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Creatives & Performing Art Events in Oakland, CA

Immerse yourself in Creatives & Performing Art Events in Oakland, CA showcasing cultural artistic traditions. These events feature performances, exhibitions, and creative expressions that honor heritage while bringing innovative artistic perspectives to the community.
CCSC Mural Project
CCSC Mural Project
Join the CCSC Mural Project if you want to learn more about San Francisco Chinatown! Join the CCSC Mural Project! Dive into the alleys of Chinatown with the CCSC Mural Project! This fun, interactive event lets you connect with the community and experience Chinese culture in San Francisco. Whether you're a tourist or a local, this is the perfect chance to discover what Chinatown has to offer. Don't miss out on the chance to tour the heart of chinatown, try the chinese specialties, give back to the community, see local talents and make some new friends along the way! At this event you will: Go on a guided walking tour of Chinatown's murals 🎨 Experience chinese art and culture 🏮 Make a difference in the community by cleaning the streets* 🧹 Try hidden gems and delecacies from across Chinatown 🥡🥟 *Participants will be provided trash pickers and bags to pick up trash and beautify streets along the mural tour route.

Saturday, 18, 10.00 - Saturday, 18, 13.00 San Francisco, CA _$25

Vesnyanky: Ukrainian Spring Songs and Dances, a Workshop with Inna Kovtun
Vesnyanky: Ukrainian Spring Songs and Dances, a Workshop with Inna Kovtun
Learn traditional Ukrainian songs and dances to awaken spring with folklorist and traditional song master Inna Kovtun. The Kitka Institute is thrilled to welcome Ukrainian folksinger, master of music and folklore, and ethnomusicologist Inna Kovtun back to the Bay Area for a participatory workshop exploring traditional Ukrainian ritual songs and circle dances to awaken spring. For centuries, these songs and movements have marked the arrival of spring, helping to awaken the land, release the grip of winter, and welcome renewal, growth, and joy. Through authentic Vesnyanky and Haiivky, participants are invited to experience a living seasonal tradition where voice and movement come together to ritually connect humans with the cycles of the natural world. In this immersive workshop, Inna Kovtun will guide participants through traditional Ukrainian spring songs and circular dances known as Vesnyanky. Singing and moving together, we will create a shared musical space rooted in community, rhythm, and seasonal celebration. A special focus of the workshop will be traditional Ukrainian polyphony — a rich, vibrant multi-voiced singing style that is central to these songs. Participants will have the opportunity to explore and learn this distinctive vocal sound, including regional stylistic features that give Ukrainian village singing its powerful, resonant, and unique character. Participants will: - Learn authentic Vesnyanky melodies and ritual movements - Experience traditional Ukrainian polyphonic singing - Develop a natural, resonant vocal sound characteristic of village traditions - Discover the cultural context, symbolism, and seasonal rituals connected to spring songs. No prior singing experience is necessary, and reading Ukrainian or musical notation is not required. This workshop is open to everyone, regardless of age, gender, background, or experience level. TUITION: $30 suggested donation per person. More generous pay-it-forward donations are welcome, otherwise, pay what you can. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Advance registration strongly encouraged as space is limited.

Saturday, 28, 19.00 - Saturday, 28, 21.00 Oakland, CA _$25

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Black Love: Acts of Revolution —National Poetry Month
Black Love: Acts of Revolution —National Poetry Month
An intimate poetry showcase and workshop honoring Black love, creativity, and reflection for National Poetry Month. A year ago, we created something intentional. A space where Black love, Black artistry, and Black expression could exist without shrinking. A space for words to land, for community to gather, and for creativity to be honored as sacred. This April, in celebration of National Poetry Month, Black Love returns with a special edition centered on poetry, reflection, and creative practice. Join Everything Angelique Estella and Netmiixx Social Events at Akoma, Oakland’s Black-owned entheogenic church and community healing space, for an intimate evening of spoken word, writing, and connection. This experience blends a poetry showcase with a guided writing workshop, inviting both artists and attendees to engage not just as witnesses—but as participants in the creative process. ✨ What to expect: Powerful spoken word performances A guided poetry & writing workshop led by Angelique Estella Community reflection and shared moments A curated, intentional atmosphere rooted in care and presence Akoma will have select offerings available for purchase on-site, including their signature Magic Mocktails and other community-centered specials. As part of the workshop experience, participants will receive a branded notebook and prompt book to support their writing during the event and beyond. This gathering honors Black love in its many forms—self-love, collective love, healing, joy, memory, and becoming. No prior writing or performance experience is required—only a willingness to show up as you are. This is not just a show. This is not just a workshop. This is a space to listen, to write, to feel, and to remember that our stories matter.

Friday, 17, 19.30 - Friday, 17, 23.00 Oakland, CA _$25

Dragiarte! First Time in Drag with Featured Icon Norman Zelaya
Dragiarte! First Time in Drag with Featured Icon Norman Zelaya
Galería de la Raza and Chillonas bring DRAGIARTE to Studio 24 with featured icon, Norman Zelaya, being put in drag for the first time! Join Galería de la Raza and Chillonas for Dragiarte! A celebration of all things queer, Latine, and DRAG with hostesses Sally Limón and La Chucha Rude as they transform chicano icon Norman Zelaya. Norman Antonio Zelaya was born and raised in San Francisco, CA. He has published stories in ZYZZYVA, NY Tyrant,14 Hills, Cipactli, Apogee Journal, among others. He is a founding member of Los Delicados, and has performed extensively throughout the US with them. Zelaya has appeared on stage, in film and in the squared circle as luchador, "Super Pulga". Currently, he lives and works in San Francisco's Mission District as a special education teacher. Chillonas is a Latinx+ Queer nightlife event produced by La Chucha Rude and Sally Limón. Birthed in San Francisco, Chillonas fosters a space centering, but not exclusive to, Latinx music, drag, and other forms of art. This is a 21+ event. Doors at 7pm. Show at 8pm. Tickets: $15 Presale - $20 at Door

Saturday, 28, 19.00 - Saturday, 28, 22.00 San Francisco, CA _$25

Guajiron Cuban Jam at Muddy Waters
Guajiron Cuban Jam at Muddy Waters
Live Cuban jam session every 3rd Friday w/Guajirón band at Muddy Waters! Come to dance or jump in and jam — it's free! Cuban Jam Sessions every 3rd Friday at Bissap! 🎶💃🏽🎺Join us for a night of live music, community, and Latin rhythms hosted by the incredible Guajirón — a powerhouse Latin band bringing heat to the Mission! 🗓 Every 2rd Friday ⏰ 8-11PM 📍 521 Valencia St, San Francisco, CA 💸 $10 cover 🎵 Live Cuban, Salsa & Tropical Jazz jam. Come to jam or to dance! Whether you're a musician ready to sit in or a dancer looking for a groove, this night is all about sharing rhythm, culture, and vibes with the community. 🔥 What to expect:– Open jam session for musicians– Salsa, Cuban, and tropical jazz rhythms– Full bar & West African food– Good energy + community vibes Bring your instrument, bring your friends, and let’s make music together. 🎷🎶

Friday, 20, 20.00 - Friday, 20, 23.00 San Francisco, CA _$25

July of Soulflow Sunday Open Mic x BRP Network
July of Soulflow Sunday Open Mic x BRP Network
SoulFlow Sunday is a sanctuary for raw expression. It’s an a cappella open mic that’s not about performing; it’s about being heard, being felt, and letting your truth move the room. We welcome black writers, poets, and thinkers to release whatever is on their hearts, whether it’s a poem, a journal entry, a meaningful quote or passage, or just free speech. Each SoulFlow Sunday will have a different theme. Attendees are encouraged but not required to share something relevant to the chosen theme.

Sunday, 27, 14.00 - Sunday, 27, 17.00 Oakland, CA _$25

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CCSC Mural Project
CCSC Mural Project
Join the CCSC Mural Project if you want to learn more about San Francisco Chinatown! Join the CCSC Mural Project! Dive into the alleys of Chinatown with the CCSC Mural Project! This fun, interactive event lets you connect with the community and experience Chinese culture in San Francisco. Whether you're a tourist or a local, this is the perfect chance to discover what Chinatown has to offer. Don't miss out on the chance to tour the heart of chinatown, try the chinese specialties, give back to the community, see local talents and make some new friends along the way! At this event you will: Go on a guided walking tour of Chinatown's murals 🎨 Experience chinese art and culture 🏮 Make a difference in the community by cleaning the streets* 🧹 Try hidden gems and delecacies from across Chinatown 🥡🥟 *Participants will be provided trash pickers and bags to pick up trash and beautify streets along the mural tour route.

Sunday, 27, 14.00 - Sunday, 27, 17.00 San Francisco, CA 0.00

Vesnyanky: Ukrainian Spring Songs and Dances, a Workshop with Inna Kovtun
Vesnyanky: Ukrainian Spring Songs and Dances, a Workshop with Inna Kovtun
Learn traditional Ukrainian songs and dances to awaken spring with folklorist and traditional song master Inna Kovtun. The Kitka Institute is thrilled to welcome Ukrainian folksinger, master of music and folklore, and ethnomusicologist Inna Kovtun back to the Bay Area for a participatory workshop exploring traditional Ukrainian ritual songs and circle dances to awaken spring. For centuries, these songs and movements have marked the arrival of spring, helping to awaken the land, release the grip of winter, and welcome renewal, growth, and joy. Through authentic Vesnyanky and Haiivky, participants are invited to experience a living seasonal tradition where voice and movement come together to ritually connect humans with the cycles of the natural world. In this immersive workshop, Inna Kovtun will guide participants through traditional Ukrainian spring songs and circular dances known as Vesnyanky. Singing and moving together, we will create a shared musical space rooted in community, rhythm, and seasonal celebration. A special focus of the workshop will be traditional Ukrainian polyphony — a rich, vibrant multi-voiced singing style that is central to these songs. Participants will have the opportunity to explore and learn this distinctive vocal sound, including regional stylistic features that give Ukrainian village singing its powerful, resonant, and unique character. Participants will: - Learn authentic Vesnyanky melodies and ritual movements - Experience traditional Ukrainian polyphonic singing - Develop a natural, resonant vocal sound characteristic of village traditions - Discover the cultural context, symbolism, and seasonal rituals connected to spring songs. No prior singing experience is necessary, and reading Ukrainian or musical notation is not required. This workshop is open to everyone, regardless of age, gender, background, or experience level. TUITION: $30 suggested donation per person. More generous pay-it-forward donations are welcome, otherwise, pay what you can. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Advance registration strongly encouraged as space is limited.

Sunday, 27, 14.00 - Sunday, 27, 17.00 Oakland, CA 30.00

Black Love: Acts of Revolution —National Poetry Month
Black Love: Acts of Revolution —National Poetry Month
An intimate poetry showcase and workshop honoring Black love, creativity, and reflection for National Poetry Month. A year ago, we created something intentional. A space where Black love, Black artistry, and Black expression could exist without shrinking. A space for words to land, for community to gather, and for creativity to be honored as sacred. This April, in celebration of National Poetry Month, Black Love returns with a special edition centered on poetry, reflection, and creative practice. Join Everything Angelique Estella and Netmiixx Social Events at Akoma, Oakland’s Black-owned entheogenic church and community healing space, for an intimate evening of spoken word, writing, and connection. This experience blends a poetry showcase with a guided writing workshop, inviting both artists and attendees to engage not just as witnesses—but as participants in the creative process. ✨ What to expect: Powerful spoken word performances A guided poetry & writing workshop led by Angelique Estella Community reflection and shared moments A curated, intentional atmosphere rooted in care and presence Akoma will have select offerings available for purchase on-site, including their signature Magic Mocktails and other community-centered specials. As part of the workshop experience, participants will receive a branded notebook and prompt book to support their writing during the event and beyond. This gathering honors Black love in its many forms—self-love, collective love, healing, joy, memory, and becoming. No prior writing or performance experience is required—only a willingness to show up as you are. This is not just a show. This is not just a workshop. This is a space to listen, to write, to feel, and to remember that our stories matter.

Sunday, 27, 14.00 - Sunday, 27, 17.00 Oakland, CA 28.52

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