This Friday, the Oakland First Fridays Street Festival takes place in downtown Oakland along Telegraph Avenue from West Grand Avenue to 27th Street.

And, on the first Friday of every month, Oakland Art Murmur (OAM) hosts an evening art walk featuring arts and mixed-use venues collectively open to the public.

OAM features free public walking tours, introducing hundreds of visitors to Oakland’s galleries and the artists they show while learning about topics like ceramics, drawing, textile approaches in art, starting a collection, street art in Oakland, and trends in contemporary art.

Visit the Oakland First Fridays website. Or, get the details about Oakland First Fridays on their Facebook page.

This month’s theme is The Art of Innovation
Human expression has always manifested the technology of the era. The Bay Area is known as the world’s technology incubator, but less is said about the many artists using that technology to boldly go where no art has gone before.

Join Oakland First Friday for performance, art, food, and fun for the whole family.

Admission is free (and donations are always welcome!)

Oakland Art Murmur
To find out what exhibitions are showing this Friday visit the Oakland Art Murmur website.