Oakland Celebrates Black History Month and Lunar New Year

Year of the Tiger

 

Shadow Puppets

Celebrate the Lunar New Year using shadow puppetry with Oakland Musem artist Cheryl Perko. Hear stories, learn to make shadow puppet crafts, and put on your own puppet show.

 

Tues, February 2 7:00 PM Montclair Branch 1687 Mountain Blvd. 482-7810

Fri, February 5 11:00 AM Temescal Branch 5205 Telegraph Ave. 597-5049

Tues, February 9 6:00 PM César Chávez Branch 3301 E.12th St. 535-5620

Thur, February 11 1:00 PM Asian Branch 388 9th Street, Ste 190 238-3400

Sat, February 13 2:00 PM Rockridge Branch 5366 College Avenue 597-5017

 

 

 

Derique

Derique tells the story of how African-American slaves were deprived of drums and developed the traditional form of body percussion known as hambone. He makes music by drumming on his chest and legs. Join us for an entertaining performance.

 

Thur, January 28 10:30 AM Dimond Branch 3565 Fruitvale Ave. 482-7844

Thur, February 4 1:00 PM West Oakland Branch1801 Adeline St. 238-7352

Sat, February 6 1:00 PM César Chávez Branch 3301 E. 12th St. 535-5620

Tues, February 9 10:30 AM Children’s Room-Main 125 14th St. 238-3615

Tues, February 9 1:00 PM Eastmont Branch Eastmont Town Ctr. 615-5726

Fri, February 12 1:00 PM Brookfield Branch 9255 Edes Avenue 615-5725

Thur, February 18 10:30 AM Elmhurst Branch 1427 88th 615-5727

Thur, February 18 1:00 PM Lakeview Branch 550 El Embarcadero 238-7344