The Lakeshore Spring Festival is scheduled for Saturday, May 30, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The event aims to highlight the Grand Lake and Lakeshore area’s growth and longstanding diversity and inclusion, especially after COVID. The festival features live music on a main stage with performers including DJ JOJO, Osada 3, La Gente SF, Rumbaché, Jafin, The Futurelics, and a fashion show curated by Meeka Star and Church of Fashion House of Culture and Creativity. Visitors can join a 90s Dance Party hosted by HipLine, plus a kids zone and additional entertainment. A family-focused stage includes Prescott Circus, the Lakeshore Baptist Church choir, and DJ Atlas.
"“We wanted to show off and let people see how amazing the district has become, even after COVID,” Hawkins said. “We wanted people to see what we're seeing every day, a neighborhood that has historically been very diverse, very inclusive.”"
"“Art and cultural events, and community gatherings, are natural stewards of public safety,” Martinez said. “We wanted people to see what we're seeing every day, a neighborhood that has historically been very diverse, very inclusive.”"
"The festival will include live music at the main stage by performers including DJ JOJO, sibling trio Osada 3, Latin band La Gente SF, Cuban band Rumbaché, hip-hop artist Jafin, Afro-sounds band The Futurelics, and a fashion show curated by Meeka Star and Church of Fashion House of Culture and Creativity. Visitors can also participate in a 90s Dance Party with Jafin, hosted by HipLine, a dance and fitness studio located on Lakeshore Avenue, a kids zone, and other entertainment."
"Another stage, geared toward family entertainment, will have performances by Prescott Circus, the Lakeshore Baptist Church choir, and DJ Atlas. “Lakeshore was my introduction to Oakland,” Martinez said. “I attended the last Festival at the Lake 18 years ago. [Hip hop artist] Zion I was the headliner, and I was there in the front row.”"
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