"Bandaloop, the dance troupe that combines aerial dance and rock climbing, has a new show called "Estuary." There are two opportunities to check out the show this weekend, which is a collaboration between nine emerging and established artists. The tickets for the show are on a sliding scale, and the proceeds help to pay the performers who donate their time towards each project. Friday, Dec. 5 to Sunday, Dec. 7, 8:30 p.m., donation-based between , 1601 18th St."
"Black Cultural Zone will honor African heritage and culture by lighting the kinara that represents the Seven Principles of Kwanzaa: unity, self-determination, collective work and responsibility, cooperative economics, purpose, creativity, and faith. The event will also include traditional music, food, and the opportunity to learn more about this holiday. Saturday, Dec. 6, 3 p.m., free, RSVP online, 2750 73rd Ave."
"This year, the book fair, which began in 2017 to raise awareness of the need for more diversity in literature, will feature over 50 children's book authors, illustrators, and literacy organizations. There will also be discussion panels, author readings, a musical performance by Alphabet Rockers, and more. Saturday, Dec. 6, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., free, Emerson Elementary, 4803 Lawton Ave."
Oakland fills the holiday season with abundant singing and many choir concerts throughout December. Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir and Cantare are highlighted among ensembles performing this week. Event submissions can be sent to azucena@oaklandside.org or added via the events page self-submission form. Bandaloop presents Estuary, an aerial dance and rock-climbing collaboration by nine artists with donation-based tickets and performances Dec. 5–7 at 1601 18th St. Black Cultural Zone will host a Kwanzaa Holiday Mixer on Dec. 6 at 3 p.m., featuring kinara lighting, music, food, and cultural education. The 9th annual Social Justice Children's Book Fair on Dec. 6 features 50+ authors, panels, and performances at Emerson Elementary; admission is free.
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