UPCOMING EVENTS

2026

FEB 21

Flyer for an event called "the r&b Brunch" celebrating Black Joy on Saturday, February 21. The flyer features a background collage of Black individuals, a turntable with a waffle and butter on it, and details about the event including location, time, music by H Holla, and contact info.

SATURDAY, FEB 21

12:00PM - 5:00 PM

THE R&B BRUNCH

CELEBRATING BLACK JOY

Good VBZ brings Brunch VBZ, an R&B brunch day party celebrating Black joy, music, and community during Black Joy Parade Weekend in Oakland. Join us at Fluid510 on Saturday, February 21 12:00 PM–5:00 PM Featuring DJ H HOLLA, this experience blends good music, good people, and Good VBZ.

General Admission tickets and group table packages are available.

BLACK JOY BRUNCH

FEB 21

Invitation to the 4th Annual Soho Chocolate Festival with gold and black color theme, featuring two champagne glasses, and details about date, location, and organizers.

SATURDAY, FEB 21

3:00PM - 6:00 PM

SOOO CHOCOLATE FESTIVAL & GUMBO CONTEST

In honor of Black History Month, we’re gathering in the heart of our community for a day of joy and culinary excellence. Whether you’re a chocoholic or a gumbo aficionado, come celebrate the vibrant spirit and rich flavors that define our history. Sample the best local recipes, cheer on your favorite chefs in the gumbo competition, and satisfy your cravings for chocolate and community.

EAT AMAZING FOOD

FEB 21

Poster advertising a Black Planter Party on February 21st from 2pm to 7pm at Oakstop, 2323 Broadway, Oakland, CA, with a message about giving away over 1,000 plants. The poster features a cartoon illustration of a person in a suit with a planter on their head, surrounded by plants and gardening tools, and includes logos for the Blackout Market, Oakstop, and Hella Plants Market.

SATURDAY, FEB 21

2:00PM - 7:00 PM

BLACK PLANTER PARTY

The Black Planter Party is a community celebration of plants, culture, and connection during Black History Month. Join us for 1000 free plants, Black owned businesses, and good vibes in Oakland, CA.

GET GREAT PLANTS

FEB 22

Promotional poster for the Black Joy Parade held in Oakland, CA on February 22, 2026. The poster features a collage of Black individuals, including children and adults, with a mix of photos and illustrations. A woman is holding a flag with black, red, and green stripes. The background shows a blue grid pattern and outdoor trees.

SUNDAY, FEB 22

12:30PM - 7:00 PM

BLACK JOY PARADE

The largest event of its kind in downtown Oakland. Come for the parade, performances, vendors, activations, and more!

Admissions are free

Join thousands of people to celebrate Black joy, fuel Black business, community, art, music, and more.

Plus, don’t miss out on our headliner, Mýa!

Grammy Award–winning multi-hyphenate Mýa is a globally recognized R&B icon known for her chart-topping hits, electrifying performances, and two decades of independent artistry.

JOIN THE JOY

FEB 22

Event poster for 'Shake Body,' an unofficial Black Joy Parade afterparty dedicated to Black History Month, scheduled for Sunday, February 22, from 9 PM to 2 AM at CAVE, 266 14th Street, Oakland. The poster features a black and white background image of people dancing, with large bold text and a QR code, logos, and additional event details including open format music, hip-hop, RGB, dancehall, afrobeats, and amapiano.

SUNDAY, FEB 22

9:00PM - 2:00 AM

SHAKE BODY:

AN OFFICIAL BLACK JOY PARADE AFTER PARTY

BY UTA

We have a lineup of amazing after parties for you to choose from.


Join us Sunday night for Shake Body: An Official Black Joy Parade After Party, a Black History Month celebration powered by United Tribes of Africa (UTA).

This event is designed as a bridge—bringing together the broader Black Oakland community with global Black sounds in an environment that feels welcoming, energetic, and intentional.

DANCE TO AFROBEATS

FEB 22

An advertisement for a Black Joy Afterparty following the Black Joy Parade, scheduled for Sunday, February 22, at 8 PM at Mushin Social Lounge in Oakland. The poster features a background image of a large outdoor crowd enjoying an event, with a city skyline and string lights in the distance.

SUNDAY, FEB 22

8:00PM - 11:00 PM

NOIRÉ SINGLES PRESENTS

AN AFTERPARTY:

SINGLES EDITION

We have a lineup of amazing after parties for you to choose from.

This event serves as an easy, natural post-parade destination for attendees looking to continue the celebration in a relaxed, social setting to mingle with young black singles of the bay. 

FIND YOUR PERSON

FEB 22

Promotional poster for Black Joy Parade event with the title in large white dotted letters, featuring images of people celebrating, a car, and a woman sitting on the car, with details about the date, time, location, performers, and website at the bottom.

SUNDAY, FEB 22

7:00PM - 1:00 AM

An Official After Party Powered by Toasted Life

The Black Joy Parade is around the corner and Toasted Life will be hosting the Official After Party!

After the Black Joy Parade shuts the streets down of Oakland, we’re taking the celebration straight to Cry Baby for an Official after party powered by Toasted Life.

Thousands in the city, one place to close the night out.
Music loud, joy heavy, community all the way live.

DANCE AND VIBE

PAST EVENTS

FEB 5

Event poster for Downtown First Thursdays featuring Austin Millz on February 5, 2026, from 7:30 PM to 9 PM, at 2nd & Howard Street, San Francisco, with support from Lexapeel and Miles Cobb, hosted by Langstyn Avery, with logos of NIT Streets and Civic Joy Fund.

THURSDAY, FEB 5

5:00PM - 10:00PM

DOWNTOWN FIRST THURSDAYS

From Harlem to the Bay: special guest @Austinmillz spins a free set for you on Thursday, Feb. 5th at Downtown First Thursdays in SF. It's a Howard Stage takeover presented by @blackjoyparade and @oakhella! 

Celebrate Black joy, kick off the #BigGameWeekend, and turn the streets into a dance floor with us.

EVENT HAS PASSED

FEB 9

A person with glasses and dreadlocks speaking into a microphone at an indoor event, standing near a red poster with yellow writing, and behind them a colorful artwork of faces hanging on the wall.

MONDAY, FEB 9

6:00PM

SECOND MONDAYS with GOLD BEAMS & BLACK JOY PARADE

Second Mondays is a multi-disciplinary open mic for Black people to share and enjoy incredible art. The stage welcomes comedy, poetry, singing, rapping, instrumentalists, and more!

Each year, Gold Beams partners with Black Joy Parade to bring you a special edition of the Second Mondays Open Mic. The winner gets to perform on the Black Joy Parade stage!

EVENT HAS PASSED

FEB 10 - FEB 15

A promotional poster for the 2026 Black Comedy Competition and Festival at the Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts in Oakland, California. The event is scheduled from February 10th to 15th, 2026, featuring preliminaries, semifinals, and finals with detailed dates and times, culminating in the Inspired Artists Awards Reception on Sunday, February 15th, at 5:00 PM. There is a QR code for ticket purchases and information.

FRIDAY, FEB 10 - 15TH

VARIOUS TIMES

BLACK COMEDY FESTIVAL TOURNAMENT FUNDRAISER

The Bay Area Black Comedy Competition & Festival (BABCCF)  is the largest, longest-running showcase of comedians of color on the planet.  Presenting over 60 hilarious stand-ups from all across the US and internationally, the BABCCF is the world’s premiere urban comedy festival.  It is the precursor to groundbreaking TV shows like HBO’s Def Comedy Jam and BET’s Comic View and the inspiration for many of today’s popular TV talent competition shows.

EVENT HAS PASSED

FEB 15

A group of African American women smiling and celebrating together at an event, wearing black shirts with bright yellow and orange text, with one woman in the foreground with curly orange hair.

FRIDAY, FEB 15TH

1:00 - 2:30PM

Spotlight Sundays: Total Praise—The  Black Joy Parade’s Choir

OMCA is honored to welcome guests to join the Black Joy Parade team for a thoughtful exploration of how Black gathering serves as a part of resistance and celebration, and why the Black Joy Choir reflects the mission of the organization — to cultivate community and safe spaces. The afternoon opens with a soul-stirring performance by the acclaimed Black Joy Choir, followed by a screening of the ABC segment profiling The Black Joy Choir featured in the 30-minute special “Celebrating Black Joy.”

EVENT HAS PASSED

FEB 19

Event flyer for 'Beyond the Yard', a Greek networking and social experience presented by Define Me Greek and Blos Collective, featuring music by Alummai Mixer. The event is scheduled for Thursday, February 19th, from 6 to 10 PM at Mushin 2.0, 416 13th St, Oakland, CA. It includes a special invite to the D9 and supports the nonprofit Blos Collective. The flyer displays a historic building with a clock tower at sunset in the background, and includes sponsors and a QR code for tickets.

THURSDAY, FEB 19

6:00PM - 10:00 PM

BEYOND THE YARD

D9 ALUMNI MIXER

Introducing Beyond The Yard: Alumni Mixer, a curated experience to reconnect, vibe, and build community as we get ready for a great evening full of Black Joy before the parade.

Special invite to members of the Divine Nine.

EVENT HAS PASSED