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 […]
Festival of Praise Tour – Oakland ‘Texture of A Man’
Paramount Theatre 2025 Broadway, Oakland, CA, United StatesThe Festival of Praise Tour returns to Oakland, CA, May 19th with Grammy, Stellar, and Dove Award-winning gospel great Fred Hammond and friends! Don't miss this evening of soul-stirring gospel music, featuring: Fred Hammond Donnie McClurkin Take 6 Pastor Charles Jenkins; and James Fortune Tickets: $45-85 | Purchase Online
Bay Area Gospel Music Weekend 2018
Varies , United States“The goal of The Bay Area Gospel Music Weekend is to present a united front of the Bay Area’s leading influencers in Gospel Music.” — JEREMY GIBSON | FOUNDER Celebrate the culture, history and future direction of Bay Area Gospel Music with inspiring and dynamic performances from Artists and Contributors from all across the country. The 1st Bay Area Gospel Music Weekend is an inaugural event that will, over the course of 3 days, bridge the gaps to build better communities through creative expression. With an Opening Night Concert, "The Good News" tells a story of Gospel music through the Bay Area artists and will serve as a tribute to the icons, leaders and pioneers who have contributed to the industry of Gospel Music. Purchase Tickets Online The rest of the weekend will feature panel discussions, one-on-one consultations, vision casting and another first for the Bay Area, a choir fest featuring choirs from Northern and Southern California and honoring directors, and leaders who have impacted Bay Area Gospel Music. Visit Online: www.thebagmw.com
Rev. Elliott T. Ivey – Pastoral Anniversary Celebration
The Church of Restoration 1028 W. Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA, United StatesJoin The Church of Restoration as they celebrate the Pastoral Anniversary of Rev. Elliott T. Ivey Wednesday, May 23, 2018 - 7PM Special Guest: Rev. Dr. Claybon Lea, Jr., Pastor, Mount Calvary Baptist Church (Fairfield, CA) Sunday, May 27, 2018 - 10:15AM Special Guest: Rev. James Johnson, Pastor, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church (Tyler, TX)
Kingdom Family Resources – Mental Health Education Classes
Silicon Valley Business Center 1900 Camden Avenue, San Jose, CA, United StatesKingdom Family Resources is excited to announce the launching of our Mental Health Education classes that will address Mental Health issues impacting families in our churches and communities. COST: Per Session Cost is $20 for individual; $30 for family 2 or more; kids 10 and up are welcome; (childcare will not be provided) This will be a time to receive education regarding various Mental Health issues; the first session will focus on Family Trauma: impact on the body, mind, and family Other sessions will include: Managing depression Bi polar disorders Post Traumatic Stress Parenting issues Mental Health and Faith and other topics related to managing Mental Health and daily living. Register at https://kingdomfamilyresources.com/educational-classes/
Pastor & Mrs Henry L. Perkins Celebrate 25 Years in Ministry
First Baptist Church of Pittsburg 204 Odessa Avenue, Pittsburg, CA, United StatesSpecial Guest: Dr. Kerwin B. Lee, Senior Pastor Berean Christian Church of Stone Mountain, GA
The Church at Antioch – 2nd Anniversary Celebration
The Antioch Community Center 4703 Lone Tree Way, Antioch, CA, United StatesCome celebrate our 2nd Birthday with us and to celebrate this incredible day, we will give away another car. There will be 2 services; 10AM and 5PM. We hope to see you there! Rev. Chris Williams, Pastor
First AME Oakland – New Year’s Eve Service
First AME Church 3701 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA, United StatesBring in the New Year at FAME Oakland! Dr. Harold R. Mayberry, Senior Pastor www.fameoakland.org
Greater St. Paul – Watch Night Service
Greater St. Paul MBC 1827 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Oakland, CA, United StatesNo matter what may have happened this year, the Lord has been kind to us. Bring someone along with you and join us for one of our New Year’s Eve Worship Services as we look back in appreciation of God’s grace in 2016 and look ahead with anticipation for more of His grace in 2017. Special One-Hour Service: 6PM - 7PM Watch Night Service: 10PM Bishop Joseph E. Simmons, Senior Pastor www.gspbc.org
Holiday At The Temple “An Elegant Affair”
Solomon Temple International 655 California Avenue, Pittsburg, CA, United Stateshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDmZ43dNGMw New this year, Marcus McCauley Sessions’ take on the Holidays with a glamorous, soul stirring production “Holiday at The Temple” An Elegant Affair. Join us on the evening of December 9th & 10th for a sweeping string section, live horns, band and top notch singers. Enjoy a Winter Wonderland Bazaar full of luxurious holiday treats. Featured artists: Lena Byrd Miles Dasha Moore Victor V.S Brice Tanya Fitzgerald Victor Brice Aliya Hall Timothy Mays Sangin Sara Joshua Carter Tamara Edwards Come dressed in your best and experience your holiday favorites ….. with a twist. Gospel, Classical, and Jazz will tickle your ears and put you right in the holiday spirit. More importantly this amazing production has partnered with Hope Resources, Inc. Our goal is to bring the community together in unity. Partial proceeds will be donated Hope Resources, Toys for Tots and Shepard’s Gate Women’s Shelter.
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