Tastebuds is thrilled to bring a Pop-Up to the next Nightlife: Black Thursday event to celebrate Black History Month with local businesses and the community.
Featured events:
- Kick off the night with Oakland street-dance crew TURFFEINZ as they take up room on the floor with a special performance on the concourse in front of the main entrance.
- Enjoy a moving performance from Oakland-based contemporary vocal ensemble CO-LLAB Choir. With original compositions expressing healing, love, and unity, they’re sure to bring the house down.
- Looks like DJ Shellheart is about to be outside again. Catch her performing with her signature hype and passion in the Piazza all night long.
- Take a deep breath and practice self-care in our wellness corner:
- Learn about the importance (and historical lack of) mental health care in the Black community with Morgan Norvell, founder and owner of Budding Lotus Meditation.
- Chat with Tendwell Collective, who foster inclusive and community-oriented wellness spaces through programs for identities that aren’t typically prioritized in the wellness world.
- Join African American Arts & Culture Complex, one of the premier Black arts and cultural institutions in the Bay, for an illuminating experience to the East Garden. Gather your crew, spark some friendly competition, and admire the artistry of the creative course with a unique experience that’s part mini golf, part art installation, and all fun.
- Savor some mouthwatering bites brought to you by local family-run soul food spot Tastebuds.
- Support Black-owned businesses at a marketplace featuring wares from 20 exceptional local stores, curated by SF Black Wall Street and In the Black Shop. Featuring: