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“Onward to Freedom” Celebration of Black Music & History at Woodstock Park (Alameda)

Saturday, May 18, 2024 - 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP recommended
Woodstock Park | 355 Cypress St, Alameda, CA

Event Details

Image courtesy of Rhonda Benin

Onward to Freedom – A Celebration of Black Music & History

At Woodstock Park (355 Cypress Street, Alameda)

Grab your chairs and blankets, pack a picnic lunch and head outdoors to celebrate the diverse cultural traditions of our community with live music and dance from around the globe at Rhythmix in the Parks!

On May 18th join Rhonda Benin & Friends at Woodstock Park, and explore the question: What is Freedom? Discover how the music created by enslaved African Americans expressed their desire and plans for freedom, and how that music helped them survive. Audiences of all ages will sing and clap along to this uplifting celebration of Black music and history.

Getting there: This event is bike and and ACTransit friendly!

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*
*RSVP recommended
Categories: *Top Pick*, Fairs & Festivals, Fun & Games, In Person, Kids & Families, Live Music, Outdoors
Venue: Woodstock Park
Address: 355 Cypress St, Alameda, CA

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