Lunar New Year x Black History Month 2026: Celebrating Asian & African-American Solidarity

OACC’s biggest event returns for its 4th year this February. Join us for a joyous convergence of Asian + African American solidarity on Sat, Feb 7 at our Lunar New Year x Black History Month Celebration!

 It will feature lion dancers, drummers, performers, arts & crafts, a Kids + Teens Zone curated by Storyland Collective, a marketplace of local artisans, and free admission for all ages! The full performer list is pending.

This event is part of OACC’s ongoing Open E.A.R.S. for Change initiative, which started in 2020 to build stronger relationships among local APIA and Black communities. 

Vendor marketplace applications have been extended to Tuesday, January 13. Prospective vendors can apply at bit.ly/4bnDtsc

Thank you to our generous sponsors Weylin & Roselyn Eng; our funders the California Arts Council, Hella Heart Oakland, California Department of Social Services, and the City of Oakland; our presenting partner, Malonga Arts Residents Association (MARA); our marketing partner the National Council of Negro Women Alameda County; and partners EastWind Books and Marcus Books.

Getting to OACC:

There is an underground parking lot below the Pacific Renaissance Plaza. There are two entrances to the parking lot; one located on Franklin & the other on Webster. Parking is $3 per hour. To get to our suite, take the elevator to the 2nd floor. OACC is the first suite on the left when you leave the elevator. The area has multiple bus lines, and we are within walking distance of 12th Street BART and Lake Merritt BART station.

There are also a few other parking lots nearby:

Aki Parking

435 8th St (4-minute walk to OACC)

$3 an hour, $12 for the day

East Bay Parking

726 Harrison St, Chinatown (8 minute walk to OACC)

$4 an hour

Douglas Parking Lot #475

420 Washington St Old Oakland (13-minute walk to OACC)

$4 an hour