The 17th Annual Oaktoberfest in the Dimond, Oakland’s signature family friendly craft beer festival, returns on Saturday & Sunday, October 5th and 6th with live performances on 5 stages of music, 200+ craft beers, artisan marketplace, traditional food & more. Catch live performances on the Northeastern University Main Stage with Valerie Troutt & MoonCandy, Anita Lofton and more. Youth take the spotlight at the Supervisor Nate Miley Family Stage. Don’t miss “Dancing in the Dimond” on…See More

22nd Annual Laurel StreetFair World Music Festival Saturday, August 12th 2023MacArthur Blvd. Between 35th Ave - Maybelle Avenue, Oakland CA 11am - 7pm | Admission Free & Open To All | Wheelchair Accessible | Dogs On Leash OKINFO: LAURELSTREETFAIR.COM Special performances by:Andre Thierry & His Accordion Soul Music (Zydeco) Bongo Sidibe (Guinean)Duniya Dance Company (West African Dance Ensemble) Fogo Na Roupa…See More

21st Annual Laurel StreetFair World Music Festival Saturday, August 13th 2022MacArthur Blvd. Between 35th Ave - Maybelle Avenue, Oakland CA 11am - 7pm | Admission Free & Open To All | Wheelchair Accessible | Dogs On Leash OKSee More

Dahlak Brathwaite’s Try/Step/TripFebruary 20, 21 & 22, 2020Dance Mission TheaterSan Francisco, California“You don’t want to miss out on this powerful performance” - Water Tower ArtsWriter/composer Dahlak Brathwaite and director Roberta Uno’s immersive theatre experience, Try/Step/Trip makes it’s Bay Area debut February…See More

Richard Montoya’s“Translating Selena” Directed by Sean San JoséBrava Cabaret TheaterSan Francisco, CaliforniaJan 29th - February 2nd, 2020“Translating Selena” is an examination of many things, a by the book procedural in drag. Which book we refer to will stay purposely blurred: the Selena Song Book or the Selena Murder Book?”, says Playwright Richard Montoya. “With Campo Santo, we obliterate the walls of conformity and gender norms for fun and deadly seriousness. How else can we grapple with a…See More

12th Annual Oaktoberfest in the DimondOakland’s Dimond District at Fruitvale Ave. and MacArthur BlvdSaturday, October 5th 11:00AM - 7:00PM Sunday, October 6th from 10:00AM - 5:00PM Admission free, family friendly & wheelchair accessibleLive performances by The Crux, Polkalicious, Bayonics, Midtown Social Club, Rob Reich Trio, Andre Thierry, Oakland School for the…See More

“An important part of the city’s fabric…” - KQED ArtsLife is Living is back and we are ready to celebrate everything Oakland! 12th Annual Life is Living Festival 10AM - 7PM | Sat, October 12thLittle Bobby Hutton Park (DeFremery Park), Oakland**FREE & ALL AGES**Featuring:» Live Music» Skate Sessions» KidZone» Theater Stage» Marketplace» Beauty Zone» & More! This is…See More

The 20th Annual Laurel Street Fair World Music FestivalSaturday, August 10th 2019 11am - 7pmWorld Music Performances | DJ’s | Community Yoga Artisan Vendors | Good Vibes |  Craft Beer + Cocktail Garden | Local Food Court | Kid’s Carnival & Petting Zoo Presented by Jain Williams State FarmSee More

Monday, May 6th 2019“Hella Poetry”A Benefit for Brave New Voices International Youth Poetry Slam FestivalPresented by Youth Speaks and City Arts and LecturesSydney Goldstein Theater275 Hayes StreetSan Francisco, CAEvent: 7:00PM - 9:00PMTickets: $75 G/A, Additional Benefit Options & Sponsorships AvailableAll Ages Event, WheelChair AccessibleSee More