Events
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Community Gatherings
Events
Dance Generators Drop-In Practice
Dance Generators
In-person movement based gatherings exploring dance as a pathway to intergenerational connection.
Filipino Folk Dance(ADULT)-Sala Sundays: Igal + Open Session
MPWRD Artists Collective
Join us for MPWRD’s Filipino Folk Dance Series as we travel across the archipelago, learning about the rich communities of the Philippines! Each month, we focus on a different dance form taught over the span of multiple workshops. This month we will be hosting our FIRST set of Sala(dance) Sundays! a mixture of class freestyle/play, […]
TRANSVERGENCE: An improvisational dance/movement space for queer and trans folks
chloe + tal
Join us at BANDALOOP Studio to move, play, dance with other trans & queer folks... no dance/movement experience is required. This space was born out of the desire to have an exclusive movement improv space for queer people that centers trans bodies to build comfort and trust outside of a cis/het centric space. The first […]
6 week intro Drumming series: Brazilian Rhythms
ODC School
Step into the rhythms of Bahia at ODC! This series introduces Afro, Samba Reggae, and Vassi (6/8)—three essential rhythms that express the heart, culture, and ancestral roots of Bahia. instruments, including surdos, repiques, caixa, tamborim, and agogô. Stay for our social 8:30 pm-9:00 pm, free snacks and drinks.
Mid-Spring Open Mic Night & Special Screening
MPWRD Artists Collective
Welcome in Spring and join us for a night of spoken word, music, and dance with artists showcasing new and ongoing works as well as a special screening of our ongoing cinematographic performance, "Bone Cleaning" on Saturday, May 2nd at 7PM at Malaya Botanicals in Alameda, CA. 🎟 Grab Your Ticket Today! Limited Spots. […]
Theatre Flamenco Present ” A Compassionate Flamenco “
Theatre Flamenco of San Francisco
Featuring dynamic choreographies, live music, and the spirit of flamenco on stage! Join us on May 3, 3pm 2026. Theatre Flamenco Spring Showcase 2026 " A Compas Flamenco" "Join us for a vibrant celebration of flamenco as Theatre Flamenco of San Francisco takes the stage! This electrifying showcase " A compas Flamenco" features passionate dancers, […]
6 week intro Drumming series: Brazilian Rhythms
ODC School
Step into the rhythms of Bahia at ODC! This series introduces Afro, Samba Reggae, and Vassi (6/8)—three essential rhythms that express the heart, culture, and ancestral roots of Bahia. instruments, including surdos, repiques, caixa, tamborim, and agogô. Stay for our social 8:30 pm-9:00 pm, free snacks and drinks.
The Blue Light Lounge – May Open House (All levels blues dance lesson)
The Blue Light Lounge
Whether you’re brand new or already part of the blues dance community, this is a space to arrive as you are, connect, and let the music carry you. Join us for our May Open House at The Blue Light Lounge: where fast grooves meet slow-burning blues, soul-searching riffs, and down-home licks, all in a basement […]
Oakland Artist Guild Launch Event
Duniya Dance and Drum Company
What if we could build an Oakland that truly supported independent artists to thrive, create, and infuse magic into our communities? If this sounds compelling to you, we are launching an Oakland Arts Guild—an initiative bringing together artists to collectively advocate for stronger labor standards, better access to benefits like insurance, and meaningful incentives for […]
6 week intro Drumming series: Brazilian Rhythms
ODC School
Step into the rhythms of Bahia at ODC! This series introduces Afro, Samba Reggae, and Vassi (6/8)—three essential rhythms that express the heart, culture, and ancestral roots of Bahia. instruments, including surdos, repiques, caixa, tamborim, and agogô. Stay for our social 8:30 pm-9:00 pm, free snacks and drinks.
Salon of Dance and Performance Practices
Sense Object
Starting with the question "What practices would it help your current artistic research to share?" this is a space for movement based performing artists to be in collective study and to share practices (performative, participatory, choreographic/compositional, etc.) which inform their artistic research in a curious and supportive environment. The featured artists are Styles Alexander, Aura […]
