The Village Calendar: Where to Find Us This Month
Welcome to the very first edition of The Village Calendar! Moving forward, this will be your dedicated monthly guide to where Kingmakers of Oakland is showing up, building, and celebrating in the community. Check out where you can connect with us in the coming weeks:
OUSD College & Career Night (Today, September 30th) We are pulling up to the Oakland High School Main Gym tonight from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM for the OUSD College & Career Night! This event is completely free and open to all K-12 students and families looking to explore future opportunities and meet representatives from colleges and universities. We will be in the building tabling, so stop by to connect with the village!
The Black Map Tour & Party (Friday, October 2nd) Join BlacSpace for an incredible tour and party celebrating and sustaining Black spaces in the town. If you snag a ticket, be sure to look out for us on the tour!
Kings in the Making: Architects of the Arcade (Saturday, October 3rd) In collaboration with Oakland Tech Week, we are hosting a hands-on hackathon and half-day workshop at Met West. Come meet our facilitators, learn more about Kingmakers of Oakland, and dive into the Architects of the Arcade experience.
17th Annual Fist Up Film Festival (Saturday, October 3rd) Celebrate independent cinema, diverse storytelling, and the power of narrative change at the 17th Annual Fist Up Film Fest. We are incredibly proud to have a Kingmakers film featured this year, so come through for a brilliant day of cinema and community connection.
Oakland Promise 10-Year Anniversary Celebration (Saturday, October 3rd) We are excited to partner with Oakland Promise as they celebrate a decade of investing in Oakland’s youth! Bring the family out to Children's Fairyland from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The Kingmakers team will be tabling, so stop by our booth to say peace, learn about our fall programs, and connect with the village.
Inspired on the Runway: Oakland Style 2026 (Thursday, October 8th) See Oakland creativity come to life at this unforgettable fashion experience! Students from our KOO Labs Fashion Academy will be hitting the runway at The Atrium at Uptown Station to showcase their original, upcycled designs alongside other incredible local creatives. Come out to support our young designers and celebrate The Town's unique flavor!
18th Annual Life is Living Festival (Sunday, October 11th) The legendary Life is Living Festival returns! Come out and celebrate Black life, art, health, and culture in the park with the rest of the town. The Kingmakers team will be present and tabling, so be sure to stop by our booth and say peace!