. Crown Him Presents wants to help you flourish in developing 2018's vision of yourself. This bible study will have light refreshments, vision board materials per guest, and scriptures to renew the soul. Blessing our ears is beautiful spoken word artist, GRACEDEYANNA! Will Receive Location Upon RSVP | Click to RSVP Today For details contact: Priscilla Morgan, info@crownhimpresents.com www.crownhimpresents.com
Imani Community Church – Rockin’ Crab Night
Piedmont Community Church 400 Highland Avenue, PiedmontJoin the Imani Community Church for their annual garlic crab feed fundraiser, Rockin' Crab Night. Imani is raising money for their ADA renovation project. Tickets are now on sale for $55. For more information or to purchase tickets, please call the church office, 510-531-5411. Dr. George C.L. Cummings, Senior Pastor www.imanicc.org
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