# Event Details - **Event Name**: THE LAKE SHOW! "MEMORIAL DAY EVENT!" PICNIC AT THE LAKE! - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 26 May, 2025 at 11:00 am – Mon, 26 May, 2025 at 05:00 pm - **Event Description**: AFRO ENT & O2THEGBG present THE LAKE SHOW “Free Poetry for the People!” An open air platform for artists to express themselves to the publicAbout this EventEAST PALO OAKLAND PRESENTS "THE LAKE SHOW MEMORIAL DAY EVENT" FREE POETRY FOR THE PEOPLE PICNIC AT THE LAKE!!!!!* IF IT SAYS SOLD OUT OR YOU CAN'T REGISTER FOR TICKETS YOU CAN STILL SHOW UP AND PARTICIPATE*THE LAKE SHOW “Free Poetry for the People!” is an open air platform for artists to express themselves to the public to give the audience an opportunity to hear some talented spoken word poets in the Bay Area. This Monday we will be hosting a FREE POETRY FOR THE PEOPLE event with artists performing LIVE at Lake Merritt! Hosted by O2 The Good Bad Buy and UpsideDownGhost! We’ll be playing all your favorite BBQ and Family Reunion jams to create a safe and welcoming environment for ALL to be welcomed to attend. Music and Open Mic sign up list starts at 11:00am. Event will be held at Cleveland Cascade/Lakeshore Ave (across the street from the steps) with a stunning view of Lake Merritt as the back drop. No seats will be provided. Seating locations are completely open to first come first serve. This is a picnic so bring a blanket, bring your coolers, bring your drinks (BYOB!) and come enjoy a beautiful Monday afternoon in a safe space with family and friends. Early arrival is HIGHLY SUGGESTED for priority seating.If you would like to be a vendor at the event, please DM @O2THEGBG and please feel free to set up anywhere adjacent to the event space. We welcome ANY and ALL small businesses to come be a part of this event for the people of the Bay Area!This is a FREE EVENT so RSVP for your tickets now! For more information or if you’re interested in performing, please DM our Instagram page at @acoupleofkidsfromoakland @_upsidedownghost_ or @O2TheGBG or click CONTACT ORGANIZER. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/484fe9b0-26dd-11f0-a27c-f90ef4e9ea41-rimg-w1200-h708-dc5f5f61-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oakland/the-lake-show-memorial-day-event-picnic-at-the-lake/100001344650368449 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, trips-adventures, performances, entertainment, open-mic, live-music, memorial-day, spoken-word - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 25 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Oakland - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Cleveland Cascade - **lat**: 37.80624909999999 - **long**: -122.2494484 - **full address**: Cleveland Cascade, Lakeshore Avenue, Oakland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: THE LAKE SHOW! "MEMORIAL DAY EVENT!" PICNIC AT THE LAKE! - **Image URL**: https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F1019601583%2F337159936561%2F1%2Foriginal.20250429-214723?auto=format%2Ccompress&q=75&sharp=10&s=ed1a8ba9227df1bed2e14be1bf3bf065 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is THE LAKE SHOW! "MEMORIAL DAY EVENT!" PICNIC AT THE LAKE! being held? - **A:** THE LAKE SHOW! "MEMORIAL DAY EVENT!" PICNIC AT THE LAKE! takes place on Mon, 26 May, 2025 at 11:00 am to Mon, 26 May, 2025 at 05:00 pm at Cleveland Cascade, Lakeshore Avenue, Oakland, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing THE LAKE SHOW! "MEMORIAL DAY EVENT!" PICNIC AT THE LAKE!? - **A:** THE LAKE SHOW! "MEMORIAL DAY EVENT!" PICNIC AT THE LAKE! is organized by UpsideDownGhost. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** THE LAKE SHOW! "MEMORIAL DAY EVENT!" PICNIC AT THE LAKE! is ideal for aspiring performers, spoken word artists, budding comedians, and audiences who love discovering raw, unpolished talent in an intimate and supportive setting. 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. If THE LAKE SHOW! "MEMORIAL DAY EVENT!" PICNIC AT THE LAKE! sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "THE LAKE SHOW! "MEMORIAL DAY EVENT!" 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