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Oakland Art Month | May 2018

May brings you dance-offs, mural festivals, jazz in the park, open studios and more
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The entire month of May is dedicated to promote events, performances, and shows that highlight the diversity of artists and work created in Oakland.

Oakland Art Month
May 2018
Many events are free; some require paid tickets

View the entire Oakland Art Month schedule of events.

Oakland Art Month Highlights

  • May 4 – First Friday, “Women in Art” Theme, KONO
  • May 5 – TURFinc. Competition, Jack London Square – FREE
  • May 5 – Fiesta Sin Frontieras ft. Bandaloop Vertical Dance Troupe, Uptown’s Great Wall – FREE
  • May 12-19 – Oakland Mural Festival, Jack London District – Most Events FREE
  • May 12-13 – Blurry Vision Music Festival – $99 single day passes
  • May 18 – Oakland Symphony’s Final Concert, “Role of Artist in Society” Theme
  • May 19 – Malcolm X Jazz & Arts Festival
  • May 19 – Oakland Art & Wine Festival, Jack London Square
  • May 21-26 – Bandaloop Performance, Kaiser Building Theatre
  • May 25 – East Bay Open Studios Opening Celebration