Category Archives: Artists

K-Dub: “My Black History Month” Exhibit

Better known around the neighborhood as K-Dub, Keith Williams has been working with youth and the arts in Oakland since 2005. K-Dub’s exhibit, “My Black History Month,” is at SomaR Bar this month. K-Dub’s personal work has been featured in solo and … Continue reading

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“Naked Ladies: Sexy. Raw. Owning It”

Femme Cartel presents the “Naked Ladies“ art show. Friday, November 2, 5-9 pm Three unique events make up the “Naked Ladies” art show with the first at SomaR Bar, 11/2/12, 5-9 pm. Oakland-based art collective Femme Cartel has assembled art by … Continue reading

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BEAST CRAWL: Milvia Street Reading in Oakland

Saturday, July 7, 6:30 – 7:30 pm For the first time in Oakland history, the East Bay community will join together to highlight some of its top authors and performance artists in the first annual East Bay Literary Pub Crawl…The … Continue reading

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Expressions of Essence, Sayra Reyes

Sayra Reyes is an Oakland native with a Mexican American heritage. SomaR is proud to feature her art that reflects that of Picasso, Rivera and Kahlo. Tribal beats pound through her art pieces, while her Mexican American  persona is also … Continue reading

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MALAYA KIDS: A BRIGHTER DAY

Benefit for Malaya Kids Foundation Sunday, March 18th 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm Party for a purpose with special performances by: ~ Mike-Dash-E ~ 19 Diamonds ~ CRSB ~ Nolan Rashawn There will be an exhibit of 25-30 pieces of … Continue reading

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Kevin Pride Loves to Draw

Kevin Pride loves to draw; he especially loves to draw people. And he’s exceptional at it! His career as an artist started in junior high school where he polished his drawing skills, created his own characters, and sold custom cards, … Continue reading

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Oakland Community Art Project – March 1 Deadline

The Koreatown Northgate district is a lively and diverse business district on Telegraph Avenue between 20th and 35th Streets in Oakland, and home to a Korean-American creative arts community. The Koreatown Northgate (KoNo) Association is looking for local artists to paint the utility boxes on Telegraph Avenue between 20th … Continue reading

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OHANA HAPPY HOUR – I Hella Oakland

Thursday, February 16th 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm The OHANA HAPPY HOUR brings together the talented Pan Asian artists who are pushing forward the vibrant and cutting edge Pan Asian arts movement. As the inheritors of one of the richest activist legacies … Continue reading

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MÄJOR FINALE

MÄJOR FINALE Sunday, September 4th, 9:00 pm For over two years, MPENZI and JSIGHT have partnered with the SomaR Family to develop a look, sound and vibe that brought Sundays in Oakland to life. Together we made MÄJOR SUNDAYS at … Continue reading

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“Worthy Foes” – First Friday Art Reception

Join us for a night of group shots and head locks while we wrestle with the status quo and redefine “Artsy!” First Friday Opening Reception of “WORTHY FOES” The Illutionist and The Illustrator Joanne Ludwig and Maria Fatima Friday, July 1st, … Continue reading

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