Events
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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Black fashion has always served as a powerful form of resistance and self-expression, embodying defiance and the pursuit of liberation. From the roots of Black Dandyism in Harlem to the current #quarterzip movement on TikTok, Black style…
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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 every third Tuesday from 6 to 7 p.m. for mocktails, a custom bookmark, and to discuss selections from the African American Special Collection.
Follow us on Instagram to keep up with our latest book selections and updates. Each…
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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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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…
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Join Sehinne Yohannes, 2025 Vice Oakland Youth Poet Laureate for a poetry workshop and open mic. The workshop will be 2pm-3pm and the open mic 3pm- 4pm. This event is a collaboration of Oakland Youth Poet Laureate…
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Join us for a special family craft, led by community volunteer A'sonda Adams , in honor of Black History Month. We will be creating custom bookmarks. Hope to see you there !
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Judge Lise Pearlman will discuss her book Huey P. Newton’s Family: Roots of A Revolutionary Suicide. The talk aims to shed light on how the Newton family’s ancestry and interrelationships helped shape Black Panther Party…
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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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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…
