Participate in Black Cultural Celebrations in Oakland, CA supporting important causes and bringing your community together. These events celebrate cultural heritage while raising awareness and funds for organizations serving the Black community.
Join us in celebration of the 12th annual Black History Month Closing Ceremony (2027), hosted by Malia Cohen and assorted guests!
The event date and time as stated here are not yet confirmed, and actual details will be shared as the event approaches. We intend to use this event page to capture interested attendees information and reach out directly via email!
Wednesday, 24, 17.00 -
Wednesday, 24, 21.00
San Francisco,
CA
_$25
FREE concert celebrating Afro Filipinx music roots and traditions only at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
Few artists have appeared at the Festival more frequently than flutist, percussionist and arranger John Calloway. Whether he’s leading his own band, performing in the sextet of longtime creative partner John Santos, or directing the Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble of San Francisco, Calloway is a Bay Area icon who’s been at the center of the San Francisco Latin jazz scene for some five decades. But his latest and most personal project yet, the Afro-Filipino Jazz Project, takes his music in a new direction. Founded in 2022 as a creative, interactive space, the Project is intended to bring together Afro Filipinx, African American and Filipino American musicians to explore a broad range of musical styles, with a particular emphasis on jazz idioms, African American roots and traditional and folkloric Filipino music. It’s one component of the larger Afro-Filipino Project, a platform dedicated to highlighting and celebrating, individually and collectively, the art practices and artists of the African American and Filipino American communities whose contributions have profoundly shaped our nation's artistic narrative. For this performance the AFJP features bass star Marcus Shelby, inveterately grooving drummer Deszon Claiborne, Latin jazz piano specialist Murray Low, saxophonist TJ Milan, Conrad Benedicto on kulintang, vocalist and dancer Ting Alvarez and guest vocalist Anna Maria Flechero.
Saturday, 24, 14.00 -
Saturday, 24, 15.30
San Francisco,
CA
_$25
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
Join us for student performances inspired by the Black Renaissance. Young authors in 826 Valencia's Black Students Initiative will showcase their original work for their community. All are welcome to attend!
Presented in partnership with the Museum of the African Diaspora.
Thursday, 26, 17.00 -
Thursday, 26, 18.30
San Francisco,
CA
_$25
A year ago, we created something sacred.
A space for Black love, Black artistry, Black joy, and revolutionary expression to breathe freely.
A space where community gathers, where stories pour, where healing happens, and where creativity is honored.
Now, we celebrate ONE YEAR of Black Love: Acts of Revolution.
Join Everything Angelique Estella and Netmixx Social Events for an elevated anniversary showcase during Black Joy Parade weekend — a time when Oakland shines with culture, creativity, and pride.
This special edition features:
✨ Powerful spoken word
✨ Live R&B and soul performances
✨ Community moments
✨ Anniversary reflections & surprises
✨ Akoma’s signature Magic Mocktails
✨ A curated atmosphere of joy, intention, and celebration
This is not just a show —
this is a homecoming.
This is a celebration of a year of Black love, artistry, and collective healing.
Come dressed in something Black, bold, beautiful, or celebratory, and be part of an unforgettable night honoring the legacy we’ve built — together.
Friday, 20, 20.00 -
Friday, 20, 23.00
Oakland,
CA
_$25
In 2026 Oakland, CA will kick off its Black History Film Festival screening event to join film hosts from Atlanta, Washington, DC and Miami
The venue is being confirmed and we are seeking a library but this one may not be the final venue. The day is locked in. RSVP today for the 1st Annual Black History Film Festival of Oakland. The Black History Film Festival was created by Marvin Arrington Jr in Atlanta in 2008. The festival expanded to Washington, DC in 2015 hosted by Richard Campbell and last year in Miami, FL hosted by Jason Jones. In 2026, the Black History Film Festival expanded to Oakland. We like to keep it local as part of the City's revitalization program and host the screenings in a library. More information to come. Filmmakers interested in submitting to the Black History Film Festival can submit here: Black History Film Festival - FilmFreeway
Saturday, 21, 17.00 -
Saturday, 21, 23.30
Oakland,
CA
_$25
✊🏽 Cherelle’s MLK Day 2026 Parade Cohort:
"Walking Together in Unity: Cherelle's Cohort Honors the Dream"
Join Cherelle and the Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade on Monday, January 19, 2026.
Building Community, Uniting a Nation the Nonviolent Way," and pledge to embody the enduring spirit of Dr. King's mission.
🕊️ Our Purpose
• Honor the Legacy: We celebrate Dr. King's lifelong commitment to justice, equality, and non-violence.
• Community & Unity: We step forward to visibly represent the power of community building and the ongoing work of uniting our nation across all lines of difference.
• Service in Action: This is a "Day On, Not a Day Off." Our participation is a living tribute, demonstrating our commitment to civic engagement and service in the pursuit of the Beloved Community.
đź“ť Cherelle's Call to Action: Uphold his dream, uphold his legacy.
Monday, 19, 10.00 -
Monday, 19, 12.00
San Francisco,
CA
_$25
Join Serving Melanin Collective for Umoja & Mimosas, a vibrant celebration of unity, culture, and community! 🥂
Enjoy delicious food, live performances, and beautiful moments of connection as we honor the spirit of Umoja (unity) together. Come ready to laugh, dance, eat, and celebrate the beauty of us.
Hosted with love by Serving Melanin Collective, where Black joy, village-building, and creativity thrive.
Saturday, 20, 18.00 -
Saturday, 20, 21.00
Oakland,
CA
_$25
Join us in celebration of the 12th annual Black History Month Closing Ceremony (2027), hosted by Malia Cohen and assorted guests!
The event date and time as stated here are not yet confirmed, and actual details will be shared as the event approaches. We intend to use this event page to capture interested attendees information and reach out directly via email!
Saturday, 20, 18.00 - Saturday, 20, 21.00
San Francisco, CA
0.00
FREE concert celebrating Afro Filipinx music roots and traditions only at Yerba Buena Gardens Festival
Few artists have appeared at the Festival more frequently than flutist, percussionist and arranger John Calloway. Whether he’s leading his own band, performing in the sextet of longtime creative partner John Santos, or directing the Latin Jazz Youth Ensemble of San Francisco, Calloway is a Bay Area icon who’s been at the center of the San Francisco Latin jazz scene for some five decades. But his latest and most personal project yet, the Afro-Filipino Jazz Project, takes his music in a new direction. Founded in 2022 as a creative, interactive space, the Project is intended to bring together Afro Filipinx, African American and Filipino American musicians to explore a broad range of musical styles, with a particular emphasis on jazz idioms, African American roots and traditional and folkloric Filipino music. It’s one component of the larger Afro-Filipino Project, a platform dedicated to highlighting and celebrating, individually and collectively, the art practices and artists of the African American and Filipino American communities whose contributions have profoundly shaped our nation's artistic narrative. For this performance the AFJP features bass star Marcus Shelby, inveterately grooving drummer Deszon Claiborne, Latin jazz piano specialist Murray Low, saxophonist TJ Milan, Conrad Benedicto on kulintang, vocalist and dancer Ting Alvarez and guest vocalist Anna Maria Flechero.
Saturday, 20, 18.00 - Saturday, 20, 21.00
San Francisco, CA
0.00
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.
Saturday, 20, 18.00 - Saturday, 20, 21.00
Oakland, CA
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