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Saturday February 06 - February 16 (Feb 6th & 16th 10:00am – 12noon)
Walking Tour: New Era/New Politics
Outdoors
Stroll through downtown and discover the places where Oakland African American leaders have made their mark. Tour begins in front of the African American Museum and Library.
510 238-3234
http://www.oaklandnet.com/walkingtours
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Tuesday February 09 - February 10 (6:00pm - 8:00pm)
Meet the Brewer at The Trappist
Culinary
February 9 - Meet Allagash Brewmaster Rob Tod and enjoy Allagash beers paired with cheese and charcuterie.
February 10 - Meet Russian River Brewing Co.'s Vinnie Cilurzo.
http://thetrappist.com?
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Thursday February 11 (9:00pm)
Omarion
Music
Kimball's Carnival
http://www.wix.com/kimballscarnival/home
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Thursday February 11 (8:00PM)
Alice In Chains
Music
A metal band with an alternative-rock edge, Alice in Chains was among the biggest to emerge from the grunge scene that spawned Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Soundgarden.
Fox Theater
http://www.thefoxoakland.com/calendar.php
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Friday February 12 (7:00pm - 8:30pm)
22nd Annual African American Cultural Celebration
Music
Annual African American Cultural Celebration is a tribute to the influence of African Americans on the music scene around the world.
St. Paul's Episcopal School
http://www.spes.org
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Friday February 12 - February 14 (8:00pm & 10:00pm)
Valentines Day Weekend with Mavis Staples
Music
There are few living musicians who can lay claim to being America’s conscience, even fewer who continue to make vital music. Mavis Staples is capable of both.
Yoshi's Oakland
510.238.9200
http://www.yoshis.com
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Friday February 12 - February 16
Miss Pearl’s Jam House Mardi Gras Festival
Music Culinary
Five days of Big Easy fun at Miss Pearl’s Jam House! All events are free to the public. Serving up festive food, drinks, and fun starting Friday and wrapping up with a big Fat Tuesday Celebration.
http://www.misspearlsjamhouse.com
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Friday February 12 - March 28
For Colored Girls Only: An all women group show
Art/Exhibits Music
Joyce Gordon Gallery
A visual art and literary event in celebration of women from all color, size, age, gender, local and international as a form of politics/non-politics and as a body of thought.
http://www.joycegordongallery.com
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Saturday February 13 (7:30 PM)
Billy Joel/Elton John
Music
Elton John and Billy Joel, two of the most successful singer/songwriters of the past three decades, are touring together again.
ORACLE Arena
510 569-2121
http://www.ORACLEArena.com
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Saturday February 13 (TBD)
Importer Night: Vanberg & Dewulf
Culinary
An evening featuring the beers of Vanberg & Dewulf Importers: Saison Dupont, Foret, Avec Les Bons Voeux, Witkap Single, Witkap Dubbel, and Witkap Tripel
http://www.thetrappist.com/
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Sunday February 14 (5:00 PM)
Jeff Dunham
Film/Theater
Identity Crisis Tour 2010
Oracle Arena
http://www.coliseum.com/
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Sunday February 14 (7:00 PM)
Mike Epps
Film/Theater
From his roots as a Def Comedy Jam standup comedian to his recurring starring roles in the Resident Evil films, comic, rapper, and actor Mike Epps has always made waves. Don't miss the Mike Epps tsunami at the Paramount!
http://www.paramounttheatre.com
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Tuesday February 16 (8pm & 10pm)
Meshell Ndegeocello Presents: The Best of Bitter & More
Music
After 20 years in an industry that has called her everything from avant garde to a dying breed, what unquestionably remains is the fearsome bassist, prolific songwriter and the creativity and curiosity of an authentic musical force.
Yoshi's Oakland
510.238.9200
http://www.yoshis.com/oakland
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Wednesday February 17 (8pm & 10pm)
Meshell Ndegeocello Presents: Ventriloquism, A Night of Covers
Music
A vast array of influences have informed all of her albums, including Devil’s Halo, and there are traces of her native go-go, hip hop, rock, R&B, new wave and punk in each.
Yoshi's Oakland
http://www.yoshis.com/oakland
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Wednesday February 17 (11:30am – 3:30pm)
Black History Fair
Art/Exhibits
Join us for a special exhibition of African American art, music and spoken word in celebration of Black History Month. Presented by Bay Area Rapid Transit District
510 464-7139
Kaiser Center
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Thursday February 18 - February 20 (8pm & 10pm)
Legendary Jazz Vocalist NANCY WILSON
Music
Nancy Wilson’s musical style is so diverse that it is hard to classify. Over the years her repertoire has included pop style ballads, jazz and blues, show tunes and well known standards.
Yoshi's Oakland
http://www.yoshis.com/oakland/jazzclub
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Friday February 19 (8:00 PM)
Erykah Badu featuring Goapele
Music
Erykah Badu weaves unusual musical influences together creating a rich texture of sound. In many aspects she remains the quintessential Hip-Hop B-Girl.
Fox Oakland Theatre
http://www.foxoakland.com/
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Friday February 19 (9:00pm)
Mario
Music
Kimball's Carnival
http://www.wix.com/kimballscarnival/home
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Saturday February 20 (3:00 pm – 6:00 pm)
Understanding Diversity through Mindful Drumming
Music
Mindful Drumming is a transformative learning process that offers individuals opportunities to experience diversity through rhythm and sound.
510 652-5530
http://or www.ahc-oakland.org
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Saturday February 20 (08:00 PM)
Ragga Muffins Festival
feat. Gregory Isaacs, Barrington Levy, Capleton, Cocoa Tea, Tarrus Riley and Sister I-Live
Music
Fox Theater
http://www.thefoxoakland.com/
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Thursday February 25 - February 27 (8pm & 10pm)
The David Sanborn Trio featuring Joey DeFrancesco
Music
Renowned and revered the world over as one of the greatest saxophone players of all-time, David Sanborn is an artist whose music has inspired countless other musicians while creating a body of work that spans the genres of rock 'n' roll, R&B, pop and jazz.
Yoshi's Oakland
http://www.yoshis.com/oakland
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Friday February 26 (7:00pm)
Brian McKnight featuring Lalah Hathaway
Music
Musicians and friends are coming together for a night of unforgettable music.
Fox Theater
1-800-745-3000
http://www.thefoxoakland.com
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Friday February 26 (8:00 PM)
Mariah Carey
Music
The best-selling female performer of the 1990s, Mariah Carey rose to superstardom on the strength of her stunning five-octave voice.
http://www.Coliseum.com
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Saturday February 27 (12:00noon)
Black History Celebration
Film/Theater
An amazing opportunity to honor the legacy of a host of key contributors in the journey of the African American struggle through speeches, performances, food, history, knowledge, fellowship, and family fun.
510 654.9622
Presented by Urban Services YMCA of the East Bay
http://www.us.ymcaeastbay.org
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