The Oakland Youth Poet Laureate program has selected five finalists to advance in the competition to become the 2016 Oakland Youth Poet Laureate, announced in July 2016. The Oakland Youth Poet Laureate program is a partnership between the Oakland Public Library and Youth Speaks and encourages poets between the ages of 13-18 living in Oakland
Youth Speaks celebrates the continuing life and legacy of Dr. King with a powerful and moving evening, where new voices emerge breathing life into the work and story of Dr. King. Beyond homage, these young poets and leaders are continuing the work left behind with renewed commitment, imagination and love. Join us as we listen
De La Boca is a spoken word and performance event dedicated to celebrating the voices and experiences of our young Bay Area Latin@ writers. Open Mic open to Latinos and Latinas 13-21 years old. Audience is open to all. English, Espanol, Spanglish, indigenous dialects and neighborhood slang welcome. Doors & Youth Open Mic Sign Up starts
SECOND FRIDAYS Oakland | Solespace 1714 Telegraph Ave 2014: Sep 12, Oct 10, Nov 14, Dec 12 2015: Jan 9, Mar 13, Apr 10, May 8 Flex your skills on the mic! List opens at 6:30pm Show gets poppin’ at 7pm Goes ’til 9pm *ALWAYS FREE*