The Town is fresh off celebrating Black culture with last weekend’s Black Joy Parade, and this weekend features the final events of Black History Month. There’s a family-friendly celebration at the East Oakland Youth Development Center in deep East. The African American Quilt Guild is hosting an event at the West Oakland Library for quilters, sewers, and craft enthusiasts. And the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir is offering a free show.
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Celebration of Black history and culture at the East Oakland Youth Development Center
The East Oakland Youth Development Center, an organization that opened its doors in 1978 to provide Black and brown youth with job opportunities, counseling services, and other support, will celebrate Black culture at its HQ in deep East Oakland with local vendors, food, performances, and family activities.
Friday, Feb. 27, 5 p.m., free, EOYDC, 8200 International Blvd.
Lit talk: ‘Kitty Caterpillar’
Emmy-nominated television writers and children’s media creators Annabeth Bonder-Stone and Connor White are visiting Oakland for the public launch of their new children’s picture book, “Kitty Caterpillar.” The story follows a kitten who imagines becoming a caterpillar while exploring nature. Books will be available for purchase at the event.
Friday, Feb. 27, 5 p.m., free, no RSVP needed, A Great Good Place for Books, 6120 La Salle Ave.
African American Quilt Guild of Oakland annual Black History Month Family Workshop
Members of the African American Quilt Guild, a group dedicated to preserving and celebrating African American quilting traditions, are celebrating the culmination of Black History Month by making a quilt block. Everyone, regardless of age and experience, is welcome to participate. Space is limited and there will be a limited amount of quilting kits.
Saturday, Feb. 28, 1 to 3 p.m., free, West Oakland Library, 1801 Adeline St.
‘A Joyful Walk Through Gospel’ concert by the Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir
The Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir, a diverse group of semi-professional Black gospel singers and singers of other ethnic backgrounds, is putting on a show this weekend to celebrate American gospel music to close out Black History Month.
Saturday, Feb. 28, 6:30 p.m., free, Resurrection Church, 1701 Franklin St.
Connor White (left) and Annabeth Bonder-Stone teamed up to write the children’s book “Kitty Caterpillar.” Credit: courtesy of Roger Charlie PR
John Mayer tribute at the Sound Room
Bay Area vocalist Amy D and singer-songwriter-guitarist Ian Santillano are teaming up for a one-night-only collaboration to commemorate the 20th anniversary of John Mayer’s album “Continuum.” Artists Carl Nash (piano), Chris Balderas (bass), and David Aguiar (drums and vocals) will accompany the duo on stage. The 2006 album, featuring tracks such as “Gravity,” earned Mayer Grammys for Best Pop Vocal Album and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.
Saturday, Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m., $39.19, The Sound Room, 3022 Broadway
Hot Ticket in The Town this week: Najee at Yoshi’s
Award-winning jazz saxophonist and flautist Najee is bringing his New York sound to the Town with four back-to-back shows to support his new album, “Under the Moon Over the Sky.” He will also play some fan favorites from his four-decade career.
Thursday, Feb. 26 and Friday, Feb. 27, 7:30 and 9:30 p.m., $42-$89, 510 Embarcadero West
Coming soon to The Town: Michelle Buteau: ‘The Surviving and Thriving Tour’ at the Fox
The actress, comedian, producer and writer is bringing her standup comedy tour to the Town in May. This show was rescheduled from last November.
Friday, May 1, 6 p.m., $66-$80, Fox Theater, 1807 Telegraph Ave.
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