After a Friday morning full of overcast skies, the clouds broke up and made for a nice, sunny afternoon. Perfect weather for Youth UpRising’s annual “Hotter Than July Block Party!”

Although Bay Area temperatures have been below normal this summer, Youth UpRising will still hold its annual “Hotter Than July Block Party” this Friday, July 23, at its state-of-the-art youth center at 8711 MacArthur Blvd. in Oakland.