The Music of the Word/ La Palabra Musical

Sat · Sep 26·3 PM – 5 PM·Fruitvale Branch, Oakland

Join us the 4th Saturday of every Month for THE MUSIC OF THE WORD / (LA PALABRA MUSICAL) in English, Spanish, Spanglish y Lo Que Sea and on ZOOM hosted by Avotcja. Don’t forget to bring your Congas, Guiros, Maracas, Pandereta s etc. Featuring: SUSANA PRAVER PEREZ (Poet La Tertulia) JOE NAVARRO (Poeta bilingue) NAZELAH…

Sat · Oct 24·Melrose Branch, Adult Area, Oakland

“Because of Our History” – Creativity Explored on African American history and artist’s place in the narrative. What is the role of the artist in the preservation and telling of history? “Because of Our History,” a quote from the late Creativity Explored artist Antonio Benjamin, speaks to the importance of Black cultur…

Sat · Oct 24·7101 Edgewater Drive, Oakland, CA 94621

Residents with a vehicle who want to self-haul large loads to a site in Oakland. Bulky Block Parties are scheduled quarterly, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Sat · Oct 24·10 AM – 2 PM·Kenya, Africa · Oakland

A Safari Adventure with Oakland Zoo Join Oakland Zoo Animal Care staff for a once-in-a-lifetime experience in Kenya. You'll visit 3 national parks and visit with our conservation partners along the way. From your safari vehicle (window seating is guaranteed for each traveler) you'll be able to witness prides of lions,…

Sat · Oct 24·10 AM – 3 PM·Main Library, Oakland

Learn how your kidneys are doing and what you can do to improve kidney health. Descubre cómo están tus riñones y qué puedes hacer para mejorar la salud de tus riñones. Get the following tests done: Hazte los siguientes exámenes: blood pressure - presión arterial glucose levels - niveles de glucosa BMI measurements - me…

Fri · Oct 23·8 PM·Fox Theater Oakland, Oakland

Fri · Oct 23·7:30 PM·Oakland Arena, 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland

Fri · Oct 23·7:30 PM·Crybaby, 1928 Telegraph Ave, Oakland

Joey Cash live in Oakland! With support by Jade 2008 + Discnogirl + Leakz All Ages | Doors @ 7:00 | Show @ 8:30

Fri · Oct 23·5 PM – 9 PM·OMCA campus · Oakland

Friday Nights at OMCA brings a fresh, genre-fluid sound to the Garden Stage as Bay Area singer-songwriter Victoria Datanagan leads DATANAGAN in an electric live performance of all-original music. Blending raw, melodic storytelling with a massive, danceable sound, the Filipina artist creates a communal and deeply alive…

Sun · Sep 20·10 AM – 12 PM·Fruitvale Branch, Oakland

Come and get basic computer help every Sunday 10-12pm. Tutoring is in English only. Call to make an appointment. Drop in is first come first serve, after appointments. Get accessibility information .

Sun · Sep 20·11 AM – 1:30 PM·Fruitvale Branch, Oakland

Tatiana Chaterji provides training in Theatre of the Oppressed and healing with youth and community members. Join us for this restorative practice and book talk. More information can be found at https://www.tatianachaterji.com/ ofrece formación en Teatro del Oprimido y procesos de sanación dirigidos a jóvenes y miembro…

Sun · Sep 20·2 PM – 4:30 PM·Main Library TeenZone, 2nd floor , Oakland

Teens! Do you like games that involve worldbuilding, narrative, and strategy? Come and meet other teens and play the fun Magic the Gathering (MtG) game Commander . Open to new and experienced players. All teens aged 12-18 welcome. All materials provided (including snacks!).