# Event Details - **Event Name**: The Art of Black Storytelling — Juneteenth Edition - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join us for lectures on niche topics given by professors, subject experts, & storytellers in cool bars & breweries. Cheers, Scholars!About this EventLectures by professors and subject experts on mind-stimulating topics, served up at cool Bay Area bars.Date: Wednesday, June 17th 2026 ?Time: 6:30 PM ⏳Location: Mad Oak Bar N’ Yard, Oakland ?Lecture: “The Art of Black Storytelling — Juneteenth Edition” ?Speaker: J.R. Rice, Author, Spoken Word Artist, Educator ?Join us for a special Juneteenth edition of Pub Scholar, an evening exploring the power, craft, and cultural legacy of Black storytelling as one of the most enduring forms of expression and resistance.Led by a spoken word artist, author, and curator of Oakland’s Get-Hype Open Mic, this talk traces the evolution of Black oral tradition through Negro spirituals, the Harlem Renaissance, and contemporary spoken word. We’ll unpack the techniques at the heart of the craft: rhythm, repetition, metaphor, and call-and-response, and how they’ve been used to preserve memory, build identity, and shape cultural movements.This is more than a lecture...it’s a live, reflective experience blending storytelling, spoken word, and conversation. Come for a lecture, stay for an evening of history, artistry, and community as we honor the voices that continue to shape the present and future.? Photo & Video NoticePlease Note: Photos and videos will be taken during this event for marketing, promotional, and social media purposes.By attending, you consent to your image being used in such materials.If you prefer not to be included, please notify event staff upon arrival. Thank you for helping us share our event with the wider community. (:Agenda?: 06:30 PM - 06:55 PMCheck-inInfo: Doors open! Our event is open seating, so come early to grab a seat and grab your drinks + food. ?: 06:55 PM - 07:00 PMIntroduction ?: 07:00 PM - 07:45 PMLecture Time?: 07:45 PM - 08:00 PMAudience Q&A?: 08:00 PM - 08:30 PMMix & MingleInfo: Mingle, grow your bar tab, vibe! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oakland/the-art-of-black-storytelling-juneteenth-edition/100001990545190248 - **Event Categories**: art, storytelling, juneteenth, spoken-word, literary-art, open-mic - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Age Limit: 21+ - door_time: 2026-06-18T01:30:00Z - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Mad Oak Bar ‘N’ Yard - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 25, max: 25, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Oakland - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Mad Oak Bar ‘N’ Yard - **lat**: 37.799759 - **long**: -122.2647241 - **full address**: Mad Oak Bar ‘N’ Yard, 135 12th Street, Oakland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The Art of Black Storytelling — Juneteenth Edition - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/1cdd44aa5777d33d69d321747c735ebb96c336cf3cdce0c1f34a2c14a77f571a-rimg-w1200-h675-dcdfded9-gmir.jpg?v=1779954560 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The Art of Black Storytelling — Juneteenth Edition being held? - **A:** The Art of Black Storytelling — Juneteenth Edition takes place on Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Wed, 17 Jun, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Mad Oak Bar N Yard, 135 12th Street, Oakland, United States. - **Q**: Is there an age restriction for The Art of Black Storytelling — Juneteenth Edition? - **A:** The Art of Black Storytelling — Juneteenth Edition is strictly for guests aged 21 and above. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for entry. Guests under 21 will not be admitted. The event will be presented in English. - **Q**: Who is organizing The Art of Black Storytelling — Juneteenth Edition? - **A:** The Art of Black Storytelling — Juneteenth Edition is organized by Pub Scholar. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The Art of Black Storytelling — Juneteenth Edition is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Oakland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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