This weekend in the Fruitvale neighborhood a few different cultural and community events will take place.
Happening this Friday, October 9th at the East Side Cultural Center is Pecha Kucha Night Oakland: Graffiti for Social Change - Don't Sweat the Technique.
10 presenters, who range from authors, local artists, photographers, and social activists will use slides to discuss how graffiti has been and can continue to be used to create and encourage social change. The night begins at 7pm with a 5$ admission charge and is open to all ages with a beer and wine bar for patrons over 21 years of age.
The event is being held in conjunction with the Estria Invitation Graffiti Battle, which is scheduled to take place on Saturday October 10.
East Side Cultural Center
2277 International Blvd
(510) 533-6629
www.eastsideartsalliance.com
The Estria Invitation Graffiti Battle, hosted by Bay Area graffiti artist, Estria, is scheduled for 11am-5pm Saturday October 10th at deFremery Park in Oakland.
24 graffiti artist from around the United States will compete in a live painting battle. This event is free and open to all ages. An after party will be held at Farmer Brown from 10pm-1am where guests can meet the artists.
More information can be seen at the event's website www.estriabattle.com
deFremery Park
1651 Adeline Street
Oakland CA 94607
Farmer Brown
25 Mason Street @ Market St
Also taking place this Saturday, October 10th is the Oaktoberfest Festival held in the Dimond District neighboring Fruitvale at the crossing of Fruitvale Ave and MacArthur Blvd.
This year Oaktoberfest will feature a biergarten, an eco fair, a kid’s area with root biergarten, and live music. There will also be a homebrew competition and food vendors.
More information can be found at http://www.oaktoberfest.org/
Check back here for more in depth coverage of this event.
On Sunday, October 11th and Friday, October 30th the East Side Cultural Center will be hosting a Dia De Los Muertos community altar making and celebration.
The festivities will last from 10am-2pm on Sunday the 11th and from 4pm-8pm on Friday and will include a free lunch, dinner, and art activities for the entire family. Participants are asked to bring photos of friends and family for the altar. This event is free.
East Side Cultural Center
2277 International Blvd
(510) 533-6629
www.eastsideartsalliance.com
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