Oakland’s “The Lake Show” 420 Poetry, Rappers + DJ Picnic (Lake Merritt)

Submitted by the Event Organizer

Celebrate 420 at Lake Merritt with The Lake Show, a free outdoor open mic picnic featuring live poetry, music, and performances by local artists. The event includes a live DJ, open mic showcase for rappers, singers, comedians, and musicians, plus food trucks and local vendors. The event is held at the Cleveland Cascade area with a lakeside view. Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, food, and drinks for a relaxed picnic atmosphere. Early arrival is recommended for best seating.

The Cleveland Cascade is a 250-foot-long ornamental stairway near Lake Merritt in Oakland, California, with cascades in the center, designed in 1923 by Howard Gilkey.

Address: Between Lakeshore Ave & Merritt Ave, Lakeshore Ave, Oakland, CA 94610

Original Event Description:
_EAST PALO OAKLAND PRESENTS “THE LAKE SHOW! “420 EVENT” PICNIC AT THE LAKE!”
AFRO ENT & O2THEGBG present THE LAKE SHOW “Free Poetry for the People!” An open air platform for artists to express themselves to the public

About this Event

EAST PALO OAKLAND PRESENTS “THE LAKE SHOW 420 EVENT” FREE POETRY FOR THE PEOPLE PICNIC AT THE LAKE!!!!!

* IF IT SAYS SOLD OUT OR YOU CAN’T REGISTER FOR TICKETS YOU CAN STILL SHOW UP AND PARTICIPATE*

THE LAKE SHOW “Free Poetry for the People!” is an open air platform for artists to express themselves to the public to give the audience an opportunity to hear some talented spoken word poets in the Bay Area. This Sunday we will be hosting a FREE POETRY FOR THE PEOPLE event with artists performing LIVE at Lake Merritt! Hosted by O2 The Good Bad Buy and UpsideDownGhost! We’ll be playing all your favorite BBQ and Family Reunion jams to create a safe and welcoming environment for ALL to be welcomed to attend. Music and Open Mic sign up list starts at 11:00am. Event will be held at Cleveland Cascade/Lakeshore Ave (across the street from the steps) with a stunning view of Lake Merritt as the back drop. No seats will be provided. Seating locations are completely open to first come first serve. This is a picnic so bring a blanket, bring your coolers, bring your drinks (BYOB!) and come enjoy a beautiful Sunday afternoon in a safe space with family and friends. Early arrival is HIGHLY SUGGESTED for priority seating.

If you would like to be a vendor at the event, please DM @O2THEGBG and please feel free to set up anywhere adjacent to the event space. We welcome ANY and ALL small businesses to come be a part of this event for the people of the Bay Area!

This is a FREE EVENT so RSVP for your tickets now! For more information or if you’re interested in performing, please DM our Instagram page at @acoupleofkidsfromoakland @_upsidedownghost_ or @O2TheGBG or click CONTACT ORGANIZER._

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THE LAKE SHOW 420 EVENT APRIL 19TH, 2026 11AM–5PM CLEVELAND CASCADE • LAKE MERRITT • OAKLAND, CA LIVE DJ! OPEN MIC SHOWCASE! RAPPERS • SINGERS • COMEDIANS • MUSICIANS FOOD & VENDORS! CURATED BY: EAST PALO OAKLAND UPSIDE DOWN GHOST & O2 THE GOOD BAD GUY

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