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Brian Copeland in Not a Genuine Black Man

Comedy, Arts + Culture, Theater + Film

Corey Harris & Cedric Watson: True Blues

True Blues is a powerful concert experience hosted by MacArthur Grant recipient Corey Harris and featuring acclaimed Creole/blues musician Cedric Watson, celebrating the living...

Oakland Star Special Collection Exhibition: From the Archives — The Black Panther Party Original Newspapers 1967–1971

The African American Museum and Library at Oakland presents original Black Panther Party newspapers from 1967–1971 in its Oakland Star Special Collection exhibition. Explore...

Oaktown Thursdays x Black Panther 60th Anniversary

Oaktown Thursdays scheduled a special night market for October 15, 2026, marking the Black Panther Party’s 60th anniversary. The announced gathering included live music,...

Black Panther Party Film Series

Celebrate the Black Panther Party’s 60th anniversary with 23 archival film clips from the Henry J. Williams Jr. Film Collection at AAMLO. The collection...

Black Panther Party 60th Anniversary: Honoring the Rank & File

Former Black Panther Party members were scheduled to share their experiences at this October 15, 2026 program hosted by BPP historian Billy X Jennings....

Exhibit: Honoring the Black Panther Party Rank & File Members: 60th Anniversary

The Oakland History Center marks the Black Panther Party’s 60th anniversary with an exhibition honoring its rank-and-file members. Curated by BPP historian Billy X...

Black Panther Party 60th Anniversary Conference

The Black Panther Party 60th Anniversary Conference brings its opening plenary and workshop program to downtown Oakland on October 16–17, 2026. Sessions explore community...

Black Panther Party 60th Anniversary Gala

The Black Panther Party 60th Anniversary Gala takes place October 17, 2026, at the Oakland Scottish Rite Center. It forms part of the anniversary...

Black Panther Party Blvd Sign Unveiling

Oakland celebrates the commemorative Black Panther Party Boulevard designation with a sign unveiling and ribbon cutting on October 17, 2026. The gathering takes place...

Moving Pictures: Do It. See It. Speak It.

Moving Pictures brings international dance cinema, live movement and conversation to Robson-Harrington House for a two-day series curated by Tara Pandeya. Four films explore...

Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir 41st Annual Holiday Concert “Scoopin’ Up Joy”

The Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir comes home! After years away from the theatre it called home for decades, OIGC returns to the Calvin Simmons...

Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir Yuletide Youth Concert

The Yuletide Youth Holiday Concert is bringing the Sounds of the Season to the Calvin Simmons Theater for an afternoon celebration featuring every ensemble...

Thankful, A Comedy Show Starring Sinbad

This Thanksgiving, the Bay Area Black Comedy Competition and Festival and DNA Media Group present "Thankful," a special comeback comedy event starring the one...

Orchestra Liberation: A Symphonic Experience Featuring Music of the Black Diaspora

Orchestra Liberation is a fresh, new, Black-led and musician-centered, Oakland-based orchestra bringing the power of the symphonic tradition together with the sounds, rhythms, and...

The Boil Block Party

Second Line Pleasure Club brings a crawfish feast and live music to Berkeley’s Gilman Wine Block. Andre Thierry and The Top Chefs lead a...

82nd Anniversary & Annual Howard Thurman Convocation

Join us in celebrating Thomas Robert Simpson, Founder and Executive Director of AfroSolo Theatre Company, who will receive the Howard Thurman Award at the...

Black Panther Party 60th Anniversary Community Day

Community Day brings the Black Panther Party’s 60th-anniversary commemoration to Lil Bobby Hutton Park in Oakland on October 18. The gathering is free to...

Love Supreme Summer Day Party Series

Love Supreme closes its day-party season at The Chapel’s Outdoor Stage with LS Sound System, featuring Falcons, Giselle Peppers, Travie Bobbito, King Most and...

Bearrison Street Fair

Bearrison Street Fair brings an adult LGBTQ+ community celebration to San Francisco, with a program centered on body positivity and liberation. The October 17...

Market Street Arts & Theater Festival

The Market Street Arts & Theater Festival brings performances and creative activities to the Mid-Market corridor between Fifth Street and Van Ness Avenue. Its...

T-Pain, Ari Lennox & More at Golden Gate Park

T-Pain headlines an outdoor concert at Golden Gate Park’s Robin Williams Meadow, with Ari Lennox opening and DJs Lady Ryan, Shellheart and BBCAROLZ joining...

Friday Nights at OMCA with MacArthur Maze | 60th Anniversary of the Black Panther Party

Oakland Museum of California marks the Black Panther Party’s 60th anniversary with an evening bringing together local music, film and conversation. MacArthur Maze performs...

The Reserve, with Chef Minah of Fire + Water

For the inaugural edition of THE RESERVE, we bring together Chef Minah of Fire + Water and Longevity Wines, a distinguished Black family-owned boutique...

Authors Luncheon

Conversations, Black Culture, Staff Picks

San Mateo County CBHN In-Person Networking & Panel Discussion Event

A free California Black Health Network gathering featuring networking and a panel on public policy, voter education and Black health equity.

BHN Sacramento In-Person Networking & Book Discussion Event

A free California Black Health Network gathering in Sacramento combining professional networking, community connection and a facilitated book discussion.

Oakland Tech Week (OTW26)

Science & Technology, Conversations

I Was, Am, Will Be Release Party: Book Launch and Artist Showcase

Oakland-born author, educator, and spoken-word artist J.R. Rice invites you to celebrate the release of his new collection, I Was, Am, Will Be, with an unforgettable evening of…

Booker T. Washington Bloom Ball

Party with a purpose as we celebrate Booker T. 's vital role as an anchor institution for generations of San Franciscans! We’ll raise funds to ensure brighter futures for more…

A Tribute to Joe Louis Walker by Paul Steward

Pomo guitarist Paul Steward leads a tribute to San Francisco blues legend Joe Louis Walker at Biscuits & Blues.

Cimafunk

Cimafunk and La Tribu welcome the new year with an explosive blend of Cuban funk, hip-hop and Afro-Caribbean rhythm.

Marcus Shelby New Orchestra: Plays Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite featuring Tiffany Austin

Marcus Shelby’s New Orchestra and Tiffany Austin perform Ellington and Strayhorn’s jazz Nutcracker alongside holiday music and Black spirituals.

Maurice MOBETTA Brown Holiday Spectacular

GRAMMY-winning trumpeter, rapper and producer Maurice “Mobetta” Brown brings his celebrated holiday jam to SFJAZZ.

Christmas with the Count Basie Orchestra

The legendary Count Basie Orchestra brings a swinging program of seasonal standards to SFJAZZ for an evening show and Sunday matinee.

Cyrus Chestnut plays ‘A Charlie Brown Christmas’

Cyrus Chestnut brings Vince Guaraldi’s beloved score for A Charlie Brown Christmas back to the Miner Auditorium stage.

Tribute to Eddie Palmieri & La Perfecta

Rebeca Mauleón, David Sánchez and a Latin jazz orchestra celebrate Eddie Palmieri and La Perfecta.

Kenny Garrett

NEA Jazz Master Kenny Garrett returns with the adventurous alto sound shaped by Miles Davis, Art Blakey and decades as a leader.

Kazemde George Trio

Berkeley-raised saxophonist Kazemde George brings his Afrofuturist trio and the music of Ocean Passage to SFJAZZ.

Jason Marsalis Quartet with Vanisha Gould

Jason Marsalis brings his vibraphone-led quartet to SFJAZZ with vocalist Vanisha Gould.

Brian Blade & The Fellowship Band

Grammy-winning drummer Brian Blade reunites The Fellowship Band for music spanning its seven studio releases.

Brittany Davis

Singer, composer and keyboardist Brittany Davis brings the spiritual jazz, soul and funk of Black Thunder to SFJAZZ.

Stanley Clarke and Ron Carter

Bassists Stanley Clarke and Ron Carter meet for four nights spanning hard bop, fusion and modern jazz.

Steel Pulse (New Years Eve)

Steel Pulse brings the Reggae Against Racism Tour to The UC Theatre for New Year’s Eve.

Melvin Seals and JGB with Special Guest Grahame Lesh

Hammond B-3 organist Melvin Seals leads JGB with special guest Grahame Lesh.

Joshua Redman Quartet

Joshua Redman returns with his current quartet and music from the Blue Note album Words Fall Short.

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