Taste of Oakland Fest 2017

Dunsmuir Hellman Historic Estate 2960 Peralta Oaks Court, Oakland, CA, United States

We 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

$25

Greater White Rose COGIC – 70th Church Anniversary Concert

Greater White Rose COGIC 2340 South Pilgrim Street, Stockton, CA, United States

Greater White Rose COGIC Presents.... The Celebration Concert 70th Church Anniversary Homecoming Celebration. May 20, 2017 With Special Guests Duane Johnson & Born Again , Lena Byrd-Miles, & Lawrence Matthews also featuring GWR Praise Team and Mass Choir. FREE ADMISSION Doors Open at 5:00pm Come help us Celebrate 70th Years of Ministry

FREE

Friends of the MTC Garden Gathering

Memorial Tabernacle Church 5801 Racine Street, Oakland, CA, United States

Join us Friday at 1PM as we continue to beautify our garden, assess the next steps and needs for our garden. Bring your gardening gloves and sun hat!

Free

Free Recycling & E-Waste Drive

Memorial Tabernacle Church 5801 Racine Street, Oakland, CA, United States

Funds from the donations will be used to support a local back-to-school drive! This drive is sponsored by Youth Going Green, a recycling program created and managed by young people at Memorial Tabernacle Church with a mission for young people to inspire, educate, and promote Recycling and Waste Reduction in the North Oakland Community! For more about YGG, visit yggrecycling.weebly.com.

Free

Sexual Assault on College Campus Forum

Solano Events Center 601 Texas Street, Fairfield, CA, United States

The Sexual Assault on College Campus Forum is for young adults and their parents. We will be hosting a free screening of the Emmy Nominated film The Hunting Ground followed by a breakout session and a panel discussion. Our goal is to inform, educate, and empower both young adults and their parents. https://vimeo.com/226579907 *Register early as space is limited. Click here to register

Free

31st Annual Berkeley Kite Festival & West Coast Kite Championships

Cesar E. Chavez Park @ Berkeley Marina 11 Spinnaker Way, Berkeley, CA, United States

Kites 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  

Free

Worship & Flow – Open Mic and Showcase

Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church 684 Juliga Woods Street, Richmond, CA, United States

Join the Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church - Youth & Young Adult Ministry for 'Worship & Flow' an open mic and showcase event featuring: Spoken Word Poet, Jermaine Hughes Singer, Chastity Hinson Singing Group, Steven Green & The Lifeline! This is an amazing group of some of Oakland & Richmond's finest! Don't miss it!

Free

What Do You Have To Lose? The Impact of Trump on African Americans

Castlemont High School - The Phillip Reeder Performing Arts Center 8601 MacArthur Blvd, Oakland, CA, United States

Join Congresswoman Barbara Lee and Marc Morial, former Mayor of New Orleans and President of the National Urban League, for an important conversation on our community’s resistance & resilience. Don't miss this timely discussion on the Trump Administration’s policies and their impact on the African American community, both nationally and here in the East Bay. President Trump & his Administration are actively undermining progress for the African Americans by elevating white nationalists, crippling civil rights protections and eroding lifelines for families, including health care, child care and nutrition assistance. Tickets are free, but registration is required. http://bit.ly/2uKH7WL

Free

Movie Night at the Tabernacle

Memorial Tabernacle Church 5801 Racine Street, Oakland, CA, United States

Join us for Movie Night at the Tabernacle during the summer months! We will greet you at 5:30PM, and the movie will start at 6:00PM. Bring snacks to share and lawn chairs or blankets to sit on if you feel so! Chairs will be provided for those who just want to show up! We can't wait to see you. Movie to be decided by the Thursday before! If you have any questions, please email grow@memorialtabernacle.org.

Free

 

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