Bay Area/ Oakland/ Fun & Entertainment
Published on April 24, 2019
Oakland to host a variety of performing and visual arts events this weekPhoto: Nik MacMillan/Unsplash

If you're a fan of the arts, mark your calendars: there's plenty to do when it comes to artsy events in Oakland this week, from a dance performance to a painting class.

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Weaving the Community of Dance

First, head to the Oakland Temple Hill Auditorium on Saturday night for this Dance Week celebration. The event will feature a performance of professional dancers, student dancers and youth groups from the area. 

When: Saturday, April 27, 7-10 p.m.
Where: Oakland Temple Hill Auditorium, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 4780 Lincoln Ave.
Price: Free
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Bay Area Unified Slam

Next, attend the Unified Slam, a Bay Area slam poetry festival that occurs during National Poetry Month. There will be 30 teams competing at the event, which will conclude with Saturday night's finals. 

When: Saturday, April 27, 7 p.m.
Where: 95 Linden St., #1
Price: Free
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Painting class from Art Beat Events

Last but not least, enjoy 42 percent off this BYOB painting class by Art Beat Events. The two-hour painting class will be taught by a local artist. The venue will provide the painting supplies.

Where: 308 13th St., Central Oakland
Price: $35
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