Events
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Come see this quilt display from the African American Quilt Guild of Oakland.
Guild members produced unique quilts inspired in the tradition of Gee's Bend. Gee's Bend style is known for bold, improvisational and geometric designs…
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Know Your History!
In ProgressAll day,Teens!
Drop by the TeenZone all month long and take in a video or two from the excellent PBS & Crash Course team's Crash Course Black American History series hosted by author Clint Smith.
Come by and hear about…
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Art of the African Diaspora - Exhibition
In ProgressAll day,Celebrate the powerful vision of local Black artists!
Rockridge is hosting an exhibition produced by Art Of The African Diaspora which has been organizing non-juried group shows of Black Bay Area artists, since…
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Black Panther Party 60th Anniversary Exhibit
In ProgressAll day,"All Power to the People!"
A special exhibit commemorating the Black Panther Party's 60th Anniversary will be on display at the 81st Avenue Library through the end of March.
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Learn about the history and art of Hambone, and its evolution from Africa to modern North America. Find out what hambone is, where does the name come from, why was it created and what is its significance and meaning. Then experience…
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Come by Eastmont Branch this February for a glimpse into the future!
Every Monday afternoon this month the library will be screening a free calendar of Afrofuturist defined film and media all afternoon long for your enjoyment.
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Afro-Urban Beats: Miss Kanukai leads this fun dance workshop for children and their caregivers. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes that will stay on (Crocs are not recommended).
Pre-registration required. Note: when entering the…
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Explore Black fashion, culture, and creativity in this special screening of The Gospel According to André. The documentary follows André Leon Talley’s journey from the segregated South to the heights of the fashion world, highlighting his…
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Piece by Piece: Celebrating African American Contemporary Art
Is a hands-on visual arts workshop that introduces participants to influential African American contemporary artists while encouraging creative interpretation through paper…
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Join us for small-scale collaging at this Black-themed make-your-own-bookmarks session.
Bring: Your vision, creativity and, if you like, wallet sized photos or images of you favorite Black heroes or family members.
We'll supply the…
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Join Oakland School for the Arts' Prospect Band, for a performance including R&B, funk, jazz, and hip hop in celebration of Black History Month! Prospect is a genre-bending band of young musicians from Oakland School for the Arts,…
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Celebrate Black History Month with anime showings that showcase themes relevant to Black culture and the Black experience. Showings include The Boondocks, Black Samurai, Yasuke, Neo Yokio and much more.
Snacks will be provided at each…
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Join us in celebration of Black History Month at the Golden Gate Branch for an audio beats and rap performance by Oakland School for the Arts' student Beat Makers.
Check out some student recorded tracks here.
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Piece by Piece: Celebrating African American Contemporary Art
Is a hands-on visual arts workshop that introduces participants to influential African American contemporary artists while encouraging creative interpretation through paper…
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Explore Black fashion, beauty, and activism in this special screening of Invisible Beauty. The documentary follows Bethann Hardison’s groundbreaking career as a model and advocate who challenged racial exclusion and helped transform the…
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Piece by Piece: Celebrating African American Contemporary Art
Is a hands-on visual arts workshop that introduces participants to influential African American contemporary artists while encouraging creative interpretation through paper…
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✂️ Make your own zines at our monthly Teen Zine Club! ✂️
This is a chill space for you to get creative, express yourself, and hang out with new and returning zine makers. No prior knowledge or experience needed! For teens ages…
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Create your own custom waist beads at the 81st Avenue Library. All supplies provided, just bring your creativity!
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At 81st Avenue branch we believe that access to basic essentials and seasonal clothing should be a right, not a privilege. The Community Closet is a space where individuals can access items they need at no cost. Join us on Feb 20th for…
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Afro-Urban Beats: Miss Kanukai leads this fun dance workshop for children and their caregivers. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes that will stay on (Crocs are not recommended).
Pre-registration required. Note: when entering the…