Welcome to the second edition of The Village Calendar! This is your dedicated monthly guide to where Kingmakers of Oakland is showing up, building, and celebrating across the community. Check out where you can connect with us and our partners throughout the town in the coming weeks:
Egwu Onwu: Installation & Community Gathering (Monday, November 2nd) Join Afro Urban Society for an all-ages, multi-sensory community gathering featuring cultural immersion, film, and performance in Oakland. Families are encouraged to dress in traditional ancestral fits (or tans/greens) and bring a nutritious dish to share for this beautiful community space! 👉 More Info Here
Preserving the Legacy of AAMLO: Celebration & Fundraiser (Saturday, November 7th) Support one of our Town’s most vital cultural institutions! Bring the family to the African American Museum and Library at Oakland for this community celebration honoring and preserving the rich history of the African American experience in Northern California. 👉 Find Tickets Here
Festival of Black Dolls, Show & Sale (Saturday, November 14th) Bring the youth out to AAMLO to celebrate Black representation and history at the annual Festival of Black Dolls! This beautiful community show and sale is a wonderful opportunity to see culturally affirming dolls, support local artisans, and connect with history. 👉 Find Tickets Here
November Community Meal (Saturday, November 21st) Gather with the village for an afternoon of good food, connection, and community building at the Sankofa Sanctuary in East Oakland, hosted by the Black Cultural Zone. It's a free, welcoming space to break bread and celebrate the season together. 👉 More Info Here
Cirque Kalabanté WOW (Saturday, November 28th & Sunday, November 29th) Looking for something incredible to do Thanksgiving weekend? Experience traditional African movement, mind-blowing acrobatics, and live music in this high-energy visual spectacle for the whole family at Zellerbach Hall in Berkeley. 👉 Buy Tickets Here