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10th Annual “We Are Oakland” Benefit Concert

Friday, May 8, 2026 - 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm | Cost: FREE
Trinity Lutheran Church | 1323 Central Ave., Alameda, CA
East Bay

Event Details

DC Scarpelli

Join us for the 10th Annual We Are Oakland community benefit concert on Friday, May 8, 2025 at 7pm. Featuring pop, classical, jazz and Broadway works from Mozart, Bobby Hebb, Billie Martin, Jacob Collier and more! If you’re local, please join us in-person at Trinity Oakland / 650 Alma Ave – refreshments to follow! If you’re a fan from out of town, we’ll be live-streaming the event on YouTube.

Free Entry! Please like, share, subscribe and help us get the word out! All proceeds will go to SOS Meals on Wheels. www.WeAreOaklandConcert.com

Disclaimer: Please double check event information with the event organizer as events can be canceled, details can change after they are added to our calendar, and errors do occur.


Cost: FREE
Categories: **Annual Event**, *Top Pick*, Charity & Volunteering, Community, In Person, Live Music, Online
Address: 1323 Central Ave., Alameda, CA

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