50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco, CA 9411
November 9, 2019 To March 15, 2020
9:30 am To 5:00 pm
This internationally acclaimed exhibition, organized by Tate Modern, celebrates art made by Black artists during two pivotal decades when issues of race and identity dominated and defined both public and private discourse. Read more…
Castlemont High School, MacArthur Boulevard, Oakland, CA, USA
January 15, 2020 To April 15, 2020
5:00 pm To 7:00 pm
Greetings Black teachers and educators! We are excited to begin hosting the 3rd year of our Oakland Inquiry Group. Read more…
762 Fulton Street, Suite 306 San Francisco, CA 94102
February 15, 2020 To March 1, 2020
8:00 pm To 10:00 pm
Karani Marcia Leslie Johnson’s The Trial of One Short-Sighted Black Woman vs. Read more…
San Francisco City Hall 1 Dr Carlton B Goodlett Place San Francisco, CA 94102
February 26, 2020 To February 26, 2020
5:30 pm To 9:30 pm
RSVP REQUIRED. ONE TICKET PER REGISTRANT: Please instruct your guests to register separately! A unique name and email address are required for each RSVP. MUISC • ART • DANCE • CULTURE 5:30PM – Program 6:30PM-9:30PM – Culture Lounge, including complimentary Tasting & samples from local wineries and restaurants. Read more…
Museum of the African Diaspora, Mission Street, San Francisco, CA, USA
February 26, 2020 To February 26, 2020
4:00 pm To 9:00 pm
In celebration of Black History Month, American Planning Association wants to host you at Museum of African Diaspora! American Planning Association’s Northern California Chapter invites you to join us to honor Black History Month at the Museum of the African Diaspora (MoAD) on February 26th, 2020. Read more…
Palace of Fine Arts Theatre, Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA, USA
February 27, 2020 To February 27, 2020
Black Violin is an American hip hop duo from Florida comprising two classically trained string instrumentalists, Kevin Sylvester and Wilner Baptiste, who go by the stage names Kev Marcus and Wil B. Kev Marcus plays the violin, and Wil B. Read more…
19 Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610, USA
February 27, 2020 To February 27, 2020
6:00 pm To 9:00 pm
Professional Black History Month Mixer and Skill Building Session You are invited to celebrate Black History with the Bay Area’s Premier Black Professionals. Read more…
East Oakland Youth Development Center, International Boulevard, Oakland, CA, USA
February 27, 2020 To February 27, 2020
4:30 pm To 7:00 pm
Please join us at the East Oakland Youth Development Center for this free community event celebrating African Heritage this Black History Month. Read more…
Fox Theater, 1807 Telegraph Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612
February 28, 2020 To February 28, 2020
8:00 pm To 10:00 pm
Raphael Saadiq is a Grammy Award winning musician, songwriter and go-to collaborator/producer for some of the biggest names in R&B. Solange Knowles, John Legend, Mary J. Read more…
Sacramento State, J Street, Sacramento, CA, USA
February 29, 2020 To March 1, 2020
11:00 am To 6:00 pm
The 32nd Annual Sacramento Black Expo is not only the best family, fun fest each year for communities of color to enjoy; it is also the best way for your message of inclusion and opportunity to be conveyed. Read more…
2727 Fruitvale Avenue, Oakland, California, USA
February 29, 2020 To February 29, 2020
6:00 pm To 9:00 pm
In honor of Black History Month and Black farmers globally, join Pollinate Farm & Garden and Farms to Grow, Inc. Read more…
Complex Oakland, 14th Street, Oakland, CA, USA
February 29, 2020 To March 1, 2020
6:30 pm To 1:00 am
Known for the best talent, the best energy and the sexiest crowd – your favorite comedy show is now in Oakland! Chocolate Sundaes is held every Sunday at the world famous Laugh Factory on Sunset Blvd. Read more…
The Geary Theater 405 Geary Street San Francisco, CA
March 5, 2020 To March 29, 2020
8:00 pm To 10:00 pm
by Lydia R. Diamond Directed by Tony Award winner Pam MacKinnon Choreographed by Camille A. Read more…
Paramount Theatre, Broadway,2025 Oakland, CA
March 11, 2020 To March 11, 2020
8:00 pm To 10:00 pm
CECILE MCLORIN SALVANT’S OGRESSE – Vocalist, composer and three-time Grammy Award-winner Salvant presents her new 90-minute song cycle in collaboration with arranger and conductor Darcy James Argue. Since her emergence a decade ago, Salvant has tapped into a line of classic jazz vocalists: Bessie Smith, Betty Carter, Abbey Lincoln. Read more…
Paramount Theatre, Broadway, 2025 Oakland, CA 94612
March 14, 2020 To March 14, 2020
7:00 pm To 9:00 pm
DARK GIRLS 2 – An exclusive screening of the sequel to the 2011 documentary film Dark Girls, directed by D. Channsin Berry (co-director of the first film, with Bill Duke). Read more…
San Francisco Public Library, 100 Larkin Street, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
March 17, 2020 To March 17, 2020
6:00 pm To 7:30 pm
A survey of typography in African American magazines and media — including popular television shows and music that have created an accepted and expected “black” type — combined with a look at early African American newspapers and how African American book artists navigate expectations to give their text an “authentic”… Read more…
Brick & Mortar Music Hall, 1710 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
March 18, 2020 To March 18, 2020
9:00 pm To 11:00 pm
About Nicole Bus: R&B singer who has risen to fame as a signee to Rocnation’s prestigious roster of talent. She released her debut 2018 single “You” to critical acclaim, including with a profile in Rolling Stone magazine. Before Fame She studied at the Conservatory of Amsterdam. Read more…
Brick & Mortar Music Hall, 1710 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
March 20, 2020 To March 20, 2020
9:00 pm To 11:00 pm
Versatile contemporary R&B singer and songwriter Lindsay Fields combines her love of both music and acting under the alias Jade Novah. After working as a backup singer and a songwriter-for-hire, she made her recording debut as Novah with the Shades of Jade mixtape in 2012. Read more…
Era Art Bar & Lounge, 19 Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA 94612
March 20, 2020 To March 21, 2020
9:00 pm To 2:00 am
Come on through for some of the best hip-hop, funk, R&B, and soulful feel good music the Bay has to offer with DJs: DCisChillin and Lexx Jonez. Read more…
101 Zellerbach Hall, #4800, Berkeley, CA 94720-4800
March 31, 2020 To April 5, 2020
8:00 pm To 10:00 pm
Robert Battle, artistic director Masazumi Chaya, associate artistic director Now in its seventh decade, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater stands tall as an enduring cultural touchstone, especially when it comes to work that speaks directly to the times. Read more…
Museum of the African Diaspora, 685 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105
May 9, 2020 To May 9, 2020
2:00 pm To 4:00 pm
White Nights, Black Paradise, The Play: A Showcase and Community Discussion on The Legacy of Black Women and the African American Community in Peoples Temple and Jonestown The new historical stage play, White Nights, Black Paradise, by L.A.-based writer Sikivu Hutchinson, is based on the arc of the predominantly African American… Read more…
Tokyo, Japan
May 31, 2020 To June 6, 2020
12:00 am To 12:00 am
The Millenial State Conference is a traveling business retreat designed to give successful entrepreneurs an introduction into global marketing and global ecommerce. Read more…
685 Mission St (at 3rd), San Francisco, CA 94105
Wednesday – Saturday 11am - 6pm; Sunday 12 pm – 5 pm; Monday – Tuesday Closed
MoAD, a contemporary art museum, celebrates Black cultures, ignites challenging conversations, and inspires learning through the global lens of the African Diaspora. Our focus spans the African Diaspora across history, from the diaspora at the origin of human existence through the contemporary African Diaspora that has affected communities and cultures around the world. Read more »
301 Mission Street San Francisco, CA 94105
Monday - Thursday 4pm - 9:30pm Friday 4pm - 10pm Saturday 5pm - 10pm Sunday 5pm - 9:30pm
International Smoke is the wildly popular collaboration between Chef Michael Mina and celebrity entrepreneur, television host, and New York Times best-selling author Ayesha Curry. Inspired by Curry and Mina’s shared love of global travels and international cooking techniques, International Smoke ignites a new spark of flavor and creativity focused on woodfired steaks, seafood, ribs, and Read more »
907E Washington Street Oakland, CA 94607
Monday – Thursday: 11 am – 8 pm Friday & Saturday: 11 am – 9 pm Sunday: Closed
Cupcakin’ Bake Shop is the realized vision of owner Lila Owens. She started a home-based cupcake catering business in 2007. But the ultimate goal was to open a cute little bake shop where she could showcase her passion for baking to a larger audience. Lila wanted a fun culture, adorable décor and artisan baked goods Read more »
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