A 3-hour intensive lesson to experience the miraculous power of Qi Qigong, combining movements, breathing techniques, and meditation, is a holistic approach to the coordination of the body, mind and spirit. The key to long-term health lies in enhancing the qi circulation to purify the external form and internal energy. Regular practice allows one to […]
There's No Stopping to My Thoughts is a community-based, script-in-hand, interactive theatrical experience inspired by the life and aspirations of self-taught visionary artist Leon Kennedy. A 75-year-old black man who paints prodigiously on anything, Leon has called Oakland home for more than half a century, and strives towards painting a mural in the city. A long-time […]
An inter-generational celebration of the moving body. All ages, all bodies, all levels are invited to experiment with everyday, pedestrian movement as dance, exploring the notion that we are already always dancing. Inspired by house, jazz, modern, hip-hop, and West African dance styles, we’ll practice responding to rhythm and sound with smooth grooves and ultimate […]
ARTogether, an Oakland-based nonprofit organization that provides creative spaces and resources for refugees and immigrants in the Bay Area, presents ‘Shadows and Light’, an exhibition of the works of three promising, young female artists from the Bay Area. Through diverse artistic mediums, Samira Akbari, Somaieh Amini, and Farnaz Tasbihgoo explore their idea of home, both […]
Join Oakland Asian Cultural Center and ARTogether for an opening reception celebrating the "Shadows and Light" exhibition. ARTogether, an Oakland-based nonprofit organization that provides creative spaces and resources for refugees and immigrants in the Bay Area, presents ‘Shadows and Light’, an exhibition of the works of three promising, young female artists from the Bay Area. […]
Opening Reception: Friday, June 21, 2019, 6:00 - 8:00 pm I Madé Moja comes from Batuan, a traditional arts village in Bali, known for its classical music and dance, fine woodcarving and unique painting style. These time-honored traditions are passed from one generation to the next and continue to thrive, despite great changes in […]
