High 5ive Rooftop Bar, 437 25th Street, Oakland, CA 94612

Join New Breath Foundation at Collective Liberation to celebrate two Trailblazers and a Movement Elder who have taken their lived experiences of incarceration and transformed their lives and others make systemic change. The Foundation is proud to be part of leading the movement to fund grassroots groups that change Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander lives while fighting for the collective liberation of all people of color.&nbsp;
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Collective Liberation 2024 is hosted at High 5ive, a hip rooftop bar in uptown Oakland. Guests will enjoy cocktails, small bites, a set by DJ Davey D, and a program emceed by NBC Bay Area's Gia Vang.&nbsp;
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NBF's Trailblazer Award recognizes inspirational pioneers who build movements by addressing institutional racism and inequities in their communities. This year, the Trailblazer Awards go to Rudy Corpuz, Jr.-the Founder and Executive Director of United Playaz (UP), a violence prevention program that serves the youth-and Tamisha Torres-Walker-a dedicated Antioch City Council member and Executive Director of the Safe Return Project.&nbsp;
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NBF's Movement Elder Award highlights those with decades of work in grassroots social justice movements. This year's Movement Elder Award honors Dorsey Nunn, the former Executive Director of Legal Services for Prisoners with Children (LSPC) and the Co-Founder of All of Us or None, the Formerly Incarcerated, Convicted People and Families Movement, Free at Last, and Critical Resistance.&nbsp;
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This year's emcee, Gia Vang is an Emmy-award-winning television news anchor and reporter for NBC Bay Area. As the daughter of Hmong refugees from Laos, she is the first news anchor of Hmong descent in a major U.S. news market. Gia is also the co-founder of the Very Asian Foundation, a non-profit that seeks to shed light on Asian experiences through advocacy and celebration.
 
$300 and up.
 
Presented by New Breath Foundation
 
<a href="https://new-breath.org/event/collective-liberation-2024-annual-celebration-awards-ceremony/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://new-breath.org/event/c...</a>&nbsp;
info@new-breath.org&nbsp;
510-560-6228&nbsp;

Local Event: Collective Liberation 2024: Annual Celebration & Awards Ceremony

Piedmont

California

Collective Liberation 2024: Annual Celebration...

Thursday May 9, 2024: Join New Breath Foundation at Collective Liberation to celebrate two Trailblazers and a Movement Elder who have taken...

Collective Liberation 2024: Annual Celebration & Awards Ceremony

6 beautiful gardens

AAUW Danville Alamo Walnut Creek&nbsp;Garden Tour May 10 &amp; 11 2024
Friday, May 10 &amp; Saturday, May 11 &nbsp; 10:00 am - 4:00 pm 
Tickets $40 per person before May 1, $45 thereafter&nbsp;
Proceeds provide college scholarships for local women, &nbsp;STEM camperships for middle school girls, and &nbsp;educational programs in our community
For more information and to purchase tickets, &nbsp;visit our branch webpage. <a href="https://daw-ca.aauw.net/2024-garden-tour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://daw-ca.aauw.net/2024-g...</a>

Local Event: AAUW DAW Garden Tour May 10 & 11 2024

Danville

AAUW DAW Garden Tour May 10 & 11 2024

Friday May 10, 2024: AAUW Danville Alamo Walnut Creek&nbsp;Garden Tour May 10 &amp; 11 2024
Friday, May 10 &amp; Saturday, May 11...

The Bookmark Bookstore

The Bookmark Bookstore is moving! In preparation for this major 
event, The Friends of the Oakland Public Library will be hosting a HUGE 
Moving Sale!
Get 50% off everything May 1 – 12! 
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Discounts apply to already low prices of $3 to $8 for most items in 
store, which includes a huge inventory of gently used and donated books,
 CDs, DVDs, LPs, comics, puzzles, and more. 
 
All proceeds benefit Oakland’s Public Libraries.

Local Event: Bookstore Moving Sale!

Bookstore Moving Sale!

Saturday May 11, 2024: The Bookmark Bookstore is moving! In preparation for this major 
event, The Friends of the Oakland Public Library...

Notes & Words

You don't want to&nbsp;miss <a href="https://www.facebook.com/notesandwords?__cft__[0]=AZUMZHyVu9YBT9IGqYyHLbU6_uqpb0wy5vlXTpDqOKw26les_dQAXan535eerXQ2rHuC-qvHDWi1TlHo6lc-p9OoRyfl8jX5Pix9gJiDNApUSDEsnWN6N9q4XeKo-mANl85NcEwVkbUbUpoWwB_Of8v1Idu95YXJhhT5NJvlJNsCZX3DD3IM77mSxzFw5vHoNJ0&amp;__tn__=-]K-R" role="link" tabindex="0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Notes &amp; Words</a>, a night of smart, satisfying entertainment at the Fox Theater, Saturday, May 11. Hear Semisonic's Dan Wilson perform, listen to powerful prose by best-selling authors Nicholas D. Kristof and C Pam Zhang, and watch The Curtis Family C-Notes and Oakland School for the Arts light up the stage. Proceeds support UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals.

Local Event: Notes & Words

Saturday May 11, 2024: You don't want to&nbsp;miss Notes &amp; Words, a night of smart, satisfying entertainment at the Fox Theater,...

Shattuck & Vine, Shattuck Ave and Vine St, Berkeley, CA 94709

2024 NSA Taste of North Berkeley&nbsp;
Wednesday, May 15, 5-8 pm&nbsp;
Shattuck Ave and Vine St in Berkeley, CA&nbsp;
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The Taste of North Berkeley will feature local restaurants and businesses offering samples of delicious food and drinks (including craft beer, artisan wines, and mocktails) to ticketed patrons from 5-8 pm on Wednesday, May 15, on Shattuck Ave and Vine Street in Berkeley, CA.&nbsp; Proceeds will support the North Shattuck Association, a nonprofit business improvement district serving the community for over 22 years.&nbsp;
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Ticket "Passports" are available for purchase online:&nbsp;
Passport ~ $60 for ages 16 and up if purchased online ahead of time ($64.60 w/ processing fee)&nbsp;
Passport ~ $25 for ages 15 and under if purchased online ahead of time ($27.50 w/ processing fee)&nbsp;&nbsp;
Passport ~ $68 if purchased at the event&nbsp;
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Check-in will start at Shattuck Avenue and Vine Street at 5 pm where you will collect your Taste of North Berkeley Passport and begin your adventure.&nbsp;
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Included will be food, drinks, and/or activities such as discount promotions and giveaways from the following (growing) list of 30+ participating businesses:&nbsp;&nbsp;
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*Saul's Restaurant &amp; Delicatessen&nbsp;&nbsp;
*The Grubb Company&nbsp;
*Taste of the Himalayas&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;
*Barney's&nbsp;
*Victory Point Cafe&nbsp;
*The Local Butcher Shop&nbsp;
*The Table Catering&nbsp;
*A Priori&nbsp;
*ACCI&nbsp;
*Books Inc.&nbsp;
*BMO&nbsp;
and many more!&nbsp;
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"After five years, Taste of North Berkeley is back, and Taste of the Himalayas will be showcasing the unique flavors of Nepal and India at the event. The Berkeley community has a vast array of different cultures and traditions that come together to make Berkeley special. Taste of North Berkeley shows what makes Berkeley diverse in terms of food and people from all over the world. We hope to see you all there at our food-tasting booth!" -Ram Paudel, Taste of the Himalayas&nbsp;
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Last but not least, patrons are encouraged to swing by the North Shattuck Association Booth at Shattuck and Vine to connect with community leaders.
 
$60 for ages 16 and up; $25 for ages 15 and under.
 
Presented by North Shattuck Association
 
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Local Event: Taste of North Berkeley

Taste of North Berkeley

Wednesday May 15, 2024: 2024 NSA Taste of North Berkeley&nbsp;
Wednesday, May 15, 5-8 pm&nbsp;
Shattuck Ave and Vine St in Berkeley,...

Freight & Salvage

It's a concert, yes, but also a musical adventure when Scottish fiddle master Alasdair Fraser leads dozens of players on fiddles -- plus cellos, guitars, percussion and piano -- in a program of scintillating melodies and driving rhythms. The Fiddlers' repertoire begins in Scotland and branches out to explore music from Brittany, Scandinavia, Cape Breton and beyond. It's high energy, family friendly and dance-in-your-seat fun. Come share the joy!
$30-$35. Tickets/info: sffiddles.org.

Local Event: The San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers Starring Alasdair Fraser

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The San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers Starring...

Sunday May 19, 2024: It's a concert, yes, but also a musical adventure when Scottish fiddle master Alasdair Fraser leads dozens of players...

The San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers Starring Alasdair Fraser

1300 Grand Ave, Piedmont, CA 94610

Summer Math Camp for curious and challenge-loving kids ages 6 to 16. Camps run weekly from&nbsp;June 3 to August 2. Do your kids have any summer plans? FireCracker Math has got you covered! Our in-person camps in Piedmont are June 3-7, June 17-21, July 1-3 (short week), July 15-19, July 29 - Aug 2 Located at Kehilla Community Synagogue-1300 Grand Ave, Piedmont, CA 94610
Select our In-person Summer MATH Camp or our Summer MATH Boost Program for Kids Ages 6-16. Join us in person at our Summer MATH Camps in Berkeley, Oakland/Piedmont, Lafayette, San Francisco, or Castro Valley. Instructions employ math games, projects, and magic tricks, sparking kids’ interest in math and boosting their skills and confidence. We offer both full and half-day options with fun activities in the afternoon. Pre-care and after-care are also available.
OR enroll your child in our week-long Summer MATH Boost Program, customized to balance online and offline learning. Different times and days are offered. Switch between online and in-person camps.
We also offer <a href="https://firecrackermath.org/our-offerings/firecracker-after-school-enrichment/private-and-semi-private-tutoring/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Private Lessons and Learning Pods.</a> In-person or online custom small circles (3-5 students) and private lessons. Curriculum will be customized according to your goals and your child’s needs. Visit Private Lessons and Learning Pods.
Go to <a href="https://firecrackermath.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">firecrackermath.org</a> to learn more about our summer camp. Contact us at <a href="mailto:info@firecrackermath.org">info@firecrackermath.org</a> for more information.
Also, sign up for our online Open House on April 9&nbsp;from 6 to 7 pm! New parents get 5% off class tuition and meet our Program Director.

Local Event: (June 3-7) Summer Math Camp for curious and challenge-loving kids ages 6 to 16.

(June 3-7) Summer Math Camp for curious and...

Monday June 3, 2024: Summer Math Camp for curious and challenge-loving kids ages 6 to 16. Camps run weekly from&nbsp;June 3 to August 2.Do...

(June 3-7) Summer Math Camp for curious and challenge-loving kids ages 6 to 16.

<a href="https://www.broadwaysf.com/events/sesame-street-live/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">'Sesame Street Live! Say Hello'</a>
June 7-8, 2024<ul><li>Friday: 6 p.m.</li><li>Saturday: 10 a.m. &amp; 2 p.m.</li></ul>
Curran Theater, 445 Curran St., San Francisco, CA
From&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/BroadwaySF?__cft__[0]=AZWoSwAo0o2lR-IRfRJKU_ueMYjFW3vYDKYHJJmZz1aP_AAZ-8m8m10cJmRdv7td0XAB6cQP9DrhUF9c8TBw0dvE9KJpIeCoTdJYUFE_cPflGSLm0WP7Z3PJPmdVOZAFNjHTBPLmFO9HwesmHlc850rxy5mQyq99Wvwg6Abp2kQcvFxqn1ijSiXRsT_yhXjxWz4&amp;__tn__=-UC%2CP-R" role="link" tabindex="0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">BroadwaySF</a>:
"Round Room Live and Sesame Workshop are proud to announce a new live show, Sesame Street Live! Say Hello.
"The live show will bring the beloved characters from the iconic Sesame Street to life in a brand-new interactive production that will tour the U.S. and Canada beginning April 2024, with a stop at San Francisco’s Curran Theater (445 Curran St.) on June 7 &amp; 8, 2024.
"Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their friends from Sesame Street are coming to your neighborhood to say hello!
"At Sesame Street Live! Say Hello, you can sing and dance with your favorite furry friends while enjoying fun surprises along the way.&nbsp;
"So put on your dancing shoes and make your way to where the air is sweet for this all-new celebration on Sesame Street!<a href="https://www.broadwaysf.com/events/sesame-street-live/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a>
<a href="https://www.broadwaysf.com/events/sesame-street-live/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MORE INFO &amp; TICKET LINKS HERE</a>
--Image credit:&nbsp;"Sesame Street Live! Say Hello"

Local Event: 'Sesame Street Live! Say Hello' 2024: ﻿Curran Theater, San Francisco

San Francisco

'Sesame Street Live! Say Hello' 2024: ﻿Curran...

Saturday June 8, 2024: 'Sesame Street Live! Say Hello'
June 7-8, 2024Friday: 6 p.m.Saturday: 10 a.m. &amp; 2 p.m.
Curran Theater, 445 Curran...

'Sesame Street Live! Say Hello' 2024: ﻿Curran Theater, San Francisco

<a href="https://annual.alamedacountyfair.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alameda County Fair: "That Summer Feeling"&nbsp;</a>
Friday, June 14 - Sunday, July 7, 2024<ul><li>Wednesdays – Sundays:&nbsp;12 p.m. - 11 p.m.&nbsp;</li><li>Fireworks Spectacular &amp; Drone Show:&nbsp;Fridays, June 14 &amp; 28</li><li>July 4th hours: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.</li><li>Live Horse Racing: Fridays through Sundays, plus July 4</li></ul>
Alameda County Fairgrounds,&nbsp;2005 Valley Ave.,&nbsp;Pleasanton, CA
From&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/alamedacountyfair?__cft__[0]=AZW2QAPAD2lxrGnTwl1yXfkZtsSZGx3NleDTdYGvcpbgoMh_WRj-vtANZPTlnxv_yHMHciMZEGQ2VHeVZzBp50PZ4K5bGJf2G9kFQtusn7JosALFvM7ispfJLiS_jHSAk3zeJVD1VF1lhZcLeUE9VciXlOVp6kgXQTwXTWIbAf60rSF1We0qPBQ_g_u1p87dSsY&amp;__tn__=-UC%2CP-R" role="link" tabindex="0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Alameda County Fair</a>:
"The Alameda County Fair returns June 14 and runs through July 7...&nbsp;18 days of fun foods, racing, bands, shops, and tasting fests.
<a href="https://annual.alamedacountyfair.com/drone-show/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"</a><a href="https://annual.alamedacountyfair.com/drone-show/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Fireworks Spectacular &amp; Drone Show</a>:&nbsp;Fridays, June 14 &amp; 28.
"Two Fridays, including opening day, enjoy a Fireworks PLUS Drone Spectacular Show. Fireworks go over the lighted Drones above the Stella Artois Grandstand two nights only!
"A fan favorite, the Drone Show returns over the Stella Artois Grandstand (except July 4). Enjoy a magical light show put on with drones! Visible all over the Fairgrounds, the best viewing is at the race track.
"There will be no fireworks or drone show on July 4, the Fair will close at 8pm on July 4 only.
<a href="https://annual.alamedacountyfair.com/carnival/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Carnival</a>:&nbsp;The summer Fair returns with a Kids’ Carnival and the Midway full of rides and games.
"Starting June 14, 2024, carnival wristbands may only be purchased on site at a Butler Kiosk in the Kids or Midway Carnival areas. Butler kiosks take both credit card and cash. All day passes and individual ticket purchase all print as wristbands now.
"Concert Series:&nbsp;Be among the first to find out about the Big O Tires Concert Series line-up.
<a href="https://annual.alamedacountyfair.com/horse-racing/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Live Horse Racing</a>:&nbsp;Free with Fair Admission.&nbsp;This Summer enjoy LIVE horse racing every Friday, Saturday &amp; Sunday, plus Thursday, July 4th
<a href="https://annual.alamedacountyfair.com/animals/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">"Animals:</a>&nbsp;<ul><li>Small Animals: A Fair fan favorite, small animals return to the Fair, including rabbits, reptiles, birds and more. Check out Building P for these adorable critters.</li><li>Petting Zoo: Great American Entertainment Company brings animals to the 2024 Fair. Open every day of Fair until 8pm. Fun for the whole family, visit with farm animals!</li><li>Livestock:&nbsp;The annual Jr. Livestock Auction is July 7. Come a week before to say hi to the animals as well as watch the FFA and 4H children show at the auction. </li></ul>
"Special Events:<ul><li>Horse Racing – Friday-Sunday &amp; Thursday, July 4 – visit <a href="https://annual.alamedacountyfair.com/horse-racing/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a> </li><li>Nightly Movies at 6pm – for details – visit <a href="https://annual.alamedacountyfair.com/movies-on-the-lawn/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a></li><li>Big O Tires Concert Series at 8pm – visit <a href="https://annual.alamedacountyfair.com/concerts/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a></li><li>Fireworks or Drone Show (no show on July 4) – visit <a href="https://annual.alamedacountyfair.com/drone-show/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a></li><li>Fair Festivals – visit <a href="https://annual.alamedacountyfair.com/entertainment/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a></li><li>Wine &amp; Brew Fests – visit <a href="https://annual.alamedacountyfair.com/tasting-fests/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a></li><li>$3 Fair Food Bite Thursdays &amp; Food Finder – visit <a href="https://annual.alamedacountyfair.com/3-fair-bites/?preview_id=1564&amp;preview_nonce=03d4b3c510&amp;_thumbnail_id=1566&amp;preview=true" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a></li><li>Shopping Finder – visit <a href="https://annual.alamedacountyfair.com/shopper-guide/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a></li></ul>
<a href="https://annual.alamedacountyfair.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MORE INFO &amp; TICKET LINKS HERE</a>
--Image via Shutterstock

Local Event: Alameda County Fair 2024: Pleasanton

Pleasanton

Alameda County Fair 2024: Pleasanton

Saturday June 15, 2024: Alameda County Fair: "That Summer Feeling"&nbsp;
Friday, June 14 - Sunday, July 7, 2024Wednesdays – Sundays:&nbsp;12...

1300 Grand Ave, Piedmont, CA

Summer Math Camp for curious and challenge-loving kids ages 6 to 16. Camps run weekly from June 3 to August 2. Do your kids have any summer plans? FireCracker Math has got you covered! Our in-person camps in Piedmont are June 3-7, June 17-21, July 1-3 (short week), July 15-19, July 29 - Aug 2 Located at Kehilla Community Synagogue-1300 Grand Ave, Piedmont, CA 94610
Select our In-person Summer MATH Camp or our Summer MATH Boost Program for Kids Ages 6-16. Join us in person at our Summer MATH Camps in Berkeley, Oakland/Piedmont, Lafayette, San Francisco, or Castro Valley. Instructions employ math games, projects, and magic tricks, sparking kids’ interest in math and boosting their skills and confidence. We offer both full and half-day options with fun activities in the afternoon. Pre-care and after-care are also available.
OR enroll your child in our week-long Summer MATH Boost Program, customized to balance online and offline learning. Different times and days are offered. Switch between online and in-person camps.
We also offer <a href="https://firecrackermath.org/our-offerings/firecracker-after-school-enrichment/private-and-semi-private-tutoring/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Private Lessons and Learning Pods.</a> In-person or online custom small circles (3-5 students) and private lessons. Curriculum will be customized according to your goals and your child’s needs. Visit Private Lessons and Learning Pods.
Go to <a href="https://firecrackermath.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">firecrackermath.org</a> to learn more about our summer camp. Contact us at <a href="mailto:info@firecrackermath.org">info@firecrackermath.org</a> for more information.
Also, sign up for our online Open House on April 9 from 6 to 7 pm! New parents get 5% off class tuition and meet our Program Director.

Local Event: (June 17-21) Summer Math Camp for curious and challenge-loving kids ages 6 to 16.

(June 17-21) Summer Math Camp for curious and...

Monday June 17, 2024: Summer Math Camp for curious and challenge-loving kids ages 6 to 16. Camps run weekly from June 3 to August 2.Do your...

(June 17-21) Summer Math Camp for curious and challenge-loving kids ages 6 to 16.

Local Event: (July 1-3) Summer Math Camp for curious and challenge-loving kids ages 6 to 16.

(July 1-3) Summer Math Camp for curious and...

Monday July 1, 2024: Summer Math Camp for curious and challenge-loving kids ages 6 to 16. Camps run weekly from June 3 to August 2.Do your...

(July 1-3) Summer Math Camp for curious and challenge-loving kids ages 6 to 16.

Local Event: (July 15-19) Summer Math Camp for curious and challenge-loving kids ages 6 to 16.

(July 15-19) Summer Math Camp for curious and...

Monday July 15, 2024: Summer Math Camp for curious and challenge-loving kids ages 6 to 16. Camps run weekly from June 3 to August 2.Do your...

(July 15-19) Summer Math Camp for curious and challenge-loving kids ages 6 to 16.

Local Event: (July 29 - Aug 2) Summer Math Camp for curious and challenge-loving kids ages 6 to 16.

(July 29 - Aug 2) Summer Math Camp for curious...

Monday July 29, 2024: Summer Math Camp for curious and challenge-loving kids ages 6 to 16. Camps run weekly from June 3 to August 2.Do your...

(July 29 - Aug 2) Summer Math Camp for curious and challenge-loving kids ages 6 to 16.

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