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Oakland Soul Arts & Music Festival
2025-10-25 11:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts, 10 10th Street, Oakland, 94607, United States
Join the fun, the excitement and the experience of the Bay Area at the Oakland Soul Arts & Music Festival. It all begins at 11am at the HENRY J. KAISER CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS (Note New Location) loctaed at 10 Tenth Street in Oakland for two days( instead of one as previoulsy schedule) SATURDAY OCTOBER 25th. Gates open on Satuday at 11am and Sunday at 11am. The event schedule is Saturday 11am-5pm.
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Symposium: Gathering by the Motheroot
2025-10-25 13:30 - 16:30 | BAMPFA, 2155 Center St, Berkeley, CA, 94704, United States
Join us for an afternoon of conversations with contemporary quiltmakers, scholars, curators, and artist-activists reflecting on African American quiltmaking as a present practice and an inheritance to steward for the future. Inspired by the epigraph from poet Marilou Awiakta to Alice Walker’s classic essay “In Search of Our Mothers’ Gardens,” the symposium will bring together those working in the expanded field of Black textile art to explore how the “motheroot” of quiltmaking—understood as a creative repository and source of collective care and power—can be nurtured and extended through contemporary practices of preservation and art making.
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JJJJJerome Ellis
2025-10-25 14:00 - 15:15 | MoAD | Museum of the African Diaspora, 685 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA, 94105, United States
JJJJJerome Ellis (any pronoun) is a disabled Grenadian-Jamaican-American artist, surfer, and person who stutters. The artist works across music, performance, writing, video, and photography.
JJJJJerome has the great privilege of being married to poet-ecologist Luísa Black Ellis. They live in a monastery on a creek in traditional Nansemond and Chesepioc territory, aka Norfolk, VA. JJJJJerome dreams of building a sonic bath house!
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Spooky Kava & Karaoke Bash
2025-10-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Obsidian Healing Camp, 1200 24th St, Oakland, 94607
We’re putting together a fun, free community event on Friday, Oct 25 from 6–8pm, and I’d love your help spreading the word!
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Amaro Freitas, Solo
2025-10-25 19:00, 2025-10-25 20:30 | SFJAZZ, 201 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States
DownBeat magazine says, “Brazilian pianist Amaro Freitas has developed an approach to the keyboard that’s so unique it’s startling.” The Recife-reared instrumentalist performs over two nights in Joe Henderson Lab, including material from his new album Y’Y, an all-star session inspired by his life-changing visit to the Amazon rainforest.
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Spooked Live Tour
2025-10-25 19:00 | Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway between 20th and 21st Streets, Oakland, CA, United States
The hit podcast Spooked comes to life onstage as host Glynn Washington and guests celebrate the Halloween season with a night of Snap Judgment live storytelling magic.
Join us for amazing, true-life supernatural stories from people who can scarcely believe it happened themselves. Featuring stories by Tiyi Schippers, Esther Squires, Lopaka Kapanui . Music by Clay Xavier and Simon Keyser-Petty. Animations by Joe Presser.
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Hysterical: Hairy Situation—A New Comedy Show by ALOK
2025-10-25 19:30 | BIng Studio, 327 Lasuen Street, Stanford, CA, 94305, United States
Over the past few years, transphobia has flared up like an allergic reaction, which is why ALOK thought it would be an amazing time to hard launch their career in Hollywood. Now that’s what we like to call impeccable comedic timing! In their new standup show, ALOK keeps finding themself in hairy situations: being mistaken as a mega-famous Brazilian DJ, botching TikTok makeup tutorials, and signing up for an appointment at the European Wax Center. This unmissable evening is flippant and fabulous, wicked sharp, and delightfully silly.
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Branford Marsalis Quartet – Belonging Tour
2025-10-25 19:30, 2025-10-26 19:00 | SFJAZZ, 201 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States
2011 NEA Jazz Master Branford Marsalis represents “the highest echelon of jazz tenor saxophonists” (Los Angeles Times). He returns with his superlative quartet featuring pianist Joey Calderazzo, bassist Eric Reevis, and drummer Justin Faulkner to perform a range of music including a selection of the Keith Jarrett compositions that make up his 2025 Blue Note debut, Belonging — a reinterpretation of Jarrett’s landmark 1974 ECM quartet release of the same name.
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Lyfe Jennings - The Adventures of Lyfe
2025-10-25 19:30, 2025-10-25 21:30 | Yoshi’s Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
Not that he’d wish it on anyone, but it was during his ten-year sentence in prison that Lyfe Jennings developed his honest sound, thanks to isolation and Erykah Badu. It was an arson charge that put the Toledo, Ohio native in prison. His musical aspirations started in the church choir and grew up in the Dotsons, a teenage group that Lyfe formed with his brother and a couple cousins. Prison made his music deeper, according to Lyfe, and when a copy of Erykah Badu’s Baduizm ended up in his cell in 1997, he was inspired and had the feeling that this introspective edge to his music was worth developing.
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The Groundlings
2025-10-25 19:30 - 20:45 | Lesher Center for the Arts, 1601 Civic Drive, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596, United States
For over 50 years, The Groundlings has been the launching pad for some of the biggest names in comedy—with alumni including Will Ferrell, Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Maya Rudolph, and more! An improvisational and sketch comedy institution in Los Angeles, The Groundlings Theatre & School is both a school that trains aspiring performers and a theater that entertains audiences weekly, with a focus on original character work, ensemble collaboration, and the magic of spontaneous comedy.
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Breathwork: Welcoming The Fall with an Emotional Detox
2025-10-26 10:00 | Black Panther Party Museum, 1427 Broadway, Oakland, 94612
This breathwork experience is approximately 45-55 minutes long. During the class, you will have your own designated space where you can lay down on a cozy yoga mat or blanket, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the process. We will start with a brief five-minute introduction, where you will learn how to activate the powerful active breath technique. For the next 20-25 minutes, you will be doing the breathwork as I guide you through the journey. The music will be tailored to help you release trapped emotions, elevate your spirit and energize your soul. For this particular session, we will focus on peeling our emotional layers and releasing what no longer serves us.
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Soul Food Stroll: Back Down Memory Lane
2025-10-26 12:00 - 15:00 | Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts, 10 10th Street, Oakland, 94607, United States
Get ready to take a delicious trip back in time! The Soul Food Stroll is back, and we’re going on a journey Back Down Memory Lane with a menu that tastes just like the good old days.
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Dia De Muertos
2025-10-26 12:00 - 18:00 | Healdsburg Plaza, Healdsburg Ave & Matheson St, Healdsburg, 95448
Join us for a vibrant and heartfelt celebration of Día de Muertos at the Healdsburg Plaza on Saturday, October 26. Hosted annually by Corazón Healdsburg in collaboration with the City of Healdsburg, this cherished community event honors the rich traditions of this beloved holiday, where families come together to remember and celebrate the lives of loved ones who have passed.
The event features a stunning, marigold-adorned community altar where guests are invited to leave photos or mementos in tribute. The day will be filled with live music performances, a classic car show, food vendors, face painting, games and crafts for children, and interactive cultural activities that celebrate heritage and community.
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Jayne Kennedy: Author Chat, Book Signing and Reception
2025-10-26 14:00 | Oakland Marriott City Center, 1000 Broadway, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
Jayne Kennedy: Author Chat, Book Signing and Reception! Moderated/Interviewed by KTVU’s Dave Clark, Sunday, October 26th, enjoy a special evening with cultural icon, actress, and sports broadcasting pioneer Jayne Kennedy.
This rare public appearance marks the release of her highly anticipated memoir, Plain Jayne, offering guests an inspiring and intimate glimpse into her groundbreaking journey through Hollywood, sports media, and fitness.A trailblazer who redefined representation for Black women on screen and beyond, Kennedy’s career is a story of bold firsts, cultural significance, and timeless elegance. With candor and courage, she reflects on a life of strength, reinvention, and resilience.
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Hayato Sumino
2025-10-26 14:30 | BIng Studio, 327 Lasuen Street, Stanford, CA, 94305, United States
Pianist Hayato Sumino forged his own path with a YouTube channel under the name “Cateen,” which has gained more than 1.3 million followers and 180 million views. Now a Sony Classical recording artist and an Artist Ambassador for Apple Music Classical, he has performed with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and toured worldwide. This recital spans signature Chopin works and compositions by Ravel, Debussy, Gershwin, Hans Zimmer, and Sumino himself. As a finale, he does the impossible: playing Ravel’s Boléro, an orchestral tourde force, on two pianos at the same time.
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Kalani Pe'a
2025-10-26 15:00 | Blue Note Napa, 1030 Main St, Napa, CA, 94559, United States
Kalani Pe’a – A 4-time Grammy winner. Dynamic and charming, Kalani brings his gorgeous and brilliant vocals to the stage, sharing a range of songs from Hawaiian to R&B and showcasing his deep cultural roots and Hawaiian contemporary soul sensibility. He is at the forefront of Hawaiian music for both traditionalists and a new generation. He’s the only Hawaiian performer ever presented at New York’s Lincoln Center’s American Songbook, which sold out, and in 2024, completed a week of sold out performances at Carnegie Hall’s Music Explorers Program. Honored by his Hawai‘i peers, he now boasts 8 Na Hoku Awards, Hawai‘i’s annual music awards.
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HBCU Making Moves College Tour
2025-10-27 - 2025-11-02 | HBCU Making Moves Tour, 1423 Broadway Suite 106, Oakland, 94612
Tuskegee University’s Homecoming HBCU College Tour includes visiting Spelman College, Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta University, Morris Brown College, Alabama State University, the Homecoming Football game, and the Step Show. We will also visit Museums and take part in several Cultural Excursions.
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Bobby McFerrin & MOTION: Circlesongs
2025-10-27 12:00 | The Freight, 2020 Addison St, Berkeley, CA, 94704, United States
Join Bobby and Bay Area’s MOTION featuring Bryan Dyer, David Worm, and Destani Wolf. They will lead Circlesongs at noon and encourage everyone to bring a spirit of adventure, curiosity, trust, and joy. Let it free your voice. Find your place in the circle.
Parking
Center Street Garage, next door to The Freight, is currently open nightly until 1am except Sunday. More details here.
Public Transit
The Freight & Salvage is BARTable! Downtown Berkeley BART station is a half a block from the Freight. Details at bart.gov. Many AC Transit bus lines stop within a few blocks of the Freight. Details at actransit.org.
Nearby Favorites Bars/Restaurants
Revival Bar + Kitchen | 2102 Shattuck Avenue, (510) 549–9950
Comal Next Door | 2024 Shattuck Ave, (510) 422-662
Gather | 2200 Oxford Street @ Allston, (510) 809-0400
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Q Parker Founding Member of 112
2025-10-27 20:00 | Yoshi’s Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
With over 13 bilion Spotify streams, multiple major music awards, and songwriting credits for icons like Pink, Faith Evans, and Notorious B.l.G, Q Parker has firmly cemented his legacy as a powerhouse legend in R&B. As a founding member of the Grammy- winning group 112 and now a thriving solo artist, Q has reached new heights with his Billboard-charting single “”BEG” and the anticipated Spring 2025 release of his soulful new track, “Keep On Lovin.” His artistry continues to blend timeless vocals with powerful storytelling, resonating across generations and pushing the boundaries of contemporary R&B.
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Stereophonic
2025-10-28 - 2025-11-23 | Curran Theater, 445 Geary St, San Francisco, 94102
The most Tony Award–winning Show of the year. The most Tony Award–nominated Play of all time. Stereophonic mines the agony and the ecstasy of creation as it zooms in on a music studio in 1976. Here, an up-and-coming rock band recording a new album finds itself suddenly on the cusp of superstardom. The ensuing pressures could spark their breakup—or their breakthrough. Written by David Adjmi, directed by Daniel Aukin, and featuring original music by Arcade Fire’s Will Butler, Stereophonic invites the audience to immerse themselves—with fly-on-the-wall intimacy—in the powder keg process of a band on the brink of blowing up.
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Jazz Nights at the Lobby Lounge featuring Bryan S. Dyer!
2025-10-28 18:00 - 21:00 | Claremont Lobby Lounge & Bar, 41 Tunnel Rd, Berkeley, 94705
Join us for an unforgettable evening at the Claremont Resort & Spa as Bryan S. Dyer brings his extraordinary talent to our Jazz Nights at the Lobby Lounge.
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Nate Soares - If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies
2025-10-28 19:30 - 20:30 | Manny’s, 3092 16th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
In 2023, hundreds of AI luminaries signed an open letter warning that artificial intelligence poses a serious risk of human extinction. Since then, the AI race has only intensified. Companies and countries are rushing to build machines that will be smarter than any person. And the world is devastatingly unprepared for what would come next.
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Tony Lindsay with Michael O'neill Sextet
2025-10-28 20:00 | Yoshi’s Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
Vocalist Tony Lindsay is best known for his 25-year tenure with Santana, a run that included the mega-hit Supernatural and 11 Grammy Awards. While he’s inextricably linked to the Latin rock icon, Lindsay at heart is a supple soul crooner, and his second album with the Michael O’Neill Quintet reveals that he’s equally at ease in Latin jazz settings. Synergy features a beguiling set of arrangements focusing on hits by Stevie Wonder and Bill Withers reimagined via an array of Afro-Latin grooves.
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The Late Wedding
2025-10-29 - 2025-11-02 | LeFevre Theatre, 1928 St Marys Rd, Moraga, 94556
Christopher Chen’s THE LATE WEDDING directed by Javier Luis Hurtado is inspired by the writings of Italo Calvino (Invisible Cities and If on a Winter’s Night a Traveler), The Late Wedding is a fractured portrait of a fractured marriage, as told through a series of interconnected fables, including an anthropological tour of fantastical tribes and their marital customs. Christopher Chen’s winking second-person narrative, delivered by a six-person shape-shifting cast, deftly guides you on a wild and delightful examination of love and longing. At once an anthropological tour through marriage customs, a spy thriller, and a sci-fi love story, the mind-bending The Late Wedding is an inventive and surprising theatrical experience.
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Virtual | A Spirited Discussion on Art & Culture
2025-10-29 18:00 - 19:00 | [ Virtual ], CA
Join us for a special edition of MoAD Mix: A Spirited Discussion on Art & Culture, as we turn the spotlight on MoAD’s Emerging Artist Program (EAP) — an incubator for bold, innovative, and socially engaged artists in the Bay Area and beyond.
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Summer Sessions: Boz Scaggs
2025-10-29 19:00 | The Meritage Resort and Spa, 875 Bordeaux Way, Napa, 94558
BOZ SCAGGS is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. An early bandmate of Steve Miller in The Ardells and the Steve Miller Band, he began his solo career in 1969, though he lacked a major hit until his 1976 album Silk Degrees peaked at number 2 on the Billboard 200, and produced the hit singles “Lido Shuffle” and “Lowdown”. Scaggs produced two more platinum-certified albums in Down Two Then Left and Middle Man, the latter of which produced two top-40 singles “Breakdown Dead Ahead” and “Jojo”.
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Fused Frequencies
2025-10-29 20:00 | Yoshi’s Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
Fused Frequencies brings together an extraordinary lineup of genre-defying talent, this powerhouse ensemble merges jazz, rock, classical, and world music into an electrifying live experience. Each member is a dynamic force in their own right, with deep roots in musical innovation, education and global performances. Blazing a trail through the modern jazz landscape, Fused Frequencies is comprised of Mads Tolling on violin, Paul Hanon on electric bassoon, alto and tenor saxophones, Frank Martin on piano and synthesizer, Farida Nelson on bass guitar and keytar with our drummer Deszon Claiborne holding down the kit.
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