# Poetry events in Oakland, Today and Upcoming Poetry events in Oakland

- **Subtitle**: All Poetry events in Oakland, California. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Oakland like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance
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## About

All Poetry events in Oakland, California. Here you can find more information about Upcoming events in Oakland like parties, concerts, meets,shows, sports, club, reunion, Performance

## Events in Oakland

- **Event Name**: Say Yes The Tour
  - **Description**: Floetry, Raheem Devaughn and Teedra Moses are coming your way! Presale: Thursday, February 12 at 10 AM (Code: BPC). Public On Sale: Friday, February 13 at 10 AM.
  - **Interested Audience**:
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  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oakland/say-yes-the-tour/200029682001529
  - **Venue**: Paramount Theatre, Oakland
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- **Event Name**: 26th Annual Malcolm X JazzArts Festival
  - **Description**: 26th Annual Malcolm X JazzArts Festival

San Antonio Park, Oakland  • FREE to the community

Saturday, May 16, 2026

11:00 - 7:00 PM

Belafonte KidZone
Activities offered by Afro Play, Oakland Public Library, and others

Javad Jahi Soapbox Stage
Bay Area
  - **Interested Audience**:
    - Count: 125
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 11:00 am – Sat May 16 2026 at 07:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oakland/26th-annual-malcolm-x-jazzarts-festival/200029879660737
  - **Venue**: San Antonio Park , Oakland California
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  - **Categories**: Art, Festivals, health-wellness, Business, Workshops, Exhibitions, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Ultimate Floetry M&G Experience
  - **Description**: InformationPost show Meet and Greet Fan Experience with Floetry. Includes photo opportunity. This is not a show ticket. A separate ticket for show is required.Note: This is not a show ticket. A separate ti
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun May 17 2026 at 09:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oakland/ultimate-floetry-mandg-experience/210002575345625
  - **Venue**: Paramount Theatre Oakland
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- **Event Name**: Floetry
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Floetry, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Paramount Theatre - Oakland in vibrant Oakland, CA, this event prom
  - **Date**: Sat May 16 2026 at 04:00 pm (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oakland/floetry/2300029693824258
  - **Venue**: Paramount Theatre - Oakland
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  - **Categories**: art, theatre, calendar
- **Event Name**: The Midnight Hour: Reading for Revolution
  - **Description**: A poetry reading series centered on domestic and global liberation.About this EventArtists Against Apartheid & The Midnight Hour Collective present: a poetry reading series centered on domestic and global liberation.
  - **Date**: Sun Apr 26 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sun Apr 26 2026 at 07:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oakland/the-midnight-hour-reading-for-revolution/100001982559396524
  - **Venue**: Air Temple Art Space
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art, Workshops, Nonprofit
- **Event Name**: Floetry at Paramount Theatre Oakland
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Floetry at Paramount Theatre Oakland, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Paramount Theatre Oakland in vibrant Oakland,
  - **Date**: Sun May 17 2026 (-08:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oakland/floetry-at-paramount-theatre-oakland/2400029674127255
  - **Venue**: Paramount Theatre Oakland
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  - **Categories**: Art, Theatre
- **Event Name**: Grief, Death, the Discarded Object
  - **Description**: Bay Area poets discuss states of grief, the religiosity of poetry, and connections between trash and history.About this EventWhat does it mean to be in devotion to trash, or to the Walmart aisle? How can grief, humor, and
  - **Date**: Mon Apr 27 2026 at 07:00 pm – Mon Apr 27 2026 at 09:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oakland/grief-death-the-discarded-object/100001985737779152
  - **Venue**: Clio's
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  - **Price**: USD 10 to 25
  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art, Entertainment, Sports, Theatre, performances
- **Event Name**: Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More!
  - **Description**: Join us for great vibes & a fun night of celebrating talented individuals through music, comedy, poetry, and more!About this Eventhttps://youtube.com/shorts/8RfTj0YqPLo?si=OkrDM4ZtJggAyOQeThe
  - **Date**: Thu May 14 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu Oct 15 2026 at 06:30 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oakland/powerful-voices-open-mic-show-live-music-comedy-poetry-more/100001984190288566
  - **Venue**: Oakland
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  - **Price**: Free
  - **Categories**: art, open-mic, music, literary-art, comedy, entertainment, live-music, performances
- **Event Name**: Poetry Ancestors
  - **Description**: Will add
  - **Date**: Thu Apr 30 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu Apr 30 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oakland/poetry-ancestors/100001987100107914
  - **Venue**: 3235 Grand Ave
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  - **Price**: USD 23
  - **Categories**: Art, literary-art
- **Event Name**: Found Poetry Collage Workshop
  - **Description**: Create unique collage poems using words from vintage books and magazines. A fun, accessible 2-hour session with artist Rose Crespo.About this EventInstructor: Rose Crespo
  - **Date**: Thu Jul 16 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu Jul 16 2026 at 07:00 pm (-07:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oakland/found-poetry-collage-workshop/100001986005486873
  - **Venue**: 2117 11th Ave
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  - **Price**: USD 23
  - **Categories**: Art, Workshops, literary-art

## Trending Events in Oakland

- **Event Name**: J Cole at Oakland Arena
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at J Cole at Oakland Arena, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Oakland Arena in vibrant Oakland, CA, this event p
  - **Venue**: Oakland Arena
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- **Event Name**: Ariana Grande at Oakland Arena
  - **Description**: ✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Ariana Grande at Oakland Arena, where every moment promises to be unforgettable! 🌟 Imagine of transforming Oakland Arena in the heart of Oakland, CA
  - **Venue**: Oakland Arena
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- **Event Name**: Hayley Williams at Fox Theater Oakland
  - **Description**: ✨ Discover the extraordinary at Hayley Williams at Fox Theater Oakland, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in Fox Theater Oakland nestled in bustling Oakland, CA
  - **Venue**: Fox Theater Oakland
- **Event Name**: Ariana Grande - Oakland Arena and Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
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  - **Venue**: Oakland Arena and Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum
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- **Event Name**: J. Cole
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Oakland Arena
🏠 Address: 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA 94621
🌆 City: Oakland
📍 Location: 37.7503, -122.203🌟 Step into a world of wonder at J. Cole, where extraordinary moments await! 🏛️ Located at Oakland Arena
  - **Venue**: Oakland Arena
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- **Event Name**: Ariana Grande
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Oakland Arena
🏠 Address: 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA 94621
🌆 City: Oakland
📍 Location: 37.7503, -122.203✨ Discover the extraordinary at Ariana Grande, where magic meets reality in ways you've never imagined! 🏛️ Set in
  - **Venue**: Oakland Arena
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- **Event Name**: Gabriel Iglesias at Oakland Arena
  - **Description**: 🎉 Prepare to be amazed at Gabriel Iglesias at Oakland Arena, the most anticipated gathering of the season! 🌟 Set against the stunning backdrop of Oakland Arena in vibrant Oakland, CA, th
  - **Venue**: Oakland Arena
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- **Event Name**: Romeo Santos and Prince Royce
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Oakland Arena
🏠 Address: 7000 Coliseum Way, Oakland, CA 94621
🌆 City: Oakland
📍 Location: 37.7503, -122.203✨ Enter a world of endless possibilities at Romeo Santos and Prince Royce, where every moment tells a story! 🏛️ The stunn
  - **Venue**: Oakland Arena
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- **Event Name**: Romeo Santos at Oakland Arena
  - **Description**: 🌟 Be part of history at Romeo Santos at Oakland Arena, an extraordinary gathering that will captivate your imagination! 🏛️ The prestigious Oakland Arena in Oakland, CA sets the stage for
  - **Venue**: Oakland Arena
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top events in Oakland?
  - **A:** Say Yes The Tour (Sun May 17 2026 at 08:00 pm at Paramount Theatre, Oakland), 26th Annual Malcolm X JazzArts Festival (Sat May 16 2026 at 11:00 am at San Antonio Park , Oakland California), Ultimate Floetry M&G Experience (Sun May 17 2026 at 07:00 pm at Paramount Theatre Oakland), Floetry (Sat May 16 2026 at 04:00 pm at Paramount Theatre - Oakland), The Midnight Hour: Reading for Revolution (Sun Apr 26 2026 at 05:00 pm at Air Temple Art Space).
- **Q**: What are the top free events in Oakland?
  - **A:** The Midnight Hour: Reading for Revolution (Sun Apr 26 2026 at 05:00 pm at Air Temple Art Space), Powerful Voices Open Mic Show - Live Music, Comedy, Poetry+ More! (Thu May 14 2026 at 05:00 pm at Oakland).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Oakland this weekend April 24–26, 2026?
  - **A:** The Midnight Hour: Reading for Revolution (Sun Apr 26 2026 at 05:00 pm at Air Temple Art Space).
- **Q**: What events are happening in Oakland in April 2026?
  - **A:** The Midnight Hour: Reading for Revolution (Sun Apr 26 2026 at 05:00 pm at Air Temple Art Space), Grief, Death, the Discarded Object (Mon Apr 27 2026 at 07:00 pm at Clio's), Poetry Ancestors (Thu Apr 30 2026 at 06:30 pm at 3235 Grand Ave).
- **Q**: How can I find events in Oakland?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming events in Oakland on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for events in Oakland?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for events in Oakland?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting events in Oakland include Paramount Theatre, Oakland, San Antonio Park , Oakland California, Paramount Theatre Oakland.
- **Q**: What is the price range for events in Oakland?
  - **A:** Prices for events in Oakland range from USD 10 to USD 25. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for events in Oakland?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting events in Oakland include Black Promoters Collective, East Side Arts Alliance, PROMOTED BY VENUE.
- **Q**: Are there any online events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new events in Oakland?
  - **A:** Follow the  category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new events are listed in Oakland.

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