Literary in Oakland (Downtown/Uptown) loading... sort by distance
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The African American Museum and Library at Oakland is dedicated to the discovery, preservation, interpretation and sharing of historical and cultural experiences of African Americans in California and the West for present and future generations. T... more
Chapter 510 & the Dept. of Make / Believe image
Chapter 510 & the Dept. of Make Believe is Oakland's only youth writing center fronted by the world's only magical bureaucracy. We provide free in-school tutoring, creative writing workshops, and publishing opportunities for K-12 students in Oakla... more
The Octopus is a literary salon of the 21st Century encouraging the social interaction of readers, writers, & performers of all ages. more
The Punany Poets Entertainment, LLC image
In The Head Doctor show, we derive pleasure from the feel good effects of positive words and public displays of affection. This is a love show unlike any in contemporary entertainment. You will become an active insider in this experime... more
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A bookstore, event space, small press, and community arts hub in downtown Oakland. more
At the intersection of trauma and desire -- writing workshops with facilitator Jen Cross.  Writing Ourselves Whole writing groups encourage risk-taking, the expression of joy, and the manifestation of artistic vision, which in turn support indi... more