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Piece by Piece: Celebrating African American Contemporary Art
2026-02-17 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Oakland Public Library: Rockridge Branch, 5366 College Ave, Oakland, 94618, United States
Is a hands-on visual arts workshop that introduces participants to influential African American contemporary artists while encouraging creative interpretation through paper mosaic techniques. Participants will observe iconic works by selected artists and reconstruct visual elements using color, texture, and pattern—learning how storytelling, identity, and culture are embedded in contemporary art practices.
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Virtual | Maintaining a Healthy Career Through Nutrition with Libby Parker, MS, RD, CDN, CEDS
2026-02-17 17:00 | [ Virtual ], CA
Libby Parker will help dancers and their parents/teachers with information about maintaining their bodies for a long career through nutrition. With ample time for Q&A, Libby will cover the timing of eating, common nutrition deficiencies in dancers (and how they impact dance), as well as other hot topics like energy drinks.
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Invisible No More Library Movie Night: Invisible Beauty
2026-02-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Oakland Public Library: Elmhurst Branch, 1427 88th Ave, Oakland, 94621, United States
Explore Black fashion, beauty, and activism in this special screening of Invisible Beauty. The documentary follows Bethann Hardison’s groundbreaking career as a model and advocate who challenged racial exclusion and helped transform the fashion industry. Bethann Hardison is a pioneering fashion activist whose work has expanded representation and equity for Black models and creatives. Join us for an inspiring evening of film and conversation.
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Musizi University in Redwood City
2026-02-17 18:00 | Redwood City Downtown Library, 1044 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, 94063
Imagine a sun-drenched campus in Uganda’s rolling hills—where a bold liberal arts education is shaping a new generation of ethical, entrepreneurial leaders ready to transform Uganda, Africa, and the world. That is the promise of Musizi University, Uganda’s first liberal arts college, founded, funded, and staffed by trailblazing alumni inspired by the Ashesi model.
We’ve secured critical seed support and are now building toward welcoming our inaugural class in Fall 2026. Join us for an evening of stories, ideas, and conversation with the leaders bringing this vision to life.
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Ella Al-Shamahi
2026-02-17 19:30 | Paramount Theatre, 2025 Broadway between 20th and 21st Streets, Oakland, CA, United States
Ella is a National Geographic Explorer, palaeoanthropologist, evolutionary biologist…and stand-up comic. Her debut book The Handshake is a Times and Sunday Times Book of the Year. She specializes in Neanderthals, caves, and expeditions in hostile, disputed, and unstable territories. She almost exclusively works in places it is hard to get insurance, such as Iraq, Yemen, Nagorno-Karabakh, and places she can’t publicly admit to. From heading up exploratory expeditions to joining cave excavations, the conditions can be unusual—from avoiding landmines to wearing a burqa for security reasons.
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Cyril Neville Mardi Gras Celebration
2026-02-17 20:00 | The Freight, 2020 Addison St, Berkeley, CA, 94704, United States
Cyril Neville, the Uptown Ruler, brings a lifetime of dreams come true. This two-time Grammy-winning icon is brilliant and beautiful on stage and in his recorded work. In this new chapter of his creative life, Cyril levels up even more with new songs, a fresh perspective on his decares of performance worldwide and a determined eye on the future. As Quint Davis, fonder and head of the new Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival watching Mr. Neville perform at the 2025 Jazz Fest Congo Square Stage said, ”He’s still got it.”
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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The Sex Lives of Puppets by Blind Summit
2026-02-18 - 2026-02-21 | BIng Studio, 327 Lasuen Street, Stanford, CA, 94305, United States
What do puppets look like naked? What is no-strings sex? What are you doing with your hands? The Sex Lives of Puppets is a multi-layered piece of theater—on the surface, offering a fun and frank exploration of puppet desire at the hands of their Dionysian puppet-masters, and on a deeper level engaging skilled puppetry to express human moods, fears, worries, hang-ups, and desires. Funny, shocking, and often surprisingly tender, this collaboration between puppets and the UK’s National Survey of Sexual Attitudes and Lifestyles creates a safe space to talk about sex in all its wonderous iterations.
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Piece by Piece: Celebrating African American Contemporary Art
2026-02-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Oakland Public Library: Montclair Branch, 1687 Mountain Blvd, Oakland, 94611, United States

COMMUNITY REIMAGINED: Celebrating Black Excellence
2026-02-18 15:00 - 19:00 | Bayview Opera House Ruth Williams Memorial Theatre, 4705 Third Street, San Francisco, CA, 94124, United States
Join us in person for an inspiring event all about honoring and uplifting Black excellence! It’s a chance to connect, celebrate amazing achievements, and reimagine our community together. Come vibe with great people, powerful stories, and a shared vision for a brighter future. You won’t want to miss this uplifting experience!
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Teen Zine Club: Black History Month
2026-02-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Oakland Public Library, 125 14th St, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
This is a chill space for you to get creative, express yourself, and hang out with new and returning zine makers. No prior knowledge or experience needed! For teens ages 13-18.
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Ella Al-Shamahi
2026-02-18 19:30 | San Mateo Performing Arts Center, 600 N Delaware St, San Mateo, 94401

Paranormal Activity
2026-02-19 - 2026-03-15 | A.C.T.’s Toni Remby Theater, 415 Geary St, San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States
American couple James and Lou move to London to escape their past…
An original story set in the world of the Paranormal Activity film series, this world premiere play will haunt you long after the lights go out.
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Is It Age or Habit? with Miquel Banket
2026-02-19 11:00 | ODC Dance Theater, 3153 17th Street, San Francisco, CA, 94110, United States
In this eye-opening workshop, we’ll explore the movement patterns, daily behaviors, and long-held imbalances that quietly shape how our bodies function. From the way we sit and stand to the way we walk, work, and even breathe, our habits can either support our well-being or slowly lead us toward discomfort, injury, and breakdown.
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DIY Waistbeads
2026-02-19 15:00 - 17:00 | Oakland Public Library: 81st Avenue Branch, 1021 81st Ave, Oakland, 94621, United States
Create your own custom waist beads at the 81st Avenue Library. All supplies provided, just bring your creativity!
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Opening Reception: Emory Douglas: In Our Lifetime Pt.2
2026-02-19 17:00 - 20:00 | African American Art & Culture Complex (AAACC), 762 Fulton Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States
Emory Douglas: In Our Lifetime Part Two is a survey of the work and vision of the revolutionary artist spanning over 50 years. This exhibit captures Douglas’s iconic work with the Black Panther Party, prints visually defining decades of global movements, and rarely seen original paintings. The exhibition also documents his artistic process and the many forms his works have taken over the years.
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Diasporic Frequencies: What the Archive Holds, What Sound Carries
2026-02-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Goethe-Institut, 657 Howard Street, San Francisco, 94105, United States
Join Key Jo Lee, Chief of Curatorial Affairs & Public Programs at the Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD); Delphine Sims, Assistant Curator of Photography at the SFMOMA; and Oakland- and DC-based DJ and producer Darling Cool for a conversation where photography, contemporary art, and sound come into dialogue. The program draws from BLACK IN BERLIN, presented by the Goethe-Institut San Francisco, featuring Ethiopian-born, Berlin-based photographer Yero Adugna Eticha’s multi-year portrait project documenting the diversity of Black life in Germany, alongside UNBOUND: Art, Blackness & the Universe, MoAD’s group exhibition exploring Blackness through abstraction, spirituality, speculation, and expansive possibility.
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Black Love Healing Circle Hosted by The Science of Black Love
2026-02-19 18:00 - 20:00 | 1015 Campbell St, 1015 Campbell Street, Oakland, 94607
Come join us for a fun evening of lively conversation, connection, and community. This monthly gathering is a space created with intention for the Black community to come together and explore the nature of relationships, wellness, and personal growth.
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Black Film Unscreened & Unstreamed, Acts of Reparation
2026-02-19 18:30 - 21:00 | Oakstop, 1721 Broadway, Oakland, CA, 94612, United States
Black Film Unscreened & Unstreamed, Acts of Reparation. From kitchen tables to porches, lost cemeteries to discovered diaries, their journeys lead to unexpected opportunities that transform their friendship, families, and communities. In Monore, Louisiana, Selina gathers stories from a sisterhood of her great aunties who together sleuth to uncover the buried tales of their ancestors. In Penfield, Georgia, Macky challenges generations of his kin to dismantle the privilege they inherited from enslavers and support Black leaders nearby. In Acts of Reparation, we see every day Americans become the change they want to see in the world.
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New Jazz Underground
2026-02-19 19:00, 2026-02-19 20:30 | SFJAZZ, 201 Franklin Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States
A trio of brilliant young Floridians transplanted to NYC, New Jazz Underground is forging an expansive 21st century sound steeped in post-bop idioms, hip-hop, house, Afrobeat and Afro-Cuban rhythms.
The group has found an avid audience online, where its YouTube videos regularly garner hundreds of thousands of views. Critics are also hailing the band, which won the 2023 DCJazzPrix, the DC Jazz Festival’s annual international band competition.
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Black Broadway
2026-02-20 - 2026-02-21 | Feinstein’s at The Nikko, 222 Mason Street, San Francisco, CA, 94102, United States
Celebrate Black History Month with Black Broadway, a powerful cabaret presented by San Francisco Bay Area Theatre Company (SFBATCO).
Performing February 20 & 21 at Feinstein’s at the Nikko, Black Broadway celebrates the songs, artists, and legacy of Black excellence on the Broadway stage, featuring music from Ain’t Misbehavin’, Porgy & Bess, The Wiz, Ragtime, The Lion King, Dreamgirls, The Color Purple and more! Expect unforgettable anthems, show-stopping vocals, and a few thrilling surprises, all brought to life by some of the Bay Area’s most dynamic performers.
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Lunar New Year Weekend in Calistoga
2026-02-20 - 2026-02-22 | Okaeri Calistoga, 1415 Foothill Blvd, Calistoga, 94515
Join us in Calistoga for an intimate five course pairing dinner featuring Kanpai Wines. We’re celebrating the year of the horse with seasonal cuisine, curated wine pairings, karaoke in our private lounge, and red envelopes with surprise gifts.
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My Fair Lady 2026
2026-02-20 - 2026-03-08 | The Pear Theatre, 1110 La Avenida St suite a, Mountain View, CA, 94043, United States
A bold reimagining of transformation, class, and identity—where the streets sing louder than the salons. With a pub as our stage, My Fair Lady explores the humor, heart, and harsh realities of class division—all while celebrating the indomitable spirit of those who fight for a better life.
Set in the heart of an English pub, this immersive production invites us to see Eliza Doolittle’s journey not through the eyes of high society, but from the perspective of those who scrub its floors and pour its drinks. As Professor Henry Higgins sets out to sculpt Eliza into a “proper lady,” the story deepens into a moving exploration of dignity, survival, and the cost of reinvention.
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All My Sons
2026-02-20 - 2026-03-29 | Roda Theatre (Berkeley Rep), 2015 Addison St, Berkeley, 94704
The American Dream comes at a price. But who truly pays it? Arthur Miller’s searing indictment of moral compromise erupts with new urgency in this groundbreaking production. Reimagined around a Puerto Rican family’s hard-won success, a father’s fateful decision sends aftershocks that ripple far beyond his own home and community. Berkeley Rep’s Associate Artistic Director David Mendizábal reexamines this American classic through a lens of race, ethnicity, and class, honoring Miller’s original text while sharpening its existing themes of justice and inequity. This powerful revival reveals a tragedy where the pursuit of prosperity collides with the reality of who America was built to serve.
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From Stigma to Strength: Overcoming Generational Trauma
2026-02-20 10:00 - 15:00 | 1100 San Leandro Blvd, Redwood Conference Room, 1100 San Leandro Boulevard, San Leandro, 94577
Join us for a powerful Black History Month gathering rooted in storytelling, healing, and collective care. 🖤
What to expect:
✨ Panel discussions
🎶 Live entertainment
🗣 Community voices and lived experiences
📚 Resource tables and partner materials
🍽 Food and refreshments
Let’s honor Black History while mapping the way forward for Black wellness.
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Culture for Community: Free Day
2026-02-20 10:00 - 21:00 | SFMOMA, 151 Third Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
SFMOMA is opening the museum free of charge all day on Thursday, February 20, and participating in the Culture for Community initiative — a coalition of more than a dozen Yerba Buena neighborhood arts and cultural institutions offering a community day of free admission. Enjoy exhibitions, activities, and events at participating organizations uniting on this day and celebrating Black History Month.
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Find Your Fit Community Closet Kickoff
2026-02-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Oakland Public Library: 81st Avenue Branch, 1021 81st Ave, Oakland, 94621, United States
At 81st Avenue branch we believe that access to basic essentials and seasonal clothing should be a right, not a privilege. The Community Closet is a space where individuals can access items they need at no cost. Join us on Feb 20th for an opportunity to upcycle and find an outfit to take home.
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Tony Terry Pre Show Vip Experience (Show Ticket Not Included)
2026-02-20 17:30 | Yoshi’s Oakland, 510 Embarcadero West, Oakland, CA, 94607, United States
Tony Terry is an American soul/R&B singer and actor, famous for late ’80s/early ’90s hits like “She’s Fly,” “Lovey-Dovey,” and his signature ballad “With You,” which became a huge success thanks to legendary singer Anita Baker funding its music video when his label wouldn’t, solidifying his spot in quiet storm radio history. Born March 12, 1964, he emerged from Washington, D.C., known for smooth vocals and new jack swing hits, and continues to perform and act, recently appearing in projects like Martin, and Malcolm and Me.
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Black History Month 100: A Fireside Chat with Jarvis Givens & Ula Taylor
2026-02-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Cal Alumni House, 1 Alumni House, Berkeley, CA, 94720, United States
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, Alpha Epsilon and Gamma Phi Lambda chapters, in partnership with the Cal Alumni Association, Black Teacher Project, and UC Berkeley Department of African American and African Diaspora Studies, are thrilled to invite you to our Black History Month 100 social and fireside chat with Professors Jarvis Givens and Ula Taylor, which will be moderated by Dr. Micia Mosely. Join us for an intimate conversation that will open space to reflect on the 100-year journey of Black History Month, and discuss how we can continue the tradition of teaching and preserving Black history to shape a better future.
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Black History Month 100: A Fireside Chat with Jarvis Givens & Ula Taylor
2026-02-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Cal Alumni House, 1 Alumni House, Berkeley, CA, 94720, United States
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated, Alpha Epsilon and Gamma Phi Lambda chapters, in partnership with the Cal Alumni Association, Black Teacher Project, and UC Berkeley Department of African American and African Diaspora Studies, are thrilled to invite you to our Black History Month 100 social and fireside chat with Professors Jarvis Givens and Ula Taylor, which will be moderated by Dr. Micia Mosely.
Join us for an intimate conversation that will open space to reflect on the 100-year journey of Black History Month, and discuss how we can continue the tradition of teaching and preserving Black history to shape a better future. We invite you to hear their stories, share your experiences, and connect with community members as we celebrate this milestone. We are striving to create a space where all attendees depart feeling inspired and recharged to continue fighting for a world that is more free and more beautiful.
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