Black History Month Events in Oakland
NEWS FROM:
Marketing Division, Office of the City Administrator
City of Oakland
Black History Month Events in Oakland
Calendar Listings
Run Dates:
January 1 to February 27, 2006
Media Contact: Harry Hamilton
(510) 238-2107
Friday, January 27 – Sunday, January 29, 2006
Fib and Quibble Showcase
8:00 p.m. Fri. & Sat.; 3:00 p.m. Sun.
Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts, 1428 Alice Street
Suggested Donation: $5
A gathering of top local talent comes together to celebrate the deep, rich history of African-Americans as told hrough dance, drama, singing and storytelling. “We wear the mask….”
(510) 839-9192 or (510) 520-1340
Wednesday, February 1, 2006
Kalimba Interactive Assembly
10:30 a.m. – Elmhurst Branch of the Oakland Public Library, 1427 88th Avenue
3:30 p.m. – Cesar E. Chavez Branch of the Oakland Public Library, 3301 East 12th Street
Free Admission
Carl Winters, “The Kalimba King”, plays the ethereal, mysterious Kalimba also known as the African thumb piano. All ages are welcome and participation is encouraged.
(510) 615-5727; (510) 535-5620 or www.oaklandlibrary.org
Thursday, February 2, 2006
Kalimba Interactive Assembly
10:30 a.m. – Dimond Branch of the Oakland Public Library, 3565 Fruitvale Avenue
1:00 p.m. – Brookfield Branch of the Oakland Public Library, 9255 Edes Avenue
3:30 p.m. – Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch of the Oakland Public Library, 6833 International Boulevard
Free Admission
Carl Winters, “The Kalimba King”, plays the ethereal, mysterious Kalimba also known as the African thumb piano. All ages are welcome and participation is encouraged.
(510) 482-7844; (510) 615-5725; (510) 615-5728 or www.oaklandlibrary.org
Friday, February 3 – Sunday, February 5, 2006
Fib and Quibble Showcase
8:00 p.m. Fri. & Sat.; 3:00 p.m. Sun.
Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts, 1428 Alice Street
Suggested Donation: $5
A gathering of top local talent comes together to celebrate the deep, rich history of African-Americans as told through dance, drama, singing and storytelling. “We wear the mask….”
(510) 839-9192 or (510) 520-1340
Saturday, February 4, 2006
New Era, New Politics Walking Tour
10:00 a.m.
Tour starts at African American Museum and Library at Oakland, 659 14th
Street
Free Admission
This two-hour guided walking tour, conducted by the City of Oakland’s Oakland Tours program, highlights the historic points of interest in African American history in downtown Oakland. The tour will also recount Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr.’s visits to Oakland.
(510) 238-3234
Saturday, February 4, 2006
African American Celebration through Poetry
1:00 – 4 p.m.
West Oakland Branch of the Oakland Public Library, 1801 Adeline Street
Free Admission
Everyone is welcome at this popular annual event. Call to find out how to participate or just show up for the Open Mic at the end of the event. (510) 238-7352 or www.oaklandlibrary.org
Saturday, February 4, 2006
Mindful Drumming for Opening Minds and Healing Hearts
7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Attitudinal Healing Connection, Inc., 3278 West Street
Admission: $20; Some scholarships available.
Return to the way of the Drum as a tool to build community, increase creativity, harmonize relationships, heal broken hearts and experience joy. This gathering is designed to bring diverse groups together to do the heart work to heal the wounds of separation, fear and hatred. Participants will utilize the twin concepts of rhythm and sound as a way of raising awareness and consciousness for a rich experience of joy and peace. There will be drums available. Kokomon Clottey, author of Mindful Drumming: Ancient Wisdom for Unleashing the Human Spirit and Building Community, will facilitate this gathering. Event proceeds support Arts in schools.
(510) 652-5530 or www.ahc-oakland.org
Monday, February 6, 2006
Spoken Word by Charles C. Blackwell and Poetic Grove
5:30 p.m.
Golden Gate Branch of the Oakland Public Library, 5606 San Pablo Avenue
Free Admission
Amidst a rich musical background, enjoy heart-warming, hilarious and informing poetry of Oakland and the Bay rea. Spoken Word by Charles Blackwell and the highly acclaimed Poetic Grove.
(510) 597-5023
Tuesday, February 7, 2006
Kalimba Interactive Assembly
10:00 a.m. – West Oakland Branch of the Oakland Public Library, 1801 Adeline Street
1:00 p.m. – Temescal Branch of the Oakland Public Library, 5205 Telegraph Avenue
Free Admission
Carl Winters, “The Kalimba King”, plays the ethereal, mysterious Kalimba also known as the African thumb piano. All ages are welcome and participation is encouraged.
(510) 238-7352; (510) 597-5049 or www.oaklandlibrary.org
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Black Beauties: The History of Oakland’s Miss Bronze Pageant
10:30 a.m.
Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street
Free Admission
Maxine Leeds Craig, author of Ain’t I a Beauty Queen? Black Women, Beauty, and the Politics of Race, will discuss how black women have negotiated the intersection of race, class, politics and personal appearance in their lives. With an introduction by local broadcasting legend Belva Davis, the program will also feature Miss Bronze pageant contestants and winners, a slide show and book signing. Presented in collaboration with the OMCA Docent Council.
(510) 238-2200 or www.museumca.org
Wednesday, February 15, 2006
New Era, New Politics Walking Tour
10:00 a.m.
Tour starts at African American Museum and Library at Oakland, 659 14th
Street
Free Admission
This two-hour guided walking tour, conducted by the City of Oakland’s Oakland Tours program, highlights the historic points of interest in African American history in downtown Oakland. The tour will also recount Dr. Martin
Luther King, Jr.’s visits to Oakland.
(510) 238-3234
Saturday, February 18, 2006
Golden Gate Youth Jam
2:00 p.m.
Golden Gate Branch of the Oakland Public Library, 5606 San Pablo Avenue
Free Admission
The Golden Gate Youth Jam group is a delightful group of young persons who perform a range of music, including pop, jazz and gospel, with skill and precession.
(510) 597-5023
Saturday, February 18, 2006
West Coast Blues Hall of Fame and Awards Show
7:00 p.m.
Scottish Rite Center, 1547 Lakeside Drive
Admission: $20 (advance); $25 (at the door); 12 and under free
The Bay Area Blues Society will honor blues, jazz and gospel artists for their contributions to the art form known as “the blues.”
(510) 836-2227 or www.bayareabluessociety.net
Sunday, February 19, 2006
Family Explorations! Musical Masterpieces: Making Art, Making Music
Noon – 4:00 p.m.
Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street
Event admission included with museum admission.
Visit the Gallery of California Art to explore works by African American artists and listen to the “Just Say Jazz” musicians play riffs inspired by reactions to the art. Watch painting demonstrations. Paint to live music in the Art Studio and create a musical masterpiece. The day ends with a presentation of the art created by families, accompanied by a jazz performance.
(510) 238-2200 or www.museumca.org
Saturday, February 25, 2006
African American Quilters of Oakland Demonstration
11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
West Oakland Branch of the Oakland Public Library, 1801 Adeline Street
Free Admission
The African American Quilters share their work, offer starter kits and give quiltmaking instruction.
(510) 238-7352 or www.oaklandlibrary.org
Saturday, February 25, 2006
Medea Sirkas Dance Theater: live performance
1:30 p.m.
Golden Gate Branch of the Oakland Public Library, 5606 San Pablo Avenue
Free Admission
Enjoy the futuristic styling of this innovative dance company, surging with electronic music and extreme costumes.
(510) 597-5023
Sunday, February 26, 2006
The Half Note Club – Then and Now
2:00 p.m.
Oakland Museum of California, 1000 Oak Street
Event admission included with museum admission.
Located in San Francisco’s Western Addition, the Half Note Club had an iconic following that contributed to the groundwork for justice during the civil rights movement. A visually exciting theater piece, with music provided by the Pete Magadini Trio, is interlaced with the stories of courage, joy and hope at a crucial time in American history. Bay Area Sun Reporter entertainment columnist Rochelle Metcalf engages the owner, bartenders and patrons to reminisce about the era when the club was a legendary Bay Area nightspot. Presented in collaboration with the OMCA History Guild.
(510) 238-2200 or www.museumca.org
Monday, February 27, 2006
“A Foreign Affair” Book reading and signing by Chilifiya Safaa
5:30 p.m.
Golden Gate Branch of the Oakland Public Library, 5606 San Pablo Avenue
Free Admission
A former Oakland schoolteacher turned entrepreneur and author, Chilufiya Safaa will read from her new novel, “A Foreign Affair.” This novel captures love relationships through the Black Diaspora.
(510) 597-5023
Tuesday, February 28, 2006
Kalimba Interactive Assembly
7:00 p.m.
Rockridge Branch of the Oakland Public Library, 5366 College Avenue
Free Admission
Carl Winters, “The Kalimba King”, plays the ethereal, mysterious Kalimba also known as the African thumb piano. All ages are welcome and participation is encouraged.
(510) 597-5017 or www.oaklandlibrary.org
